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PMU-B Joins the Opening Ceremony of Hackathon & Pitching: E-SAN Thailand PMU-B Coding & AI Academy

PMU-B Joins the Opening Ceremony of Hackathon & Pitching: E-SAN Thailand PMU-B Coding & AI Academy


📅 January 22, 2024

📍 Saisuree Jutikul Conference Room, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University

The Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B), represented byProf. Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B,Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rina Patramanon, Chair of the Frontier Research Cluster Coordination Committee,and Ms. Jaturaporn Chokphukiaw, Director of the Cluster Coordination Office and Chair of the SHA & AI/Coding Frontier Research Cluster,had the honor of attending the Opening Ceremony of the Hackathon & Pitching: E-SAN Thailand PMU-B Coding & AI Academy.

This event is part of the research project to develop a learning ecosystem model integrating Coding & AI for youth, aimed at equipping young people with future-ready digital skills and fostering innovation in the Northeastern region.

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The ceremony featured opening remarks from key figures:

Report by: Prof. Dr. Sumalee Chaicharoen, Principal Investigator of the research project funded by PMU-BWelcome Address by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isra Kanjak, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen UniversityOpening Speech by: Prof. Dr. Sompong Klainongsuang, Director of PMU-B.

Panel Discussion: Insights from Industry Experts on Soft Skills for Career Readiness and Inspiration Toward Advanced Professions in Coding & AI

This engaging session featured professionals sharing real-world perspectives on essential soft skills and career pathways in high-demand digital industries.

Moderator:

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Anucha Somabut, Acting Director, Center for Learning Innovation, Khon Kaen University

Panelists:

  • Blockchain & Fintech

    • Mr. Chanapat Rujinarom, Manager of International Affairs and Public Policy, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    • Ms. Ariya Vichayawilas, Customer Relations Manager, CEO Office, ETRAN (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  • AR-E-sport

    • Mr. Prawit Thanapiyakul, General Manager, CodeCombat

  • BCG Industrial IoTs Factory

    • Mr. Suriya Wongtatham, CEO, Sun Smart Tech Co., Ltd.

Panel Discussion (Continued): Industry Insights and Career Inspiration in Coding & AI

Personal AI

  • Mr. Pongchai Petsanghan – CEO and Co-founder, Dietz.asia; President, Thai HealthTech Trade Association

  • Dr. Klakorn Wongpatikaseree – CTO, Mindbot Co., Ltd.

Data Science

  • Mr. Kittirak Muangmingsuk – CEO, Cluster Kit Co., Ltd.

  • Dr. Chana Supatsorn – Managing Director, Intelligent Co., Ltd.

  • Ms. Sudarat Boonklam – AI Expert, Intellegist Public Company Limited

  • Dr. Winn Worawutkunchai – CEO, Botnoi Co., Ltd.

This session provided participants with real-world perspectives on emerging fields and the soft skills needed to thrive in AI-driven careers.


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