Big Ideas for Small Business: Exploring Bangkok SGB Ecosystem

By Joy Munthamraksa, ANDE East and Southeast Asia Regional Head

When you join us at the ANDE Global Annual Conference in Bangkok, you will find the city is a hub for small and growing businesses. Discover curated offsite excursions showcasing innovative social enterprises, clean energy solutions, and agricultural technology.

The timing couldn’t be more perfect for ANDE to bring its flagship event, the Global Annual Conference, to Bangkok. Centered around the theme “Unlocking Big Ideas for Small Business,” this truly global gathering of international leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs will explore innovative approaches to supporting SGBs in emerging markets.

Why Bangkok?

Bangkok is an ideal location for this year’s conference, as it is a rapidly growing hub for both tech startups and impact-driven enterprises. A highlight of ANDE conferences are the offsite excursions, offering attendees a unique opportunity to experience the city’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem firsthand and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses in Southeast Asia.

Offsite Excursions: Immerse Yourself in Bangkok’s Impact Scene

These curated experiences invite participants to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant impact scene by connecting with local innovators driving positive change.

Choose Your Experience

• Social Enterprise: Explore the power of community-based tourism with Local Alike in Klong Toey and witness the circular economy in action at Moreloop, a textile upcycling innovator.
• Climate & Energy: Experience the future of urban mobility with MuvMi electric tuk-tuks and discover PAC energy-efficient appliances.
• Agri-tech: Due to distance, you will have to decide between two options: witness sustainable animal feed solutions at Flylab or learn about innovative rice farming practices at Ricult.

These immersive experiences offer a unique opportunity to engage with entrepreneurs, see innovative solutions firsthand, and discover the potential of business as a force for good. More details are available on the off-site excursions page, where you can reserve your spot by registering ahead of time.

There are many good reasons to join us in Bangkok for this year’s Global Annual Conference. I’ll be waiting for all of you. Together, we can help unlock big ideas for small businesses and create a more prosperous and equitable future for all.