Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are proudly co-hosting “Blend Batch 2 - TravelTech -” on 23 December 2019 from 8 am to 12 pm on 7th floor at depa.
At the Embassy of Japan, we have been actively creating opportunities for collaboration between startups and big companies through our platform of “Open Innovation Columbus” program.
After conducting preliminary events for this purpose, we have come to the realization that it is most useful to create a matching event focusing on a particular industry sector. In this regard we held "BLEND Batch 1" focusing on electronics and machinery sector.
In this time, we are going to hold "BLEND Batch 2 - TravelTech - " in collaboration with Japanese and Thai travel related companies. We will give you an overview of Thailand's TravelTech startup ecosystem as well as the opportunity to meet very innovative traveltech startups in Thailand.
* The event is to be conducted in English.
1. PROGRAM
08:00 - 08:30
Registration
08:30 - 08:40
Opening Remarks
by H.E. Mr. Kazuya Nashida, Ambassador Designate of Japan to Thailand
08:40 - 08:50
Photo Session
08:50 - 09:50
Panel Discussion “TravelTech Startup Ecosystem in Thailand”
by Panelists :
Dr. Chinawut Chinaprayoon, Executive Vice President, depa
Ms. Stephanie Strunk, Community Manager, Amadeus Asia
Mr. Noppon Anukunwithaya, COO, CMO & Co-Founder, TakeMeTour
Moderator :
Ms. Chawisa Chen, Regional Lead - APAC, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia
09:50 - 11:20
Startup Pitch Session (16 Startups)
11:20 - 11:25
Closing Remaks
by Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President/CEO, depa
11:25 -
Networking
2. STARTUPS
<General / Specialized Booking & Search>
(1) Deetrip (Mr. Christophe Secher, CEO) :
(2) Socialgiver (Ms. Aliza Napartivaumnuay, Co-Founder):
(3) golfdigg (Mr. Thera Siricharoen, CEO) :
(4) MuayThaiOK (Mr. James Whiting, Business Development Director) :
<Home Sharing & Rentals>
(5) FlexStay (Mr. Mario Peng, CEO) :
<Car & Ride Sharing / Transit Navigation>
(6) Drivemate (Mr. Silratth Sukwatthanasiri, CEO) :
(7) Tuk Tuk Hop (Ms. Chayakarn Sukruay, CEO) :
(8) Viabus (Mr. Intouch Marsvongpragorn, CEO) :
<Personalized Travel>
(9) SNEAK (Ms. Thunyathorn Penbumrungvong, CEO) :
<Hotel Management>
(10) Newlegacy Hospitality (Mr. Rei Matsuda, CEO) :
(11) HandiGo (Mr. Sakdidet Poolsawad, CEO) :
<Activities, Touring & Info>
(12) TakeMeTour (Mr. Noppon Anukunwithaya, COO, CMO) :
(13) Local Alike (Mr. Jakrapol Baesuvan, Senior Marketing Director) :
(14) Tourkrub (Mr. Jakapan Leeathiwat, CEO) :
(15) Infinite FREAK Lab (Mr.Sornchai Chatwiriyachai, Active Principle Investigator) :
<Luggage Delivery>
(16) AIRPORTELs (Mr. Anan Prasertrungruang, CEO) :