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CMU Convention Center
239 Huaykaew Rd,Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200
Thailand

Boonsong Nakphoo

Boonsong Nakphoo, an independent film director, has created films depicting the lives of people in the countryside. His filmmaking endeavors are driven by dreams, memories, and ideologies, with the aim of expressing the power of storytelling and free will. However, the path to achieving dreams and ideals in the realm of filmmaking is fraught with many challenges and limitations. Despite this, Boonsong has shown that obstacles and limitations cannot prevent the pursuit of human dreams and ideologies. Because of this, he remained steadfast in pushing forward. Strive continuously to challenge both personal and social limitations.

Chanya Rattanathada

Panan, a human rights activist, and founder of the Young Pride Club has played a crucial role in advancing the fundamental rights of student groups and promoting gender diversity within the campus. She has contributed to addressing the emotional trauma caused by gender-based violence and empowering women and LGBT individuals. Her efforts aim to enable everyone to live normal lives according to their gender and to be accepted equally as human beings in society.

Krongthong Sudprasert

Krongthong Sudprasert is the owner of a bookstore on Nimmanhaemin road called “Ran Lao” (shop of stores). It is a small store with a warm and friendly feeling which has been hidden in Nimmanhaemin area, Chiang Mai for almost 20 years. This place is started with the aims of creating a space to exchange ideas and organize creative activities in field of reading, writing, music, and other kind of art. A strong intention with a determined heart still hopes that “Ran Lao” will always be a peaceful place in the age of chaos and able to comfort everyone who comes in every time by “the book”.

Markus Roselieb

Markus is an autodidact architect who dedicates his work to creating architecture for the people and the planet. He specializes in sustainable architecture, with a particular focus on using bamboo and earth structures. As a co-founder of the esteemed Chiangmai Life Architects and Chiangmai Life Construction, Markus has been at the forefront of architectural innovation in advocating for the combination of natural materials, with state-of-the-art engineering knowledge and latest technologies. Moreover, Markus's work extends far beyond the realm of architecture. He is also the co-founder of Panyaden International School that pioneers a new form of education, one that is value-based and instills a love for schooling in children.

Pinyo Puangmali

Asst. prof. Pinyo Puangmali, Ph.D. is currently the head of the Mechanical Engineering department, faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University. He has been widely mentioned that he is capable of doing many things, but before he comes to this point, his journey has not been all roses. He was not an engineering student who was good at studies as many people think. Oppositely, he was not outstanding nor seemed to be special. His studies were not that bad or good, and his sports skill had always just gotten by. However, there was a turning point, he was determined and practiced hard to do things until he could do well and succeed as he expected. It can be considered as another example of training. Take action and succeed until you truly expand your comfort zone.

Pun-Ek Chucharoenphoon

ABOY, also known as Pun-Ek Chicharonhoon, is a Thai artist with Chinese Yunnanese heritage. His music is a unique fusion of church and blues music. Currently, ABOY has released several well-known songs including "Lady", "Priority" and "ถาม."

Sathapond Chantade

อาจารย์ประจำภาควิชาปรัชญาและศาสนา มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Chiang Mai University.

Siribut Musikapodok

Siribut Musikapodok is a fourth-year student in the special education program at the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University. She is visually impaired and has a condition called low vision. Her life has never been easy. Since childhood, she has faced numerous obstacles, including problems within her family, with her friends, and others, which led her to feel that there was nothing to live for. However, one day, UNICEF provided hope and took care of her, which made her believe that she could establish her own self-worth. She has been developing herself ever since and has become a person capable of leading others to grow and build self-worth through opportunities she has received from various projects associated with education at Chiang Mai University.

Sopon Supamangmee

Sopon Supamangmee is a former programmer at Intel and also used to work with a worldwide company like Microsoft. He was a member of the team that started developing the search engine of bing.com. Now, he is an editor for the aomMONEY page and works as a translator and freelance writer in Chiang Mai. Mr. Supamangmee is interested in many subjects, including self-improvement, business, technology, finance, and society. He is committed to changing people’s perspective on AI and utilizing its potential to enhance human abilities.

Tanawit Tonekunya

Tanawit Tonekunya, is the founder and managing director of Horganice Co., Ltd. In the past, he was an engineering student who turned his final project into his startup business, so he became successful in the real world. He is the founder and managing director of the first online system in Thailand that manages rental apartments. Also, He also plays a role as a speaker to give advice and advice on setting up a business. He is also involved in judging the Startup Thailand League competition held every year. by the National Innovation Agency and also a former director of the Thai Tech Startup Association.