Join the Begin Edu Fair in Ho Chi Minh City on 28 October 2026 at Rex Hotel, connecting students with educational institutions worldwide.
Dates
28 Oct 2026
City / country
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Venue
Rex Hotel
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Event overview
The Begin Edu Fair in Ho Chi Minh City is a premier event for students seeking educational opportunities abroad. Scheduled for 28 October 2026 at the Rex Hotel, this fair connects high school and college graduates with universities, colleges, and educational service providers.
Attendees can explore various programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees, language courses, and vocational training. Begin Edu Fair-Ho Chi Minh City 2026 takes place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
TL;DR
Attending the Begin Edu Fair provides students and families with direct access to educational institutions from around the world. Participants can engage with representatives, gather information on study programs, and receive personalized guidance on their educational paths. The event also offers networking opportunities with peers and professionals in the education sector.
Exhibiting at the Begin Edu Fair allows educational institutions to showcase their programs to a targeted audience of prospective students. Institutions benefit from a personalized lead-generation campaign, logistical support, and the opportunity to connect with over 100 pre-registered leads. This event is an excellent platform for enhancing visibility and attracting students interested in studying abroad.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
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Exhibitor profile
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Product categories
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Location & Facilities
141 Nguyen Hue St., Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Rex Hotel for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
Begin Group
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
Impact
Begin Group's Vietnam fair programme includes Ho Chi Minh City, and the organiser published a floor plan for the Autumn 2025 Ho Chi Minh City edition. The available search snippets do not state visitor or exhibitor totals for that edition. No post-show recap text was captured.
Audience quality
Begin Group's Vietnam fair programme includes Ho Chi Minh City, and the organiser published a floor plan for the Autumn 2025 Ho Chi Minh City edition. The available search snippets do not state visitor or exhibitor totals for that edition. No post-show recap text was captured.
Exhibitor outcomes
Begin Group's Vietnam fair programme includes Ho Chi Minh City, and the organiser published a floor plan for the Autumn 2025 Ho Chi Minh City edition. The available search snippets do not state visitor or exhibitor totals for that edition. No post-show recap text was captured.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending the Begin Edu Fair provides students and families with direct access to educational institutions from around the world. Participants can engage with representatives, gather information on study programs, and receive personalized guidance on their educational paths.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Latest updates from across the market.
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ReadPlan your trip
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Rex Hotel
Five-star hotel flagged as a great price on Google Hotels for the October 2026 dates; amenities include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, outdoor pool, hot tub, air conditioning, fitness centre and spa. Guests note an excellent central location but report music noise from early morning to late evening.
LaLaHouse Pasteur - Apartment for Lease
Apartment-style option rated as a great deal, about 44% below usual rates at capture time. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly policy, kitchen in some rooms, airport shuttle, full-service laundry and smoke-free status.
LA PAIX SAIGON BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Boutique property offering breakfast, free Wi-Fi and full-service laundry; captured guest feedback mentions clean, spacious rooms and attentive staff.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Line 1 links Ben Thanh in the city centre with Suoi Tien. It is a city rail option, not a direct airport line, so plan a taxi or bus from SGN to the city before joining the metro.
Airport bus / city bus
Public bus and airport bus services connect SGN with the city centre. Fares vary by route and luggage may be subject to an extra charge; confirm the correct stop for your hotel.
Taxi / ride-hailing
Book a metered taxi or an app-based ride at the airport pickup area. Travel time depends on traffic; allow a buffer for the afternoon peak and rain.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Weather
October in Ho Chi Minh City is hot, humid and within the monsoon season, with heavy short showers most likely in the afternoon. Build buffer time into transfers and keep documents in a waterproof folder.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Vietnam's currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND, symbol dong sign); cards are widely accepted at hotels and larger venues but carry cash for taxis and small vendors. Mobile data is widely available via local SIM and eSIM plans - arrange one on arrival or check your home operator's roaming rate before travelling.
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Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Currency and payments
The local currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Exchange at banks or authorised counters, keep small notes for taxis and markets, and confirm card acceptance at smaller venues.
Business etiquette
Lightweight smart-casual dress is normal for fair meetings in Ho Chi Minh City's heat; bring business cards for university and counsellor introductions and expect a relatively informal, relationship-first tone.
Arrival planning
District 1 hotels cluster around Nguyen Hue Boulevard and Ben Thanh, which keeps transfers short. Confirm your registration and venue access details with the organiser before travelling.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Ho Chi Minh City; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Vietnam runs an official national e-visa portal for foreign visitors, alongside business visa categories. Confirm your nationality's eligibility and the correct visa class on evisa.gov.vn before applying; the U.S. Commercial Service Vietnam business-travel guide and the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam publish entry/exit reference guidance.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Use the official evisa.gov.vn portal, not third-party agent sites. Business travellers should review the trade.gov Vietnam business-travel guide for current entry requirements.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Ho Chi Minh City; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Rex Hotel: District 1, Nguyen Hue Boulevard: Rex Hotel; Pasteur, District 1: LaLaHouse Pasteur - Apartment for Lease; Ho Chi Minh City centre: LA PAIX SAIGON BOUTIQUE HOTEL.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Ho Chi Minh City; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Use local bus, tram, or metro routes serving Rex Hotel; check operator timetables.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Rex Hotel; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: October days in Ho Chi Minh City are typically hot and humid, with average highs around 31-32 C and lows around 24 C; check a live forecast before travel.
Seasonality: October falls in southern Vietnam's rainy season, so expect frequent afternoon downpours and high humidity across the fair dates.
Packing: Pack light, breathable clothing, a compact umbrella or rain shell, and quick-dry footwear for wet pavements; indoor venues are air-conditioned, so a light layer helps during long sessions.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Begin Edu Fair-Ho Chi Minh City 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm the Ho Chi Minh City III dates (27-29 October) and check the Begin Southeast Asia Tour page on begingroup.com for venue, hall and registration updates.
Check Vietnam e-visa eligibility at evisa.gov.vn if you are travelling from abroad, and submit any required application through the official portal.
Book flights into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and shortlist District 1 hotels such as the Rex Hotel, LaLaHouse Pasteur or La Paix Saigon Boutique Hotel.
List the institutions and programme levels you want to compare, and prepare questions on entry requirements, tuition, scholarships and application deadlines.
Plan your airport transfer from SGN to District 1 by taxi, ride-hailing app or airport bus, and confirm hotel check-in times for the fair window.
Pack for hot, humid October weather with afternoon showers: breathable clothing, rain protection and a waterproof folder for documents.
Download the fair schedule or floor plan if available and mark the university booths, seminar sessions or counselling desks you want to visit first.
Recheck the organiser page for any last-minute timing or venue changes, then travel to the fair with your student documents and a charged phone.
Registration and hall orientation at Rex Hotel
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Begin Edu Fair-Ho Chi Minh City 2026 registration concourse
Rex Hotel
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Rex Hotel
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Begin Edu Fair-Ho Chi Minh City 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Begin Edu Fair-Ho Chi Minh City 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You are actively shortlisting universities, language schools or pathway programmes for study abroad.
Best for
Vietnamese students and parents comparing university programmes, plus secondary-school counsellors scouting options for their students.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before 28 October 2026 for registration, visa and flights via SGN.
Risks
The fair is a one-day city stop on a multi-city Begin tour, so timing must match the 28 October date.
exhibit
Vietnam is a target recruitment market and you can staff a table with admissions or regional representatives.
Best for
Universities, colleges and pathway providers recruiting Vietnamese students through direct fairs and counsellor meetings.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for Begin Group stand booking, travel to Ho Chi Minh City and marketing material prep.
Risks
Stand pricing is not published in the captured sources - confirm directly with Begin Group.
skip
Your recruitment goals or target markets lie outside Southeast Asia this cycle.
Best for
Organisations not recruiting internationally, or whose programmes do not appeal to Vietnamese students at this fair format.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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