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Our annual event

VMARK DIGITAL DESIGN AWARD 2026 – AWARD CEREMONY

Celebrating Excellence in Vietnam’s Digital Creative Industry

EVENT OVERVIEW

The VMARK Digital Design Award Ceremony 2026 is a prestigious celebration honoring top digital design talents and breakthrough projects across branding, UX/UI, motion design, and immersive experiences. It is also a unique networking opportunity connecting the most dynamic voices in Vietnam’s growing digital creative industry.

The event offers the opportunity to meet:

  • Emerging design talents

  • Creative tech startups & agencies

  • Industry experts, mentors, and investors

  • Design schools, media, and innovation organizations

EVENT PROGRAM

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ACTIVITY 1| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Guest reception, Products showcase & experience

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ACTIVITY 2| 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Opening remarks & speeches by organizers, jury

Awards presentation ceremony

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ACTIVITY 3| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Business networking cocktail, Artistic performances & photo session

EVENT VENUE

Hilton Saigon Hotel

April, 2026 | 14:00 PM – 18:00 PM

Nestled in the heart of District 1, Saigon Hilton Hotel offers world-class service and elegance, making it the perfect venue for high-profile events. The Grand Ballroom, where the VMARK Digital Design Award Ceremony will take place, features state-of-the-art lighting, sound systems, and luxurious interiors designed to impress.

Located just steps from Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Opera House, and premium shopping centers, the hotel provides easy access and exceptional convenience for both local and international guests.

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HIGHTLIGHT NUMBERS

200+

GUESTS

70%

DESIGNERS

10%

ENTERPRISES

20%

EDUCATIONS

AWARD TIMELINE

Submission Open: Nov, 2025

Judging Round: Feb, 2026​

Nominees Announced: March, 2026

Award Ceremony: April, 2026

Interested in showcasing your products and services on stage? Reach out to us to explore collaboration opportunities.

JURY BOARD

Ms. DANH TRAN

Founder & CEO | VMARK Vietnam Design Week & Award

Vice President | VDAS Design Association HCMC Vietnam

Mr. STEVE BATY

Former President of Australian Design Council

Strategic Designer, Design-led Governance

Ms. BRIGITTE GADOURY

Co-President

GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN awards | INTÉRIEURS magazine | INT.design portal

Mr. ULRICH KLIEBER

Rector

Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle

Ms. MELANIE SARANTOU

Professor, Social Design

Kyushu University

Prof. STEPHEN MELAMED

Professor Emeritus of Product Design / Development / Former Associate Director

University of Illinois Chicago Innovation Center

Ms. TAINA MAARIA LAAKSONEN

Design Manager
Creative Producer

Design Association Modus
Independent Producer, digital culture

Ms. CLAUDYA PIAZERA

CEO

SMART8

Mr. ​ANDREW THOMAS

Founder | Publisher

Transform Magazine | Transform Awards
Cravenhill Publishing

Ms. HANNAH LILLETHUN

General Manager – Farmani Group

Program Director – FG Design and Photography Awards

Ms. SUZY ANNETTA

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Design Anthology

Mr. DANILO TREVISAN

Managing Director

aleatek design studio

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