Member's News: Energy Evolution Event in Ho Chi Minh City on August 20, 2026: Phoenix Contact's role in Power-to-X integration and hydrogen opportunities in Vietnam

July 11, 2026 | Annie Nguyễn

The "Energy Evolution" event will be held at Eastin Grand Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, on August 20, 2026 featuring speakers from VAHC, Phoenix Contact, Obayashi Corporation and (expecting) Kanadevia Corporation as well.

Agenda and key content

The event starts at 13:00 on August 20, 2026 with registration, followed by welcome remarks from VAHC and Phoenix Contact. Key sessions include:

• The World of Phoenix Contact (13:40)

• Enabling the All Electric Society: Phoenix Contact's Role in Power-to-X Integration (13:55)

• Hydrogen Electrification & Power Conversion (14:10)

• Smart Operation with Next Gen Automation (15:20)

• H2 Business Opportunities in Vietnam (16:00)

• Obayashi's Global Hydrogen Business and ASEAN Project (Vietnam) (16:15)

The event also includes break and networking sessions, lucky draw prizes, and a dinner reception ending at 18:00.

Significance and participation

This is an opportunity for professionals, investors, and businesses to learn about Power-to-X technology, hydrogen electrification, and hydrogen business opportunities in Vietnam, as well as to connect with potential partners in the energy sector.

Secure your seat by filling the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/phoenixcontactsea1/2306208

The Power-to-X, Empowering the Hydrogen Industry workshop, organized by Phoenix Contact, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City in June 2026.

Introduction to Phoenix Contact Group

Company Overview

Phoenix Contact is a leading global technology company specializing in industrial connectivity and automation, headquartered in Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany . The company was founded in 1923 in Essen, Germany, by Hugo Knümann . With over a century of development, Phoenix Contact has established itself as one of the world's premier technology providers.

Key Facts

Core Business Areas

Phoenix Contact operates in three core business fields :

1. Device Connectors

2. Industrial Components and Electronics

3. Industry Management and Automation

The company offers an extensive product portfolio including PLC and I/O controllers, connectivity and signal transmission devices (cables, connectors, terminal blocks), electrical protection devices such as EMC filters, high-voltage protection circuits, power supplies, UPS, along with software solutions and technical services supporting the entire equipment lifecycle .

Expertise in Power-to-X and Hydrogen

Phoenix Contact is particularly prominent in the Power-to-X sector – the technology that converts surplus renewable electricity into green hydrogen and other energy forms . The company provides comprehensive automation, electrification, and digitalization solutions for Power-to-X plants, from electrolysis to fuel cells .

Key solutions include:

• PLCnext open control system – intelligent control and monitoring for electrolysers

• 360-degree security concept – ensuring cybersecurity, functional safety, and explosion protection to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards, meeting critical infrastructure requirements 

• "All Electric Society" solutions – sector coupling through relays and switching devices connected to digital data 

Operations in Vietnam

Phoenix Contact has established a presence in Vietnam with with its office located in Ho Chi Minh City.

Main Activities in Vietnam:

• Manufacturing and assembly of connectivity and automation technology products

• Power Reliability solutions – ensuring reliability for power and energy systems

• Automation solutions for industries such as machinery manufacturing, power plants, data infrastructure, railways, automotive, and water treatment

• Genuine product distribution and technical services supporting the entire equipment lifecycle from design, installation, configuration to operation

• Training and technology transfer for partners and customers in Vietnam

Phoenix Contact aims to bring advanced automation, connectivity, and digitalization solutions to the Vietnamese market, contributing to the energy transition and modern industrialization in the Southeast Asian region. The company's new facility in Ho Chi Minh City for Power Reliability and Automation is part of a global strategy to bring production and value creation closer to customer markets.

The company currently employs 100-499 staff in Vietnam , serving as a long-standing representative of Phoenix Contact, committed to providing genuine products, advanced connectivity and automation technology solutions, and dedicated technical support services.