Ho Chi Minh In-House Community Congress 2026

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 20 Aug 2026
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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In-House Congress

In-House Community is delighted to return for the Ho Chi Minh In-House Community Congress 2026 taking place on 20 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Congress will bring together leading legal experts and in-house compliance professionals from across Vietnam, offering unparalleled insights and practical knowledge.

Attendees will explore the latest regulatory reforms, address key in-house legal challenges, discover emerging trends in legal technology, and stay informed on enforcement developments shaping the region. This event is an essential platform for legal professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

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When

20 August 2026

Where

Lotte Hotel Saigon

2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., Saigon Ward, HCMC, Vietnam

Event Day Plan

Time	Agenda	Speakers
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Registration & Networking Lunch Buffet lunch will be served, offering an assortment of hot dishes, salads, and desserts.
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm	Welcome Remarks	Rahul Prakash Publishing Director In-House Community
1:10 pm – 1:50 pm	The Future-Proof In-House Legal Department: AI Adoption, Risk, and the Next Evolution of Legal Outline: The evolving role of the in-house legal department in a changing business environment AI adoption: opportunities, challenges, and governance considerations Preparing legal teams for future risks and the next generation of legal services	Moderator: *Rahul Prakash* Publishing Director In-House Community Panelists: *Doan Tu Tich Phuoc* Senior Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs MoMo *Jason Le* Head of Legal The Viet Thai Group *Nguyen Thi Hang Nga* General Counsel Citibank Vietnam
1:50 pm – 2:50 pm	Staying compliant: Minimizing employment and regulatory risks when doing business in Vietnam Topic outline: Staying up to date on regulations to ensure, as much as possible, that everything is always in order and an inspection will end with “clean” results Training managers and staff to be prepared to handle a sudden inspection Knowing what to do when an actual inspection occurs	*Chuyen Hong Huu Le* Partner Tilleke & Gibbins *Sarah Galeski* Counsel Tilleke & Gibbins *Tuyen An Thuy Nguyen* Counsel Tilleke & Gibbins
2:50 pm – 3:10 pm	Afternoon Networking Break Coffee, tea, and a selection of light snacks will be served.
3:10 pm – 3:50 pm	Governed or Governing? The Strategic Choices Facing In-House Counsel in the Age of AI Key talking points: Governed or governing?Setting the terms before they’re set for you Adopting without losing control Where AI does and doesn’t replace outside counsel The Evolving Standard of Care i. How AI is reshaping the duty of in-house counsel ii. AI: From principle to practice	*Mark Anthony Fraser* Managing Partner Frasers Law Company *Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram* Partner Frasers Law Company *Duong Thi Mai Huong* Partner Frasers Law Company
3:50 pm – 4:50 pm	AI and Data Privacy Under Vietnam’s New Legal Regime are Inseparable Outline: Consent for AI processing Cross-border transfers and offshore AI tools Profiling and automated decision-making	*Nguyen Huu Minh Nhut* Partner Russin& Vecchi *Philip Marcel Ziter* Senior Associate Russin & Vecchi *Le Ton Viet* Senior Associate Russin & Vecchi
4:50 pm – 5:30 pm	Bridging Two Worlds: Insights from an In-House Lawyer Turned Law Firm Partner Outline: How Does Legal Thinking Change Between In-House and Private Practice? From Legal Advisor to Strategic Partner: Skills That Create Value What Makes a Trusted Legal Partner in Today’s Changing Environment?	*Tran Thai Binh* Partner LNT & Partners
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm	Closing Remarks
5:40 pm – 7:00 pm	Post-event networking drinks sponsored by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Delegates are invited to unwind at the post-event drinks reception, where light snacks, wine, and local beers will be served.