Program at a Glance (ASPA 2025 Agenda)
Join us from November 3rd – 6th, 2025, in Bangkok for the 28th ASPA Annual Conference. Explore the ASPA 2025 agenda — four days of keynotes, panel discussions, networking, technical visits at Thailand Science Park, and cultural experiences. Throughout the program, global experts will come together to exchange ideas, share best practices, and build lasting partnerships.
Program Draft Agenda
Day 1
(3rd November)
Workshop: “Presenting ESG Innovation with Impact”
Speaker: Donald B. Ma, Executive Consultant, Milestone Three, Hong Kong
Day 2
(4th November)
Keynote Speech: “Empowering the ESG Journey”
Speaker: Mr. Julian Taylor, Managing Director of Innovation & Industry Engagement at University of Strathclyde (Glasgow City Innovation District), Scotland
Session 1: “Cross-Border ESG Partnerships: A Pathway to Sustainable Growth.”
Speaker: Prof Heekwan Lee, Director of Inchoen Innovation Cluster, South Korea
Session 2: “Enabling ESG-Driven Growth: Governance Models Supporting Science Parks and Startups”
Speaker: Mr. Peter Mok, President of Qianhai E-Hub, China
Fireside Talk: “Beyond Infrastructure: The Real Power of Science Parks in the ESG Era”
With Keynote Speaker (TBC), Prof. Heekwan Lee, and Mr. Peter Mok
Moderator: Ms. Watcharin Witthayaweerasak, Director of Thai-BISPA
Session 3: “Public Funding for ESG-driven Innovation”
Guest Speaker Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Deputy Executive Director National Innovation Agency (NIA), Thailand
Session 4: “Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong: Government’s Role, Future Pathways and Opportunities”
Speaker: Mr. LAM Chun Wah, Parson, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Bangkok
Session 5:To Be Announced
Session 6:“Emerging Solutions to Real-World Use Cases, With the representative from international and local startups will present ESG solutions, including: AI for Sustainability, and Digital ESG Tools”
Speakers: Dr. Sakayong Pattanavekin
CEO and Founder of VEKIN
Session 7: “From Local Roots to Global Reach: Thai-BISPA’s Role in Connecting Innovation Ecosystems for ESG Impact”
Led by Ms. Watcharin Witthayaweerasak, Director of Thai-BISPA, Thailand
6.30 PM-9.30 PM
Day 3
(5th November)
Session 8: “Soft Landing Program: How Science Parks can Attract Global Startups”
Speaker: Mr. Tang Hao, Managing Director at Jiangsu Tuspark
Session 9: “Incentivizing ESG-aligned Investment: Board of Investment Thailand (BOI)’s Policy and Strategic Direction”
With the representative from BOI (TBC)
Panel Discussion: “Exploring Collaboration Opportunities in Asia’s 7 Key Target Technologies”
Led by 4 Executives from Leading Science Park in Thailand
Day 4
(6th November)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Day 1
(03rd November)
Registration and ASPA Board Meeting Welcome Reception
Day 2
(04th November)
Coffee Break & Networking
Gala Dinner and ASPA Awards Ceremony.
Day 3
(05th November)
Technical Tour at Thailand Science Park
Day 4
(06th November)
Please note: Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Secure your place at ASPA 2025 and be part of four transformative days of learning, networking, and cultural exchange in Bangkok. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with global leaders in public administration.
