Global Business Forum 2024​: Escalating added value for global expansion and competitiveness – Walking the talk

Global Business Forum 2024​: Escalating added value for global expansion and competitiveness – Walking the talk

  • 30 Aug 2024
  • 09:00am - 11:30am
  • RMIT Saigon South Campus and Online via Zoom​
  • English language with Vietnamese interpretation​
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Event overview

The global marketplace is rapidly evolving, with new players challenging established trade powers and SMEs expanding internationally. As innovation becomes crucial for competitive advantage, focusing on high-value activities can give companies an edge. Even in emerging economies, local companies progress to become successful designers and manufacturers. Engaging in value-adding activities within global value chains can be a key springboard for innovative companies to showcase and capitalise on their propositions worldwide.

Objectives

  • Engage students with international business case studies​
  • Stimulate critical thinking on business challenges​
  • Help students understand enterprise solutions and internationalization strategies​
  • Develop students' work-readiness and soft skills​
  • Connect theory and practice​
  • Raise awareness of international business relevance for emerging economies​
  • Promote the GB program and its potential

Key topics

The RMIT Global Business Forum will discuss value-adding for company internationalisation, including

  • Importance of value-adding in business strategy​
  • Using value-adding to gain/maintain global competitiveness​
  • Challenges of adding value to enter international markets​
  • Lessons for future entrepreneurs from company value-adding experiences

Register for RMIT Global Business Forum 2024

Date & Time: 30 August 2024 | 9.00AM – 12.00PM​
Venue: RMIT Saigon South Campus & Online via Zoom (click here to join)​
Please contact us via tbs.events@rmit.edu.vn if you encounter any problems.







Professional photography and filming will be undertaken during the event. By attending the event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.

Our speakers

Mr Samuel Walter​

Founder of Artemis Digital​

Mr Tung Thanh Pham​

CEO of Le Thanh Hoa Fashion​

Ms Natalie, Thuan Ngo​

Head of Business Development​, Amazon Global Selling Vietnam​

Ms Truc Nguyen​

CEO of Organic Viet Food​

Mr Tam Minh Duong​

Chairman​, Duong Gia K&T Biotechnology JSC and Scientist, Vietnamese Science and Technology Talent

Agenda

Time Description
8.30 - 9.00​ Reception: Guest check-in and greetings
9.00 - 9.05​ Introduction of the event​
9.05 – 9.15​ Welcome Remarks from RMIT Representatives​
9.15 – 9.25​ Introduction of the Global Business Major​
9.25 – 9.40​ Industry presentation 1 – Case study, quick Q&A​
9.40 – 10.15​ Industry presentation 2 - Case study 2, quick Q&A​
10.15 – 10.30​ Student discussion
10.30 – 11.00​ Panel Discussion
11.00 – 11.30​ Q&A and summary
11.30 onwards​ Wrap up

* The agenda is subject to change ​

Who should attend?

  • International and Vietnamese enterprises​
  • RMIT students​
  • RMIT staff and researchers​
  • Media

Why attend?

  • Gain insights from renowned business leaders to understand theory and practice
  • Network with potential future employers

  • Learn from experts and other businesses​
  • Network with potential international partners​
  • Observe successful companies and learn about best practices​
  • Advertise your brand as a partner and employer​
  • Share experiences to shape future business leaders

  • Share experiences to inform and shape future leaders​
  • Articulate your vision for Vietnam's enterprises​
  • Engage with a leading university and international experts

  • Highlight Vietnamese and international company stories​

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