16-17 May 2024
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

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The 4th Conference on Asian Inclusive Smart Cities

Sustainable Hybrid Society
in the Post-COVID-19 Arena
BACKGROUND & SCOPE
Many Asian regions stand on the edge of a
precipice due to globalization. Regional problems
faced by many urban and rural areas in Asia arecharacterized by numerous influencing factors, i.e.,
segregation,poverty,congestion,aging,degradation of natural resources, etc.
Having overcome the global pandemic of Covid 19,
urban and rural areas in the Asian region havefocused on economic and social recovery. This
unprecedented outbreak of pandemics has alsobrought revolutionary technological transformation,with online and cyberspace-based communication
permeating all aspects of our lives and businessactivities.
In this situation, national and local governments
have been implementing various policy initiatives
to recover the Covid-19 affected economies andsociety and simultaneously to overcome theunderlying problems of Asian cities and regions,
under limited capacity. In this context, it is time for
us to build a new paradigm of inclusive smart city
governance to establish various hyper-systems
supported by new digital transformation
technologies by upgrading the existing
systems. Thus, a platform for collaborative

community management supported by a publicprivate partnership as well as business ecosystems
formed by various stakeholders are vital.
In discussing community platforms, the mostimportant concept that we should take into
consideration is social inclusion and citizen-driven
approach as its practical frame of reference. It
should be underlined that our communities might
stand at the edge of falling into those categories ofsociety controlled by surveillance, which becomeenabled by the usage of advanced sensors and ICT
technologies. However, the citizen-driven
approach, in general, refers to human networkorientation filled with various aspirations andneeds of human beings as well as social capitalthat enhance trust, concern for one’s associates,and cooperation. In several fields of research andpublic policymaking, the concept of social capitaland social inclusion are regarded as essential for
smart city governance. Discussing andmaterializing the concept of a citizen-driven
approach for smart cities will contribute towards
the continuous enhancement of the smartness ofthe communities in Asian regions.

OrganizedbyIn collaboration with ABL University partners, Japan Association of Asset Management, Society of Global Business andKyoto Business Research Center

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The objectives of the conference are two folds. The
first day is a symposium; designed to intentionally
provoke wide-range discussions regarding theconcept, philosophy, and policy initiatives on“inclusive smart city” by inviting policymakers,
practitioners, and researchers in related areas inAsian countries. The second day is a scientificworkshop, which is open to academic society in theworld. Topics of interest in this scientific part of theconference include:
1. Smart Cities in Post Covid-19 Society
2. KPI Indices for Smart Cities
3. Platform for Sharing Economy, and Its Planning,
Designing and Management
4. Data Sharing and Privacy Protection
5. Smart finance
6. Start-ups and Business Ecosystems
7. Social Capital and Societal Governance
8. Infrastructure in the Post-Urban Society
9. Digital Transformation for Social and Economic
Innovation
10. Voluntarism, Partnership, and LocalEngagement
11. Tourism and Local Development
12. Social and Economic Innovation in Rural Areas
13. Climate Changes’ Threats and Opportunities forthe Countryside
14. Urban-Rural Interaction
15. Cultural Experience and Tourism
16. Smart Resilience to Infectious Diseases andNatural Disaster.
The subjects of the paper are not limited to the above,
however, it is requested to stay relevant to thecontexts of inclusive smart cities.
The conference stands on the Kyoto University –Chulalongkorn
University
ERIA
research
collaboration network. This academic collaboration iscoevolving together with the Asian Business
Leadership Project, Graduate School of Management,
Kyoto University and Yachiyo International Mega
Infrastructure Management Policy Chair, Graduate
School of Management - Kyoto University, Town AssetManagement Program, Japan Association of AssetManagement. The conference carries a legacy of theprevious Marginal Areas Research Group (MARG)
conference series. The MARG is an international
research network focusing on social capital in
marginal areas.

PARTICIPANTS
This conference is open for participants fromuniversities, research institutions, government
institutions, practitioners, developers, and others
concerned about smart cities and urban-ruraldevelopment. The papers are also expected tocome from various countries.

REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird by April 16: 70 USD
Student & Presenter: 60 USD
Others: 80 USD
Includes coffee/Tea breaks, workshop program
materials: participant kit and a copy of the paper
presentation for 2 days conference.
Travel costs and accommodation are paid by theparticipants themselves.

VENUE
Central Library, Maha Thirarachanusorn
Building, Chulalongkorn University,
254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330 Thailand

IMPORTANT DATES25 April 2024
Deadline for Abstract submission
2 May 2024
Notification of abstract acceptance
16-17 May 2024
Conference DateABSTRACTS
Abstracts should contain a maximum of 300
words, written in English and using MS Word. Theabstracts should include title, author(s), affiliation,complete address, telephone number, and e-mailaddress. Send your abstracts toaisc-office@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

The 4th Conference on Asian Inclusive Smart Cities
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Selected papers submitted after theconference will be published as an online
proceeding on the website.
The secretariat will select distinguishedpapers from the proceedings of theworkshops and subsequently, publish abook on “Human centric smart city in
ASEAN: Sustainable hybrid society in thepost covid-19 arena”, from a well-known
international publishing house.
Participants must make their own
arrangements for accommodation whenattending the conference. We recommend
to book your hotels near the venue.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE・Prof. Wilert Puriwat(Chulalongkorn University)
・Prof. Kiyoshi Kobayashi(Kyoto University)
・Mr. Fumitaka Machida(Financial Expert &Senior Fellow,
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN
and East Asia (ERIA))・Mr. Kiyoshi Hasegawa(Director General, International Division,Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.)- CHAIRPERSON・Prof. Osamu Fujiki (Kyoto University)-COMMITTEE MEMBERS
・Dr. Tartat Mokkhamakkul(Chulalongkorn University)
・Dr. Kanis Saengchote(Chulalongkorn University)
・Dr. Ruttachai Seelajaroen(Chulalongkorn University)
・Dr. Roongkiat Retanabanchuen(Chulalongkorn University)
・Dr. Nuttapol Assarut(Chulalongkorn University)
・Dr. Tim Noparumpa(Chulalongkorn University)
・Prof. Tadashi Yamada (Kyoto University)
・Dr. Keita Oikawa (ERIA)・Mr. Yoichi Hamatsu(Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.)・Dr. Ismu Rini Dwi Ari(Brawijaya University)
・Dr. Sharina Farihah Hasan(International Islamic University Malaysia(IIUM))
・Dr. Nam Le(University of Economics Ho Chi MinhCity)・Dr. Winij Ruampongpattana(State Enterprise Policy Office, Thailand)

CONTACT INFORMATIONFOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

aisc-office@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
https://aisc-asia.org
REGISTER HERE

https://forms.gle/65K7Dq9dxFmR9xoQ8

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Day 1: May 16, 2024 (Thursday)-9:00 am
9:00 am"Tentative Title"

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Opening RemarksPresident of Chulalongkorn University (TBC)
Takuro Tasaka, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
Governor of Bangkok (TBC)
Koji Hachiyama, COO, ERIA

(order yet determined)

Yachiyo(TBC)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University/Distinguished Professor, GSM-KU
10:00 amPhoto Session

10:30 amKeynote Speech 1 Katrin Luger, Managing Director, Alstom
Keynote Speech 2 Osamu Horita, Corporate Advisor, JFE Steel Corporation/The former Director-General,

11:00 am

Ports and Harbors Bureau, MLIT
"Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) Initiative in Japan"

11:30 amKeynote Speech 3 Surasak Suthongwan, Executive Assistant to President and Chairman, Toyota Motor Thailand

12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm

Panel Discussion "Smart Transportation & Global Logistics"
Moderator: Tartat Mokkhamakkul, Associate Professor,CBS, Chulalongkorn University
Panalist 1: Akarin Suwannarat, Excecutive Vice President, Energy Absolute Public Company Limited
Panelist 2: Dolporn Pitaksit, Sales Director Lalamove
Panelist 3: Motoyuki Hazu, Advisor, Nichirei Holding Holland B.V.
Panelist 4: Yachiyo Engineering (TBC)

3:00 pm

Coffee Break

3:30 pm

Keynote Speech 4 Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, ERIA

4:00 pm

Keynote Speech 5 Sumet Ongkittikul, VP for internal systems/ Research Director, Transportation and Logistics Policy, TDRI

4:30 pm
5:00 pm

Keynote Speech 6 Yasuhiro Akakura, Professor, Integrated Port Logistics Chair, GSM, Kyoto University"Sustainable Logistics: Managing Risks against Maritime Container Transport Disruptions"
Keynote Speech 7 Winij Ruampongpattana, SEPO, Ministry of FinanceDay 2: May 17, 2024 (Friday)-9:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
11:00 am

"Tentative Title"

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Keynote Speech 8 Akira Kato, Professor, Management of Technology (Graduate School), Tokyo University of Science"Japanese Transition Finance Approach"
Keynote Speech 9 Nareerat Panmanee, Director, Department of Climate Change and Environment"Sustainable Finance for Transformative Climate Action"
Keynote Speech 10 Paiboon Dumrongwaree, Assistant Secretary-General, SEC"Green Financing"
Keynote Speech 11 Yohei Kitano, Senior Analyst, Nomura Singapore Limited NICMR"Role of Financial Institution in Carbon Credit Market"
Panel Discussion "Transition Finance"
Moderator: Akira Kato, Professor, Management of Technology(Graduate School), Tokyo University of Science
Panelist 1: Yohei Kitano, Senior Analyst, Nomura Singapore Limited NICMR
Panelist 2: Chie Mitsui, Senior Researcher, Nomura Research InstitutePanelist 3: Sansakrit Vichitlekarn, Assistant Professor, CBS, CU
Panelist 4: Roonggkiat Ratanabanchuen, Assistant Professor, CBS, Chulalongkorn University

12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm

4:45 pm

Open Session
Logistics

Finance

Seeking Submissions

Seeking Submissions

Closing Ceremony