Pioneering Sustainable Construction - Digital and Green Transformation

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Are you interested in embracing the future of sustainable construction through digital innovation and green transformation? Come to join us at the Sustainable Construction Event!

Organizing by U.S. Commercial Service in Ho Chi Minh, and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the event "Pioneering Sustainable Construction - Digital and Green Transformation" aims to explore the pivotal role of digitalization and green materials in revolutionizing the construction industry towards sustainability. This event will bring together experts, and innovators to provide the latest advancements, strategies, and best practices in leveraging digital technologies, green materials, and financing solutions to optimize resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance overall building performance, ultimately paving the way for more sustainable buildings.

Through engaging discussions, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will discover practical approaches and innovative solutions for financing, and integrating digitalization and material sciences into green building practices, fostering collaboration, and accelerating the transition towards eco-friendly and resilient built environments.

Contact for support:

Ms. Nga Hoang (U.S. Commercial Service)
0903009065
nga.hoang@trade.gov

Ms. Linh Le (IFC)
0987393632
lle5@ifc.org

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Pioneering Sustainable Construction - Digital and Green Transformation

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InterContinental Saigon Hotel

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8:30

Ende

13:30

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Gregory Harris

Principal Commercial Officer at U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh

Gregory Harris began his tour as PCO in Saigon in August 2023. PCO Harris will be responsible for commercial operations in southern Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant commercial areas.

Before undertaking Vietnamese studies, PCO Harris ﬁnished his tour as PCO in Beijing China, our largest oﬃce which covers a territory with a GDP of $6 trillion dollars. In Beijing, his team helped clients close more than a record $50 billion dollars in sales and investment contracts for U.S. entities. He was known for developing staﬀ to numerous promo?ons and awards, including several Gold Medal Awards, the Commerce Department’s highest honor. He was also intimately involved in helping provide life-saving materials for the American people during the pandemic.

Previously, Mr. Harris was the Senior Commercial Oﬃcer and Director of the Commercial Service’s Liaison Oﬃce to the Asian Development Bank. In this regional leadership role, he helped U.S. ﬁrms bid on ADB projects in forty countries across Asia. He was also a pioneer in recognizing the strategic and commercial importance of the Paciﬁc. Mr. Harris also led commercial operations in Southern Taiwan as PCO in Kaohsiung.

Mr. Harris also served as team leader at two of our busiest commercial posts, Shanghai, and Taipei, where he was a global leader in helping clients achieve their export goals. Before entering international operations, he served clients from the US Export Assistance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Harris earned a BA from the University of New Mexico and a MA from the Jackson School at the University of Washington. He is professionally qualiﬁed in Chinese and Vietnamese. A veteran, Mr. Harris served as a cryptologic linguist for the U.S. Air Force with tours in Japan and Korea. He is married with two children.

Thomas J. Jacobs

Country Manager, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Cambodia at IFC

Since April 1, 2022, Thomas (Tom) Jacobs has been IFC’s Country Manager for Viet Nam, Lao PDR, and Cambodia for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a member of the World Bank Group, where he oversees IFC’s investment and advisory programs, working closely with key government and private sector partners in the region.

Previously, Tom served five and a half years in Sydney, Australia as Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Prior to that, Tom was based in Beirut where he led IFC’s activities in Lebanon and Syria while coordinating IFC’s climate business across the Middle East and North Africa. Having joined IFC in 2003, Tom also held positions in Cairo, Egypt and Central Asia helping to manage and implement financial sector advisory programs.

Before IFC, Tom helped launch a corporate finance group in London specialized in early-stage companies, and from 1996-1999, he led the operations of a developmental investment fund in Kyrgyzstan where he managed SME lending and equity portfolios. He has also worked in manufacturing and commercial banking in the United States. Tom earned a Master of Art’s degree in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies, an MBA in International Business from Rutgers University, and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Business from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro.

Do Ngoc Diep

Vietnam Green & Resilient Building Program Lead at IFC

After graduating from the University of Warwick - UK, she returned to Vietnam and worked on environmental aspect of the construction industry. During her 15 years working at leading organizations such as Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), she participated in the research of green building certification systems, especially LOTUS and EDGE certificates. In addition, as a consultant, auditors and even assessor, she has contributed to the development of many construction projects across the country, as well as contacted and successfully persuaded investors in many sectors to build green.

Sau khi tốt nghiệp ngành môi trường tại Anh Quốc, cô đã trở về Việt Nam và làm việc trong lĩnh vực môi trường trong ngành xây dựng. Trong 15 năm làm việc tại các tổ chức đi đầu trong phát triển công trình xanh tại thị trường Việt Nam gồm Hội đồng Công trình Xanh Việt Nam (VGBC) và Tổ chức Tài chính Quốc tế (IFC), cô đã tham gia nghiên cứu các chứng chỉ đánh giá công trình xanh, đặc biệt là chứng chỉ LOTUS và EDGE. Ngoài ra, dưới cương vị chuyên gia đánh giá, kiểm toán và tư vấn về công trình xanh, cô đã tham gia tư vấn hàng chục công trình xây dựng trên cả nước, cũng như tiếp xúc và thuyết phục chủ đầu tư trong nhiều phân khúc thị trường.

Logan Ravisanker

General Director, Vietnam Business Development Director, Southeast Asia at Dow

With a track record of over 26 years of product development and market implementation in the specialty chemicals and consumer goods industry, Logan has spent 14 years leading Research and development organizations in the Asia Pacific region. Logan recently accepted the role of General Director for Vietnam and will remain responsible for developing new markets and executing the ASEAN regional growth strategy in his regional business development role.

Logan Ravisanker has been with Dow for 16 years. In his first nine years, he was based in Shanghai, China, and led the Asia Pacific Research & Development Team of Dow’s Building & Construction business. He also led the integration of Dow Corning and Dupont R&D organizations into Dow in Asia. In 2017, Logan relocated to Singapore to lead the Research & Development Organization in ASEAN, and 2020, he assumed the regional business development responsibilities. Logan accepted the General Director role for Vietnam in April 2024 and is relocating to Ho Chi Minh City.

Logan is passionate about driving collaborative innovation with customers and value chain partners and engaging academic institutions to develop sustainable solutions jointly.

Logan has degrees in science and engineering from India. He also earned his Executive MBA at the INSEAD School of Business.

Albert Tan

Energy & Sustainability Sales Leader (ASEAN) at Honeywell

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