Learning in the Age of AI with AustCham Thailand

Global Academy at Siam University had the privilege of co-hosting the Australia-Thailand Future Skills Forum 2026: Learning in the Age of AI with AustCham Thailand on 28 September 2026.

The event brought together inspiring leaders from various industries across business, education, and technology to explore how AI is reshaping the way we learn, work, and prepare for the future.

We were honoured to welcome an incredible lineup of panellists and masterclass leaders, including:

• Professor Mark Harvey – Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Vice-President, Business Development, Queensland University of Technology

• Ms. Charasporn Uppawong – Director, Advisory Services, Human Capital Consulting, Grant Thornton Thailand

• Mr. Wayne Williams – Chief Financial Officer, Minor Hotels

• Mr. Javier Garcia – Founder and CEO, i4TECH

• Mr. Veerapat Reungdej – Assistant Managing Director, Commercial & Strategy, TCC TECH
• Professor Chanita Rukspollmuang, Vice President, Siam University

• Mr. Stephen Healy – Founder and President, Nurture Higher Education and Global Academy; Co-Chair, Education Subcommittee, Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce

• Mr. Chokdee Wisansing – Vice President; Chair, Education Subcommittee, Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce

• Ms. Jenn Villalobos – MBA, Founder & CEO | Deputy CEO | Board Director | Digital Strategy & Governance Committee Chair (Bangkok, Thailand)

• Mr. Jake McIntosh – Head of Upper School, Denla British School

• Mr. Stuart Pollington – Managing Director, Smart Digital Group Co., Ltd.

• Mr. Jan Rohweder – CEO & Founder, Marketing Bear

The day began with insightful opening remarks and a keynote, “Learning in the Age of AI: How AI is Changing Organisations, Learning and Professional Capability,” followed by a panel discussion, “Beyond Productivity: Learning, Leadership and Human Capability in the AI Era.”

The afternoon featured four special Masterclasses, covering topics including Building an AI-Ready Organisation, The Future of Professional Development, Preparing School Leavers for an AI World, and Personal AI for Every Professional.

The event wrapped up successfully with a Closing Forum: From Discussion to Action, turning the day’s discussions into practical recommendations and opportunities for collaboration, followed by networking.

It was a great opportunity to bring together people from different sectors and have meaningful conversations about how we can prepare for an increasingly AI-enabled world.

A huge thank you to all the speakers, panellists, masterclass leaders, facilitators, and attendees for their valuable contributions and engagement throughout the forum. We would also like to thank our Catering Sponsors, Foodhouse and PCS, for their generous support.