Alumni Regional Conference 2026
Bangkok plays host to the fourth NTU Alumni Regional Conference on 11 July 2026, bringing together alumni from across the region who are working at the intersection of AI, biomedicine and business. Centred on “Transforming Global Health: AI, Biomedicine, and the Power of Entrepreneurship”, the conference is designed for you to hear from fellow alumni, exchange perspectives and connect with others navigating opportunities in markets like Thailand, giving you a chance to reconnect, exchange perspectives, and better understand where opportunities may lie.
H.E. Ms Catherine Wong, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand, will be delivering the keynote address.
Why attend
- Learn from those doing the work. Hear from alumni applying AI and biotech in real-world settings, and pick up practical perspectives you can relate to.
- Go deeper through faculty masterclasses. Join sessions on AI systems and AI for health in Asia, and see how research is being applied beyond the lab.
- Build connections that matter. Meet alumni, entrepreneurs and partners through dedicated networking sessions, and open up opportunities for collaboration.
Alumni speakers Nont Ratthaphong Woraphaithun and Giang Nguyen share what is shifting across AI and biotech, and what you need to keep pace.
Read: Staying Ahead in Southeast Asia: NTU Alumni on AI, Biotech, and What It Takes to Compete
Your Alumni Community in Thailand Welcomes You
NTU Alumni Regional Conference 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Time: 9am to 4pm (GMT +7)
Venue: Millennium Hilton Bangkok
Registration fee*:
* Registration fee (non-refundable) is a nominal sum to partially offset event cost. Participants have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Conference Programme
Refer to the programme to view the complete list of speakers and moderators.
| Time | Programme |
| 9.00am - 10.00am | Event Registration and Networking Session |
| 10.00am - 10.05am | Opening Item |
| 10.05am - 10.10am | Welcome Address by Parit Aranyawat (CCDS), President, NTU Alumni Association (Thailand) |
| 10.10am - 10.20am | Opening Address by Professor Christian Wolfrum, Deputy President and Provost, NTU Singapore |
| 10.20am - 10.40am | Keynote Address by H.E. Ms Catherine Wong, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand |
| 10.40am - 11.30am | Faculty Masterclass – AI and the Future of Intelligent Workplaces |
| 11.30am - 12.20pm | Alumni Panel 1 – Southeast Asia’s AI Ecosystem: Opportunities & Challenges |
| 12.20pm - 2.00pm | Networking Lunch |
| 2.00pm - 2.50pm | Faculty Masterclass – AI in Asia’s Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges |
| 2.50pm - 3.00pm | Networking Tea Break |
| 3.00pm - 3.45pm | Alumni Panel 2 – AI Meets Biotech: Innovation from Lab to Market |
| 3.45pm - 4.00pm | Conclusion and Wrap-up |
Partners
What our 2025 Malaysia Regional Conference attendees say
MAE alumna Norliny Talib (centre), Asset Production Technology Lead, Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd
“First, there is value in building strong connections within the alumni community as collaboration and shared ideas can drive meaningful initiatives. Second, peer mentoring can guide and inspire fellow alumni in their career journeys. And finally, the need for lifelong learning, not just through formal education, but by staying curious, sharing experiences, and growing together as a community.”
CCDS alumnus Parit Aranyawat, President of NTU Alumni Association (Thailand), and Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy, C.I.T. Corporate Limited
“It was a genuinely heartwarming experience, with a strong sense of camaraderie and ease in connecting with fellow alumni. In today’s AI-driven world, human connection matters even more, and it is important that we continue to reconnect, learn and grow together.”
NBS alumna Liem Ay Ling (2nd from right), Senior Advisor (Private Sector Partnerships), International Committee of the Red Cross, Malaysia
“I was impressed by how smoothly the conference was run, with relevant topics and strong opportunities to connect. It was a great platform to reconnect with fellow alumni and stay abreast of developments in innovation and sustainability. I was also struck by the diverse, international mix of participants, which made the networking especially valuable for those looking to expand beyond their own markets.”
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