Vietnam 2026
The HOT100 Series
The HOT100 is Winna Media’s flagship gaming executive retreat — an invitation-only, four-day event that brings together Southeast Asia’s gaming elite. Deliberately small. Deliberately exclusive. We built it around one simple belief: the best business relationships are forged away from the conference hall.
Furthermore, HOT100 Vietnam 2026 follows successful editions in Vietnam, Bangkok, and Thailand. As a result, this gaming executive retreat returns to Southeast Asia’s most dynamic market at exactly the right moment — as Vietnam reaches an inflexion point in gaming regulation and market development.
The venue remains a secret, disclosed only to confirmed attendees.
Why Sponsor HOT100?
Here is why the HOT100 gaming executive retreat in Vietnam delivers results that no conference can match.
Every delegate is a decision-maker. Consequently, you will not find a more concentrated group of senior gaming decision-makers anywhere in Southeast Asia. No junior staff, no tyre-kickers — just the people who move markets.
Golf, dinners, and excursions create the conditions where relationships form naturally. Moreover, people feel relaxed, open, and free from the pressures of their day-to-day. The introductions happen at the bar, not the booth.
The four-day programme creates more meaningful contact time than a year of trade show appearances. Therefore, you will leave with real relationships — not just business cards.
Vietnam currently sits at an inflexion point in gaming regulation and market development. As a result, HOT100 2026 brings together the people shaping that story — operators, investors, suppliers and promoters — at exactly the right moment.
Programme of Events
The HOT100 Vietnam 2026 gaming executive retreat follows the proven four-day format. Full details will be confirmed closer to the event.
From HOT100 Thailand 2025
Seamless logistics, a relaxed 5★ setting, and a thoughtfully balanced mix of operators, suppliers, and investors made conversations easy and productive. Roundtables were concise, matching was on point, and I left with meaningful connections and clear next steps. Would gladly return.
The boutique size is what everyone loved — we had time to actually get to know each other. I think many deals were done, and many friendships built. These types of events are much more appreciated than the massive ones where everything is speed dating.
I thoroughly enjoyed the event — it was everything promised. A large group of high-quality people with the right attitude and a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy both business and the social side of things. The low-key but highly organised approach was perfectly pitched.
It was an excellent gathering of thought leaders and business alumni. Networking and business opportunities were excellent, organisation perfect, and the location was stunning.
Superb work from the team curating a fun, engaging event that was interesting, educational, and provided great networking opportunities. 10/10 would absolutely attend again.
Best experience of 2025 by far. Looking forward to 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HOT100 is an exclusive gaming executive retreat for senior leaders in the Asian gaming industry, produced by Winna Media. Specifically, it brings together 100 executives over four days at a five-star resort in Vietnam, featuring relaxed networking, sporting activities, business sessions, and exceptional hospitality.
In total, this is our fourth edition — previous events have been held in Vietnam and Thailand in 2024 and 2025.
Delegates are senior executives from across the gaming industry — casino operators, sportsbooks, affiliates, investors, platform providers and aggregators, game suppliers, payment companies, and technology providers. All participants must hold executive-level positions.
Additionally, we maintain a careful balance between buy-side and sell-side, so that everyone gets a valuable experience.
In short, there are no exhibition halls, keynote stages or badge-scanning booths. The entire four days are the networking. Golf, dinners, roundtables and 1-to-1 meetings at a five-star resort create the conditions where real relationships form — not just business card exchanges.
As a result, the boutique size means you actually get to know people, rather than spending four days speed-dating your way around an expo floor.
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic gaming markets, with regulation continuing to develop and investor interest growing. We held our first HOT100 at the Hoiana Golf & Resort in Quang Ninh province in 2024, and we’re delighted to be returning for 2026.
In other words, it feels like exactly the right moment to bring the industry together there.
The event takes place at a five-star resort with a golf course in Vietnam. However, we share the venue details with confirmed attendees only.
We keep the venue secret to ensure maximum privacy and security for our delegates. Moreover, everyone finds out at the same time — when they confirm their place.
We apply strict entrance criteria for HOT100 delegates. To be considered, get in touch with Rosalind Wade directly at rozwade@winnamedia.com or +44 (0)7717 539509. Winna Media reserves the right of final approval on all attendees.
Your ticket covers return transfers from the arrival city to the resort, three nights’ accommodation, all meals and drinks throughout the event, and all activities. Please note that flights are not included.
Non-sponsors may send one representative. In addition, sponsors may send up to two company representatives, plus invited guests, depending on their package.
There is a range of exclusive sponsorship packages available, from Headline Sponsor through to individual event moments such as the Golf Tournament, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner, Lanyards and more. For full details, contact Rosalind Wade at rozwade@winnamedia.com.
The Winna Club is an invitation-only membership that extends the HOT100 experience throughout the year. Benefits include access to industry dinners, regular intelligence briefings, a private member directory, and discounts on sponsorship packages.
Furthermore, HOT100 sponsors and attendees are eligible to join. Find out more at winnamedia.com.
Get in touch with Rosalind Wade directly — rozwade@winnamedia.com or +44 (0)7717 539509. She’ll be happy to help.
Secure Your Place
The HOT100 Vietnam 2026 gaming executive retreat is invitation-only. Places are limited to 100 executives, split equally between buy and sell sides. We allocate tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, secure yours before someone else does.
For sponsorship and attendance enquiries, contact Rosalind Wade directly.
The venue will be revealed to confirmed attendees only. Participants must be executive level. Winna Media reserves the right of final approval on all attendees.
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