Sasin X MIT 2026: Leading Through Action for Tomorrow’s World

A Flagship Joint Conference

From Sasin and MIT Sloan to explore action learning, leadership, entrepreneurship, and AI.

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 Venue: Sasin Hall, Sasin School of Management, Bangkok Event Overview Sasin x MIT: Leading Through Action for Tomorrow’s World is a flagship event featuring a one-day international conference on March 23, focusing on leadership, action learning, and the future of management education. The event brings together faculty from Sasin and MIT Sloan, along with senior executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and alumni, to bridge insight with real-world impact.  

Program Highlights

23 March | Sasin Hall, Sasin School of Management

Time	Program
08:30 – 09:00	Registration
09:00 – 09:10	Opening Remarks: Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director, Sasin School of Management
09:10 – 09:30	Keynote Address: Shaping Leaders for Tomorrow’s World Professor Parichart Sthapitanonda, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Social Outreach, Chulalongkorn University
09:30 – 09:50	Keynote Address: Leading Through Action Boeing Professor Dimitris Bertsimas, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Online Education & Artificial Intelligence, MIT Sloan School of Management
09:50 – 10:00	Break
10:00 – 10:30	Keynote Address: From Insight to Impact — The Power of Action Learning Rathapol Bhakdibhumi, Chairman Thailand Post
10:30 – 11:00	Keynote Address: Action Learning in the Age of AI Professor Yasheng Huang, Ph.D., Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
11:00 – 12:00	Panel Discussion: Cross-Border Action Learning and the Future of Management Education in Asia Associate Professor Chaipong Pongpanich, Ph.D., Chief Executive of Sasin Management Consulting (SMC) Michellana Jester, Ph.D., MIT Sloan School of Management Moderator: Becca Souza
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 13:30	Keynote Address: Entrepreneurship in Action: From Vision to Impact Boeing Professor Dimitris Bertsimas, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Online Education & Artificial Intelligence, MIT Sloan School of Management
13:30 – 14:30	Entrepreneurship Track 1: AI Showcase & Workshop Panel Discussion: The Future of Entrepreneurship Education and AI Moderator: Dr. Nina Teng
14:30 – 15:00	Break
15:00 – 16:00	Entrepreneurship Track 2: AI Showcase & Workshop AI for Entrepreneurial Growth
16:00 – 16:30	Closing Remarks: Professor Ian Fenwick, Ph.D., Director, Sasin School of Management
16:30 – 18:00	Boat Cruise

Who Should Attend

• Senior executives and business leaders
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders
• Policymakers and public-sector leaders
• Alumni, faculty, and students interested in action learning and AI
• Professionals seeking practical, action-oriented learning

Registration

Registration will open soon. Registration fee: 6,500 THB Please submit your interest via the form below, and we will notify you once registration is live. Click here   For inquiries, please contact: [email protected] or call 02-218-4095.