Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Thailand 2026

What is Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Thailand 2026?

As Thailand moves toward a vision of "universities reimagined", this transformation is driven by government policy, leading universities, and global developments. The goal is to modernise higher education so it better aligns with industry needs, enhances The goal is to modernise higher education so it better aligns with industry needs, enhances international competitiveness, and keeps pace with the digital era.

The theme for HIC TH 2026,"Re-imagining Connections: From Education to EcosystemIt begins with the foundation of social systems and communities, moves through the influential roles of industry and the environment, and culminates in education, where universities act as key It begins with the foundation of social systems and communities, moves through the influential roles of industry and the environment, and culminates in education, where universities act as key catalysts for turning reimagination into reality.

Schedule

Saturday, January 31, 2026 09:00-16:30

Venue

Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University (Rungsit Campus)

Organizer

Leave a Nest Singapore

Entrance fee

Free to Participate

Target Participants

Researchers, Academicians, Private Institutions, Innovators, Government Agencies, Startups and Corporates

Session List

Speakers

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  Professor Takeo Ogawa

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  Prof. Dr. Eva ("Eef") Hogervorst
  • Loughborough University Professor, Cognitive Health
  Professor Eva ("Eef") Hogervorst is an internationally recognised expert in cognitive ageing, dementia prevention, and lifestyle interventions for healthy longevity. A Professor of Cognitive Health at Loughborough University, she has spent over two decades advancing A Professor of Cognitive Health at Loughborough University, she has spent over two decades advancing research on early detection of dementia, nutritional and hormonal influences on brain health, and low-cost screening tools adaptable for global use. Her work spans Europe and Asia, where she collaborates with governments, healthcare providers, and community organisations to translate scientific Professor Hogervorst is widely regarded as a leading voice in ageing Professor Hogervorst is widely regarded as a leading voice in ageing and cognitive wellbeing.

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  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kammal Kumar Pawa
  • Thammasat University Associate Professor, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine
  Dr. Kammal is a leading Thai medical academic and researcher at Thammasat University, with extensive experience in medical education, health systems, and policy-oriented leadership. He has served in senior roles including Vice Rector of Thammasat University's Pattaya Campus and Dean of the He has served in senior roles including Vice Rector of Thammasat University's Pattaya Campus and Dean of the Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, where he helped shape a multidisciplinary medical curriculum. As a core faculty member at CICM, Dr. Kammal is a strong advocate of Integrative Medicine and actively contributes to discourse on ageing, dementia, long-term care, and community- and As a core faculty member at CICM, Dr. Kammal is a strong advocate of Integrative Medicine and actively contributes to discourse on aging, dementia, long-term care, and community- and policy-based health systems, providing locally grounded evidence to inform Thailand's health and social care strategies.

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  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teerayut Horanont
  • Thammasat University Associate Professor, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)

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  Mr. Yuta Akakuma
  • Naturenix Managing Director & Chief Operation Officer

Schedule

TIME	THEME	SPEAKER
08:30	Main Hall Registration
09:00	Main Hall Opening Ceremony
09:15	Main Hall Keynote Speech: Innovation in an Ageing Society: Challenges and opportunities Challenges and opportunities Professor Takeo Ogawa is a distinguished Japanese sociologist and gerontologist, widely recognised for his work on ageing societies. His research spans long-term care workforce development, community design for ageing populations, and international training programmes on elderly care workforce development, community design for ageing populations, and international training programmes on elderly care workforce development. With his leadership in the establishment of the Active Ageing Consortium, he has been a leading figure for his work on ageing societies. With his leadership in the establishment of the Active Ageing Consortium in Asia Pacific (ACAP) and involvement in key policy research for the Economic Research Institute for With his leadership in the establishment of the Active Ageing Consortium in Asia Pacific (ACAP) and involvement in key policy research for the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), he continues to shape the discourse on ageing in Asia. news release
10:00	Main Hall Hyper Interdisciplinary Splash The name "Splash" comes from the meaning of the word "splash," which means "a splash of water or other substance." Researchers and Startup Founders give 90 -The aim is to find passionate researchers and to use their pitches as inspiration to come up to the participants. The aim is to find passionate researchers and to use their pitches as inspiration to come up with new ideas. We then aim to develop the discussions into more in-depth discussions at the We then aim to develop the discussions into more in-depth discussions at the poster presentations, leading to the creation of new collaborative research. new release
11:00	Poster Booth Area Poster Session
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Main Hall Panel Session 1: Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Movement, and Cognitive Health Session Partners: Thammasat University This panel brings together expertise from health technology innovation, sports science, cognitive health research, and medical systems leadership to This panel brings together expertise from health technology innovation, sports science, cognitive health research, and medical systems leadership to explore how multidisciplinary approaches can improve performance, well-being, and healthy aging. The discussion will offer practical insights into how emerging technologies are developed, validated, and applied in real-world health and This start-up perspective grounds the conversation in implementation, scalability, and user impact.	Prof. Dr. Eva ("Eef") Hogervorst (Loughborough University) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kammal Kumar Pawa (Thammasat University) [Moderator]. Ms. Priyavadana Meyyappan (Leave a Nest Singapore)
	Room A AgeTech Revolution Demo Day
14:00	Main Hall Panel Session 2: Satellites, Data, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture Session Partners: Tenchijin Inc. This panel will examine how satellite intelligence and digital tools can strengthen agricultural resilience, support climate adaptation, and enable This panel will examine how satellite intelligence and digital tools can strengthen agricultural resilience, support climate adaptation, and enable more sustainable livelihoods while ensuring that global technologies are applied in ways that respond to local contexts and community needs. Bringing together leaders from space-enabled technology, academia, and the agricultural sector to explore how satellite data and data-driven insights are transforming land use, sustainability, and food systems.	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teerayut Horanont (Thammasat University)
	Room A AgeTech Revolution Demo Day
15:00	Main Hall Panel Session 3: Scaling Thai Research Through Industry and Regional Collaboration This panel will explore how Thai research can be commercialised and scaled regionally through structured collaboration between universities, start- Anchored in a real and ongoing collaboration model, the session offers a practical and replicable Anchored in a real and ongoing collaboration model, the session offers a practical and replicable blueprint for expanding research impact beyond Thailand.	Mr. Yuta Akakuma (NATURENIX) [Moderator]. Mr. Shohei Maekawa (Leave a Nest Singapore)
16:00	Main Hall Awards & Closing Ceremony