MIT Global Startup Workshop 2018 | Bangkok, Thailand

dream big.
dream tech.

tools for innovation-driven entrepreneurship

in collaboration with Sasin School of Management and the MIT Association of Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

26-28 March, 2018

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We're proud to bring these organizations on board with us!

"Events like MIT GSW play an invaluable role in harnessing the power of innovation and developing practical solutions to the world’s most pressing issues."

Bill Clinton

Former President of the United States

Statement from Bill Clinton, former president of the US:

Statement from Bill Clinton, former president of the US:

Learn more about our competitions

Startup Showcase

Startup Showcase

Elevator Pitch Competition

Elevator Pitch
Competition

Business Plan Competition

Business Plan
Competition

By bringing together cross-sector experts
and leaders, GSW has built a global
support network, empowering and accelerating
entrepreneurship in emerging markets,
from Seoul to Madrid, Cape Town to Santiago.
And now Bangkok.

L. Rafael Reif

President of MIT

Statement from L. Rafael Reif, president of MIT: By bringing together cross-sector experts and leaders, GSW has built a global support network, empowering and accelerating entrepreneurship in emerging markets, from Seoul to Madrid, Cape Town to Santiago. And now Bangkok.

Statement from L. Rafael Reif, president of MIT: By bringing together cross-sector experts and leaders, GSW has built a global support network, empowering and accelerating entrepreneurship in emerging markets, from Seoul to Madrid, Cape Town to Santiago. And now Bangkok.

Why attend?

Transform your ideas into successful startups by gaining valuable MIT expertise through workshops
Learn about cutting edge, innovative technologies from MIT & world experts through panel discussions
Participate in the GSW Competitions to receive mentorship from renowned entrepreneurs and gain access to exclusive VIP networking events
Display your company in the GSW Startup Showcase featuring protected time with investors
Gain access to top talent and emerging tech startups
Learn and understand the business landscape in the South East Asian market
Make fruitful connections with investors, government officials, corporate representatives, and more.

Use the buttons below to view the conference schedule day by day.
Schedule subject to change.

MONDAY (March 26)

TUESDAY (March 27)

WEDNESDAY (March 28)

General

Keynote

Panel

Workshop

Competition

Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:10

Introducing MIT GSW

9:10 - 9:30

Kobsak Pootrakool

9:30 - 9:45

Short break

9:45 - 10:15

Pichet Durongkaveroj

10:15 - 11:00

Richard Lester

11:00 - 11:15

Short break

11:15 - 12:30

Developing an Innovation Ecosystem

11:15 - 12:30

Evolving E-commerce in ASEAN

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:15

Ariya Banomyong

14:15 - 15:00

Lesley Millar-Nicholson

15:00 - 15:15

Coffee break

15:15 - 16:15

Fireside chat with Peng T. Ong

15:15 - 16:15

Networking: Making Meaningful Connections

16:15 - 17:15

Agritech: Building a Sustainable Future

16:15 - 17:15

Ideation

17:15 - 19:00

Startup Showcase and Reception

See schedule for another day

26th March & 27th March (Day 1 & 2)

Centara Grand &
Bangkok Convention Centre

999/99 Rama 1 Road,
Pathumwan,
Bangkok, Thailand

28th March (Day 3)

Sasin School of Management

อาคาร ศศปาฐศาลา ซอย จุฬาฯ 12
Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan,
Bangkok, Thailand

Discounted Hotels

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Arnoma Grand Bangkok

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99 Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok, Thailand

Pathumwan Princess

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444 MBK Center, Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan,
Bangkok, Thailand

Centara Grand &
Bangkok Convention
Centre at CentralWorld

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999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok, Thailand

Map of the location of the hotels and the venues

We're proud to bring these organizations on board with us!