RISE, a leading corporate innovation consulting firm, is excited to announce the return of CIS 2023, Asia’s largest experiential technology and innovation conference. This year’s event will take place on November 14–15, 2023, at True Digital Park in Bangkok, Thailand.
CIS 2023 is expected to convene over 2,000 high-level executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world to explore the latest trends and insights in corporate innovation, sustainability, deep technology, people transformation, and the future of investment.
The theme of CIS 2023, “Accelerating Growth While Saving the World,” highlights the importance of sustainable development for businesses, countries, and the region. It goes beyond applying technology and innovation to achieve business growth, and instead focuses on developing businesses while concurrently fostering sustainability. This theme is aligned with RISE’s missions to drive 1% of Southeast Asia’s GDP and reduce global carbon emissions by 1%.
The event will feature a keynote address by Chris Cowart, managing director of Nomura-SRI Innovation Center and former associate partner at IDEO, the design consultancy that played a crucial role in innovating the world’s first computer mouse.
Other notable speakers include:
- Lake Dai, adjunct professor from Carnegie Mellon University.
- Christopher Mowry, CEO of Type One Energy.
- Michelle Khoo, center leader of Deloitte Singapore’s Center of the Edge.
- Jackie Wang, country director at Google Thailand.
- Prae Dumrongmongcolgul, country director at Meta Thailand.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in more than 60 immersive workshops, keynote sessions, and panel discussions featuring over 100 speakers, and connect with like-minded professionals from around the world. Over 60 international deeptech startups will also be showcasing their solutions during the conference.
“Innovation and sustainability are two sides of the same coin. To achieve long-term business success, leaders must embrace both and use innovation to accelerate their sustainability journey,” said Kid Parchariyanon, co-founder and CEO of RISE.
Individuals and organizations keen to learn about the latest trends and technology shaping the future of business, or hold a desire to address global challenges using technology and innovation, can register online to secure their tickets for CIS 2023.
Register for CIS 2023 here.