Our HDS LogisticsSummit
HDS Logistics Summit Ho Chi Minh City December 11, 2025
HDS Logistics Summit themed:
Strategic Logistics in a volatile world: From Cost Control to Competitive Advantage in Global Logistics.
Venue
Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection
76–78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Ward 6, Daerah 3, Bandar Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Agenda - HDS Logistics Summit Ho Chi Minh 2025
13:00 – 13:30 - Registration & Networking
Welcome coffee, badge pickup, and informal networking.
13:30 – 13:45 - Opening Remarks
Moderator Elias Abraham Welcome: Introduce topic, purpose, and format.
Welcome by HDS
Brief overview of current logistics and supply chain dynamics in Vietnam & globally
13:45 – 14:25 - Keynote 1: "Global Trade & Geopolitics: Impacts on Supply Chain Strategy"
Peter Kompalla AHK – explores how shifting alliances and trade policies are reshaping supply chains.
– Shifts in trade alliances and tariffs
– Updates trade development Europe & EVFTAs
– Emerging logistics hubs in Southeast Asia
– Risks from geopolitical tensions and conflicts
14:25 – 15:05 - Keynote 2: "Vietnam’s Role in Tomorrow’s Supply Chain"
Mr. Ky Nguyen Xuan (Chairman of VN Ports Association & Senior Advisor Maersk)
Focus on infrastructure developments in VN
– Logistics infrastructure developments in Vietnam
– Seaports & Terminals overview & developments
– Opportunities for sustainable and green logistics
15:05 – 15:25 - Legal Updates: New laws IFC & Customs Regulations
Leif Schneider (Luther)
15:25 – 15:45 - Coffee Break & Networking
Informal discussions and refreshments.
15:45 – 16:15 - Best Practice: "Show case by HDS customer"
Selected customer will present a case study with challenges, solution and results
16:15 – 17:45 - Panel Discussion: "Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains in Asia"
4 panelists from industry, tech, and policy backgrounds discuss challenges and strategies. Moderator facilitates Q&A.
17:45 – 18:00 - Closing Remarks & Takeaways
Moderator summarizes key insights and thanks participants.
18:00 - 20:00 - Dinner Buffet
Speaker & Moderation
All speakers and moderators will be announced and introduced shortly.
Register now free of charge
Past logistics summits
Our logistics summits are an integral part of our commitment to exchange and networking in the industry. They stand for professional organization, valuable encounters and sustainable impulses.
With each event, we create space for new perspectives and dialog with experts, partners and decision-makers. Here you will find an overview of the events we have held so far.
Düsseldorf
12.09.2023
Nuremberg
17.04.2024
Hanover
11.09.2024
Frankfurt
27.03.2025
