The 11th International Symposium on Sustainable Leadership (31 May -1 June 2016)

This 11th international symposium (31 May -1 June 2016) is a collaboration among Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation, College of Management, Mahidol University and Institute of Sustainable Leadership (Australia).

Why you should attend

  • Hear about the latest research and gather fresh insights into sustainable leadership practices
  • Participate in stimulating discussion
  • Network with academics, managers, practitioners, researchers and others experienced in sustainable leadership from all over the world

Symposium topics include:

  • new perspectives on sustainable leadership
  • applications and case studies
  • critical perspectives
  • challenges in applying sustainable practices
  • changing mindsets and behaviours
  • specific sustainable leadership practices
  • the cultural relevance of sustainable practices
  • and a special theme for 2016: The Sufficiency Economy.

Highlights (Distinguished Speaker)

  • Dr. Chirayu Na Ayuthaya, Chairman of Thailand Sustainable Development Institute
  • H.E. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
  • Harald Link, Chairman of the B. Grimm group.
  • Dr. Pojjanee Paniangvait, Vice President, Thai President Foods Plc
  • Professor Gayle, Avery, Professor at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), visiting professor the China Europe International Business School.
  • Professor Harry Bergsteiner, Professor at the Australian Catholic University, Chairman of Insitutte of Sustainable Leadership. Prof. Avery and Prof. Bergsteiner are the authors of many books such as “Sustainable Leadership: Honeybee and Locust Approaches” and “Understanding Leadership”

Launch of new book, Sufficiency Thinking on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) with parallel panel sessions.

Parallel case study panel discussion on May 31, 2016
(all parallel sessions in Thai language, Thai-to-English translation headphones available)

13.00 – 14.45 Room A: SEP healthcare: Benefits to the society
  • Prof. Rachata Ratchatanavin, a former minister of Thai public health
  • Prof. Vicharn Panich, Mahidol University council president
  • Prof. Thep Himathongkam, CEO, Theptarin Hospital, Bangkok
  • Prof. Henry Wilde, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Tanya Vannapruegs, associate director of Theptarin Hospital (Moderator)
 Room B: Agriculture & community development sectors
  • POL1 Khian Soisom , Best SEP Farmer Award 2006
  • Supoj Komanee, SEP Award 2010 from the Crown Princess for Agricultural Sector.
  • Hatairat Phuangchoei, Manager, Department  of  Knowledge  Management, Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation
  • Asst. Prof. Pornkasem  Kantamara, College of Management, Mahidol University
  • Asst. Prof. Phallapa  Petison, College of Management, Mahidol University, (Moderator)
Afternoon break
15.00 – 16.45 Room A: Business sector
  • Smith Taweelerdniti. MD, Nithi Food
  • Phongpan Palapong, MD, Puengnoi Bakery
  • Panasin Dhanabadesakul, MD, Dhanabadee Ceramic
  • Paulius Kuncinas, Managing Editor for Asia, Oxford Business Group
  • Assoc. Prof. Sooksan Kantabutra, College of Management, Mahidol University (Moderator)
 Room B: Sufficiency-based schools: Thailand’s educational model to achieve sustainability
  • Keynote speaker: Prof. Philip Hallinger, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
  • Dr. Priyanut Dharmapiya, Director, the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, the Foundation of Virtuous Youth
  • Dr. Arkom Makmeesup, Director, Sriwichai School, Nakon Pratom
  • Dr. Salina BunKua, Sufficiency Economy school researcher
  • Asst. Prof. Molraudee Saratun, College of Management, Mahidol University (Moderator)

Registration fees are to be pre-paid.

Category Early Bird
On or before April 10 2016		 Regular
April 11 – May 8 2016		 Late
May 9 2016 or after
General 8,000 THB 9,500 THB 17,000 THB
Student 6,000 THB 6,000 THB 17,000 THB

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Optional extra

External Development Day (Sunday 29 May 2016) – network informally while visiting the Khao Hin Sorn Royal Development Learning Center and see Sufficiency Thinking in practice.. (This day is an optional extra limited to 50 people. It involves an overnight stay. Accommodation and meals are included in the price - 3,000 THB for regular delegates and 1,500 THB for students pay for essay.)

Cancellation policy
A full refund will be given for cancellations received before April 10, 2016.
50% will be retained if notice of cancellation is received between April 10 and May 8, 2016.
No refund will be given for cancellations received on or after May 9, 2016.

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