Accelerating Vietnam's Transport Infrastructure:

VRME 2026 International Exhibition Week Set for Hanoi

Against the backdrop of Vietnam's major push to upgrade its large-scale infrastructure network - specifically through strategic investments in high-speed rail and urban metro systems - RAIL & CONS - VRME 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 13, 2026, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC) in Hanoi. The event is set to become the focal point of Southeast Asia's transportation and construction sectors.

Recognized as the flagship event of 2026 for the railway and infrastructure industries, VRME 2026 brings together a series of specialized expos: the Vietnam International High-Speed Rail & Metrotrans Expo (VRME), the Construction & Mining Machinery Exhibition (CONMAC VIETNAM), and the Transport Infrastructure & Engineering Expo (TRANSTECH EXPO). Spanning an exhibition area of 10,000 m², the week-long event is expected to attract over 200 leading enterprises, 250 international experts, and more than 15,000 trade visitors from over 10 countries and regions.

This year's exhibition focuses on showcasing cutting-edge, comprehensive technological solutions aimed at modernizing transport infrastructure:

• Rail & Metro Technology: Smart station designs, passenger services, modern rolling stock and equipment, vibration-damping materials, and system safety evaluation and certification services.

• Infrastructure & Construction: Heavy machinery, construction materials for rail, bridges, and tunnels, maintenance equipment, and traffic safety solutions.

• Smart & Green Mobility: Digital application suites, communication technologies, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) solutions, and sustainable transit models.

Beyond the exhibition floor, VRME 2026 will feature high-level networking and knowledge-sharing activities. The event kicks off with an Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session on the morning of November 11, followed by executive roundtable discussions featuring policymakers, tech conglomerates, and international investors. Additionally, the AI-powered B2B Matching program aims to seamlessly connect qualified buyers with exhibitors, generating an estimated 500+ direct business meetings with projected deal values exceeding USD 120 million.

RAIL & CONS - VRME 2026 is positioned not only as a showcase for the latest advancements in transit technology but also as a strategic bridge shaping the future of Vietnam's railway and infrastructure ecosystem over the coming