2025 APAC Regional Leadership Summit

APAC Regional Leadership Summit Schedule

🗓 Monday, 18 August

• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Arrivals & Registration (Park Hyatt Saigon Drawing Room 3 Foyer, Mezzanine level) - collect your lanyards prior to dinner

• 6:00 PM – Bus transfers (meet at Mezzanine level, Drawing Room foyer)

• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – RLS Opening Dinner at Hoi An Sense

🗓 Tuesday, 19 August

• From 6:30 AM – Breakfast at own leisure | Square One Restaurant, Mezzanine level

• 8:15 AM (soft start), 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM – RLS Plenary Session | Ballroom 2 & 3

• 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Morning Tea

• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Track Breakouts:

  • Presidents – Drawing Room 1

  • Trifecta – Ballroom 2 & 3

  • Marcomms – Drawing Room 2

  • Finance – Drawing Room 3

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Track Breakouts

• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Afternoon Tea

• 6:00 PM – Meet at Mezzanine level, Drawing Room foyer to walk to dinner venue

• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – RLS Networking Dinner at The Ros

🗓 Wednesday, 20 August

• From 6:30 AM – Breakfast at own leisure | Square One Restaurant, Mezzanine level

• 8:45 AM (soft start), 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – RLS General Session (including speaker) | Ballroom 2 & 3

• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Track Breakouts:

  • Presidents, Finance, Marcomms – Drawing Room 1

  • Trifecta – Ballroom 2 & 3

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

• 1:00 PM – 3:40 PM – Main Plenary: Co-create in Chapters, followed by Chapter Presentations | Ballroom 2 & 3

• 3:40 PM – 4:15 PM – RLS Awards and Close

• Departures – Evening onwards

EO Vietnam Chapter Event

🗓 21 August | Le Méridien Saigon

EO Insiders: Lessons from Vietnam’s Top Founders

Join EO Insiders: Lessons from Vietnam’s Top Founders, an exclusive deep dive + power lunch featuring Henry Nguyen

👉 Learn more: https://www.eovietnam.org/event-details/scaling-businesses-in-vietnam-founder-stories

To stay connected throughout the event, we’ve set up a WhatsApp group for all participants. Important updates, reminders, and casual chats will be shared here—so be sure to join and stay in the loop!

👉 Join the WhatsApp Group

Get ready for three incredible nights of connection, cuisine, and good vibes.
Check out the restaurants, dress codes, and location links for each night

👉 View Dinner Details

From Fortune 500 boardrooms to the Formula 3 racetrack, Rich Pham’s journey is anything but ordinary.
Uncover how this U.S.-Vietnamese entrepreneur went from immigrant roots to regional exits and global impact.

➡️ Click here to explore Rich’s story

• Presidents

• Trifecta (Membership, Member Engagement, Forum) Chairs

• Finance Chairs

• Marcomms Chairs

Event Location: Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Booking Link: Click here.

✈️ Arrival: By 6:00 PM on 18 August (Welcome Dinner that evening)
✈️ Departure: After 7:00 PM on 20 August (Program concludes at 4:00 PM)
Airport: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

• To check the visa exemption : https://vietnam.gov.vn/default.aspx?catname=visa-exemption-68946

  Visa-Exempt (No Visa Required):

  • Thailand – up to 30 days

  • Singapore – up to 30 days

  • Malaysia – up to 30 days

  • Indonesia – up to 30 days

  • Philippines – up to 21 days

  E-Visa Required:

  • Australia

  • New Zealand

  E-Visa Details:

  • Valid for single or multiple entries, up to 90 days

  • Apply via the official Vietnamese government portal: evisa.immigration.gov.vn

  • Processing time: 5–7 working days (expedited options available)

  Please note: Visa regulations are subject to change by the government. Always refer to the official portal for the most up-to-date information and allow adequate time for processing

The Park Hyatt Saigon is approximately 20–40 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) depending on traffic. Recommended options:

• Hotel Transfer / Private Car: Contact Park Hyatt Saigon directly to book. Email: saigon.park@hyatt.com

• Taxi: Use reputable companies like Vinasun or Mai Linh. Approx. 150,000–200,000 VND ($6–$9 AUD)

• Grab (Ride-Hailing App): Easy and affordable. Approx. 100,000–150,000 VND ($4–$6 AUD)

• Airport Bus (Line 49): Stops near the Saigon Opera House (short walk to hotel). Around 40,000 VND

💡 Tip: Avoid peak-hour travel (7–9am, 4:30–7:30pm) and always have some cash in VND on hand.

Avoid long queues with a paid fast-track immigration service, including:

• Meet-and-greet at the arrival gate

• Expedited processing through dedicated immigration lanes

💰 Estimated Cost: USD $30–50 per person (subject to change)
📌 Booking: Recommended in advance through your airline, hotel concierge, or a reputable third-party provider

VietNamVIP Arrival
Meet-and-greet service with express immigration clearance on arrival.
Book here: https://vietnamviparrival.com

• Climate: Avg. temps 25°C to 33°C, high humidity (~83%), frequent rain in August

• Dress Code: Smart casual during the day; slightly dressier for dinner events

• Packing Tips: Light, breathable clothing + a light rain jacket or umbrella

• Voltage: 220V

• Frequency: 50Hz

• Plug Types: A, C, D

  • Type A: Two flat parallel pins (common in North America)

  • Type C: Two round pins (common in Europe)

  • Type D: Three round pins in a triangular pattern (less common)
    🔌 Adaptor Needed: Yes – universal adaptor recommended

💱 Vietnamese đồng (VND)

• Cash is widely used—cards may not be accepted everywhere (especially in small shops or taxis)

• ATMs are readily available in urban areas

🕒 Indochina Time (ICT)

• UTC +7

• No daylight saving time