Sasin X MIT 2026: Leading Through Action for Tomorrow’s World

23 March 2026

A Flagship Joint Conference

From Sasin and MIT Sloan to explore action learning, leadership, entrepreneurship, and AI.

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 Venue: Sasin Hall, Sasin School of Management, Bangkok Event Overview Sasin x MIT: Leading Through Action for Tomorrow’s World is a flagship event featuring a one-day international conference on March 23, focusing on leadership, action learning, and the future of management education. The event brings together faculty from Sasin and MIT Sloan, along with senior executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and alumni, to bridge insight with real-world impact.

Program Highlights

23 March | Sasin Hall, Sasin School of Management

Time	Program
08:30 – 09:00	Registration
09:00 – 09:30	Opening Ceremony: Shaping Leaders for Tomorrow’s World Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director, Sasin School of Management Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank Advisory Board Member, Sasin School of Management Chairperson, MIT Sloan ASEAN Office Advisory Council Professor Parichart Sthapitanonda, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Social Outreach, Chulalongkorn University David Capodilupo, Assistant Dean, MIT Sloan School of Management
09:30 – 10:30	Keynote: Action Learning in the Age of AI Professor Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation Professor of International Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
10:30 – 10:45	Break
10:45 – 11:15	Keynote: Leading Through Action: From Learning Velocity to Impactful Change Rathapol Bhakdibhumi, Chairman Thailand Post
11:15 – 12:15	Panel Discussion : Cross-Border Action Learning and the Future of Management Education Michellana Jester, Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management Dr. Chaipong Pongpanich, Associate Professor, Sasin School of Management Thomas Roemer, Director, Leaders for Global Operations, MIT Sloan School of Management Asha Wills, MBA ’25, MIT Sloan School of Management Moderator: Stuart Krusell, Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
12:15 – 13:15	Lunch
13:15 – 13:45	Keynote: Research Discussion: Experiential Learning offers a hedge against Artificial Intelligence Michellana Jester, Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management
13:45 – 14:15	Fireside Chat: Entrepreneurship as a key driver for growth, competitiveness, and resilience: Lessons from South Korea and Southeast Asia Cristian Quijada Torres, Senior Private Sector Development Specialist, The World Bank Moderator: Dr. Sorapop Kiatpongsan, Director, MIT Sloan ASEAN Office
14:15 – 15:15	Panel Discussion: Entrepreneurship in Practice: Scaling Ventures and Driving Innovation Dr. Chonnikarn Jira, Head of True Digital Academy, True Digital Group Surasit (Sit) Sachdev, CEO, Hungry Hub Phuree Smittinet, Project Manager, SPSE (PTT Group Company) Moderator: Dr. Nina Teng (MIT Sloan School of Management)
15:15 – 15:30	Break
15:30 – 16:15	Entrepreneurship Showcase: The Disciplined Entrepreneurship Framework in Action Dr. Nina Teng, Lecturer of Disciplined Entrepreneurship, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship Moderator: Dr. Sorapop Kiatpongsan, Director, MIT Sloan ASEAN Office
16:15 – 16:30	Introduction to MIT Sloan Enterprise Relations Becca Souza, Director of Action Learning, MIT Sloan School of Management
16:30 – 16:45	Closing Remarks Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director, Sasin School of Management
16:45 – 21:00	Networking Boat Cruise

Who Should Attend

Senior executives and business leaders
Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Policymakers and public-sector leaders
Alumni, faculty, and students interested in action learning and AI
Professionals seeking practical, action-oriented learning

Registration

Register Now Registration fee: 6,500 THB (approximately USD 210) per person Deadline for Registration: March 20, 2026 Payment Methods (Two payment options are available):

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