(Subject to change, as of June 28, 2025)
June 30, 2025
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Registration
1:30 – 1:35 pm
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Sorapop Kiatpongsan, Director of MIT ASEAN Initiative
1:35 – 1:40 pm
Opening Remarks
Ambassador Robert Godec
1:40 – 1:45 pm
Remarks
Mr. Chatit Huayhongtong, AMCHAM President
1:45 – 1:50 pm
Remarks and Introduction: Keynote Speakers
David Capodilupo, MIT Sloan Assistant Dean for Global Programs
1:50 – 2:20 pm
Keynote Presentation 1: Risk Reduction through Technology and Design
Professor Miho Mazereeuw, MIT
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2:20 – 2:50 pm
Keynote Presentation 2: Emerging MIT Tech Frontiers of Risk-based Resilience to Extremes in a Changing Climate
Dr. Sai Ravela, MIT
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2:50 – 3:20 pm
Keynote Presentation 3: Disaster Management Showcase — Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Bangkok Governor
3:20 – 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 – 4:10 pm
Industry Panel Discussion 1: Building for a More Resilient Future
Panelists: Mr. Worawat Srisa-an (One Bangkok), Mr. Guy Gryspeerdt (Honeywell), and Mr. Paramate Nisagornsen (SCG)
Moderator: Stuart Krusell, Senior Lecturer and Senior Director at MIT Sloan Global Programs
4:10 – 4:50 pm
Industry Panel Discussion 2: Innovation for a More Resilient Thailand and ASEAN
Panelists: Mr. Paul Beaumont (McKinsey & Company) and Ms. Marisa Chaichumnan (Western Digital)
Moderator: Stuart Krusell, Senior Lecturer and Senior Director at MIT Sloan Global Programs
4:50 – 5:00 pm
Closing Remarks
David Capodilupo, MIT Sloan Assistant Dean for Global Programs
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Networking Session and Innovation and Technology Showcases