2025 Demo Day – Thailand
About Demo Day in Bangkok
Experience the future of sustainability as Thailandās emerging innovators unveil breakthrough solutions to tackle plastic wasteālive at Demo Day!Ā
š Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | 08:30 ā 15:30 (GMT+7)
š Location: Conrad Hotel BangkokĀ
š Register now to secure your place
Delivered by CSIRO ā Australiaās national science agency, with the support of the Australian Governmentās MekongāAustralia Partnership, in partnership with the Thailand Environment Institute and the Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Demo Day is IPPINās flagship annual event where innovators showcase bold solutions to combat plastic waste and work towards a more inclusive future and circular economy.Ā Ā
As the final challenge of the Accelerator+ program, innovative start-ups will pitch their solutions to an audience of industry experts, investors, and potential partners, in order to scale their ideas on how we produce, use, and recycle plastics.Ā
Donāt miss the opportunity to meet ventures, partners, and changemakers shaping the future.
Event speakers
Event Program
| Time (GMT+7) | Activity | Activity Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration & Venturesā Showcase | Guests arrive, enjoy morning refreshments, and connect ahead of the event. Audience can also explore the venturesā showcase and engage with teams.Ā |
| 09:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome from IPPIN, partners, and special guests, setting the stage for innovation and collaboration.Ā Opening Remarks by Dr Angela Macdonald, Australian Ambassador to Thailand Ms Amelia Fyfield, Director Southeast Asia, CSIRO Dr Wijarn Simachaya, President, TEI Dr Asira Fuongfuchat, Deputy Executive Director of MTEC, NSTDA Ms Andrea Sosa Pintos, IPPIN Program Director, CSIRO |
| 10:00 | NIA Remarks | NIA Remarks on collaboration between IPPIN, CSIRO and NIA by Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director, NIAĀ Ā Ā Ā |
| 10:05 | Pitching Session (Part 1) | First group of Accelerator+ teams present bold, scalable solutions tackling plastic waste and driving the circular economy.Ā Jury Members: Dr Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director, NIAĀ Ā Ā Ā Mr Pakpoom Tanthaprabha, Portfolio Management, SeaX Ventures Piya Kerdlap, Ph.D., Managing Director, PXP Sustainability |
| 11:00 | Mini Break | Refreshment break with opportunities to connect informally and visit the venturesā showcase.Ā |
| 11:10 | Pitching Session (Part 2) | Remaining Accelerator+ teams share their solutions, followed by Q&A.Ā |
| 12:25 | Networking Lunch | Continue conversations over lunch; meet ventures, stakeholders, and peers from industry, government, and research.Ā |
| 13:25 | Ventures Showcase | Interactive exhibits and demonstrations, with opportunities to ask questions and engage directly with ventures.Ā |
| 13:45 | Expert Panel Session | An engaging exchange between investors, policymakers, and innovators on aligning policy, finance, and innovation to close gaps and unlock sustainable impact.Ā Panellists: Ms Pitcharee Keeratithakul, Senior Innovation Developer, NIA Mr Nattakorn Asunee Na Ayudhaya, General Manager, SE Thailand Dr Sikarin Tamiyakul, Co Founder, CIRAC Mr Thitipun Vanichtanasri, Manager, PSM Plasitech Group |
| 15:15 | Mini Break | Refreshment break with opportunities to connect informally and visit the venturesā showcase.Ā |
| 15:25 | Closing Remarks and Networking | Reflections, key takeaways, and final opportunities to connect with ventures and stakeholders.Ā |
Meet the 2025 Cohort
In 2025 IPPINās Thailand Chapter was proud to support 8 VenturesĀ through the Accelerator+ Program.
Discover the diverse multidisciplinary plastic waste solutions below and download the 2025 Cohort Booklet.
This October, join an IPPIN Demo Day in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City or Jakarta as solutions are showcased live on stage.
The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by CSIRO
