Bangkok Bank, as a “leading regional bank,” in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is organizing the “MIT Half-day Conference” under the theme “Insight to Impact: MIT-Driven Innovation for Asia’s Tomorrow.” The seminar aims to open perspectives on the development and application of innovation to drive sustainable economic and social development, particularly in AI technology, digital agriculture, and intelligent data analytics. The opening ceremony will be honored by Bangkok Bank President Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich, who will deliver the welcome speech. This event reaffirms the Bank’s mission to be a “trusted partner and reliable close friend” committed to supporting collaboration between academia and the business sector in all dimensions to drive Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region toward a sustainable innovation-driven future. The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Park Hyatt Hotel Bangkok, from 09:00 - 12:00 hrs.
The seminar will feature insights into agricultural development trends led by distinguished MIT faculty experts covering the following topics:
- Topic: “Resilience of AI-Enabled Processes and Systems” - Presenting perspectives on the risks of AI-driven systems and processes by Retsef Levi, J. Spencer Standish (1945) Professor of Management, Operations Management
- Topic: “Market and Incentive Design for Smallholder Sustainability” - Sharing ideas on using market mechanisms and policy incentives to promote equality and increase opportunities for smallholder farmers to access technology and sustainable income by Karen Zheng, George M. Bunker Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Operations Management and Director, Leaders for Global Operations Program
- Topic: “Optimizing the Path Toward Food Security: Digitization and AI-Powered Systems” - Presenting approaches to using data and AI to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of food supply chains by Assistant Professor Ali Aouad, Operations Management and Sloan School Career Development Professor
- Topic: “Innovations in Sensing Technology” - Presenting applications of sensing technology in food, biotechnology, water, health management, and supply chain management by Dr. Stacy Springs, Executive Director, MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation and Executive Director, Food Supply Chain Analytics and Sensing (FSAS) Initiative
- Closing Topic: “Pathways for a Resilient and Sustainable Future” - A discussion on sustainable futures from the perspectives of all four MIT experts, moderated by Bangkok Bank Director and Senior Executive Vice President Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool
Customers and interested participants can attend the “Insight to Impact: MIT-Driven Innovation for Asia’s Tomorrow” seminar free of charge. Register by scanning the attached QR Code or contact 0 2626 4205 for more information. (The seminar will be conducted in English throughout, with no translation devices provided.)