Delta Thailand hosted the Delta Future Industry Summit 2026 under the theme “Advancing Thailand’s Infrastructure for AI and Electrification Evolution” in Bangkok. The summit brought together more than 200 participants, including government leaders, prominent policymakers, industry executives and technology experts, for high-level dialogue on how AI, automation and advanced power technologies are shaping the country’s infrastructure and industrial development.
Delta Future Industry Summit 2026 brought together more than 200 participants, including government leaders, policymakers, industry executives and technology experts.
H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, delivered the opening address, emphasizing the importance of cross-sector collaboration among government, industry, academia and the workforce to accelerate Thailand’s industrial transformation.
Mr. Victor Cheng, CEO, Delta Thailand, welcomed the participants and expressed his appreciation to Minister of Industry Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the distinguished speakers, panelists and all participants for joining the summit.
“Thailand is well-positioned to benefit from rapid advances in digital technology and electrified systems, backed by an established manufacturing ecosystem, supportive business policies, and a growing skilled workforce. At the same time, rising demand for computing and electrified systems is placing greater pressure on the country’s energy infrastructure and industrial capabilities. Our Delta Future Industry Summit serves as a platform for cross-sector dialogue and collaboration to address shared challenges and strengthen the country’s long-term competitiveness,” Mr. Cheng added.
Victor Cheng, CEO of Delta Thailand, highlighted the summit’s role as a platform for cross-sector dialogue and collaboration to address shared challenges and strengthen Thailand’s long-term competitiveness.
The event also featured two special addresses from global industry leaders:
Dr. Ettikan Kandasamy Karuppiah, Technologist and Director for Asia Pacific South at NVIDIA Corporation, spoke on “Powering the Next Era of AI Infrastructure in Thailand.” He outlined how the continued growth of AI infrastructure requires more efficient power use, sustainability, and responsible innovation. He further emphasized the importance of closer collaboration across the technology ecosystem to support the country's transition into the next era of AI.
Mr. Anothai Wettayakorn, Managing Director and Technology Leader of IBM Thailand, followed with “Day Zero of the AI Revolution.” His address examined the shift toward AI-first enterprises, from task augmentation and workflow optimization to broader business redefinition. He also pointed to the importance of the emerging potential of quantum computing across industries in an AI future.
Two panel discussions further examined key challenges and opportunities in Thailand’s transformation. The first focused on energy infrastructure readiness for data center growth, while the second explored how industrial and building automation can support sustainable manufacturing through connected automation, operational data, digital twins and intelligent building technologies.
Complementing the discussions, Delta showcased integrated solutions across data centers, smart microgrids, AI-driven manufacturing and smart buildings, highlighting its technologies for smarter and more sustainable operations.
Panel discussions further examined key challenges and opportunities in Thailand’s transformation.
Building on 38 years of operations in Thailand, the Delta Future Industry Summit continues to bring together decision makers and industry leaders to exchange insights on emerging trends and shared challenges. This year’s discussions on AI, electrification, energy infrastructure and automation offered practical perspectives to strengthen Thailand’s infrastructure, industrial competitiveness and sustainable growth.
