PRACTICAL INSIGHTS Bangkok, Thailand 28 August 2025 Register your interest Thailand’s digital transformation is gaining momentum—driven by accelerating AI adoption, increasing demand for hyperscale capacity, and the country’s strategic positioning as a regional technology hub. As GPU-based infrastructure and enterprise AI applications scale rapidly, Thailand is poised to become a next-generation powerhouse for digital and intelligent infrastructure. Join us for an exclusive forum featuring industry leaders and executives, as we explore how businesses can embrace AI-ready infrastructure to enable long-term resilience, enhance operational agility, and unlock new growth opportunities in today's fast-evolving digital economy. Agenda 08:30am Registration & coffee refreshments 09:00am Welcome Address Budsarin Pradityont, Country Head, Thailand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres 09:10am Nurturing AI talent in Thailand: bridging academia and industry In this session, hear from a leading institution like Chulalongkorn University, which is partnering with industry and government to build an AI-ready workforce that meets national and global demands. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekapol Chuangsuwanich, Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence Centre, Chulalongkorn University 9:40am From intuition to intelligence: transforming lending through AI Lending has evolved from intuition to data-driven precision. This session explores how AI and data science enhance risk assessment, streamline processes, and create more accessible, human-focused financial services. Learn how a leading bank leverages AI to redefine credit evaluation, approval, and delivery for better customer experiences. Dr. Narut Soontranon, Senior Data Science Leader, BFSI 10:10am AI-driven innovation for sustainable urban futures Explore how AI is revolutionising urban living by powering smarter infrastructure, optimising resource management, and enhancing citizen experiences. This keynote highlights the transformative potential of AI-driven technologies to unlock sustainable, connected, and efficient smart cities, shaping the future of urban life at One Bangkok and beyond. Anthony Arundell, Senior Vice President, One Bangkok 10:40am Coffee Break & Networking 11:20am Enabling Thailand’s AI future: scaling AI access for every business, institution, and innovator Scaling AI access enables businesses, institutions, and innovators across Thailand to accelerate digital transformation. By adopting practical tools, developing skills, and applying responsible AI practices, organisations can drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and unlock new growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Vasupon Thankakan, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft (Thailand) 11:50am Panel | AI accelerating Thailand’s digital advantage: AI, finance, and the future of business Thailand is poised for a new era of digital opportunity – driven by AI, cloud, and industry collaboration. This panel will discuss how technology is reshaping customer engagement, financial services, and enterprise productivity. This session explores what it takes to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes in a rapidly changing digital economy. Moderator: Chris Street, Group Chief Revenue Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Panelists: Pankaeo Sihawong, Thailand Enterprise Country Lead, NVIDIA Dr. Narut Soontranon, Senior Data Science Leader, BFSI Vasupon Thankakan, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft (Thailand) 12:30pm Closing Remarks 12:50pm Networking lunch 02:00pm Event Close Featured speakers Budsarin Pradityont Country Head, Thailand ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Bio Anthony Arundell Senior Vice President One Bangkok Bio Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekapol Chuangsuwanich Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence Centre Chulalongkorn University Bio Dr. Narut Soontranon Senior Data Science Leader BFSI Bio Pankaeo Sihawong Thailand Enterprise Country Lead NVIDIA Bio Vasupon Thankakan Chief Operating Officer Microsoft (Thailand) Bio Chris Street Group Chief Revenue Officer ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Bio Why attend Practical Insights? Learn from industry leaders & experts Gain valuable insights into the future of AI and digital strategy. Future-proof your business Stay ahead in this fast-changing digital era. Network with peers Share experiences, challenges & solutions in a collaborative environment. This event is specifically designed for business leaders and influencers, welcoming both end-users and service providers. Please note that all registrations will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure alignment with the event's focus and objectives outlined above. Featured resources Perspective The Backbone of AI: Why Data Centres Are Essential for AI Workloads | STT GDC Perspective The Backbone of AI: Why Data Centres Are Essential for AI Workloads | STT GDC Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of industries worldwide, transforming everything from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and mobility. In just a few short years, AI has gone from buzzword to boardroom imperative, with decision-makers across sectors now prioritising AI adoption to future-proof their businesses Learn more News STT GDC Accelerates AI Ambitions, Achieves Certification under NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center Program News STT GDC Accelerates AI Ambitions, Achieves Certification under NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center Program STT GDC is among the first Singapore-headquartered companies to achieve this certification, recognising its continued focus on supporting the global growth ambitions of businesses as they transition from the digital era to the intelligent era. Learn more Perspective AI-Ready Infrastructure – Keystone of Digital Economies in Asia-Pacific Perspective AI-Ready Infrastructure – Keystone of Digital Economies in Asia-Pacific Chris Street, Group Chief Revenue Officer of STT GDC, highlights the vital role of AI-ready infrastructure in Asia-Pacific’s economic growth, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and strong public-private partnerships for responsible digital transformation. Learn more Perspective Technological Trends and Sustainability: Insights From Our Group CTO Perspective Technological Trends and Sustainability: Insights From Our Group CTO This article discusses the biggest trends shaping the data centre industry, the challenges foreseen in the next five to ten years, and how the data centres of the future are envisioned. Learn more Report STT GDC 2023 ESG Report Report STT GDC 2023 ESG Report As one of the world’s fastest growing data centres, sustainability remains at the core of our progress. This is our fourth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report that offers an overview on our commitment towards a resilient and sustainable digital future. Learn more News STT GDC Announces Availability of AI-Ready Data Centres Across Southeast Asia News STT GDC Announces Availability of AI-Ready Data Centres Across Southeast Asia STT GDC is the first international operator with a data centre footprint across all six major economies within Southeast Asia with capacity to cater to AI clusters and general-purpose computing workloads. Learn more Register your interest for this event ×