By: Dr. Kamille K.
The success of AI & The Future of Asia highlighted the School of Management (SOM) at AIT as a rising leader in connecting business, technology, and education. With strong sponsorship support from CSI Bangkok, RCL, PGM, ASC, and VBiX, the event gathered an exceptional group of panelists: Dr. Tiranee Achalakul (GBDi), Dr. Naveed Anwar (CSI Bangkok), Dr. Savanit Boonyasuwat (Climate Change Institute, The Federation of Thai Industries - FTI), Prof. Pai-Chi Li (AIT President), and Dr. Neo Kok Beng (NEO Aeronautics).
Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Jon Nak Choi, the discussions reached an impressive level of depth and engagement, inspiring participants to think critically about AI, ESG, and the future of business. Ambassadors, CEOs, and executives remained highly engaged until the close of the event, reflecting the value and quality of the conversations, as well as the caliber of the community SOM is capable of building.
The strong connections formed during the event showed that beyond academic excellence, SOM has the potential to serve as a central hub for leadership dialogue in Asia. If we continue to gather leaders, experts, and innovators in this manner once or twice a year, it could establish a new tradition—growing a vibrant community that bridges academia, industry, and policy to drive sustainable development and innovation across the region.
This momentum sets a strong foundation for SOM’s future events and strengthens the positioning of its EMBA Program and Executive Education offerings. It marks the beginning of a new trend where leadership in AI, ESG, and business transformation is driven not only through programs but also through ongoing engagement with the broader professional and academic community.