Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker 1

Dr.Thavisak MANODHAM
Director General of Digital Government Center,
Ministry of Technology and Communications

Title: Digital Government Services, the Challenge and Opportunity for Developers
Abstract:
Government services are essential for a country’s development and modernization. Digital government transformation is an important pillar of this modernization and plays a role in the digital transformation of ASEAN countries. Lao PDR is starting to transform its government services to digital. However, there are still many challenges, especially with government data and framework.

Therefore, the keynote speaker would like to share information about Lao digital services, especially digital government services, the challenges, and the opportunities for developers.

Biography:
Dr. Thavisak MANODHAM is now working on Digital Government, ICT policy and regulation development. He has been in the Telecommunications and ICT industry more than 26 years. Prior to his current role, he has held various technology development positions including DG of ICT Department, and CTO of the Enterprise of Telecommunication Lao (ETL) who leading and managing many ICT projects. He received a Chief Security Officers ASEAN Award in 2012 and Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award from IEEE in 2005.
Dr. Thavisak got his Ph.D and Master Degree in Information Technology from the University of Electro-Communications (Japan) and a BSc Degree in Communication Engineering with Honor Award from KMITNB (Thailand).

Keynote Speaker 2

Nattapong Suwansukho
CEO,
72 Engineering Company Limited

Title: IoT and Data Analytics for GIS Technology
Abstract:
The Internet of things, or IoT, is a network system of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and digital machinery, items, animals, or people with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

The Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm describes networks of things that detect and interact with their surroundings without human intervention. It gathers data and transfers that data to users and applications via the Internet. IoT applications can generate vast amounts of data, with a significant portion incorporating geographical features and necessitating programs to deal with the geospatial relationships of the objects and extract information and knowledge.

The location of things becomes crucial as the Internet of Things (IoT) permeates our daily lives, being utilized to address a wide range of real-life challenges and concerns. The precise location of IoT measurements in the physical world is critical for understanding local environmental conditions or developing sophisticated, tailored, and context-aware location-based services and applications. The GIS (Geographic Information System) analyzed the Internet of Things (IoT) based on its location dimension, categorizing IoT applications and projects based on the geospatial analytical tools used.

Biography:
Nattapong is a Founder of 72 Engineering Company Limited. In this role, He manages all aspects of research and development, including marketing, sales, and services. Mr. Nattapong is an expert in Data Analytics and holds an Instrumentation Engineering degree from the Pathumwan Institute of Technology.

Mr. Nattapong has been spending years as an Instrumentation Engineer and a Data Engineer which taught him the importance of an insight of data for business management.

Passionate about data analytics and its possibilities, Mr. Nattapong provides design and implementation of Data and IoT Platform services (including Industrial IoT) that help clients make the best decision, predicts what will happen next, and data visualization to run the best operation.

Keynote Speaker 3

Thanadon Mankong
Professional Services Manager-Asia Pacific,
RADWIN 

Title: Train-to-Ground Communication Systems
Abstract:
RADWIN offers a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions that cater to the high-speed connectivity needs of railway and metro networks. Their FiberinMotion® train-to-ground communication solution provides seamless connectivity for critical applications, including signaling, Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), and passenger Wi-Fi, TV, and media streaming. It ensures uninterrupted service, zero packet loss, and long-range coverage, even in challenging outdoor and underground conditions, while complying with the strictest security and railway industry standards. Additionally, RADWIN’s TerraBridge solution provides continuous high-speed connectivity between train carriages, overcoming the limitations of existing mechanical couplers and wireless solutions. RADWIN also addresses the challenge of wireless offload for trains equipped with CCTV cameras and sensors, delivering sufficient throughput, broader spectrum, and reduced interference from other Wi-Fi systems. These solutions ensure robust wireless communication and Quality of Service (QoS) for work or pleasure, enhancing safety and improving operations in the transportation industry.

Biography:
Thanadon Mankong is a highly accomplished telecommunication professional with over 23 years of experience in the industry. He holds an M. Eng. in Telecommunication Engineering from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Throughout his career, Thanadon has collaborated with renowned Telecom Global vendors across the Asia Pacific and Europe, including SIEMENS, NOKIA, and RADWIN. Thanadon is a valued committee member of the IEEE BTS Thailand Chapter, where he has demonstrated his commitment to advancing the field of telecommunications.

Currently, Thanadon serves as the Professional Services Manager-Asia Pacific for Ranger and is responsible for overseeing the Wireless Broadband Technology brand based on RADWIN, from its headquarters in Israel. He has been instrumental in developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders and ensuring successful project delivery.