6th Annual Thailand OpenGov Leadership Forum 2024 | OpenGov Asia | 2 October 2024 | Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, 494 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

This event endeavours to bring the crème de la crème technology leaders together for a strategic level discussion on the issues that matter the most.

Strengthening Thailand 4.0 Strategy: Transforming Thailand into an Innovation and Knowledge-based Digital Hub
Thailand aims to become one of the Asia-Pacific region’s trillion-dollar economies by 2036, with the enterprise sector playing a pivotal role in achieving this goal. This sector is closely linked to Thailand’s trade and export capabilities, particularly in industries like automotive, electronics, and agriculture, contributing to the country’s global market competitiveness and attracting foreign investments.

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are essential within this ecosystem, addressing unemployment rates and improving livelihoods, although they face demographic challenges due to an ageing population, which could lead to increased healthcare and social welfare costs. To mitigate these challenges, investments in technology, infrastructure and upskilling are crucial.

In line with global digital transformation trends, Thailand is placing increasing emphasis on technology adoption and innovation, which is reshaping the enterprise landscape. Businesses that embrace digital technologies and e-commerce are poised to enhance operational efficiency and become globally competitive. This paradigm is gaining traction, positioning the enterprise sector as a driver of innovation and technological advancement.

The enterprise industry in Thailand is poised to remain a vital force within the nation’s economy, marked by its multifaceted contributions to growth, innovation, and competitiveness. The sector will continue to be a primary source of job creation, promote technological advancement, and adapt to global trends, underpinning Thailand’s resilience, and prosperity on the international stage.

Topics covered:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Analytics
• Blockchain
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Data Centres
• Data Sharing
• Data Privacy
• Digital Identity
• Digital Workspace
• Internet of Things
• Intelligent Automation
• Machine Learning
• Mobility
• Modern Applications
• 5G
• Smart Cities

Who Should Attend:
• Chief Compliance Officer
• Chief Data Officer
• Chief Data Protection Officer
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Chief Medical Information Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Technology Officer
• Head of Compliance
• Head of Finance
• Head of IT Security & Government
• Head of Risk
• Head of Technology
• IT Directors
• Managing Directors
• Deans
• Provosts

2023 Past Speakers

Jonathan Flowers
Independent Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, St Albans City and District Council

Martin Ellender
Delivery Director, IMPOWER

Bernadette Enright
Executive Director of Adult Social Services, Manchester Local Care Organisation / Manchester City Council

Carol Culley
Incoming CIPFA President

Liljana Cvetanoska
Head of Research, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy

Simon Chinn
Vice President, Research & Advisory Services, Urban Land Institute

Paul Connolly
Senior Government Advisor, CIPFA

Sarah Cooke
Programme Director, Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership

Tony Crawley
Chief Executive, Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited

Andrew Burns
Associate Director, CIPFA

Dr William Burns
Social Care Policy Advisor, CIPFA

Sara Cameron
President of ACES

Ian Carruthers
Chair, International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)

Cecilie Booth
Executive Director of Corporate Services and S151 Officer, Peterborough City Council

Victoria Bradshaw
Section 151 Officer, Leeds City Council

Hamant Bharadia
Independent LG Advisor, Mastek

Andreea Anastasiu
Executive Director of the Government Outcomes Lab at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

Jennifer Elliott
Advisor in the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF and Board Member, Toronto Centre

Micheal Rivas
Executive VP, Risk Services

Renata Elias
CBCP, Senior Vice President, Consulting Solutions, Marsh Advisory

Johnathan Frost
CPP, PSP, PCI, Managing Consultant, Consulting Solutions, Marsh Advisory

Jen B. Johnson
Marketing Specialist, Management Liability Group

Vassilis Triantafyllos
Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy

Dr. Sotiris Kapellos
Chairman / Chief Operating Officer, Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies / HELLENiQ Renewables

George Loizos
Director of Strategy and International Affairs & Head of Electricity Networks and New Technologies, Regulatory Authority for Energy, Greece

Stelios Psomas
Policy Advisor, HELAPCO - Hellenic Association of PV Companies

Vahe Andonians
Founder, CPO and CTO, Cognaize

Sarah Underwood
Editor, A-Team Group

Nicole Hansen
Compliance and Conduct - Change Lead, NatWest Group

Linda Gibson
Director, Head of Regulatory Change EMEA, BNY Pershing

Priscilla Gaudoin
Head of Risk & Compliance, Ruleguard

Adrian Sharp
Editorial Contributor, RegTech Insight

Paul Taylor
Vice President Product Management, Enterprise Conduct, Smarsh

Megan Kearns
Associate Director

Laura Macdonald
Managing Director and Analytical Manager

Ruchika Radhakrishnan
Associate Director

Jessica Wood
Managing Director and Sector Lead

Dr Dieter Veldsman
Chief Scientist: HR & OD, AIHR, Netherlands

Tamara Zeina Hassan
Senior Director - Human Capital, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, UAE

Cher Whee Sim
VP - People Strategy, Technology, & Talent Acquisition, Micron, Singapore

Steven Yong
HR Director Operations and CAO, Asia Pacific, HSBC, Singapore

Madhumita Banerjee
APAC Head of Compensation & Benefits, Bank of America

Kristina Golubic
Group Learning and Development Head, Al Ghurair, UAE

Mukta Arya
Chief Human Resources Officer (APAC), Societe Generale, Hong Kong

Effin Jamalludin
Executive Director - People & Organisation Development, Singlife, Singapore

Jayesh Menon
Global Vice President HR - Micro Electronics Business & Pall, APAC, Danaher Corporation

Natalia Navin
Former CHRO, Maxis

Albertha Sekundarti
Director of Human Resources, Head for Indonesia, The Ascott Limited, Indonesia

Arun Abraham
General Manager HR, Schneider Electric, India

Vikas Verma
Managing Director l Human Resources, UOB, Singapore

Shreyas Haridas
HR Head for South Asia, Middle East & Africa, Spotify

Dr. Tanvi Gautam
Program Director and Faculty (Executive Education), Singapore Management University

Lyn Hadjula
Human Resources Director, Friesland Campina

Yanuar Kurniawan
People Development and Learning Director, L'Oréal

Natalie Peters
Senior HR Director - Asia, Microsoft

Audrey Lim Yasin
Human Resources Director, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Singapore

Deepak Singh
Head of People & Culture, Uber Carshare, Australia

Antoni Lacinai
Global Keynote Speaker and Expert in Communication, Motivation, and Engagement, Sweden

Saurabh Jain
Co-Founder, ElevateEX, Singapore

Atma Godara
Human Resource Business Partner, Netflix, India

Sanjeev Somasundaram
Director - Talent Acquisition, Google, Singapore

Arthur Carmazzi
World’s #1 Ranked Organisational Culture Thought Leader, USA

Elena Chipalova
HR Director - South Asia Pacific, Carrier Corporation, Singapore

Mario Bastoni
Executive Director People & Development, Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi

Saeed Algarni
HR Director, SAMI, Saudi Arabia

Leonel Ibarra
Global People Development & HR Business Partner - Consumer Products Division, L'Oréal, France

Mira Zakharia
Senior Director Human Resources, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, UAE

Fatima Alloghani
Emiratisation Director, Majid Al Futtaim, UAE

Tracy Al Saidi
Executive Director, People & Culture, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, Australia

Abdulghafoor Abdulhaleem
Council Member, Saudi Leadership Society (SLS), 2030 Leader, Misk Leadership

Monica Hernandez Alarcon
HR Director for Africa and Middle East, General Motors, UAE

Mahmoud bin Eid
Training Planning Director, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Saudi Arabia

Rose Johnson
HR Director, DHL Supply Chain, New Zealand

Rainier Giovanni Tayao
Regional HR Director - Middle East & North Africa, Schindler Group, UAE