Visitors at the Vietnam Industrial and Manufacturing Fair (VIMF 2026) and the Vietnam Industrial Automation Fiesta (VIAF 2026) in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo

HCM CITY — The Vietnam Industrial and Manufacturing Fair (VIMF 2026) and the Vietnam Industrial Automation Fiesta (VIAF 2026) officially opened in HCM City on Thursday, bringing together leading manufacturers, technology providers and industry experts from around the world.

Organised by OMG Events Management in coordination with partners, the exhibitions feature 1,000 booths operated by 850 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories.

The exhibition area has expanded by 30 per cent compared to the previous edition, reflecting the growing appeal of the events among domestic and international industrial manufacturing communities.

The VIMF and VIAF 2026 showcase the latest technologies and solutions in manufacturing engineering, precision machining, industrial equipment, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), production management systems and smart logistics.

The events aim to foster a comprehensive industrial ecosystem by connecting technology suppliers, experts and manufacturing enterprises.

According to the organisers, one of the highlights of this year’s exhibitions is the Industry 4.0 Experience Zone, where visitors can explore cutting-edge AI applications, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and new-generation robotic technologies.

In parallel, a series of specialised seminars is being held to discuss emerging industry trends, including AI adoption in manufacturing, smart factory automation and the development of Việt Nam’s supporting industries.

Beyond product displays and technology demonstrations, the exhibitions also feature enhanced business matching programmes designed to facilitate direct engagement between Vietnamese enterprises and suppliers from Singapore, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), China and other major industrial markets.

The organisers expect the events to serve as an effective platform for local businesses to strengthen links with global suppliers, expand supply chains and explore new production and investment partnerships.

Statistics from the previous edition showed that 98 per cent of participating businesses expressed satisfaction with business matching outcomes, while contracts signed during the events exceeded VNĐ100 billion (US$3.8 million).

These figures underscore the increasingly important role of industrial exhibitions in promoting technology transfer, market expansion and the competitiveness of Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector. — VNA/VNS