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 international competitiveness, and keeps pace with the digital era.
The theme for HIC TH 2026, “Re-imagining Connections: From Education to Ecosystem”, highlights how diverse areas of knowledge intersect to shape the future of Thai society. 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.
日程
2026年1月31日（土）09:00～16:30
場所
Puey Ungphakorn Centenary Hall, Thammasat University (Rungsit Campus) ACCESS
主催
Leave a Nest Singapore
参加費
Free to Participate
参加対象者
Researchers, Academicians, Private Institutions, Innovators, Government Agencies, Startups and Corporates
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Come and join us as an attendee and be part of this exciting conference. At this conference, you can share your research, learn about other exciting works, gain fresh perspectives, find partners and collaborators, and explore innovations beyond your field.
Loughborough UniversityProfessor, 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 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 insights into practical strategies that improve quality of life for older adults. Professor Hogervorst is widely regarded as a leading voice in ageing and cognitive wellbeing.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kammal Kumar Pawa
Thammasat UniversityAssociate 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 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 policy-based health systems, providing locally grounded evidence to inform Thailand’s health and social care strategies.
Dr. Taspol Keerasomboon
Mahidol University Lecturer, Faculty of Sports Science
Dr. Taspol Keerasomboon is a lecturer at College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, in the field of sports science, specializing in sports medicine. His academic and research interests focus on muscle activity analysis, movement mechanics, and exercise-based approaches to enhance physical performance and reduce injury risk. He has teaching experience in sports medicine at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His scholarly work includes research on hamstring electromyography, with publications in peer-reviewed international journals. He is actively engaged in academic collaboration and committed to evidence-based education and research in sports science.
Mr. Pattana Lee
Blue Oak Co., Ltd.Co-Founder & CEO
Pattana Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Blue Oak Technologies, leading the development of the world’s first commercial floor-vibration-sensing smart device for fall detection and pathology prescreening. By overcoming the privacy limitations of camera-based systems and the multipath challenges of radar-based devices, the technology enables seniors to age in place safely and intelligently without changing their habits. His background spans tech commercialization, hospitality management, and service design. He received his BA in Neurobiology and Computer Science from UC Berkeley.
Dr. Takatsugu Kobayashi
Tenchijin Inc.Global Business Development
Dr. Takatsugu Kobayashi is a global business development leader at Tenchijin with expertise spanning data science, robotics, and urban systems. He holds a Master’s degree from Yale University and a Ph.D. from Indiana University, and has spent over a decade working across the U.S., India, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. His work bridges AI, GIS, robotics, and high-performance computing to address real-world challenges in logistics, agriculture, and regional development. Passionate about turning data into impact, he focuses on sustainable cities, resilient supply chains, and technology-driven innovation through globally collaborative teams.
Ms. Junko Iwai
STORYLINE Co.,Ltd.Co-Founder & CEO
Junko Iwai is Founder, CEO and Chief Design Officer of Storyline Co. Ltd., a Japan-based deep-tech startup developing advanced decaffeination and caffeine-control technologies. She leads the research and commercialization of the ZEN Craft Decaf Process using supercritical CO₂, in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. With a background in strategic and industrial design, she integrates design thinking with chemical engineering and food science to create high-quality, customizable coffee solutions and sustainable value chains connecting producing regions and global markets.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teerayut Horanont
Thammasat UniversityAssociate Professor, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT)
Mr. Yuta Akakuma
Naturenix Inc.Managing Director
Yuta is a trilingual entrepreneur and operator with a track record of building and scaling ventures across Asia. He has founded multiple cross-border startups in mobility, energy, and sustainability, and previously served on the management board of a global Tier-1 automotive supplier. As Head of BD and board director, he helped lead a deep-tech battery materials company to a successful NASDAQ listing. Now as COO of naturenix Inc., he drives climate-tech commercialization and regional growth. Yuta bridges technology, capital, and execution, actively contributing to the startup ecosystem across Japan and Southeast Asia.
Mr. Worapoj Chosen
CHOSEN Digital Co.,LtdCEO
Worapoj CHOSEN is the Founder CEO of CHOSEN Digital who is the Thailand Champion, ASEAN Champion and World Champion, driving innovation at the intersection of EV, energy, and digital infrastructure across ASEAN. He collaborates with governments, utilities, and global technology partners to build EV charging networks, energy management platforms, and smart mobility ecosystems. With a vision to transform regional energy and mobility systems, Worapoj focuses on scalable platforms, cross-border interoperability, and sustainable infrastructure. He is also an alumnus award recipient and an active thought leader in technology, energy transition, and digital platforms, committed to shaping the future of smart cities and clean energy.
Dr. Thithiwat May
Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy CouncilPolicy Specialist
Dr. Thithiwat May is a Policy Specialist at NXPO, leveraging a unique blend of scientific and business expertise to shape Thailand’s innovation ecosystem. He holds a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, and an MBA from the University of Manchester, with prior leadership experience at MNCs in Japan.
Currently, Dr. May is architecting policies to bridge academic, industrial, and governmental sectors. His work focuses on driving triple helix collaboration through reverse pitching initiatives, establishing University Holding Companies (UHCs) to accelerate deep-tech spinoffs, and developing Offset policies to facilitate critical technology transfer from abroad.
Ms. Priyavadana Meyyappan
Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd.Assistant Manager, Research Development Division
"Priya holds an engineering background in Materials Science and Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with a specialisation in biomaterials. During her time as a research assistant, she became a published author in the field of biomaterials. She also earned a Master’s degree in Science Communication from the National University of Singapore (NUS), equipping her with the ability to translate complex scientific ideas for diverse audiences.
Her professional journey spans roles as an engineer, science communicator, and educator, along with experience in stakeholder engagement. At Leave a Nest, Priya integrates these multidisciplinary experiences with a strong emphasis on clear communication and empathetic connection. She is passionate about building ecosystems where researchers, companies, and students come together to transform science and technology into meaningful real-world impact."
Ms. Nami Akinaga
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.Strategy Development Division
Ms. Nami holds a Master’s degree in Sustainability Science from The University of Tokyo. Over the past 12 years, she has played a key role in the early expansion of Leave a Nest Group in Asia, including the international expansion of core programs such as Science Castle, Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference, and TECH PLANTER, as well as establishing local subsidiaries, serving as a board director, and supporting group-wide management and synergy. Leveraging these experiences, she promotes overseas expansion of Japanese companies. She currently leads the Global Bridge Program, including the Japan Inbound Globalization Project, with a focus on strategic development.
スケジュール
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
Professor Takeo Ogawa is a distinguished Japanese sociologist and gerontologist, widely recognised for his work on ageing societies. He is Professor Emeritus at both Kyushu University and Yamaguchi University and serves as President of the Asian Aging Business Center. His research spans long-term care workforce development, community design for ageing populations, and international training programmes on elderly care. 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
セッションパートナー：
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.
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-second pitches to the audience, telling them what they want to do and what they are looking for from 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 poster presentations, leading to the creation of new collaborative research.Abstracts List
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
セッションパートナー：
Thammasat University
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 performance contexts. This start-up perspective grounds the conversation in implementation, scalability, and user impact. news release
Prof. Dr. Eva (“Eef”) Hogervorst（Loughborough University）
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kammal Kumar Pawa（Thammasat University）
Dr. Taspol Keerasomboon（Mahidol University）
Mr. Pattana Lee（Blue Oak Co., Ltd.）
【Moderator】
Ms. Priyavadana Meyyappan（Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd.）
Room A
AgeTech Revolution Demo Day
14:00
Main Hall
Panel Session 2: Satellites, Data, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
セッションパートナー：
Tenchijin Inc.
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. new release
Dr. Takatsugu Kobayashi（Tenchijin Inc.）
Ms. Junko Iwai（STORYLINE Co.,Ltd.）
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teerayut Horanont（Thammasat University）
【Moderator】
Ms. Nami Akinaga（Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.）
Room A
AgeTech Revolution Demo Day
15:00
Main Hall
Panel Session 3: Scaling Thai Research Through Industry and Regional Collaboration
セッションパートナー：
YAMADA SHOKAI Holding Co., Ltd.
This panel will explore how Thai research can be commercialised and scaled regionally through structured collaboration between universities, start-ups, public-sector enablers, and ecosystem builders. Anchored in a real and ongoing collaboration model, the session offers a practical and replicable blueprint for expanding research impact beyond Thailand. news release
Dr. Yukihiro Maru（Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.）
Mr. Worapoj Chosen（CHOSEN Digital Co.,Ltd）
Dr. Thithiwat May（Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council）
【Moderator】
Mr. Yuta Akakuma（Naturenix Inc.）
16:00
Main Hall
Awards & Closing Ceremony
PARTNERS
Thammasat University
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
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