"In 2024, H.E.Mr.Pichai Naripthaphan was appointed as the Minister of Commerce, Thailand. A businessman-turned-politician, Mr.Pichai was a successful executive in the real estate and gems industries. Prior to his current role, he served in several prominent ministerial positions, including Deputy Minister of Finance, Minister of Energy, and as an advisor to the Prime Minister. His extensive experience in politics and businesses has been widely recognized, positioning him as a promising political figure capable of enhancing the country’s trade performance from this year onward. Aside from ministerial post, Mr.Pichai was the chief of the economic team and the deputy chairperson for strategy and politics of the Puea Thai Party. H.E.Mr.Pichai Naripthaphan obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a Master of Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University. "
"Antonio Vezzani is an Economic Affairs Officer at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), working on issues related to science, technology and innovation for development. His responsibilities include preparing the UNCTAD Technology and Innovation Report, supporting the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development and the G20 Research and Innovation Working Group. Before joining the UN, Antonio was an Associate Professor at the Rennes Business School (France) and the Department of Economics of Roma Tre University (Italy)."
Dr. Sak Segkhoonthod is a highly respected expert in digital transformation and AI governance with a strong academic foundation. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Systems Engineering and a Master of Computer Studies from Essex University, UK, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand. Throughout his career, Dr. Sak has made significant contributions to Thailand's digital landscape, previously serving as Director of the Digital Government Development Agency (2012-2019) and the Government Information Technology Services (2005-2012). His work has consistently focused on modernizing government IT infrastructure and services. Currently, Dr. Sak is the Senior Advisor at the Electronic Transaction Development Agency (ETDA) and leads the AI Governance Center (AIGC). In this key role, he drives Thailand’s AI governance strategy, ensuring ethical and responsible AI development. His efforts are geared toward creating robust policies that promote transparency, data privacy, and public trust in AI systems. Additionally, Dr. Sak continues to contribute to various governance bodies, including the Risk Oversight Committee at the Bank of Thailand and the IT Committee of Thai Health Promotion Foundation, further solidifying his influence on both national and international levels
"Maciej (Maciek) leads Microsoft’s government affairs and public policy in the ASEAN region, managing a team of professionals across Southeast Asia. In his role, Maciej represents the Microsoft towards political and policy decision-makers as well as oversees engagement with relevant regulatory bodies. Maciej joined Microsoft in 2014 at the European HQ in Brussels. In that role, he worked with the EU and NATO policy-makers in a variety of policy areas, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, defense, economic and industrial affairs. In 2019 Maciej relocated to Wellington, New Zealand, where he was responsible for Microsoft’s entirety of corporate and government affairs, including regulatory aspects of hyperscale datacenter investment process. Throughout his term in NZ, he served as a director on the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce and on the Executive Council of the AI Forum. Earlier in his career, Maciej had worked as a government affairs consultant, at the European Parliament, at the Embassy of Poland in Uzbekistan and at the EU Delegation in Nepal. Maciej holds Master’s degrees in International Relations & Diplomacy and in the European Public Affairs. Alumnus of the College of Europe in Bruges, Maastricht University, University of Montpellier, and the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Maciej is a national of the Republic of Poland. He speaks Polish, English, French and Russian."
Joel Garcia is the Head of Technology at Amazon Web Services for ASEAN. He leads a team of Solutions Architects that work deeply with customers to accelerate their digital transformation by leveraging the power of the AWS cloud. Prior to this role, Joel served in various leadership positions at Microsoft and Oracle, spanning consulting, technical product management and developer experience. He also co-founded and led a successful startup that focused on software solutions for the telco industry. Joel holds a degree in Computer Science.
Highly experienced business strategy consultant with abroad range of skills and experiences that span industries, markets and organisations. David is working at the heart of digital strategy and transformation to lead business-aligned innovation. Prior to Salesforce, David spent his career in a various leading consulting firms with roles that spanned SEA, Asia and Worldwide.
"Mr. Dennis Trawnitschek is the Group Chief Technology Officer for SCBX, a leading financial service technology group with a vast array of subsidiaries spanning banking, digital lending, digital platforms, and ecosystems. He is a visionary when it comes to adopting new technologies and leveraging AI within the group. As the driving force behind the group's technology Centre of excellence, Dennis takes charge of cloud computing, Cyber Security, and Data/AI initiatives. Beyond his role at SCBX, Dennis also serves on the boards of multiple data, technology, and digital companies. He is highly regarded in the industry and frequently shares his expertise as a seasoned speaker. Dennis brings more than two decades of experience across Europe, Australia, and Asia, where he has excelled in top-tier consulting firms. In his previous role, he played a pivotal part in spearheading digital banking across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions at national and regional levels."
ByeongJo (Jo) Kong is responsible for supporting developing member countries governments in developing and implementing data analytics and big data initiatives in development projects. Prior to joining ADB, Jo worked as a Machine Learning Engineer for AI startups in the US and Republic of Korea, and as a research member at MIT Computer Science and AI Lab for over 3 years. He also worked for UN-APCICT/ESCAP for 8 years, supporting ICT capacity building initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. Jo holds a dual master’s degree in EECS and Engineering Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA and a dual bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and Global Management from Kyunghee University, Korea.
"From a young age, Korawad has possessed a natural flair for entrepreneurship. He drives Amity Solutions towards success, envisioning a leadership role in the global digital transformation era for frontline employees. His passion for Amity Solutions' mission is always tangible and trickles to the daily work of all our employees. Beyond business, Korawad is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and actively mentors in the startup community."
Tiago holds a Master's degree in Theoretical/Mathematical Physics and a PhD in Biophysics from Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich. After graduation, he joined Google DeepMind. As a senior research engineer, he worked on cutting-edge projects such as reinforcement learning, predictive models and self-directed learning and published numerous papers in international journals such as Nature. He then joined Cogent Labs, a multinational Tokyo based AI start-up, as a lead research scientist. In August 2020, Co-founded Recursive Inc, and became the CEO.
Co-founder & CEO of Igloo with extensive experience across consumer internet and Insurtech space.
"Dr. Hung H. Bui is the Chief Executive Officer of VinAI – Vingroup, Vietnam. His interests center around the challenging problem of how to make the machine better understand humans—a problem that plays a central part in intelligent assistive technologies, personal assistance, and dialogue management. With his dedicated leadership, in less than four years since its creation, VinAI has become one of the top 20 Artificial Intelligence research companies in the world – the only representative from Southeast Asia. Before joining VinAI, he was at Google DeepMind, Adobe Research, and Nuance Natural Language Understanding Lab, and also spent almost 10 years at the AI Center, SRI International (formerly Stanford Research Institute) where he led the multi-institution research team in developing probabilistic inference technologies for understanding user activities during the CALO project (at the time, the largest AI project in history, also known as the project that spun off Siri). Going further back in time, he was an assistant professor at Curtin University, Australia (2000 – 2003), Ph.D. graduate in computer science (Curtin, 1998)."
"Wendy - Chawisa Chen is a passionate advocate for sexual wellness and the visionary founder of Talk to PEACH, a pioneer sex tech platform. (Talk to PEACH is a telemedicine application that allows you to talk to doctor or sexologist anonymously.) Her dedication lies in breaking down barriers and fostering open conversations around sensitive topics, aiming to create a more informed and empowered society. With her extensive expertise and experience, Wendy has become a trusted thought leader in the intersection of technology and sexual wellness. Through Talk to PEACH, she has created a safe and accessible space where individuals can seek information, guidance, and support on their journey to sexual health and well-being. Wendy's engaging and thought-provoking insights have inspired individuals and organizations to embrace a more inclusive and open-minded approach to sexual health. Her goal is to challenge societal norms and promote positive change by encouraging dialogue and education. Widely recognized for her pioneering work, Wendy has received accolades and acclaim from the press, media, and government entities for her significant contributions to the field of sexual wellness. However, her focus remains on driving innovation and pushing boundaries, always striving to create a society that is more informed, empowered, and sexually healthy. Whether she is speaking at events, teaching at schools, providing consulting services, or engaging with the online community through her platform, Wendy's commitment to advocating for positive change is unwavering. She believes in challenging the status quo, shattering taboos, and fostering a culture of open dialogue to shape a better future for sexual wellness."
Titipat Achakulvisut runs the biomedical and data lab (BioDat lab) at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. He completed his Ph.D. in Bioengineering at University of Pennsylvania with Konrad Kording working on applying natural language processing and machine learning to improve scientific processes. His interests are to combine NLP, ML, and tools to improve science itself. In extension to his core research, he also broadly interests in applying ML and NLP in biomedical and business domains in Thailand where he collaborate with multiple research groups and companies in Thailand pushing NLP and ML for real use cases.
Chaowarat Yongjiranon or Poupée is a bilingual presenter for podcasts, television, radio, and events with 20 years of experience. She has interviewed leading professionals in various fields, including policy makers, CEOs, and community leaders. She has also been the host of UNFPA Asia-Pacific’s ‘Hold on a minute’ podcast series host. Poupée is a free-lance reporter with a number of media outlets including Radio Thailand, FM88, China Global Television Network. Poupée is a national of Thailand.
Former Rector Thammasat University
"Montri ""Marty"" Mahaplerkpong is the Executive Board of The Federation of Thai Industries, responsible for Economic and Academic Data Analytics. He has over 35 years of experience leading firms at both domestic and overseas levels, including being a Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce - Thailand, Executive Director of the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD), Honorary Chairman of the Thailand-Latin America Business Council, Advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer at The Siam Cement Public Company (SCG), Advisor to Chairman of Executive Committee of T.K.S. Technologies PCL, and Chairman of Executive Committee of T.K.S. Siam Press Management Co., Ltd. His past assignments included President and CEO of United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. in the Philippines from 2010 to 2011; as the Corporate Marketing Director of SCG Packaging Plc. from 2011 to 2017; as the Deputy Country Director of SCG Vietnam Co., Ltd. from 2017 to 2018; and as the Director of the Public and Private Liaison Office of Siam Cement Public Company Limited from 2019 to 2021; Alternate Member of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) from 2017-2024. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Chulalongkorn University in 1983 and a Master of Business Administration from Boston University, Massachusetts in 1987. He also attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University in 2010 and the Security Management and Leadership for Executives Program (SML) at The Association of National Defence College under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, Thailand in 2020."
"Director, Board of Directors, International Institute for Trade and Development Former Chairman of the Executive Board of Exim Bank, Thailand"
"Mr.Suphakit Chareonkul is currently the Executive Director of the International Institute for Trade and Development (Public Organization), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. Since 2023, the institute has undertaken various academic research projects, illuminating current trade, investment, and development issues of public interest. During his tenure, he laid the foundation for three major distinct operations, covering Office of International Cooperation, Office of Research Development and Improvement, and Office of Trade and Development Capacity Building. Each department’s specialization spans from commercial diplomatic strategy, international trade and development affairs, and comprehensive empirical research on contemporary trade and development issues. Additionally, they enhance the capabilities of key decision-makers and corporations to navigate complex issues affecting the country’s position in the global trade arena. Over the years, he has led several notable academic activities, equipping policymakers with an understanding not only of trade negotiation realms, but also preparing them to facilitate the implementation of policies that align with international standards, among other important issues that are of public interest. During 2024 and beyond, Mr.Suphakit envisions the need to incubate high-level executives who can navigate their organizations in a rapidly changing environment. He is the architect of the Leadership Program on Trade and Development Strategy and successfully launched the Trade and Intelligence Center, both of which are among the institute’s flagship projects that will elevates the trust of stakeholders by providing better-informed decisions pertinent to Thailand’s trade outlook."
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