Welcome Dinner for U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper

Mar 3, 2022 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM InterContinental Saigon Event Level Rating: II

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AmCham members and friends, we are thrilled to be hosting a Welcome Dinner for Ambassador Marc Knapper Thursday, March 3.

Some of you may have seen the USCDC’s new travel advisory, recommending American citizens not travel to Vietnam.

While that advisory apparently does not impact U.S. Mission Vietnam operations in country, it is a reminder of the high number of COVID cases now present in Vietnam, albeit most with mild symptoms. As a precautionary measure, we encourage all attendees to do a COVID rapid antigen self-test the day of the event prior to arrival and to please stay home if you are not feeling well. We regret we will be unable to provide same-day refunds for the dinner, but can assure you, Ambassador Knapper plans to be a frequent visitor to HCMC and close partner of AmCham and U.S. business throughout the country so we expect many future opportunities. Many thanks in advance for your support. Warm regards, Mary

Mary TarnowkaExecutive Director, AmCham Vietnam

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Physical participation only. Please register in advance to reserve your seat.

Event Description

Join AmCham Vietnam’s Board of Governors in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome new U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper!

AmCham Vietnam members and their guests are invited to join a welcome dinner for Ambassador Marc Knapper at the InterContinental Saigon at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

This dinner will offer an opportunity to hear from Ambassador Knapper about the U.S.-Vietnam comprehensive partnership and his priorities, particularly ways to strengthen the trade and investment relationship. The Ambassador looks forward to meeting representatives from the many businesses located in and around HCMC, and hearing about opportunities and challenges you face.

We look forward to your support in ensuring a warm welcome for Ambassador Marc Knapper as we partner to strengthen our bilateral economic partnership.

Ambassador Marc E. Knapper

Marc E. Knapper is a member of the Senior Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State and the Ambassador to Vietnam. He most recently served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Korea and Japan from August 2018 to July 2021. Prior to assuming this position, Marc was Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Seoul from 2017 to 2018 and Deputy Chief of Mission from 2015 to 2016. Earlier assignments include Director for India Affairs, Director for Japan Affairs, and tours in Seoul, Baghdad, Tokyo, and Hanoi.

Marc is a recipient of the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award, the nation’s highest diplomatic honor. Marc has also received a Presidential Meritorious Service Award and the Department of State’s Linguist of the Year Award. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Princeton University, and also studied at the University of Tokyo, Middlebury College’s intensive Japanese program, the Army War College, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seminar XXI program. Marc speaks Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese.

A native of Los Angeles, Marc is married to Suzuko Knapper and they have one son, Alex, who is 21.

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COST

AmCham Members: VND 1,700,000

Member’s Guest: VND 2,000,000

Price includes a 4-course Western set dinner menu:

1/ Beef Carpaccio (Black Angus beef, quail eggs, wood-roasted mushrooms and ginger soya dressing with crispy lotus root)

2/ Trio Tortellini Consommé (mushroom, spinach and beetroot tortellini in beef consommé)

3/ Hazelnut-crusted Norwegian Salmon, Potato puree, Da Lat Baby Vegetables and Parmesan foam

4/ Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Hazelnut Galette with Caramel Popcorn and Strawberry Macaron

and free flow of soft drinks, beer, and wine.

Vegetarian Menu is available upon request.

Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs.

Please share any questions you would like to pose in advance on the registration form.

Reservations/cancellations must be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, and must be made on-line, by email, or by fax. We are unable to accept reservations/cancellations by telephone.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gold Sponsor – Vnd 40,000,000

* A table of 10 at a primary position

* Company Logo on backdrop and on website for the event as a Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor – Vnd 25,000,000

* 4 complimentary tickets

* Company Logo on backdrop and on website for the event as a Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor – Vnd 10,000,000

* 2 complimentary tickets

* Company Logo on backdrop and on website for the event as a Bronze Sponsor

6:30 pm	Registration and Refreshments
7:10 pm	Welcome & Introduction by AmCham Chair Winnie Wong
	Remarks by Ambassador Marc Knapper, followed by moderated Q&A session (questions received in advance)
7:30 pm	Dinner is served
9:00 pm	Event ends