Thailandia: Digital Economy & Software Industry

Submitted by Marco Passarella on 20 February 2018

Investment Opportunities for Companies

As part of the internationalization activities of the ICT Cluster, the Torino Wireless Foundation, in collaboration with Gogate, organizes a meeting with the Thai Board of Investment (BOI). the government agency responsible for promoting business investments between Thailand and foreign countries. A day to start a mutual understanding and to explore the possible industrial, commercial and technological collaborations.

 Digital Economy & Software Industry

Thailand is working to drive digital transformation and utilize innovation to become a cutting-edge economic powerhouse. The country’s digitization journey begins with the “Thailand 4.0” economic model which concentrates on important advancements and digital improvements to enhance the quality of life, productivity and efficiency of the Thai people. The Digital Economy is expected to play a critical role in every industrial sector in Thailand and is estimated to contribute 25% to Thailand’s GDP by 2027.

To define the Digital Economy in Thailand, three main areas were identified as high priorities for investment: the Digital Market Landscape, Digital Infrastructure and Digital Innovation Ecosystem.

  • Digital Market Landscape
    • Internet Usage
    • Social Media Penetration
    • E-Commerce
  • Digital Infrastructure
    • E-Government
    • Internet Speed, Data Center
    • e-Payments
  • Innovation Ecosystem
    • Startups
    • Venture Capital
    • Accelerators

Agenda

9:00 - Registration of participants

9.30 - Introduction and welcome Laura Morgagni - Torino Wireless Foundation Director

9.40 - Presentation of the BOI Thailand Mr. Choowong Tangkoonsombati - Director of the BOI office in Paris

10.40 - Coffee break

11.00 - B2B Meetings The BOI meets the companies: B2B appointments at a table of 20 minutes in which the Thai delegates will provide targeted indications based on real needs; company. 12 seats available!

13.00 - Light lunch and end of the work

How to participate

The meeting is reserved for Italian businesses, for more details visit the Fondazione Torino Wireless (ITA).

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