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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia To Be Held In Bangkok
Young entrepreneurs and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region to gather in Bangkok #Under30Summit BANGKOK (August 19, 2025) – Forbes announced today that it will hold its Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand on September 10-12, 2025. The Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 will gather hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni from the past 10 editions of the list, as they participate in panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more. Themed 'Jumpstarting The Future,' the summit will see these game-changers sharing insights on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing landscape and cultivate a growth mindset in an uncertain world. This year's Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia program on September 11 will see speakers participating in a day of compelling content across topics such as AI, the future of investment, sustainability, innovation and personal growth. Among the confirmed speakers for the summit are Thai actor, singer and entrepreneur Bright (Vachirawit Chivaaree) and Yung Raja, rapper and entrepreneur from Singapore, who will share about their journeys navigating both the entertainment and business worlds in keynote interviews on-stage at the summit. Notable Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list honorees also speaking at the summit include Andy Chan, Cofounder of Qupital; Rashid Khan, CEO of Sasha Tan, Founder of The Brand Shaper; Bisman Deu, Inventor; Dan Ash, Cofounder of Grw AI; Rachel Hu, Cofounder of CambioML; Jin Kim, Cofounder of LinqAlpha ; Vaikkunth Mugunthan, Cofounder of Dynamo AI; Anuvrat Jain, Partner at Lightspeed India; Tsai Shao-hsuan (Bill), Entrepreneur In Residence at Taiwania Capital; Ysabel Chua, Vice President at Forge Ventures; Jeffrey Wu, Director at MindWorks Capital; Ryan Gersava, Founder of Virtualahan; Katie Quach, Cofounder of Beyond Best Before; Bhagyashree Bhansali Jain, Founder of The Disposal Company; Moh Suthasiny Sudprasert, Cofounder of Happy Ground and Carla Martinesi, Founder of Chomp among others. The Discovery Area will also highlight some of the most exciting inventions and products from their creators who made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list— including well-loved brands such as Moom Health, motoguo and Promunch, as well as bionic arms, wearable AI-powered cameras and electric motorcycles among others. The summit's Food and Music Festival will showcase some of Asia's most brilliant young chefs in cooking demonstrations, and performances from rising Asian entertainers. Singaporean rapper Yung Raja, Pavithra Chari, a singer-songwriter from India and Singaporean singer-songwriter Shazza will be performing at the festival. Serving up their culinary creations at the festival are 30 Under 30 Asia list honorees Hong Kong-based Chef Ardy Ferguson and India's Vinesh Johny, Chef and founder of Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts. Bangkok Bank is the Principal Sponsor, and Charoen Pokphand Group Co, Ltd is the Corporate Sponsor for the summit. Tourism Authority of Thailand is the Supporting Sponsor for the summit. Thai Beverage Public Company Ltd is the Supporting Sponsor for the summit's Bangkok Soiree. For a full list of the featured speakers and participants and the most up-to-date program for the summit, please visit On social media, please follow @ForbesAsia on Instagram| Facebook| X . The official hashtag for the summit is #Under30Summit. About Forbes Media: Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. For media enquiries, please contact: Edelman on behalf of Forbes Media Pornsawan Yingthananon Tel: +6694-455-9353 Email:
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Forbes 2025 Under 30 Summit To Be Held In Columbus, Ohio Featuring 3-Time Olympic Medalist Suni Lee, Vivek Ramaswamy and More
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Forbes hosted a special press event to officially announce the 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit, in partnership with JobsOhio, and to unveil the Forbes 30 Under 30 Local Columbus List. The 2025 Under 30 Summit, taking place in Columbus from September 28-October 1, 2025, will convene the world's top young leaders, founders and creators for four days of connecting, learning, teaching and building. 'We're bringing it home to the capital of Ohio for the 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit, our third and biggest year yet in the state as we spotlight the entrepreneurial momentum building in the Columbus area,' said Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor at Forbes. 'With a vibrant sense of community and innovation, we're proud to spotlight the city of Columbus' brightest entrepreneurs and game-changers leading the way in their industries.' Confirmed speakers for the 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit include: Vivek Ramaswamy, Entrepreneur, Author, 2024 Presidential Candidate, and 2026 Candidate for Governor of Ohio Suni Lee, 3-Time Olympic Medalist Allison Ellsworth, Cofounder, Poppi Jeni Britton, Founder & CEO, Floura and Founder, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams May Habib, Founder & CEO, Writer With additional names being announced soon. The event will kick off on Sunday, September 28, with Forbes' signature Under 30 Summit concert, with performances to be announced soon. Attendees will hear from A-list speakers, access exclusive networking opportunities, participate in industry focused excursions and experiences across Columbus, and join in on a day of giving back to the Columbus community. 'This Summit is more than a moment,' said Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. 'It's a reflection of what is possible in a place like Columbus, where partnership powers progress, inclusion fuels innovation, and tomorrow's leaders are already making moves today.' Today's press conference convened 30 Under 30 Local Columbus list makers, key city and state officials and partners. Ohio State University football safety Caleb Downs, who was recently named to the 30 Under 30 Local Columbus list, spoke in a fireside chat with Forbes' Steve Bertoni about his selection to the Under 30 list and his connection to the great state of Ohio. The first-ever 30 Under 30 Local Columbus list, which launched today, spotlights young entrepreneurs in cities across the local Columbus region. This year's 30 Under 30 Columbus list includes OSU Buckeyes football safety Caleb Downs, National Champion OSU football players Emeka Egbuka and William Howard, former OSU Women's Basketball Player Cotie McMahon, Olympic Medal-winning swimmer Hunter Armstrong and many more. "Columbus has a vibrant and growing entrepreneur and business community that continues to thrive,' said J.P. Nauseef, President & CEO of JobsOhio. 'This year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Local List showcases a wide range of the incredible talent that draws so many young people to Columbus. We look forward to welcoming them and the thousands of attendees later this fall." To curate the list, Forbes worked closely with local industry leaders for their expert recommendations. Candidates were then thoroughly vetted by Forbes and a panel of independent, expert judges on a variety of factors including but not limited to funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness and potential. Those who appear on the final 30 Under 30 Local List are still eligible for future Forbes lists, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 U.S. list. For the 30 Under 30 Local Columbus List and more, visit: here For additional information or to attend the Forbes Under 30 Summit in September, visit: Forbes Under 30 Summit. To join the conversation on social, follow #Under30Summit. JobsOhio is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Under 30 Summit. Pratt Industries is the Supporting Sponsor.
