Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia Highlights Thailand as a Growing Event Hub
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with various organizations, supported the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia, which took place in Bangkok from September 10 to 12, 2025. The event showcased Thailand’s position as an emerging hub for international conferences and creative exchanges, bringing together young entrepreneurs and innovators from across Asia.
Mr. Nithee Seeprae, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, said “Hosting the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia reflects Thailand’s readiness to deliver world-class events and to inspire the next generation of leaders. By showcasing Thailand’s soft power through our ‘5 Must-Do Experiences’—food, fashion, arts, culture, and sustainable tourism—we are able to offer participants an unforgettable experience while advancing the country’s position as a global event destination.”
The summit, themed “Jumpstarting the Future,” included keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions focused on topics such as artificial intelligence, investment trends, sustainability, and innovation. A Discovery Area highlighted products and ideas from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia honorees over the past decade. This area featured health and lifestyle brands, technological solutions, and innovations, including a bionic arm, AI-powered wearable cameras, and electric motorcycles.
The speaker line-up included entrepreneurs, investors, and creators such as Andy Chan (Qupital), Rashid Khan (Yellow.AI), Sasha Tan (The Brand Shaper), Bisman Deu (Inventor), Dan Ash (Grw AI), Rachel Hu (CambioML), Jin Kim (LinqAlpha), Vaikkunth Mugunthan (Dynamo AI), Anuvrat Jain (Lightspeed India), Tsai Shao-hsuan (Taiwania Capital), Ysabel Chua (Forge Ventures), Jeffrey Wu (MindWorks Capital), Ryan Gersava (Virtualahan), Katie Quach (Beyond Best Before), Bhagyashree Bhansali Jain (The Disposal Company), Sutaseenee Sudprasert (Happy Ground), and Carla Martinesi (Chomp).
Singaporean rapper and entrepreneur Yung Raja shared his personal insights on the intersection of entertainment and business. The program also featured live culinary demonstrations by Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni, Chef Ardy Ferguson from Hong Kong and Chef Vinesh Johny from India. In addition, there were performances by artists such as Indian singer-songwriter Pavithra Chari and Singaporean musician Shazza.
The Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Bangkok showcased Thailand’s appeal as a destination that blends business, culture, and collaboration on the global stage.
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