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SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026 — 26 June 2026 — Paragon Hall

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Where Design and Business SYNC,
Innovation Begins

In a world with no clear right answers, what matters most is not finding the answer itself—but having the ability to ask the right questions. This is the true essence of design thinking and the design mindset.

As Asia’s first Design & Innovation Festival, SYNC brings together visionary designers who transcend traditional boundaries and forward-thinking business leaders who have embedded design at the heart of their organizations. Together, they share the philosophies, strategies, and practices shaping the future of innovation.

SYNC will take place on June 26 in the midst of SITE 2026 (June 25-27, Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon Bangkok), one of Asia’s largest innovation festivals organized by the National Innovation Agency (NIA) of Thailand.

Set in the vibrant city of Bangkok, this unique gathering welcomes business leaders, government officials, educators, and designers from across the region—creating a rare platform where Japan’s design excellence meets Asia’s cultural diversity and business dynamism.

This is more than an event.
It is where perspectives shift, ideas connect, and new possibilities emerge.

Good Design is
Good Business

— Thomas J. Watson Jr.

Expand Your Design Perspective

Design goes far beyond aesthetics—it shapes experiences, drives strategy, and transforms the way organizations think and grow.
As AI becomes the new standard, the value of a strong design mindset will only become more critical across business, leadership, and innovation.

At SYNC, carefully curated sessions will feature influential designers and business leaders from diverse industries, offering insights that challenge convention and inspire action.
Beyond the traditional business conference format, SYNC also features a live music stage—because true innovation is born not only from logic, but from moments that move people emotionally and spark genuine human connection.

Join us in Bangkok on June 26 and experience where design, business, and innovation come together.

Speaker

TH

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng


NATIONAL INNOVATION AGENCY (Thailand)|
Executive Director
TH

Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai


depa, Bangkok|
Chief Information Officer, Group Executive Vice President (Smart City, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem)
TH

Inthaphan Buakeow


Creative Economy Agency (Thailand)|Deputy Executive Director
JP

H.E. Mr.
OTAKA Masato


Ambassador of Japan to Thailand
JP

Prof.
Eisuke Tachikawa


NOSIGNER|CEO
Board of Directors, World Design Organization (WDO)
JP

Manabu Mizuno


good design company|Founder & CEO / Executive Creative Director / Creative Consultant
JP

Eriko Yamaguchi


MOTHERHOUSE Co., Ltd.|CEO and Chief Designer
JP

Yoshihiro Yagi


dentsu Japan|
Executive Creative Director /
Growth Officer
JP

Kazufumi Nagai


Professor at Tama Art University
Art Director / Creative Director
President of HAKUHODO DESIGN Inc.
JP

Satoru Yamamoto


Dentsu Digital|
CAIO, Executive Officer
Dentsu Japan|Deputy CAIO
TH

Dr. Surapant
Meknavin


Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) / Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand|Program Director
TH

Dr. Nares
Damrongchai


Institute of Business Economics Research and Development - IBERD Thailand|Board Member
TH

Prof. Dr. Sarich
Chotipanich


King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital|Deputy Director (Facility Development and Management)
TH

Suebsit Sarntisart


Bank of Ayudhya PCL|Global Business Synergy Director
TH

Dr. Srikanya Yahtip


BrandAge–Chuo Senko
Research House | Executive Consultant / Chuo Senko Asia Co., Ltd. | Executive Advisor
TH

Chatchai Dusadenoad


National ITMX Co., Ltd.|
Managing Director
JP

Atsushi Okumori


SIAM TAKASHIMAYA (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.|Managing Director
JP

Akio Kazama


ZOZO Inc.|Executive Officer
JP

Shinichiro Nishikawa


NTT DATA Corporation|
Head of Global Payment & Services Business Unit
JP

Yasutaka Yoshida


Yamaha Motor Asian Center|
President
JP

Takuya Matsuo


ZIPAIR Tokyo|
Executive Officer & CMO
JP

Makiko Yamazaki


JETRO Bangkok|
Deputy Director General
JP

Motosuke Fukuda


Takram NY|
Brand & Experience
Designer
TH

Jinn Powprapai


CJ WORX | Co-Founder
TH

Sumpatha Jadee


Farmgroup|Senior Designer
JP

Kota Hikichi


Creative Director /
CEO of VISIONs Inc. / Representative Director of COMMONs Association
JP

Takuma Kato


SHIFTBRAIN Inc.|CEO
iDID|Co-founder
JP

Ryo Taguchi


FOURDIGIT Inc.|CEO
JP

Takehiro Suenari


FOURDIGIT Inc.|COO
JP

Hiroaki Sato


NIKKEI BP|Executive Officer, Head of Corporate Planning Office
JP

Tetsuo Katsumata


NIKKEI BP|
Head of Trend Media Unit
JP

Tomohito Yamashita


NIKKEI DESIGN | Editor in Chief
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JP

Kumamon


Sales and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture

Artist

JP

Wednesday Campanella


music artist
TH

KIKI


music artist
JP

EYE VDJ MASA (with ALS MASATANE MUTO)


music artist
JP

Takahito Uchisawa


music artist
JP

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION


Sound-making project
JP

Tom Kawada


music artist
JP

Hana Taguchi


music artist
JP

Ohzora Kimishima


music artist
TH

Kittiporn Prapan (inmintcondition)


music artist

Timetable

 
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Main Stage
Global Stage
NEX HALL
 
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11:00
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Main Stage
 
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Global Stage
 
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11:00
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NEX HALL

Organizer

Organizer

Co-Organizer
Planning &
Production

Co-Organizer

Supporter/
Production
Cooperation

Supporter/
Production
Cooperation

Outline

Title
SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026
Date & Time
2026.06.26 (Fri)
Venue
Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon Bangkok
Fee
Free of charge
Language
Thai / English / Japanese
Organizer
Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.
Co-Organizer
  • FOURDIGIT Inc.
  • National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), Thailand
Event Format
Pre-registration required / Held in person
Venue
  • Venue : Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon Bangkok
  • Address : Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Nearest station : BTS Siam Station

Application

SYNC is held as a special program on Day 2 of SITE 2026 — June 26.
To attend, please register via the SITE 2026 registration form. Admission is free.
SITE 2026