NEXUS AI Batch 2 Launched to Power Thailand’s Next Generation of AI Leaders 

Amid a global economic landscape increasingly driven—and rapidly disrupted—by artificial intelligence (AI), Chulalongkorn University and Degree Plus are building on the success of the inaugural cohort by officially launching the second batch of the “NEXUS AI” executive program (Network for Executive Xceleration & Unbounded Scale). Guided by the vision of becoming an AI University, the program aims to strengthen strategic AI knowledge among senior executives from both the public and private sectors, enabling them to apply AI in organizational management, policymaking, and driving Thailand toward a sustainable and competitive future. 

Following the strong success of its first cohort, NEXUS AI received an overwhelmingly positive response from more than 50 top executives across government and business sectors, sparking tangible AI adoption at the organizational level. This reflects Thai leaders’ growing awareness and readiness for the AI economy. The launch of Batch 2 marks another significant step forward—expanding impact from individual organizations to national-level collaboration. 

Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, stated that the launch of NEXUS AI Batch 2 is not merely the introduction of another program but a major step in elevating the capabilities of Thai leaders amid a profound global technological transformation. 

“Today, AI is no longer a ‘competitive advantage’—it is a ‘necessity.’ Countries that can strategically develop and apply AI will be able to create added value and significantly enhance their competitiveness. The difference no longer lies in who has AI, but in who has the wisdom to create and shape AI in their own way.” 

He added that under its goal of becoming an AI University, Chulalongkorn is committed to generating positive economic and social impact grounded in good governance and to developing leaders who can use AI as a core mechanism to concretely elevate organizations and drive national progress. 

Associate Professor Dr. Manoj Lohatepanont, Program Chair, explained that NEXUS AI Batch 2 has been designed to be even more intensive, building on feedback and experiences from the first cohort to ensure executives gain comprehensive AI understanding and can apply it in practical, results-driven ways. 

Six Key Highlights of the NEXUS AI Program 

1. AI Thinking for Leaders 
   Builds a solid and systematic foundation in AI, combined with strategic frameworks that executives can immediately apply to organizational planning. 
2. AI Labs for Executives 
   Hands-on exploration of real AI tools to understand their capabilities, limitations, and suitable applications within organizational contexts. 
3. Big Tech Company Visits 
   Study visits to leading technology organizations to learn directly from practitioners and understand the digital ecosystems driving national transformation. 
4. “Bring Your Team” Workshops 
   Participants bring team members to practical workshops to co-design AI implementation strategies in key functions such as Sales, Marketing, HR, and automation—supported by real case studies and ready-to-use tools. 
5. China Tech Immersion Trip 
   A global learning experience in China, exploring policy, technological advancement, and AI development strategies that have positioned China as a world leader in AI. 
6. Networking for AI Leaders 
   Building a cross-sector network of leaders, fostering strategic dialogue and collaboration capable of driving tangible national impact. 

NEXUS AI Batch 2 is the result of collaboration between Chulalongkorn University—led by its Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy—Degree Plus Co., Ltd., and eight key national and global partners.

• Alibaba Cloud Thailand 
• Amazon Web Services (Thailand) 
• Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) 
• Google Cloud Thailand 
• Huawei Technologies (Thailand) 
• National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) 
• Microsoft (Thailand) 
• Tencent Cloud 

This collaboration reflects strong partnerships among academia, government, and global technology firms to enhance the capabilities of Thai leaders and prepare them to compete on the world stage. 

“NEXUS AI” serves as a key platform for shaping Thailand’s AI leaders—empowering them to define the direction of AI adoption at both organizational and national levels and to concretely strengthen Thailand’s global competitiveness. 

For more information, visit: https://lifelong.chula.ac.th/nexus/ 
Program Coordinator: Ms. Sirithorn Pipithayakorn 
Tel: +66 8-5154-9922

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