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February 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Royal Maneeya B, 2nd Floor, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel

Overview Retail Asia Summit - Thailand 2025

Retail Asia is delighted to announce the Retail Asia Summit - Thailand, taking place on 20 February 2025. This event will convene influential leaders and industry experts to explore the theme "Innovative Retail Strategies for Thailand’s Dynamic Market."

The summit will address a comprehensive platform for discussing the evolving retail landscape in Thailand, focusing on emerging trends, innovative approaches, and the challenges faced by the industry. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions on best practices that are crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern retail environment.

Join us for this event to engage with thought leaders, share insights, and collaborate on strategies that will redefine the retail landscape in Thailand. Stay tuned for further details and ensure your participation in this pivotal event.

Venue: Royal Maneeya B, 2nd Floor, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel

Event Day:
Feb 20, 2025

Why the Retail Asia Summit 2025 is the must-attend event:

ENGAGE

Connect with industry leaders, retail pioneers, and brand visionaries. Build invaluable relationships through interactive workshops and networking breaks.

EXPLORE

Experience retail reinvention with live case studies and immersive sessions. Witness firsthand how consumer behavior, e-commerce strategies, and sustainability practices are shaping the future of retail in Asia.

EMBRACE

Embrace cutting-edge technologies and marketing strategies that are setting new standards in customer experience and operational efficiency.

EVOLVE

Equip yourself with actionable strategies and innovative solutions to adapt and thrive in the fast-evolving retail ecosystem.

SPEAKERS

U-Fong Chua

U-Fong Chua

E-Commerce Director, MU ASEAN
Beiersdorf

Siddharth Pathak

Siddharth Pathak

Senior Partner, Head of Consumer Industries and Retail, Asia Pacific 
Kearney

Chortip Varutbangkul

Chortip Varutbangkul

Head of Consumer & Retail 
KPMG Thailand

Thanawat Malabuppha

Thanawat Malabuppha

CEO & Co-Founder of Priceza and Honorary President 
Thai E-Commerce Association

Tze Siung Lai

Tze Siung Lai

Chief Logistics Officer 
Pomelo Fashion Thailand

Mehdi Jaouadi

Mehdi Jaouadi

Partner, YCP 
Co-CEO, YCP Interactive

Pakwimol Satawedin

Pakwimol Satawedin

Head of E-Commerce 
Central Food Retail Group

Karin Shenkar

Karin Shenkar

Deals Strategy Partner
PwC APAC

Alex Luu

Alex Luu

Regional Strategy Director – Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam
Centric Software

Gayatri Soares

Gayatri Soares

Senior Client Officer
Ipsos

Shaun Wong

Shaun Wong

Chief Strategy and Planning Officer 
CP Axtra Public Company Limited

Jc Chen

Jc Chen

Chief Commercial Officer 
Konvy International Co., Ltd.

Pavadee Katimuneetorn

Pavadee Katimuneetorn

Head of Media for Homecare Thailand and Head of Media for Unilever Cambodia and Laos

Anand Khaniyomdee

Anand Khaniyomdee

GM – Head of Marketplace Product & CX 
The Mall Group Co.,Ltd. 

Tao Thongkong

Tao Thongkong

Chief People Officer  
Decathlon Thailand

Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajor

Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajor

Managing Director  
Rocks PC – Potato Corner TH

David Llamas

David Llamas

Group Chief Digital Officer 
Central Retail Corporation

AGENDA

8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION


9:05 - 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks

  • Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia

9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Speaker


9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker


9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside Chat


10:05 -10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Shaping Thailand’s Retail Landscape: Trends and Opportunities in a Dynamic Market

Moderator:

  • Mehdi Jaouadi, Partner, YCP and Co-CEO, YCP Interactive

Panelist:

  • Shaun Wong, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, CP Axtra Public Company Limited
  • Jc Chen, Chief Commercial Officer, Konvy International Co.,Ltd
  • Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajor, Managing Director, Rocks PC – Potato Corner TH

10:35 - 11:15 AM NETWORKING BREAK


11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaker 4: The AI Retail Renaissance Transforming the Industry and the Shopping Experience

  • Karin Shenkar, Deals Strategy Partner, PwC APAC

11:35 - 11:50 AM Speaker 5: Innovative Retail Strategies for Thailand’s Dynamic Market: Leveraging AI and Data in Product Lifecycle for Stronger Growth

  • Alex Luu, Regional Strategy Director – Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Centric Software

11:50 - 12:10 PM Speaker 6: Thailand E-Commerce Landscape: Navigating into the Trends & Opportunities in 2025

  • Thanawat Malabuppha, CEO & Co-Founder of Priceza and Honorary President, Thai E-Commerce Association

12:10 - 12:40 PM Panel Session 2: Transforming Retail Spaces: Adapting to the Digital-First Consumer

Panelists:

  • U-Fong Chua, E-Commerce Director, MU ASEAN, Beiersdorf
  • Tze Siung Lai, Chief Logistics Officer, Pomelo Fashion Thailand
  • Pakwimol Satawedin, Head of E-Commerce, Central Food Retail Group
  • Pavadee Katimuneetorn, Head of Media for Homecare Thailand and Head of Media for Unilever Cambodia and Laos

12:40/ 1:00 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK


2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 7

  • Siddharth Pathak, Senior Partner, Head of Consumer Industries and Retail, Asia Pacific, Kearney

2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 8: 


2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 9: Navigating the Evolving Consumers: Trends Shaping Thai Retail

  • Gayatri Soares, Senior Client Officer, Ipsos

3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK


3:30 - 3:50 PM Speaker 10

  • Chortip Varutbangkul, Head of Consumer & Retail, KPMG Thailand

3:50 - 4:10 PM Speaker 11


4:10 - 4:40 PM Panel Session 3: Driving Retail Innovation: Harnessing AI to Enhance Consumer Experiences and Strengthen Retail Brands

Moderator:

  • Chanchai Tanatkatrakul, Partner, Kearney

Panelists:

  • Anand Khaniyomdee, GM – Head of Marketplace Product & CX, The Mall Group Co.,Ltd. 
  • Tao Thongkong, Chief People Officer, Decathlon Thailand
  • David Llamas, Group Chief Digital Officer, Central Retail Corporation

5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM

For inquiries, reach us at

For more details, contact:

Retail Asia Events Team

+65 31581386

[email protected]

SPEAKERS

U-Fong Chua

U-Fong Chua

E-Commerce Director, MU ASEAN
Beiersdorf

Siddharth Pathak

Siddharth Pathak

Senior Partner, Head of Consumer Industries and Retail, Asia Pacific 
Kearney

Chortip Varutbangkul

Chortip Varutbangkul

Head of Consumer & Retail 
KPMG Thailand

Thanawat Malabuppha

Thanawat Malabuppha

CEO & Co-Founder of Priceza and Honorary President 
Thai E-Commerce Association

Tze Siung Lai

Tze Siung Lai

Chief Logistics Officer 
Pomelo Fashion Thailand

Mehdi Jaouadi

Mehdi Jaouadi

Partner, YCP 
Co-CEO, YCP Interactive

Pakwimol Satawedin

Pakwimol Satawedin

Head of E-Commerce 
Central Food Retail Group

Karin Shenkar

Karin Shenkar

Deals Strategy Partner
PwC APAC

Alex Luu

Alex Luu

Regional Strategy Director – Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam
Centric Software

Gayatri Soares

Gayatri Soares

Senior Client Officer
Ipsos

Shaun Wong

Shaun Wong

Chief Strategy and Planning Officer 
CP Axtra Public Company Limited

Jc Chen

Jc Chen

Chief Commercial Officer 
Konvy International Co., Ltd.

Pavadee Katimuneetorn

Pavadee Katimuneetorn

Head of Media for Homecare Thailand and Head of Media for Unilever Cambodia and Laos

Anand Khaniyomdee

Anand Khaniyomdee

GM – Head of Marketplace Product & CX 
The Mall Group Co.,Ltd. 

Tao Thongkong

Tao Thongkong

Chief People Officer  
Decathlon Thailand

Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajor

Arpaporn Tangkrisanakajor

Managing Director  
Rocks PC – Potato Corner TH

David Llamas

David Llamas

Group Chief Digital Officer 
Central Retail Corporation