The Great Playoff
Skills revolution for a future-ready workforce
2025 Thailand HR Conference
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Bangkok
Thank you for your interest in our event. Unfortunately, the event is now fully booked.
Update! In light of recent economic, political, and societal challenges in Thailand, Mercer and our honorable speakers believe the insights from our conference will serve as an important compass to navigate the future. On this occasion, we have decided to make the 2025 HR Conference: The Great Playoff: Skills revolution for a future-ready workforce a FREE event, making it accessible to a wider audience for the benefit of all HR professionals and Thai leaders.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, a skills-driven workforce is your ticket to staying ahead of the competition. Join HR visionaries, talent strategists, and industry pioneers to explore how to spark a skills revolution that future-proofs your organization. Through cutting-edge keynotes, interactive workshops, and inspiring case studies, you’ll discover how to identify critical skills, implement transformative upskilling initiatives, and foster a human-centric culture that unlocks resilience and innovation.
Don’t miss this chance to rewrite the playbook for talent success and lead your workforce to victory. This event is free of charge, with a maximum of 2 seats per company. Please register by Friday, 18 July 2025.
| Event agenda | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Opening remarks  Godelieve van Dooren CEO Marsh McLennan South East Asia |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Navigating Uncertainty: Cultivating a Future-Ready Workforce Asst. Prof. Dr. Tavida Kamolvej Deputy Governor of Bangkok |
| 10:00 - 10:15 am | Networking break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 am | Panel discussion: Leadership in the Era of Change and Uncertainty  Patai Padungtin CEO Builk One Group Co., Ltd.  Jessada Sookdhis CEO Finnomena Co.,Ltd.  Jarunpoj Rujirasopon CEO S. Khonkaen Foods Public Company Ltd.  Jetbodin Prakoonsuksapan CEO Aura Bangkok Clinic |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Unlocking Growth and Productivity in a Shifting People Landscape  Wittapon Jawjit Head of Banpu People Banpu PCL.  Jaruwan Ngampisutpaisan Head of Human Resources Central Restaurant Group Co., Ltd. |
| 12:15 – 1:30 pm | Lunch and booth activities |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Skills Revolution: Building a Skills-Based Organization for the Future Miriam Daucher Principal, Asia Leader Work, Skills & HR Transformation Mercer Asia |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Panel discussion: Vibing with Gen Z: Wellbeing and Rewards That Slay Retention Anontawong Marukpitak |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Networking break |
| 3:45 – 4:40 pm | Panel discussion: Leading New Growth Through an Ever-Changing World Nath Vongphanich President Central Restaurant Group Co.,Ltd.  Rungsun Promprasith Founder & CEO Queue Q (Thailand) Co., Ltd.  Saeranee Charnvirakul Advisor to the CEO STECON Group Public Company Limited |
| 4:30 – 5:00 pm | Closing remarks  Piratat Srisajalerdvaja Career Business Leader and Managing Director Mercer Thailand |
| Concurrent sessions (First come, first served) Please look out for our e-mail when the sessions are available for reservation. |
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| 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
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| Event details | |
| Date: | Wednesday, 30 July 2025 |
| Time: | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Venue: | Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Bangkok, Phayathai Grand Ballroom (6th Floor) |
For any inquiries, please contact:
Noppachart Soontornchai
noppachart.soontornc@mercer.com
+66 89 444 0023
Thanaprawes Photchaitham
thanaprawes.photchai@mercer.com
+66-95-369-7792