With today’s world driven by technology, continuous innovation and digitalisation, BMW Thailand is introducing the BMW Thailand – Class of the Future initiative to accumulate thoughts and ideas, explore new visions and business creativity, targeting BMW customers, executives, businesspeople, marketers and public.
This initiative will reinforce participants capabilities with insights and expertise from more than 16 leaders and experts in various industries in Thailand, through an eight-session series covering: Fintech, Life in the Future, Ecosystem for a Better World, Green Space, Health and Wellbeing, Renewable Energy, and the Future of EVs. ‘BMW Thailand – Class of the Future’ is designed to not only reflect BMW’s commitment in mobility leadership but also on enhancing life for an inclusive and sustainable future. The programme will run from June to August 2022 and is open for registration from 7 March 2022 (for details tel. 0-2729-8737 and 08-1641-6643).
BMW Thailand led by Mr. Alexander Baraka (4th from left), President and CEO of BMW Group Thailand, together with Khun Preecha Ninatkiattikul (far right), Director of Marketing, BMW Thailand, and
Khun Krisda Utamote (2nd from left), Director Corporate Communications, BMW Group Thailand, officially launched “BMW Thailand – Class of the Future”. The event was also joined by Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon
(far left), CEO & co-founder of Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) – QTFT; Khun Dan Pathomvanich (3rd from left), CEO of NR Instant Produce Public Company Limited (NRF), and Asst. Prof. Thon Thamrongnawasawat (5th from left), an expert in marine ecology and dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, for the roundtable discussion on technology and innovation to create better change for society and environment, recently held at Gaysorn Urban Resort.
Mr. Alexander Baraka, President and CEO of BMW Group Thailand said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it. This has inspired us to pioneer innovation, digitalisation and sustainability through the Power of Choice. It has also led us to become the number one leadership in the premium automotive segment, resulting in the highest record of customer satisfaction. Along with innovation in mobility technologies, to retain our contribution in creating value for society, ‘BMW Thailand – Class of the Future’ will reflect the visions and creative views of experts and veterans in various areas of key industries that drive the country’s economy. Participants will gain valuable ideas that can turn into innovations (in line with the explosive changes in technology) and pave the way for new growth in the future.”
‘BMW Thailand – Class of the Future’ will highlight sharing knowledge and views through 360˚ activities in eight classes and workshops for three months. With the focus on major megatrends in industries that will shape the economy and society of the future, participants will have a unique opportunity to learn and interact with leading experts and intellectuals during the workshops:
- A BETTER NORMAL – a panel discussion on important changes in technology, the environment, business and the pandemic that impact our lives and all industries, including elaborating creativity into the better and smarter normal life.
- FINTECH – learning about fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency from the fintech specialists; Mr. Thana Thienachariya, Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group PLC; Dr. Varin Khera, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Cloudsec Asia Co., Ltd.; Dr. Jirawat Tangpanitanon, CEO & co-founder of Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) or QTFT; also Mr. Jirayut Srupsrisopa, founder and CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
- LIFE IN THE FUTURE - discover a second life in a parallel universe with Dr. Natee Theppot, co-founder of Om Platform; Mr. Dan Pathomvanich, Chief Executive Officer of NR Instant Produce Public Company Limited (NRF); and special guest chef Bo – Duangporn Songvisava, with cooking techniques from organic ingredients.
- ECOSYTEM FOR A BETTER WORLD – driving toward a better world and sustainable future through ecosystem. The session will be joined by two men from different generations, who are outstanding in environmental protection: Asst. Prof. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University; and Mr. Alex Rendell, the first UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand. Also, the trend of green space and reducing carbon emissions by Ms. Kotchakorn Voraakhom, a Thai landscape architect and special lecturer at faculty of architecture, Chulalongkorn University and owner of Landprocess which designed the Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park, Siam Green Sky; and Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, President and CEO, Bangchak Corp PCL.
- HEALTH AND WELLBEING – focusing on the importance of a balanced life sharing the experience of Mr. Thitipat Supapattranon, Thann's founder and Managing Director of Thann-Oriza.
- RENEWABLE ENERGY – gaining different perspectives on global renewable energy revolution, and the Paris Agreement net zero carbon emissions by 2050 pledge, from Mr. Somphote Ahunai, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Absolute PCL, and Mr. Jay Lee, executive director, National Geographic.
- EV INDUSTRY – key trends in the EV market by BMW Group experts, including insights into sustainable mobility technology from design to production.
- COLLABORATION – crytallising ideas and adopting knowledge in the final workshop to inspire and propel a ‘better normal’ way of life.
‘BMW Thailand – Class of the Future’ is open for registration on 0-2729-8737 and 08-1641-6643, from March 7, 2022. Visit www.bmw.co.th/en/classofthefuture for further details.
