Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR)

We are honored to feature Duke Diskul, as a speaker at ACONF this summer! M.L. Dispanadda Diskul (Duke) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation. He has an extensive background in sustainable development, having been in charge of the foundation’s rural development initiatives both domestically and internationally. He leads the strategic mission and vision and is the key representative disseminating the foundation’s core principles and knowledge, as well as advising on policy in major forums. Duke oversees the foundation’s flagship social enterprise, the Doi Tung Development Project, and the brand’s five social businesses, as well as leading the foundation’s new climate change initiatives, such as community forest protection for carbon credits and sustainable impact consulting. . . . . . . #hpair #aconf #aconf24 #conference #professionaldevelopment #students #asia #bangkok #harvard #opportunity #ivyleague #international

We’re thrilled to introduce another one of our speakers at ACONF this summer, Paul Ark! Paul Ark is a seasoned finance, strategy, and technology professional with over 25 years of experience across Asia, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street. As an active venture capitalist and angel investor, he prioritizes ESG, climate, gender diversity, and sustainability in his investments. Beyond his financial pursuits, Paul is a passionate advocate for girls’ education and female empowerment. Currently conducting doctoral research on gender funding gaps in Southeast Asia’s startup and venture capital ecosystems, he focuses on human cognitive biases and systemic barriers within the VC industry. Paul’s dedication to driving positive change through his work and advocacy underscores his commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable future. . . . . . #hpair #aconf #aconf24 #conference #professionaldevelopment #harvard #ivyleague #international #speaker #meeting #thailand #bangkok #bangkokconference

Introducing another one of our incredible speakers at ACONF this summer, Ren Hua Ho! Mr. Ho is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Thai Wah Public Company Ltd, responsible for developing the company’s vision to create innovation and sustainability from Farm to Shelf as a leading Agri-Food company in Southeast Asia. Since its founding in 1947, Thai Wah has been a leading pioneer in the tapioca starch and food industry, now expanding its footprint to 15 operations in Thailand, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Cambodia. From 2010 – 2015, Mr Ho was the Executive Director and Country Head, China for Banyan Tee Holdings Ltd, helping to position the group as the leading luxury brand in China. Earlier in his career, Mr. Ho worked with the global consultancy Bain & Company Inc. in their New York and China offices with a focus on private equity. Mr. Ho currently serves on the board for Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd, as well as the advisory board for the Asia Pacific Agri-Innovation Summit and the International Advisory Council for Singapore Management University. . . . . . #hpair #aconf #aconf24 #harvard #ivyleague #opportunity #leadership #professionaldevelopment #conference #bangkok #chulalongkornuniversity #ceo #network

We can’t wait to listen to our upcoming ACONF speaker, Nidhi Pant, this summer in Bangkok, Thailand! Nidhi is Co-Founder of Science For Society - S4S Technologies. Nidhi works at the intersection of agriculture, gender, energy access and financial inclusion. S4S Technologies helps small holder women farmers set-up their agro-processing factories helping them adapt to climate change, become economically independent and get dignified work. S4S helps 3000 women farmers increase their household income by 2X.S4S works with 100k farmers in 400 villages in India and reduces 100k Tons of food from getting wasted annually and also reduces 300k Tons of CO2 from entering the environment. . . . . #hpair #aconf #aconf2024 #harvard #ivyleague #conference #professionaldevelopment #leadership #chulalongkornuniversity #bangkok

Applications are now closed for ACONF regular decision! Make sure to check your emails frequently for application decision updates.

Only a few hours left to apply to ACONF this summer! Don't miss your chance to listen to renowned leaders, meet fellow delegates, and cultivate your leadership acumen. Apply by June 15th, 11:59PM EST at apply.hpair.org

Are you excited for ACONF? Because we can’t wait to listen to one of our esteemed speakers, Ahmed Hussain, this summer! Ahmed Hussain has been the Head of BBC Radio Asian Network since 2020, leading the UK-based station to reach over half a million listeners weekly and more than two million through social media and video content. The pre-dominantly music and entertainment station is currently the number one most listened to British Asian station. Hussain began his broadcasting career at pirate and community radio stations in East London, focusing on providing opportunities for young talent to get into broadcasting and the media, and is often delivering masterclasses in audio and beyond. ⏰ Make sure to apply to ACONF by Jun 15th, 11:59PM EST!

We are so excited to introduce Emad Karim, one of our speakers at ACONF this summer in Bangkok, Thailand! Emad Karim leads Advocacy, Innovation, and Campaigns at UN Women, boasting 15 years across the Asia Pacific, MENA, and at UN Headquarters. An NYU graduate with an M.A in Educational Communication & Technology and a Microsoft-certified developer, he is an expert in ICT for development. His expertise has been utilized by UN Women, UNDP, UNESCO, UNOAC, the League of Arab States, the World Bank, ILO, and the British Council. He is the author of the iSurvive: Disasters, Revolutions & Control 2.0, a book that explores the interrelations between big events, humans, politics, information, and technology with lessons drawn from the Arab uprisings, Haiti, and Japan. Karim founded the 30 for 2030 Network, SDGs Champions Mentorship, and Gender Innovation Agora, co-founded HerStory, and is both an International Fellowship Program fellow and an award-winning social change photographer. 📝Make sure to apply to ACONF by June 15th, 11:59PM EST, through apply.hpair.org , for your chance to listen to Emad Karim!

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