WRC2026
WRC2026
- March 25-28, 2026
Internationnal Conference
Walailak Research Convention
WRC2026, under the theme “Global Higher Education Synergy
in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability”
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About WRC2026
WRC2026, under the theme “Global Higher Education Synergy
in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability”
Global Convergence
The conference will be held on March 25th-28th, 2026. On the 26th, there will be an opening ceremony with special sessions and parallel sessions. On the 25-28th, there will be only parallel sessions. If you are interested, you can read more details on the website.
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held on 26th March 2026, starting from 08:30 a.m. onwards, Official Opening ceremony at Bussarakham Meeting Room, The Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum. The ceremony will be graciously presided over by Dr.Punpermsak Aruni, Ph.D. Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESI)
Parallel sessions
The Parallel Sessions will be conducted from 25th–28th March 2026, covering a total of 13 thematic areas.Participants are invited to select their topics of interest, with further details provided in the table below.
Speakers
Voices that are defining the future
Dr.Punpermsak Aruni, Ph.D.
Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESI)
Opening Ceremony Speech:
The Roles of Higher Education in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability
Profile
Prof. Anthony Gerard O'Donnell
Senior Advisor Global Partnerships, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Australia
Keynote Speech:
The Future of Sustainable Innovation: Co-Creating AI for a Net-Zero Global Economy
Profile
Prof. Andrew Macrae
Deputy Director, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Coordinator International Relations CCS/ Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil
Prof. Ricky Y. K. Chan
College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Assoc.Prof.Warit Jawjit, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration and Sustainable Development, Walailak University, Thailand
Prof.Oluwarotimi Williams Samuel, Ph.D.
(DRIT Team Lead & Senior Lecturer), University of Derby, UK; and Prof. (Visiting), SIAT, China.
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Dr. Elena Fisher
Lead Researcher, CyberDyne
Topic:
"The intersection of morality and machine learning in the next decade."
Dr. Elena Fisher
Lead Researcher, CyberDyne
Topic:
"The intersection of morality and machine learning in the next decade."
Dr. Elena Fisher
Lead Researcher, CyberDyne
Topic:
"The intersection of morality and machine learning in the next decade."
Dr. Elena Fisher
Lead Researcher, CyberDyne
Topic:
"The intersection of morality and machine learning in the next decade."
26th
Schedule Opening ceremony
26th March 2026
Venue: Official Opening ceremony at Bussarakham Meeting Room, The Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum
Venue: Official Opening ceremony at Bussarakham Meeting Room, The Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum
08.30 – 09.00 am.
Registration
09.00 – 09.15 am.
Report from the 5th WRC 2026 Organizing Committee
By Assoc.Prof.Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Ph.D.
Vice-President for Research and Innovation, Walailak University, Thailand
Vice-President for Research and Innovation, Walailak University, Thailand
09.15 – 09.40 am.
Welcoming ceremony
By Prof.Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Ph.D.
President of the Walailak University, Thailand
President of the Walailak University, Thailand
09.40 – 10.10 am.
Opening Ceremony Speech: “The Roles of Higher Education in Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability”
By Punpermsak Aruni, Ph.D.
Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESI), Thailand
Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESI), Thailand
10.10 – 10.40 am.
Keynote Speech: “The Future of Sustainable Innovation: Co-Creating AI for a Net-Zero Global Economy”
By Prof. Anthony Gerard O’Donnell,
Senior Advisor Global Partnerships, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Australia
Senior Advisor Global Partnerships, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Australia
10.40 – 12.00 am.
Panel discussion: " The 2030 Agenda: Leveraging AI for a Sustainable Future"
Panelists:
1. Prof.Andrew Macrae, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Coordinator International Relations CCS/ Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil
2. Prof.Ricky Y. K. Chan, Ph.D.
College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
3. Assoc.Prof.Warit Jawjit, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration and Sustainable Development, Walailak University, Thailand
4. Prof.Oluwarotimi Williams Samuel, Ph.D.
DRIT Team Lead & Senior Lecturer, University of Derby, UK; and Prof. (Visiting), SIAT, China
Deputy Director, Bioplastics Innovation Hub, Murdoch University, Coordinator International Relations CCS/ Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil
2. Prof.Ricky Y. K. Chan, Ph.D.
College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
3. Assoc.Prof.Warit Jawjit, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration and Sustainable Development, Walailak University, Thailand
4. Prof.Oluwarotimi Williams Samuel, Ph.D.
DRIT Team Lead & Senior Lecturer, University of Derby, UK; and Prof. (Visiting), SIAT, China
Moderator: Assoc.Prof. Pragasit Sitthitikul, Ph.D.
Acting Dean, School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University, Thailand
Acting Dean, School of Languages and General Education, Walailak University, Thailand
12.00 – 01.00 pm.
Lunch
12.00 – 04.30 pm.
Walailak Investor Day 2026
“Synergy of Innovation: Powering Regional Growth”
(organized by Science and Technology Park, Walailak University, Thailand)
01.00 – 04.30 pm.
Topic: “Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability”
By Center of Excellent for Tourism Business Management and Creative Economy
05.00 – 07.00 pm.
Welcome Dinner
At Bussarakham Meeting Room, the Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum, Walailak University
27th
27th March 2026
Special Session (WRC2026)
Special Session (WRC2026)
Parallel sessions
Organized by Centers of Excellence & Research Centers
25th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
25th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Advancing Physical Therapy and Medical Technology: Evidence, Innovation, and Clinical Integration”
By Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products,
Center of Excellence for Melioidosis and Microorganisms,
Hematology and Transfusion Science Research Center,
Movement Science and Exercise – Walailak University
By Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products,
Center of Excellence for Melioidosis and Microorganisms,
Hematology and Transfusion Science Research Center,
Movement Science and Exercise – Walailak University
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Pathways: Green Synthesis for Functional Materials and Eco-Friendly Applications (SMA2026)”
By Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence
By Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence
09.00 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “The Power of Narrative: Reshaping Socio-Historical Landscapes and Gender through the Lens of World Literature”
By Excellence Center on Women and Social Security
By Excellence Center on Women and Social Security
26th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
26th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
01.30 – 04.30 pm
Topic “3rd International Symposium on Sustainable Pathways: Green Synthesis for Functional Materials and Eco-Friendly Applications (SMA2026)”
By Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence
By Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence
01.30 – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Empowering educators and learners: Advancing quality education through language, pedagogy, and teacher development”
By Research Center for Language Teaching and Learning
By Research Center for Language Teaching and Learning
27th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
27th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)01.00 – 03.00 pm.
Topic “Transdisciplinary Perspectives in Health Sciences”
By Center of Excellence in Tropical Pathobiology
By Center of Excellence in Tropical Pathobiology
01.30 – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Engineering Answers in Practice: Sustainable Materials & Resilience”
By Center of Excellent in Wood and Biomaterials
By Center of Excellent in Wood and Biomaterials
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “When Nature Pushes Back: Disaster Preparedness and Resilience in the Age of Climate Extremes”
By Center of Excellence for Sustainable Disaster Management
By Center of Excellence for Sustainable Disaster Management
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Webinar: Innovations Driving the Future of Food and Agriculture”
By Food Technology and Innovation Research Center of Excellence
By Food Technology and Innovation Research Center of Excellence
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Strengthening Community Capacity and Social Support for Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses”
By The Excellence Center of Community Health Promotion
By The Excellence Center of Community Health Promotion
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Transforming Food into Medicine with Global Herbal Wisdom”
By Herbology Research Center
By Herbology Research Center
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Empowering educators and learners: Advancing quality education through language, pedagogy, and teacher development”
By Research Center for Language Teaching and Learning
By Research Center for Language Teaching and Learning
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “AI application in healthcare”
By Center of Excellence in Data Science for Health Study
By Center of Excellence in Data Science for Health Study
08.30 am. – 04.30 pm.
Topic “Education for Sustainable Public Health: Building Capacity, Resilience, and Equity for Future Generations”
By Excellent Center for Public Health Research
By Excellent Center for Public Health Research
28th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
28th March 2025: Parallel sessions
(Organized by Centers of Excellence or Research Centers)
08.30 – 04.30 pm.
Topic “When Nature Pushes Back: Disaster Preparedness and Resilience in the Age of Climate Extremes”
By Center of Excellence for Sustainable Disaster Management
By Center of Excellence for Sustainable Disaster Management
Note: The program schedule is subject to change as deemed appropriate.
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