What is ETOUCE? Many people asked me this after seeing photos of the CAPR team at the 41st International Residency and Overseas Investment Forum in Ho Chi Minh City. In short, ETOUCE is the organisation behind one of Asia’s longest-running conference series for the immigration and investment industry, connecting program providers from around the world with advisory firms in each local market.
I am Nguyen Thi Hoa Van – co-founder of CAPR, an immigration consulting brand with international investment capital, and the organizer and host of weekly webinars where RCICs answer questions in our Zalo community for Canada immigration Q&A with RCICs.
Facts about ETOUCE in this article come from the official ETOUCE website, checked on 11 November 2026, together with my own experience attending as an invited guest representing CAPR.
Who is ETOUCE?
ETOUCE describes itself as a “Third-party Cross-border Investment & Lifestyle Information Centre”. According to its official website:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Lotte Zhang |
| Legal entity | ETOUCE Business Consultants (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| Offices | Shanghai and Hangzhou, China |
| Network | Support from more than 40 countries and more than 5,000 immigration and investment agencies |
| Website | www.etouce.cn |
Who are ETOUCE events for?
The series is called the “Immigration & Investment Industry Elite Convention”. It is a business-to-business event: developers, lawyers and international advisory firms meet local advisory firms in each market.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the event was titled “International Residency & Overseas Investment Information Exchange Forum”. Day one featured keynote sessions and a panel; day two was an agent workshop and partner matchmaking.
ETOUCE editions so far
According to the ETOUCE About page, the series began in 2013 and is numbered by edition:
| Year | Edition | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | First convention | China |
| 2024 | 30th to 32nd | Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing |
| 2025 | 33rd to 36th | Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai |
| 2026 | 37th to 40th | Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City |
| 2026 | 41st | Ho Chi Minh City, 11-12 Nov, New World Saigon Hotel |
| 2026 | 42nd | Dubai, 17-18 Nov, Shangri-La Dubai |
For the full schedule and 2027 updates, see ETOUCE events 2026 and 2027.
ETOUCE in Vietnam
Vietnam is ETOUCE’s newest market. In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City hosted two consecutive editions: the 40th earlier in the year and the 41st in November. Choosing the same city twice in one year shows how much attention Vietnamese families now receive from the global investment migration industry.
The 41st edition had something new: Canadian immigration firms took part, which I did not see at the 40th, and the host was Sherry, an RCIC who works with CAPR. My full recap, with all speakers and more than 30 exhibitors, is here: International Residency and Overseas Investment Forum 2026.
Should families who want to immigrate attend ETOUCE?
Because ETOUCE is an industry event, families benefit most by working with an advisory firm that attends. What that firm learns, compares and connects at the forum becomes better information for its clients.
CAPR attends ETOUCE to understand the wider market, so that when you ask “Canada or another country?”, our answer is well grounded. If you are considering Canada, leave your details on our quick profile assessment form and our RCIC will review your profile.
More on the ETOUCE 2026 forum
- ETOUCE 2026: International Residency & Overseas Investment Forum
- ETOUCE events 2026 and 2027
- Canada immigration events in Vietnam 2026
- The CAPR team at the forum
- What Vietnamese clients really want from immigration
- Plan B residency in 2026
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FAQ
What is ETOUCE?
ETOUCE is a third-party cross-border investment and lifestyle information centre founded in 2013, with offices in Shanghai and Hangzhou, that organises conferences for the immigration and investment industry.
Where are ETOUCE events held?
According to its official website, ETOUCE has held events in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City. In 2026, the 41st edition took place at New World Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, on 11-12 November.
Are ETOUCE events open to individual investors?
ETOUCE mainly connects program providers with advisory firms in each market. Individuals are best served by a licensed advisor for the program they are interested in.
I am Nguyen Thi Hoa Van – Connecting families to Canada, safely.
