For event planners · Reviewed 4 October 2026

Keynote Speaker in Vietnam

Leadership, wellbeing and purpose, with a practical guide for event planners.

For a Vietnam conference, begin with the host city and the mix of local and regional delegates. A Ho Chi Minh City hotel meeting and a Hanoi leadership forum can require different transfers, languages and schedules. Suresh's themes of wellbeing, purpose and human leadership work best when the organiser supplies specific examples from the audience's working lives. Pair a keynote with a facilitated conversation and a simple follow-up exercise that participants can use after returning to their teams.

Watch Suresh on stage.

Experience the tone, presence and human connection of Dr. Suresh Devnani's speaking. This official reel brings together live speaking moments on leadership, wellbeing and purpose.

Official Speaker Reel 2026 · 1 minute 42 seconds

Dr. Suresh Devnani speaking on stage and in conversation, exploring conscious leadership, wellbeing, purpose and human connection. Watch on Vimeo.
Explore his keynote themes

A conversation shaped around your audience.

Dr. Suresh Devnani

Conscious leadership, wellbeing and purpose

Dr. Suresh Devnani is a global keynote speaker, four-time TEDx speaker and author of The Divine Therapist. His current keynotes explore the human side of change, inner leadership, burnout, trust and meaningful work. His speaker reel shows his delivery on stage; the Speaking page explains five keynote conversations and the audiences they are designed for.

A useful briefing question: Which keynote would you shape around our audience, and what should participants take into their next working week?

Current keynote themes · Watch a TEDx talk

What to confirm before inviting him

Share the date, host city, working languages, audience and the change you hope to support. The office will discuss fit, availability, preparation and the appropriate format.

This guide is published by Dr. Suresh Devnani's office. It describes his speaking offering and suggests event-planning options. It is not an independent speaker ranking, a claim of a local office or proof of a previous engagement in Vietnam.

Discuss your event

Leadership keynote

For a conference plenary, explore trust, human connection and the inner work of leadership. Give Suresh the sector, management levels and central challenge so the conversation can be shaped around the audience.

Workplace wellbeing conversation

For an HR forum or employee programme, connect sustainable performance, purpose and burnout with everyday working relationships. Agree on the intended outcome and how managers will follow through after the event.

Executive offsite or workshop

For a smaller group, allow time for reflection, facilitated discussion and application. Agree on group size, privacy, interpretation and participant materials rather than treating a workshop as a longer keynote.

Planning a leadership event in Vietnam

Start with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Build a city-specific transfer schedule and avoid placing soundcheck immediately after an international arrival. Confirm the invitation letter and programme details with the Vietnamese host. Ask the speaker to explain how the conversation will connect with the audience's work and what participants can carry into their next working week.

Choose the city before contracting

Confirm whether the invitation is for Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi and name the exact venue in all travel documents. Avoid treating domestic travel as a spare-hour transfer.

Vietnamese interpretation

Ask which sessions require Vietnamese interpretation or translated material. Agree whether audience questions will be translated and give the interpreter preparation time with the speaker.

Arrival and evening planning

Allow for city traffic between airport, hotel and venue. Keep a hosted dinner close to accommodation and confirm transport after the final session.

Plan your event in Vietnam.

Choose the event district before comparing accommodation. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are the focus of this guide. The linked properties are starting points for enquiries, not rankings, paid placements or claims of personal inspection. Confirm current facilities, classification and availability with the operator.

Conference venues to consider

Park Hyatt Saigon meetings

Ho Chi Minh City

An option for a hotel-based leadership gathering. Ask for meeting layout, breakout spaces, interpreter positioning and a single quote covering production and accommodation.

Official website & enquiries

Four- and five-star labels follow the linked operator’s description where stated; these are categories, not review scores. Confirm rates, suitability and availability directly.

Hotels for conference stays

Park Hyatt Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City

Compare its location with the actual conference address. Request a room-block proposal and verify breakfast, transfers and cancellation conditions.

Official website & enquiries

Restaurants for speaker and delegate dinners

Square One and Opera

Ho Chi Minh City

The hotel's dining directory lists options for a hosted meal. Check which restaurant can accommodate the group size, menu preferences and available evening.

Official website & enquiries

Transfers, access and the final venue brief

  • Build a city-specific transfer schedule and avoid placing soundcheck immediately after an international arrival. Confirm the invitation letter and programme details with the Vietnamese host.
  • Confirm seated capacity for your layout, wheelchair access, microphones, projection, interpretation, rehearsal access and recording permissions. Ask for a quote separating room hire, AV, catering, taxes and cancellation terms.
  • For hosted meals, confirm allergies, vegetarian options and any required religious dietary certification with the actual restaurant. A hotel's international menu does not establish suitability for every guest.

Passports, visas and arrival forms.

Reviewed 4 October 2026. Selected ordinary passports and short visits; not an exhaustive nationality list. Check the official source for your document, purpose and stay before booking and departure. Conference attendance does not automatically authorise paid speaking or work.

Check the actual passport and visit purpose

Nationality and document rules

Check Vietnam's official e-visa portal against each passport and itinerary, including the authorised entry point and the approved travel dates. An e-visa application is not a guarantee of approval or permission for paid speaking.

Official passport & visa rules

Mixed-nationality delegate groups

Check each person individually

Check ordinary passports from India, Pakistan, the Philippines, China, the UK, the US, Canada and every other country represented individually. Visa exemptions, supporting residence documents and permitted stays are not interchangeable. Use the official authority linked here and the mission responsible for the traveller.

Official passport & visa rules

Vietnam pre-arrival declaration

Check the official pre-arrival service linked by Vietnam Immigration for the current requirements and applicable entry point.

Open official arrival service · Requirements & exemptions

Invited speakers and workshop leaders

The organiser and invited speaker should confirm the category appropriate to a paid keynote, facilitation, training or consulting engagement. Visitor eligibility and conference attendance do not by themselves establish permission for the contracted role. Obtain the appropriate invitation, approvals and authorisation before travelling.

Official activity guidance

Before departure

Keep your passport, any required visa, onward or return booking, accommodation details, event invitation and arrival acknowledgement available. Confirm passport validity, entry conditions and health requirements with the authorities and airline.

How to book a speaker in Vietnam

Choose two or three candidates whose subjects fit your outcome. Watch recent footage, check the official contact route and send the same brief to each. Compare the proposed session and total scope before agreeing to a contract.

What affects speaker fees?

Request a written quote in VND or an agreed currency. Include the preparation call, keynote length, Q&A, workshop or follow-up scope, travel, accommodation, taxes, recording rights and rescheduling terms. Confirm whether the invitation is for Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi and name the exact venue in all travel documents. Avoid treating domestic travel as a spare-hour transfer. Suresh's office confirms availability and the total programme scope for each invitation; this guide does not publish an assumed fee.

Your event brief checklist

  • Event date, city, venue and in-person, virtual or hybrid format.
  • Audience size, industries, seniority, languages and countries represented.
  • The central challenge and one change you hope the session will support.
  • Available time, Q&A, workshop needs and any follow-up material.
  • Budget, preparation call, travel, AV, recording rights and cancellation terms.
Suresh’s planner resources

Questions event planners ask

How do we choose a keynote speaker for an event in Vietnam?

Start with the audience and one outcome. Compare recent speaking footage, topic fit, language, interpretation, preparation and the total contract. A reflective leadership keynote, a motivational plenary and a practical workshop serve different needs. This guide is published by Suresh's office and presents his offering, not an independent speaker ranking.

Can Dr. Suresh Devnani be invited to Vietnam?

His office welcomes enquiries for in-person and virtual events. Share the date, city, venue, audience, languages and intended outcome. Each invitation is subject to fit, availability, travel arrangements and the appropriate permissions. This page does not imply a local office or a previous appearance in the destination.

What should international delegates check before travelling to Vietnam?

Check Vietnam's official e-visa portal against each passport and itinerary, including the authorised entry point and the approved travel dates. An e-visa application is not a guarantee of approval or permission for paid speaking. Check the official pre-arrival service linked by Vietnam Immigration for the current requirements and applicable entry point.

What should we send in our first speaking enquiry?

Include the date and city, audience size and seniority, working languages, central challenge, session length, Q&A or workshop needs, budget and recording plans. Identify the local organiser who can coordinate venue production, travel and entry documentation.

What conversation does your audience need?

Share your event, the people attending and the change you hope to support. Suresh's office will discuss the fit and confirm the invitation details.

Discuss your event · Speaking in Vietnam