Day 0 Pre-Conference:

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Various times    

Participants and guests arrive in Khon Kaen (shuttle service to be provided for all participants and guests)

Airport to Pullman Hotel

16.00 hrs.

Conference Registration

• Registration desk opens
• Participants receive name tags and conference programs

Registration desk, ground floor, Pullman Hotel

18.00-20.00 hrs.

Sponsor and honorary partner reception dinner (for invited guests only)

Sala Thai, Pullman

Day 1 of the Conference:

Thursday, 12 December 2024

08.00 hrs.

Conference Registration

• Registration desk opens
• Participants receive name tags and conference programs

Registration desk, 2^nd floor

08.00-09.00 hrs.

Pre-Opening Session

• Video presentations featuring host, sponsors, and partners
• Cultural performance

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

09.00-09.20 hrs.

Opening Ceremony

• Masters of ceremony: Dr. Xenia Emperador-Garnace and Dr. Pittikorn Panyamanee
• Conference overview and recognition of sponsors by Asst. Prof. Dr. Grichawat Lowatcharin
• Welcome remarks by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirisak Laochankham 

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

09.20-09.30 hrs.

Conference Opening Remarks

• Opening remarks by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University
• Awarding certificates of appreciation to sponsors and group photo

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

09.30-10.30 am

Keynote Speech

• Introducing the Keynote Speaker by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peerasit Kamnuansilpa
• Keynote speech by Professor Dr. Urs Gasser
• Q&A

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

10.30-11.30 am

Plenary Roundtable Panel 1: Public Affairs in the Digital Age: Balancing Innovation and Public Values

• Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Grichawat Lowatcharin
• Panelists: Professor Dr. Stacey Connaughton, Professor Dr. Urs Gasser, Mr. Nguyen Tan Loi, Professor Dr. Charles Menifield, Dr. Padapxay Sayakhot, and Professor Dr. Jaewon Yoo 
• Q&A

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

11.30-12.20 hrs.

Plenary Roundtable Panel 2: Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

• Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Charles Ruangthamsing
• Panelists: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristoffer B. Berse, Dr. Peinan Ji, Asst. Prof. Dr. E. Stefan Kehlenbach, Dr. Van Du Nguyen, and Professor Woothisarn Tanchai
• Q&A

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

12.20-13.30 hrs.

Lunch hosted by COLA

Pavilion Restaurant

13.30-15.00 hrs.

Breakout Sessions

• Concurrent Panel 1: Good Governance and Service Delivery in the AI Era

Chat Tan

• Concurrent Panel 2: Good Governance and Service Delivery in the AI Era

Erawan

• Concurrent Panel 3: Good Governance and Service Delivery in the AI Era

Fah Mui 1-2

• Concurrent Panel 4: Good Governance and Service Delivery in the AI Era

Fah Mui 4-5

Showcase 1: The Application of AI in Public Services

• Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Narong Kiettikunwong

• Presenters: Dr. Nuttachart Chansangsri, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Hien,
  and Mr. Phonepaseuth Soulinthone 

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

15.00-15.15 hrs.

Refreshment break

Foyer

15.15-16.45 hrs.

Breakout Sessions (continued)

• Concurrent Panel 5: Social Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Age of AI

Chat Tan

• Concurrent Panel 6: Ethics, Trust, and Accountability in AI-Driven Governance

Erawan

• Concurrent Panel 7: Social Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Age of AI

Fah Mui 1-2

• Concurrent Panel 8: Digital Tools and Technologies in Public Affairs

Fah Mui 4-5

Showcase 2: The Application of AI in Higher Education

• Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Charles Ruangthamsing
• Presenters: Dr. Siriporn Jantanasakulwong, Prof. Dr. Wanida Kanarkard, Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthanuch Mekra, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Krittipat Pitchayadejanant

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

16.45-18.00 hrs.

Exhibitions

• Exhibitions from sponsors, partners, and invited institutions

Foyer, second floor

18.00-20.00 hrs.

Reception Dinner (for all conference participants and guests)

• Cultural performances
• Business matching and networking
• Dress code: business casual

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

Day 2 of the Conference:

Friday, 13 December 2024

09.00-10.30 hrs.

Breakout Sessions (continued)

• Concurrent Panel 9: Digital Tools and Technologies in Public Affairs

Chat Tan

• Concurrent Panel 10: Digital Tools and Technologies in Public Affairs

Erawan

• Concurrent Panel 11: Human Resources Management in an AI-Integrated World

Fah Mui 1-2

Refreshment available (no break)

Foyer

10.30-12.00 hrs.

Breakout Sessions (continued)

• Concurrent Panel 13: Global Perspectives on Public Service and AI

Chat Tan

• Concurrent Panel 14: Cybersecurity, Law, and Justice in the Digital Age

Erawan

• Concurrent Panel 15: Cybersecurity, Law, and Justice in the Digital Age

Fah Mui 1-2

• Concurrent Panel 16: Human Resources Management in an AI-Integrated World

Fah Mui 4-5

Workshop: Generative AI for Research in Public Affairs

• Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Krisada Prachumrasee
• Presenters: Dr. Komes Chandavimol, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanda Saikaew, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Anucha Somabut

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

12.00-13.00 hrs.

Lunch hosted by COLA

Pavilion Restaurant

13.00-14.30 hrs.

Breakout Sessions (continued)

• Concurrent Panel 17: AI and Digital Technologies for Environmental Protection and Climate Action

Chat Tan

• Concurrent Panel 19: Cybersecurity, Law, and Justice in the Digital Age

Fah Mui 1-2

• Concurrent Panel 20: AI and Digital Technologies for Environmental Protection and Climate Action

Fah Mui 4-5

14.30-14.45 hrs.

Refreshment break

Foyer

14.45-15.45 hrs.

Closing Plenary Session

Plenary Roundtable Panel 3: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing International Collaboration and Capacity Building in Public Governance

• Moderator: Asst. Prof. Thapiporn Suporn
• Panelists: Professor Dr. Chang Soo Choe, Ms. Shayana G. Elipane, Mr. Joe Hironaka, Ms. Guohua Liu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hongxia Luo, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alay Phonvisay, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kayla Schwoerer
• Q&A

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor

15.45-16.30 hrs.

Closing Ceremony

• Masters of ceremony: Dr. Xenia Emperador-Garnace and Dr. Pittikorn Panyamanee
• Conference conclusion by Prof. Dr. Charles Menifield
• Closing remarks by Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirisak Laochankham

Orchid Ballroom 3, 2^nd floor