PRAISE 2026

Future Ready: Empowering Resilience and Inclusive Growth

Monday, 23 November 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

Real Challenges. Real Solutions. Real Impact.

A focused summit bringing business, academia, policyholders and community leaders together to share practical solutions for inclusive growth.

About PRAISE

PRAISE stands for Platform for Research, Application and Insight to Sustainable Enterprises. It is a practitioner summit created for people who make it happen.

PRAISE is an initiative by two organisations – Follow Footstep Foundation (Thailand) and Bestination Education (Australia & Thailand). It is warm, curated and practical — a room for people doing the work to meet, exchange and move ideas into practice.

Why PRAISE exists

The most useful solutions often come from those already facing the challenge. PRAISE creates the space for these voices to be heard: what they tried, what changed, what worked and what others can apply.

From past to present

2023
Real Sustainability
Started the conversation on what sustainability means in practice.

2024
Beyond Greenwashing
Moved the dialogue toward evidence, trust and genuine impact.

2025
Rooted to Rise
Focused on resilience, grounded leadership and uncertain futures.

2026
Future Ready
Turns resilience into inclusive growth and practical action.

PRAISE 2026 theme

Future Ready: Empowering Resilience and Inclusive Growth focuses on how organisations and communities can prepare for change while widening opportunity.

The three forums

Forum 1 | Designing for Everyone — Cross-sector approaches to inclusive and resilient societies.

Forum 2 | Inclusive Workforce — Empowering women, aging and underserved talent from policy to practice.

Forum 3 | Resilient Organisations — Boards, governance and the business case for sustainable leadership.

Programme at a glance

Time

Session

8:30 – 9:00

Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00 – 9:30

Welcoming Remarks — Director, PRAISE Summit

9:30 – 10:00

Opening Keynote: Resilience by Design: Taiwan’s Whole-of-Society Model and Partnership with Thailand (TBC)

10:00 – 10:30

Morning Tea

10:30 – 11:30

Presentation & Forum 1 — Designing for Everyone: Cross-Sector Approaches to Inclusive and Resilient Societies

11:30 – 12:00

Heart to Heart — Overcoming the Real Struggles in Workforce

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch Break and Networking

13:00 – 14:00

Forum 2 — Inclusive Workforce: Empowering Women, Aging, and Underserved Talent

14:00 – 15:00

Forum 3 — Resilient Organisations: Boards, Governance, and the Business Case for Sustainable Leadership

15:00 – 15:30

Afternoon Tea

15:30 – 16:00

Synthesis — The PRAISE Future Ready Framework for Inclusive Growth and Sponsor Recognition

Who should attend

Business leaders and executives
HR, DEI and People & Culture professionals
Policymakers and government representatives
Educators, researchers and academics
Social entrepreneurs, NGOs and community leaders
Young professionals and emerging leaders

Speakers and panellists

We welcome voices from Asia and internationally who can share real experience and practical insight. PRAISE forums are moderated, supportive and designed for honest exchange rather than polished speeches.

Sponsors and partners

PRAISE 2026 is a non-profit, values-led initiative. Partners help make the summit accessible, thoughtful and impactful while aligning with a growing network committed to resilience, inclusion and sustainable enterprise.

Contact

Dr. Navarat Sachayansrisakul, Director, PRAISE Summit Committee

Email: praisesummit2023@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +66 89 444 4944 | Line ID: jee_nav

Website: www.praise.followfatherfootstep.com | Facebook: Praise Summit

Previous Success from 2025

Previous Success from 2024

Previous Success from 2023

Last year was a resounding success with 30 participants, including key speakers and outstanding attendees from varied industries and international organizations. The outcome was truly amazing, with positive feedback and authentic collaboration. Several organizations managed to stay connected and supported one another, leading to lasting relationships.