AGENDA
Thursday, November 24
8:00 – 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:15
Welcome Speech by Convention Host and Chairman of M&A
Worldwide
- Pathom Yongvanich, Managing Director and Partner, PYI Capital - Convention Host
- Jacques Jetten, Chairman, M&A Worldwide
9:15 – 9:50
Understanding Thailand:
How Thailand is utilizing its key strengths and mitigating key risks to harness inbound and outbound opportunities amidst key global trends
- Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Director for TDRI Economic Intelligence Service, TDRI (Thailand Development Research Institute)
9:50 – 10:30
Thailand and ASEAN amidst the new world order:
Navigating geopolitics between USA, China, and EU
- Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Director of ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University
10:30 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30
Panel Discussion: Showcase of Cross-border Investments by Thai Corporates
- Pawat Vitoorapakorn, CEO and Vice Chairman of BOD, Eastern Polymer Group
- Dan Pathomvanich, CEO and Chairman of Executive Committee, NR Instant Produce
- Nantiya Witwutisak, EVP – Strategy & Development and Head of Business Ventures, Central Group
11:30 – 12:10
Understanding China – Why is China doing what they are doing?
- Joe Horn-Phathanothai, Founder & CEO, Strategy613
12:10 – 12:45
Understanding Vietnam:
Becoming the next Asian economic dragon/tiger: opportunities and challenges
- Tharabodee Serng-Adichaiwit, General Manager of Bangkok Bank Vietnam
12:45 – 13:45
Lunch
13:45 – 15:20
Spiritual Workshop: How your mind, emotion, and body are interconnected:
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The importance of mindfulness and how it can positively impact your daily life
- Dr. Woraphat Phucharoen, Managing Partner of White Rabbit Management and former NASA Scientist
15:20 – 15:40
Coffee Break
15:40 – 18:40
Business Meetings: ASEAN Corporates and M&A Worldwide Members
17:30 – 19:30
Networking Reception
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VENUE: AQUA, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
19:30 – 22:00
Networking Dinner
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VENUE: MADISON, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel