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Review 2024 Agenda
Date
Activities
08:00-09:00 / Muay Thai Training
Kicking off your morning at 8 AM with an hour of Muay Thai with our professional trainer . It's your personal dose of adrenaline, focus, and sweat. Let’s learn the art of Thai boxing and get stronger together! I know, 8am is hard especially with Jet Lag. As we pay the trainer only for you - if you sign up you must be there! Otherwise I will personally send the Muay Thai Trainer to kick you out of the bed.
09:00-15:00 / Summit Check-in
Summit check-in is ready for you at the NFQ Bangkok office. As always, we've got a little something special to say thanks for being a part of our Summit. Can't wait to see you and unveil the surprises we've cooked up for you!
10:30-12:00 / Showcase Thailand: Rabbit Care, Southeast Asia's leading online insurance (InsurTech) and financial product (FinTech) comparison platform
Rabbit Care is Southeast Asia's leading online insurance (InsurTech) and financial product (FinTech) comparison platform, serving customers across Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. The company offers comprehensive advice and comparisons across 1500+ insurance (life and non-life) and financial products (loans and credit cards), simplifying financial decisions for over 2 million monthly website visitors.
During our company tour at Rabbit Care, you'll have the chance to meet Mr. Michael Steibl - CEO and Co-founder of Rabbit Care. He will share insights on their growth and milestones in the Thai insurance and financial markets, achieved through responding to customer demands and leveraging proprietary in-house technology to expand its services in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.
10:30-12:00 / Showcase Thailand: KX
Understand why Thailand is one of the leading nations for tech startups in southeast Asia. KX is an Incubator for Thai Startups, built to cater for innovation as a lab so students can learn about the startup ecosystems in real life. KX houses startups such as Whatnot Startup Studio (Corporate Innovation House), Gaorai (agritech), DotCoffee (social enterprise for impaired), and many more. You will get to meet some of the startup founders , students that work there, and the team behind KX.
10:30-12:00 / Showcase Thailand: Freshket
Freshket is a series B startup ( Funding size of $23.5 million) that helps local farmers to sell their products directly to the end customers. Led by the entrepreneur ‘Bell’ Ponglada Paniangwet who is passionate about helping farmers increase income and cut the middleman out of the ecosystem. Listen and visit one of the fast growing food tech companies in Thailand on how the market is growing and what challenges has the company faced before getting to this point.
13:30-15:00 / Once In A Lifetime: Meet Khun Tom - “Mr. Weed”
Khun Tom Kruesopon, an veteran investor with a knack for diverse ventures, booze, air travel, politics, insurance and software ventures. At the age of 51, he's embracing a new role as a passionate advocate for cannabis. His efforts have led to the legalization of medical cannabis across Thailand. Join us and discover how and why he made this remarkable transformation possible.
Important: Due to our experience with last year's Summit… if you sign up you MUST show up! This is a really special meeting and we worked very hard to make this happen.
13:30-15:00 / Once In A Lifetime: Meet Khun Toom - The transgender boxer
Portrayed in the Thai Movie “Beautiful Boxer”. Meet Khun Toom a groundbreaking transgender Muay Thai boxer. She burst onto the scene at 16, defeating an older male fighter, launching her stellar career. In the ring, she's redefining gender norms, proving that strength and courage know no bounds. You will meet her in her Muay Thai School and have the chance to listen to her life story.
Important: Due to our experience with last year's Summit… if you sign up you MUST show up! This is a really special meeting and we worked very hard to make this happen.
13:30-15:00 / Once In A Lifetime: Meet Khun Topp - Bitkub’s Founder
Meet Khun Topp Srupsrisopa, the visionary Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings. Established in 2018, Bitkub has become Thailand's leading Cryptocurrency Exchange within just three years. Bitkub is nowadays 51% owned by the SCB Bank, one of Thailand's leading banks. With over 8 years of blockchain experience, Topp is well-known as a prominent speaker and a leading figure in Thailand's bitcoin and open blockchain community. Notably, he founded Coins.co.th, Thailand's largest bitcoin wallet company.
Important: Due to our experience with last year's Summit… if you sign up you MUST show up! This is a really special meeting and we worked very hard to make this happen.
17:30-21:00 / NFQ Summit Grand Opening
Hosted at the prestigious Thai Royal Navy Hall, the NFQ Grand Opening will commence with a boat journey from the Salil Hotel, setting the stage for an exclusive and royal welcome. As our VIP guest, you'll be treated to a uniquely royal experience of Thai culture to celebrate our 5th Summit Event and 25 years of NFQ in Bangkok, Thailand. Be ready for some interesting dances and shows, good food and nice drinks. We will keep the speeches to a minimum and let you network instead.
Dress Code: Smart Casual with a dash of elegance.
22:00-00:00 / After Party
After experiencing the Grand Opening we want to go deeper and party on. Maggie Choo's whisks you into an enchanting underground cabaret, exuding an ancient Shanghai-style charm inspired by Opium dent and the mysterious of the East. There will be food and booze. A DJ. Some shows. And extremely nice people. What else do you need for a good party?
08:00-09:00 / Muay Thai Training
Kicking off your morning at 8 AM with an hour of Muay Thai with our professional trainer. It's your personal dose of adrenaline, focus, and sweat. Let’s learn the art of Thai boxing and get stronger together! I know, 8 am is hard, especially with Jet Lag. As we pay the trainer only for you - if you sign up you must be there! Otherwise, I will personally send the Muay Thai Trainer to kick you out of bed.
09:15-14:00 / Bang Krachao Bicycle tour
Don’t want to attend a boring workshop and experience nature instead in the midst of a bustling city? Embark on a half-day cycling adventure through Bangkok's charming neighborhoods - Bang Krachao. Explore quiet, winding streets lined with coconut palms and banana trees, cycle along the Chao Phraya River canals, savor a local meal, and embrace the city's warm hospitality.
10:00-15:00 / Workshop "Values Lead - Future Follow" by Jan Stassen
Embark on a journey to amplify your inner compass. Discover the power of values in steering leadership within your organization. Learn to identify and embody your core values, enhancing collaboration, trust, and integrity. By the end, you'll master communication aligned with your values and appreciate the depth of self-awareness in decision-making. Join us in consciously weaving your values and virtues in your unique leadership style.
Jan Stassen is the co-founder of the Museum of Values and CEO of the cocreation.loft in Berlin. He is an observer, a curator and cultural translator. He holds a Master in Social and Economic Communication at the Universität der Künste Berlin. After working in the field of advertising for many years, Jan became interested in social businesses and impact-driven initiatives. Out of his personal desire and frustration in advertising, he started reflecting on his own values and focussing on what is actually important to him. This internal journey led him to create the Museum of Values. Its goal is to create immersive experiences for people to explore, connect and reflect on personal and collective values. Together with his co-founders, Jan is inspiring a much-needed discourse about values in museums, schools, and businesses. He is a TEDX Speaker and his talks have been one of the best in our last Summits. Hence this time a full day workshop.
16:00-17:30 / Once in a Lifetime: Meet Khun Sirin - The Dragon’s Pearl
Woaaah. Goosebumps. Meet Khun Sirin Phathanothai, also known as "The Dragon's Pearl". In the 1950s, her father played a vital role in forging diplomatic ties between Thailand and China, resulting in her being sent to Beijing at just 8 years old. There, she grew up under significant Chinese leaders like Premier Zhou Enlai and Mao Ze Dong. Her life is part of our history and having the chance to meet her is truly unique. Meet Khun Sirin at her private house and listen to her story! If you want to prepare for this session, I highly recommend that you read her biography The Dragon's Pearl.
16:00-17:30 / Thai Food & Wine Pairing
History is for old people and Wine is more important? We got you! Experience Thai Food & Wine Pairing, curated by our own “Gam” Wimintra Raj. If you know her, then you will understand that this experience will be as unique as it gets. We're bringing together the rich traditions of Thai cuisine with specially chosen wines inspired by Thai culture. This extraordinary pairing will introduce you to Thai food in a way you've never tasted before, providing a fresh and personal perspective on this wonderful cuisine.
18:00-00:00 / NFQ Rock & Metal Night
NFQ's Rock and Metal Night is here, and it's time to dive into the world of Thai rock music! Experience true Metal by listening to some of Thailand's most celebrated metal bands like “The Octopuss” (Funkrock), “Hard Boy” (Hair Metal), “Kluay Thai” (NuMetal), and last but not least “The Grumps” (Party Rock).The first three bands will be for the true metal fans, followed by the infamous all-female Band “The Grumps” who will focus on getting the Party cooking!
Quick heads up:: We've got food all set for you at Rockpub. So all you need to bring is yourself and your party spirit!
Dress Code: None! It’s metal, so come as you are!
08:00-09:00 / Muay Thai Training
Kicking off your morning at 8 AM with an hour of Muay Thai with our professional trainer. It's your personal dose of adrenaline, focus, and sweat. Let’s learn the art of Thai boxing and get stronger together! I know, 8 am is hard, especially with Jet Lag. As we pay the trainer only for you - if you sign up you must be there! Otherwise, I will personally send the Muay Thai Trainer to kick you out of the bed.
09:15-13:30 / Heritage & Street Art walking tour
Conferences are boring? Want to learn more about Bangkok? No problem! Join our intimate half-day Heritage & Street Art walking tour in Bangkok. Explore the historic neighborhoods of Charoen Krung - the first paved road in the Thai capital, Talad Noi - one of Bangkok’s longest surviving traditional communities, Little Indian and Bangkok ChinaTown. Discover hidden heritage gems and the best street art in Bangkok.
10:00-17:30 / TechRocks Asia The Conference
Get ready for TechRocks Asia, our first Edition! Based on the success of our conferences during the last summits, this time we will be open to the public and attract the young and hungry Thai scene to grow and learn with us. We will have three tracks, two of which focus on Tech and one on Business. Dive deep into business in tech, business strategies, and the human aspects that tie it all together. Oh, and it’s going to be in the cinema again. We liked that.
14:30-16:30 / Onsen Spa
Onsen! This is a truly unique experience. Soaking in an onsen is the perfect way to relax your mind, body, and spirit. These therapeutic onsen waters not only pamper your skin but also work their magic on your muscles, relieving fatigue and enhancing blood circulation.
18:30-22:00 / NFQ Networking - Chill by the pool
Come together for a relaxed evening at Luka Siri House. With outdoor seating surrounded by greenery, a refreshing pool, soothing music, and tasty foods & drinks, it's the ideal event to unwind, chat, and connect with others after busy days. Also we don’t want this day to be too crazy as you all need to preserve your energy for our infamous Year End Party on the next day.
08:00-09:00 / Muay Thai Training
Kicking off your morning at 8 AM with an hour of Muay Thai with our professional trainer. It's your personal dose of adrenaline, focus, and sweat. Let’s learn the art of Thai boxing and get stronger together! I know, 8 am is hard, especially with Jet Lag. As we pay the trainer only for you - if you sign up you must be there! Otherwise, I will personally send the Muay Thai Trainer to kick you out of the bed.
09:30-11:30 / Offering Ceremony
Experience a unique and formal ritual at Wat Pho's Offering Ceremony at Wat Pho - the Royal Temple with Thai Buddhist monks. As you participate, soak in the positive energy of Buddhist generosity, and when the monks chant and shower you with blessings and holy water, you'll receive blessings, and will leave with a sense of inner peace and goodwill. Now this is again a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as this can be done as a tourist too but the special NFQ Magic is by having this executed by Thepwatcharajarn (Ph.D, MBA in Pali and Sanskrit) the deputy Abbot. You will also have an exclusive tour led by the abbot.
09:30-11:30 / Traditional Thai Massage Training
Learn the art of Thai Massage from the experts at the first Thai Massage School in Thailand.
Start with a blissful hour-long Traditional Thai Massage, then discover the techniques to relieve tension and office syndromes. This ancient practice combines Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, using energy and "Sen lines" to rejuvenate your body and mind.
12:30-14:30 / Let's have lunch together!
Savor a one-of-a-kind lunch in a cozy, Thai - seafood local setting, adding a personal touch to your dining experience. This is Thai/Asian dining at its core - fresh, vibrant, and deeply rooted in rich cultural traditions.
17:30-00:00 / The Grand Finale: NFQ Year End Party
Gear up for a Fighter-themed to celebrate our Year-End Party and experience a night full of amazing shows, and performances, and use this last chance to network and mingle amongst all the other amazing attendees. We managed to get a very exclusive venue and are proud to announce that we are the very first who ever run such an event @ the Lumpini Boxing Stadium.
Sneak peek: Thai hip hop legends THAITANIUM confirmed to be on our stage!
Dress Code: Fighter. Whatever that means for you.
