The Game Changer - Outlook 2026 & Beyond

Описание: On the 3rd and 4th of February, our host, Mayank Singh, had the privilege of representing Exponential at The Game Changer – Outlook 2026 & Beyond, a milestone 2-day gathering of business leaders with Thai, regional, and global footprints.

Hosted at the stunning Nai Lert Park in Bangkok, the event is part of a larger series leading up to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meeting 2026 in Bangkok.

Over two packed days, leaders across geopolitics, finance, AI, family business, digital assets, cybersecurity, and global trade shared powerful insights on navigating uncertainty and building long-term resilience.

Below is a breakdown of the key themes and conversations from the event.

0:00 – Intro

01:09 – Setting the Stage: The Spirit of Dialogue & Global ‘Disorder’
Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi (former Director General, WTO & UNCTAD) reflects on global uncertainty, geopolitical fractures, and the importance of smaller nations participating actively in shaping the future.

01:57 – Risk vs Opportunity in a Changing World Order
Dr. Suthiphand Chirathivat (Chairman, Central Group) discusses AI, climate risk, geopolitical instability, and Thailand’s role in global discourse.

03:25 – Generational Stewardship & Global Scale
Count Gerald van der Straten Ponthoz (AB InBev) shares lessons on long-term stewardship in multi-generational businesses.

04:57 – Thailand’s Path to a Proptech Unicorn
Michael Kenner (Lifull Connect / FazWaz) outlines why Thailand hasn’t produced a proptech unicorn yet—and the structural shifts that could change that.

06:24 – Stewardship, Values & Going Global the Thai Way
Dr. Harald Link (Chairman, B. Grimm) reflects on leadership, partnership, and leaving organizations better than we found them.

07:44 – Kaizen & Sustained Growth in Uncertain Times
Ramesh Raju (Kaizen Institute Thailand) shares why only 1 in 9 companies sustain growth over a decade—and how continuous improvement changes that.

08:44 - Devonic Tunes, a different side to Devkaran Doowa - beyond the hospitality thought leadership

08:57 – Traditional Finance Meets Digital Assets
Win Phromphaet (Kasikorn Asset Management), Sakolkorn Sakavee (Bitkub), Poramin Insom (Satang/Firo), and Pichai Chawla (B2 Hotel Group) explore global debt, decentralization, blockchain, and contrarian investing.

11:12 – Cybersecurity in the Age of Quantum Computing
G T Venkateshwar Rao (Posidex Technologies) explains why quantum-safe cryptography will become critical for financial institutions.

11:44 – Thailand 2026 & The World Bank Perspective
Kwanpadh Suddhi-Dhamakit (World Bank) highlights high-potential sectors for Thailand including advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital services, sustainable tourism, and creative industries.

12:25 – Geoeconomics, AI & the Rise of a Multi-Polar World
Dr. Supachai returns to discuss weaponized economics, digital transformation, and the need for balanced multilateralism.

13:31 – Emerging Markets, Commodities & Asset Bubbles
Dr. Marc Faber shares his views on global economic shifts, lean governance, and emerging market opportunities.

14:35 – Building Human Bonds in Business
Chef David Thompson reflects on fulfilment, mentorship, and Thailand’s cultural rhythm.

15:04 – AI as Infrastructure, Not Just a Tool
Paruey (CEO, Spacely AI) shares how AI must be measured by business outcomes, not adoption metrics.

15:57 – Automate or Be Automated: The AI Reality Check
Tiwa York closes the event with a grounded perspective on AI, LLMs, AGI, and the future of work.

16:45 – Final Thoughts

This special episode is a reflection on leadership, long-term thinking, AI, geopolitics, finance, and Thailand’s place in an increasingly complex world

A big thank you to K. Prinn Panitchpakdi for the invitation and for hosting such a meaningful dialogue-driven event.

Thanks again to Plethora IT for supporting this episode.

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