VRT & CON 2026 – International Trade Fair for Railway Technology and Urban Mobility in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the most dynamic infrastructure markets in Southeast Asia. Extensive investments in high-speed rail lines, subways, and the modernization of railway infrastructure are opening up new business opportunities here, including for Czech technology companies. VRT & CON 2026, which will take place October 8–10, 2026, in Hanoi, will bring together key players in the railway industry, technology suppliers, public institutions, and experts in the fields of rail and urban transportation.
VRT & CON 2026 is an international trade show and conference focused on railway technology, infrastructure, and modern solutions for urban mobility. The event is supported by key players in the Vietnamese railway industry and is expected to attract several thousand trade visitors and a number of international exhibitors from Europe and Asia.
Vietnam plans to invest more than 100 billion EUR in the development of its railway infrastructure in the coming years. Upcoming projects include high-speed rail lines, the expansion of metro networks, and the modernization of existing infrastructure. For Czech technology companies, the Vietnamese market thus represents an attractive arena for new business opportunities and international cooperation.
Who will the trade show bring together?
VRT & CON 2026 will offer the opportunity to meet representatives from the following organizations in one place:
- companies operating in the railroad and transportation industries,
- state institutions and public agencies,
- rail and urban transit operators,
- international technology suppliers,
- decision-makers and project managers in the fields of rail and urban transportation.
Main Topics of the Trade Show
VRT & CON 2026 will focus primarily on:
- signaling and digital systems,
- rail vehicles and related technologies,
- engineering services,
- smart mobility,
- operation and maintenance of railway infrastructure.
Why attend the trade show?
Opportunities in the Growing Vietnamese Market
Extensive investments in high-speed rail lines, subways, and modern railway infrastructure are creating new opportunities for European and Czech suppliers of technology, products, and services.
Direct access to decision-makers
In one place, you can meet representatives from ministries, public institutions, operators, project companies, and the railroad industry, and establish contacts with potential business partners.
How can you get involved?
Vietnam Railway B2B Matchmaking 2026
The trade show will feature the Vietnam Railway B2B Matchmaking 2026, which will connect European railway companies with Vietnamese partners through pre-arranged one-on-one B2B meetings.
The matchmaking event will be held under the auspices of the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction and with the support of the Vietnam Railway Authority (VRA) and Vietnam Railways.
Registration takes place through the CCIFV Matching platform.
EEN Railway Showcase Area
Another option is the EEN Railway Showcase Area, organized by CCIFV in the French pavilion. It offers European railway companies an affordable way to showcase their products and services in the Vietnamese market without the need for a representative to be physically present at the trade show.
The offer may include, for example:
- the Enterprise Europe Network’s shared branding,
- presentation of company materials,
- a company’s digital visibility,
- on-site representation by the Enterprise Europe Network Vietnam team,
- support in establishing contacts with relevant Vietnamese partners and other stakeholders.
Practical Information
When: October 8–10, 2026
Where: Hanoi, Vietnam
Format: in-person trade show / option to present in the EEN Railway Showcase Area without physical attendance
For more information about the trade show and the terms and conditions for participating in the EEN Railway Showcase Area , please visit the CCIFV website.