Conference Agenda

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM : Panel Discussion: Geopolitics and Global Uncertainty: What It Means for Thailand and Regional Growth

• • Key geopolitical shifts shaping global trade, investment flows, and economic stability
  • Implications for Thailand’s economy, growth outlook and position within ASEAN
  • Emerging risks and opportunities from a more fragmented and uncertain global landscape
  • What do these global dynamics mean for trade-dependent industries and future business strategies

    
    Panellists:
    Maythinee Anavachkul, Chief Strategy Officer, Southeast Asia, Infinite Capital Holding Company (ICAP)

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM : TyreXpo Asia Bangkok Buyers’ Lunch (By Invite only)

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM : Opening Ceremony

• • 1:20 PM – 1:40 PM : Keynote Presentation: Thailand Investment Landscape and Automotive Outlook
    • Global and regional automotive market outlook and investment flows
    • Policy and regulatory drivers of the EV transition
    • Shifting supply chains and aftermarket dynamics
    • Top technology trends shaping the automotive sector

      
      Vorawan Norasucha, Executive Director, The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM : Session Break

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM : Panel Discussion: Southeast Asia’s Automotive Aftermarket: Growth Drivers, Disruptions and Opportunities

• • Outlook for Southeast Asia’s automotive aftermarket growth
  • Competitive pressures from new regional and global entrants
  • Southeast Asia’s role in global tyre and parts supply chains
  • Market shifts impacting distributors, workshops, and service networks
  • Opportunities for regional players in an evolving aftermarket landscape

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Rethinking Automotive Logistics in a Changing Global Landscape 

• • Impact of geopolitical tensions on trade routes, transit times and freight costs
  • Adapting logistics strategies through regionalization, rerouting and inventory planning  
  • Building resilient distribution networks for vehicles and aftermarket parts 

5:00 PM : End of Conference Day 1

• • Battery lifecycle management, repair economics, and second-life opportunities
  • Charging infrastructure as a new aftermarket revenue stream
  • Preparing the workforce for EV servicing: technician training, safety certification, and new diagnostic skillsets
  • Balancing OEM control and independent service participation in EV servicing

     

    Moderator:
    Tony Wu-Pasomthong, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Universal
    
    Panellists:
    Worapoj Chosen, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CHOSEN Group
    Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, Honorary Chairman, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM : Next Generation Automobile Service Hubs

This sessions explores how workshops are evolving into intelligent, future-ready ecosystems. It will highlight the technologies shaping modern service hubs, the role of real-time data and AI in predictive maintenance, and the rise of connected vehicles and MRO platforms—while addressing the growing importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital landscape.

• • • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM : Designing the Future Workshop: Infrastructure, Automation and Service Models
    • 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM : From Workshop to Intelligent Mobility Hub: AI, Connected Data & Secure Platforms in the Software-Defined Era

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM : Session Break

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM : Panel Discussion: Integrated Fleet Management in the Era of Smart Mobility and 5G

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM : Networking Reception

6:00 PM : End of Conference Day 2

• • Disruptions and opportunities in global aftermarket supply networks
  • Evolving procurement strategies and price optimization
  • Traceability, supply security, and anti-counterfeit technologies
  • Improving demand forecasting and parts availability
  • Building Thailand’s EV aftermarket supply ecosystem

    
    Panellists:
    Peter Klöpfer, Senior Manager, Automotive Business Unit, RUTRONIK Electronics Worldwide
    Suroj Sangsnit, President, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
    Wimol San-Um, Executive Director, Panus Assembly 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM : In Car Tech & Aftermarket Opportunities and Challenges

This session explores how the automotive aftermarket is evolving in response to connected vehicle technologies and AI-driven insights. Participants will learn how to optimise operational margins through performance analytics, explore models for on-demand and subscription-based features, and discover ways to transform real-time telematics into proactive service revenue streams. The session will also provide strategies for MRO providers to strengthen their long-term competitiveness and drive sustainable growth in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM : Panel Discussion: Disrupting the Aftermarket in a Traditional Industry: Startup Lessons from the Frontline

• • Exploring how innovation is reshaping the automotive aftermarket
  • New technologies driving change in parts, service, and customer experience
  • Overcoming challenges in a traditionally fragmented industry
  • Insights from startups disrupting established aftermarket norms
    
    Moderator:
    Tony Wu-Pasomthong, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Universal

12:30 PM : End of Conference Day 3