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03/11/2026

🎟️ Last chance for $30 early bird tickets!

Today is the final day to secure early bird pricing for VAPN's Flagship event, Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy.

Join us on for an evening of insightful discussions and networking.

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕖 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30pm, sharp.
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapes and beverage refreshments included
👕Dress code: Smart casual

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

29/10/2026

✨ VAPN’S FLAGSHIP EVENT 2026 | CONVERT THE CURRENTS: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy

We’re bringing together industry experts, business leaders and professionals for an evening of insightful discussions on Australia’s evolving economy and what it means for our communities, careers and businesses.

Here’s everything you need to know before joining us!

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕔 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30pm **SHARP**
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapés and beverage refreshments included
👕 Dress code: Smart casual

🎟️ Early bird tickets: $30 – Closing soon!

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

27/10/2026

🎤 MEET OUR PANELLIST | Yen Nguyen, Chief Financial Officer at MacDonald&Co

We're please to welcome Yen Nguyen as a panellist for VAPN's Flagship Event, Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy.

With over 25 years of experience in finance, commercial management and business leadership, Yen brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance and navigating commercial risks.

As CFO of MacDonald&Co, Yen offers firsthand insights into managing cash flow, business challenges and economic uncertainty within the construction industry.

Join us as we explore the economic forces shaping our communities and businesses, and hear from experts and entrepreneurs navigating Australia's changing economic landscape.

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕖 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30pm, sharp.
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapes and beverage refreshments included
👕Dress code: Smart casual

🎟️ Early bird tickets: $30 (Limited offer)

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

22/10/2026

🎤 MEET OUR PANELLIST | LUKE VU

We’re excited to introduce Luke Vu, Founder of Luke’s Banh Mi, as one of our panellists for VAPN’s Flagship Event:
Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy.

From a background in accounting and banking to expanding Luke’s Banh Mi to seven locations, Luke brings firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, business growth and navigating the challenges of running a business.

As businesses navigate rising costs, risks and new opportunities, join us for an insightful conversation about the economic forces shaping our future.

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕖 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30PM, sharp.
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapes and beverage refreshments included
👕Dress code: Smart casual

🎟️ Early bird tickets are limited time only: $30

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

16/10/2026

✨Event Recap | CONNECT IRL: Speed Networking Night

Last month we brought the VAPN community together for CONNECT IRL, an evening of speed networking followed by a chance to connect and network at your own pace.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring CONNECT IRL to life! 💙

We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together again. 🌟

Our next event is just around the corner!

🔗 Click the link in our bio for more information and secure early bird tickets!

13/10/2026

Join us for VAPN’s 2026 flagship event -
Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy, where we’ll explore the economic trends shaping our future, hear from industry experts and bring our community together.

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕖 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30pm, sharp.
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapes and beverage refreshments included
👕Dress code: Smart casual

🎟️ Early bird tickets are limited time only: $30

Don’t miss out our main event of the year! 💫

🔗 Secure your spot via the link in our bio.

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

10/10/2026

🎤 MEET OUR PANELLIST | DR BRIAN TRAN

We’re excited to introduce Dr Brian Tran, Senior Economist at KPMG, as one of our panellists for VAPN’s Flagship Event:
Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy.

With experience spanning macroeconomic research, central banking and academia, Brian brings valuable insights into the economic trends shaping Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

From inflation and interest rates to the cost of living and economic opportunities, join us for an insightful conversation about the forces shaping our future.

📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕖 5:00pm arrival | Check-in closes at 6:30pm, sharp.
📍 Level 1, 435 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🍽️ Roaming canapes and beverage refreshments included
👕Dress code: Smart casual

🎟️ Early bird tickets are limited time only: $30

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Are you an active VAPN member?
Your complimentary ticket invitation has been sent to your email! Please check your inbox for your exclusive registration code.

Haven't received it? Feel free to contact us via email or DM.
📧: [email protected]

08/10/2026

🗓️ Save the date‼️

VAPN’s flagship event is back this November!

Convert the Currents: Vietnamese Australians and the Economy brings together expert perspectives on where the economy is heading. Whether you’re looking to understand the bigger picture or how the current economic climate may affect you, join us for an evening of practical insights and conversation.

📅 Thursday, 12 November
📍Melbourne C*D
👥 Professionals, business owners and community members welcome
🎟️ Early bird tickets: $30 (limited time only)

Stay tuned. More event details will be announced soon!

🔗 Secure your early bird ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gDy_c2Qc

✨ Active VAPN members will be contacted directly with member event details.

05/09/2026

📍We’re taking CONNECT IRL to The Duke of Albany on Victoria St. Abbotsford

If you haven’t been here, this is your chance to come check out this venue!

Only a few days to go! 🚨

🎟️ $20, includes one complimentary drink
🗓️ Thursday, 10 September
🕥 6PM-9:30PM
👕Dress code: Business casual

👉 Secure your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gKuzXk3K

See you at The Duke!👋

We are proudly sponsored by Untied Drinks & Co - Saigon Dry Premium Vietnamese B**r.

03/09/2026

✨ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT 👀

🗓️ Thursday, 10 September

Our CONNECT IRL: Speed Networking Night is just around the corner!
Come meet our community and connect in real life.

🎟️ $20 General Admission
🍹Entry includes one complimentary drink
👕Dress code: Business casual

👉 Secure yours now: https://lnkd.in/gKuzXk3K

Address

Southbank, VIC

Website

https://www.vapn.com.au/, http://linkedin.com/company/vietauspn/, https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/vapn-flagship-1660

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