SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026 — 26 June 2026 — Paragon Hall
About
Where Design and Business SYNC
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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
Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng
Executive Director
Dr. Supakorn Siddhichai
Chief Information Officer, Group Executive Vice President (Smart City, Digital Innovation and Ecosystem)
Inthaphan Buakeow
H.E. Mr.
OTAKA Masato
Prof.
Eisuke Tachikawa
Board of Directors, World Design Organization (WDO)
Manabu Mizuno
Eriko Yamaguchi
Yoshihiro Yagi
Executive Creative Director /
Growth Officer
Kazufumi Nagai
Art Director / Creative Director
President of HAKUHODO DESIGN Inc.
Satoru Yamamoto
CAIO, Executive Officer
Dentsu Japan|Deputy CAIO
Dr. Surapant
Meknavin
Dr. Nares
Damrongchai
Prof. Dr. Sarich
Chotipanich
Suebsit Sarntisart
Dr. Srikanya Yahtip
Research House | Executive Consultant / Chuo Senko Asia Co., Ltd. | Executive Advisor
Chatchai Dusadenoad
Managing Director
Atsushi Okumori
Akio Kazama
Shinichiro Nishikawa
Head of Global Payment & Services Business Unit
Yasutaka Yoshida
President
Takuya Matsuo
Executive Officer & CMO
Makiko Yamazaki
Deputy Director General
Motosuke Fukuda
Brand & Experience
Designer
Jinn Powprapai
Sumpatha Jadee
Kota Hikichi
CEO of VISIONs Inc. / Representative Director of COMMONs Association
Takuma Kato
iDID|Co-founder
Ryo Taguchi
Takehiro Suenari
Hiroaki Sato
Tetsuo Katsumata
Head of Trend Media Unit
Tomohito Yamashita
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Kumamon
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Artist
Wednesday Campanella
KIKI
EYE VDJ MASA (with ALS MASATANE MUTO)
Takahito Uchisawa
STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION
Tom Kawada
Hana Taguchi
Ohzora Kimishima
Kittiporn Prapan (inmintcondition)
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Outline
| Title | SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026 |
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| 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 |
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| Event Format | Pre-registration required / Held in person |
- 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
To attend, please register via the SITE 2026 registration form. Admission is free.