AI Kid School presents

TechLinks Asia×Thammasat Business School

AI-Powered Business Case Challenge

SME × AI × University Students — a student-driven innovation competition solving real SME problems with AI and business strategy.

BKK Builder Showcase at AI Demo Day — TechLinks Asia
BKK Builder Showcase — AI Demo Day

100+

Years of combined team experience

5,000+

Ecosystem community members

25+

Enterprise & ecosystem partners

In collaboration with Thammasat Business School

AI-Powered Business Case Challenge

SME × AI × University Students. A student-driven innovation competition focused on solving real SME business problems by combining AI and business strategy — designed to create real, implementable impact. Not a traditional case competition: no hypothetical cases, real problems from real SMEs.

Sam with university students at a TechLinks session in Bangkok

Objectives

  • Empower students with real-world experience
  • Support Thai SMEs with innovative solutions
  • Bridge academia and industry
  • Promote AI for real business impact

Participants & Outputs

  • University students across Thailand · 3–5 members per team · Free registration
  • Identify real SME problems, apply AI + business thinking
  • AI-based solution / prototype, business plan, impact estimation, final presentation

Timeline

Jul 25 – Aug 15

Register

Aug 16

Case Launch

TBS Building · AI Workshop & Case Briefing

Sep 6

Workshop Day

Zenic Hub · Top 15 teams

Sep 20

Final Day

IW Sathorn Office

Prizes & Rewards

1st · Champions

25,000 THB + 1 ZTE smartphone per team member

2nd Prize

15,000 THB cash prize

3rd Prize

10,000 THB cash prize

Best AI Project AwardBest Cloud Project AwardOfficial Certificates to Top 15E-Certificates to Top 30

Details are subject to change.

Bridging the Gap Between AI & SMEs

Many SMEs lack access to practical AI solutions that can enhance their operations and growth.

Empowering the Next Generation

Students gain real-world experience by solving actual business challenges using AI.

Driving Real Impact

Innovative ideas developed in this challenge can be applied to support SME transformation.

Building an AI-Ready Ecosystem

Connecting students, businesses, and technology to foster sustainable innovation.

Full Sponsor Benefits

TechLinks Asia × Thammasat Business School — AI-Powered Business Case Challenge

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On-site Engagement
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Exhibition Table (Mentor Day)——
Premium Exhibition Booth 12sqm (Final Day — IW Office)——
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Online Engagement
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Networking & Recruitment
QR list of companies in the community
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Student Participant Database (CVs)——
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Ecosystem & Enterprise Partners

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Founders & Team

TechLinks Asia · 2SMOL

Sam with the Conexa team in Bangkok

Co-Founder

Monica

Australian finance graduate, data analyst & management consultant. AI builder & product strategist with multiple startup ventures.

Owner of various Chinese ⇄ Thai initiatives in merchandising, art toys, cloud and hardware businesses.

Lily

Business Operation

John

Global Business Manager

Stephen

AI DevOps

Enia

2D & 3D Design Expert

Enterprise Sales · Strategic Partnerships · APAC

Sam
Dhanakorn
Ocharoenchai

Enterprise Sales & Strategic Partnerships Leader across AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS and Digital Transformation.

Founder of TechLinks Asia — building Asia's next generation of AI talent. Based in Bangkok, working across APAC.

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Sam Dhanakorn with the TechLinks community
On the ground with the community — Bangkok

Executive Summary

10+ years across APAC, from consultative B2B enterprise selling to community and ecosystem building.

Enterprise sales and strategic partnerships leader with 10+ years of experience driving commercial growth across Southeast Asia. Experienced in consultative B2B solution selling, enterprise account management, executive stakeholder engagement, and regional market expansion across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, and digital transformation.

Proven ability to build executive relationships with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, financial institutions, startups, and technology partners while managing opportunities from prospecting through commercial negotiation and long-term account growth. Experienced working directly with C-level executives including CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs throughout APAC.

  • 10+ years of Enterprise B2B Sales & Strategic Partnerships
  • Enterprise solution selling across AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS and Digital Transformation
  • C-Level engagement with CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and CISOs
  • APAC market development across Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and the Middle East
  • Managed enterprise opportunities valued from THB 20K–1M
  • Consultative selling, executive presentations and commercial negotiation

Core Expertise

Enterprise SalesStrategic Account ManagementConsultative SellingBusiness DevelopmentRevenue GrowthPipeline ManagementTerritory PlanningChannel DevelopmentExecutive Stakeholder ManagementCommercial NegotiationAICybersecurityEnterprise SaaSDigital Transformation

Selected Achievements

  • · Built enterprise partnerships across Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and the Middle East.
  • · Supported enterprise adoption of AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives across APAC.
  • · Built and managed ecosystem communities exceeding 50,000 members.
  • · Organized innovation programs involving multinational corporations, startups, universities, and government organizations.

Selected Industries

Financial Services · Cybersecurity · Artificial Intelligence · Enterprise SaaS · Government · Telecommunications · Real Estate · Education · Manufacturing

Education

  • MBA, Business & Innovation

    Bangkok University, 2022

  • BFA, Industrial Design (First Class Honors)

    King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, 2015

Get in Touch

Let's build together

Open to enterprise partnerships, sponsorships for the AI-Powered Business Case Challenge, workshops, and advisory. Based in Bangkok · Working across APAC.

AI Kid School presents

TechLinks Asia × Thammasat Business School

AI-Powered Business Case Challenge 2026

Solving Real Business Problems with AI

Overview

A national university innovation competition where students solve real SME business challenges using AI and business strategy — bridging academia and industry to develop Thailand’s next generation of AI-ready talent.

Objectives

  • Empower university students through real-world AI business consulting experience.
  • Help SMEs discover practical AI solutions to improve business performance.
  • Strengthen collaboration between universities, businesses, and technology leaders.
  • Build an AI-ready workforce for Thailand’s future economy.
  • Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

Competition Journey

Registration25 July – 15 August 2026
Case Launch & AI Briefing16 August 2026
AI Workshop (Top 15 Teams)6 September 2026
Grand Final Presentation20 September 2026

Participants: University students across Thailand · Teams of 3–5 members · Top 15 finalist teams selected for the final round

Why Sponsor?

  • Direct access to high-potential student talent
  • Brand visibility across event marketing and social media
  • Exhibition booth opportunities
  • Keynote speaking opportunities
  • Judge & mentor participation
  • Recruitment access to curated student CVs
  • Networking with founders, startups, universities, and industry leaders
  • Recognition as a supporter of Thailand’s AI ecosystem

Sponsorship Packages

💎 Diamond PartnerTHB 100,000
🥇 Gold PartnerTHB 65,000
🥈 Silver PartnerTHB 30,000
🥉 Bronze PartnerTHB 10,000
🍽 Food PartnerTHB 5,000

Expected Impact

  • 100+ participating university teams
  • Nationwide university engagement
  • AI solutions developed for real SMEs
  • Strong collaboration between academia and industry
  • Future AI talent pipeline for sponsors and partners

Organized By

TechLinks Asia — a Bangkok-based AI and technology ecosystem connecting students, professionals, startups, universities, and businesses across Asia. In collaboration with Thammasat Business School.