Bangkok, Thailand – The Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia will return this year with Bangkok as its host city, running from September 10 to 12. The three-day summit is set to bring together hundreds of the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers, offering a platform for dialogue, networking, and collaboration under the theme “Jumpstarting The Future.”
The event will spotlight alumni from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia lists of the past decade, featuring them in panel discussions, mentorship sessions, and curated cultural activities. The main programme on September 11 will explore pressing themes shaping Asia’s business and innovation ecosystem, including artificial intelligence, investment flows, sustainability strategies, and personal development for next-generation leaders.
High-profile speakers confirmed for the summit include Thai entertainer-entrepreneur Bright (Vachirawit Chivaaree) and Singaporean rapper-entrepreneur Yung Raja, who will share their experiences of bridging entertainment and enterprise. Other keynote voices will include 30 Under 30 Asia honourees such as Andy Chan of Qupital, Rashid Khan of Yellow.AI, Rachel Hu of CambioML, and Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan.
The Discovery Area will highlight pioneering innovations from Asia’s young talent, featuring interactive exhibits from Moom Health, motoguo, and breakthrough technologies such as AI-driven wearable cameras, bionic arms, and sustainable electric motorcycles.
Complementing the discussions and showcases, the summit will host a Food and Music Festival celebrating emerging cultural talent. Performances will include Yung Raja, Indian singer-songwriter Pavithra Chari, and Singaporean artist Shazza. Culinary innovation will be presented by honourees Chef Ardy Ferguson from Hong Kong and Vinesh Johny of India’s Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts.
Bangkok Bank has been named the principal sponsor, while Charoen Pokphand Group joins as a corporate sponsor. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is lending institutional support, with Thai Beverage Public Company Limited backing the event’s Bangkok Soiree.
The 2025 edition of the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia aims not only to showcase entrepreneurial achievement but also to reinforce Bangkok’s role as a hub for innovation, creativity, and cross-border collaboration in Asia.
