WPE & WHPE AND PE-TECH: THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL THEMATIC ZONE AT VIETNAM MEDI-PHARM EXPO 2026

The 24th Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (VIETNAM MEDI-PHARM EXPO 2026), officially organized by VINEXAD NATIONAL TRADE FAIR & ADVERTISING JSC., has marked its highly anticipated return. Taking place from July 30 to August 1, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the event brings together over 500 enterprises from 30 countries and territories. This is regarded as a prestigious annual large-scale medical trade forum, connecting the global supply chain with the Vietnamese market.

The highlight of this year’s exhibition lies in the specialized thematic zones: WPE & WHPE (Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and PE-Tech (Pharmaceutical Processing Technology & Equipment). This specialized exhibition area focuses on pharmaceutical components, excipients, raw materials, and machinery for the pharmaceutical industry. Co-organized by VINEXAD and WORLDBOSON—a reputable international exhibition organizer with extensive experience in hosting pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial trade shows across Asia—WPE & WHPE Vietnam serves as a platform connecting global suppliers with emerging markets, particularly in medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.

AN INTERNATIONAL SIGNATURE AND A STRATEGIC MILESTONE FIRST IN VIETNAM

 WPE & WHPE and PE-TECH are a series of specialized exhibitions showcasing equipment, technology, and solutions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, held annually in Xi’an, China. After five highly successful editions—most recently the 2025 exhibition in Xi’an, which reached a scale of 26,800 m², attracted over 500 exhibitors, and welcomed a record 26,636 professional visitors—WPE & WHPE has become a prestigious rendezvous for manufacturers, technology providers, medical-pharmaceutical enterprises, and international “buyers,” especially those from China and the Asian region.

In 2026, within the framework of the 24th VIETNAM MEDI-PHARM EXPO, WPE & WHPE and PE-TECH will be held in Vietnam for the first time. This opens direct connection opportunities between international businesses and the Vietnam-ASEAN pharmaceutical market. The exhibition aims to create a “one-stop” supply platform, directly linking domestic pharmaceutical and functional food factories with a global network of raw material suppliers, natural extracts, and leading packaging technologies without the need for intermediaries.

WPE & WHPE: LEADING THE “GREEN PHARMA” WAVE AND RAW MATERIAL AUTONOMY

 According to the National Pharmaceutical Industry Development Strategy, the Vietnamese Government aims for domestically produced medicines to meet 80% of consumption demand by 2030. To realize this, access to high-quality raw materials is a vital factor. The WPE & WHPE thematic zone at this year’s exhibition is designed to address exactly that need.

Here, visitors will witness the rise of sustainable consumption trends with natural and botanical extracts, while simultaneously focusing on technological depth with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and next-generation excipients. This is where pharmaceutical plants find stable supplies for essential drug groups such as antibiotics (Beta-lactam), cardiovascular, diabetes, and neurological medications. Notably, materials from bio-fermentation technology, such as recombinant proteins and vaccines, are also key highlights, supporting domestic enterprises in moving deeper into the biopharmaceutical segment.

PE-TECH: THE TECHNOLOGICAL “BACKBONE” FOR GMP-STANDARD FACTORIES

 If raw materials are the “soul” of a pill, then manufacturing technology is the “backbone” of the pharmaceutical industry. The PE-Tech 2026 thematic zone will be the place for businesses and industry experts to access smart, highly automated production lines, helping Vietnamese enterprises optimize costs and meet stringent standards such as GMP-EU or PIC/S.

The booths at PE-Tech will cover the entire production process:

• Processing Technology: From fermentation systems and high-pressure reaction vessels for raw materials to high-speed automatic tablet presses and capsule filling machines.
• Smart Systems: The appearance of robotic arms, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and automated warehousing helps minimize human error.
• Quality Control & Packaging: Anti-counterfeit packaging solutions, Track & Trace technology, and modern laboratory testing systems (HPLC, GC).

With the advantages of Free Trade Agreements such as RCEP and EVFTA, many lines of raw materials and medical equipment imported into Vietnam currently enjoy 0% preferential tax rates. This is the “golden moment” for domestic enterprises to upgrade their production lines, diversify material sources, and break through in the market share race.

The partnership between VINEXAD and WORLDBOSON—an entity with years of experience implementing large-scale pharmaceutical and industrial exhibitions in Asia—to co-organize the WPE & WHPE Vietnam thematic zone is expected to bring international organizational standards to Vietnam. This collaboration not only helps attract high-quality supply that matches market demand but also creates conditions for domestic businesses to directly access global manufacturers, technologies, and solutions. Simultaneously, it provides professional visitors with a specialized, focused, and more effective experience in searching for partners, updating trends, and expanding long-term cooperation.