SME × AI × University Students
A student-driven innovation competition solving real SME problems with AI and business strategy.
BKK Builder Showcase — AI Demo Day
100+
Years of combined team experience
5,000+
Ecosystem community members
25+
Enterprise & ecosystem partners
Core Focus
TechLinks Asia is a Bangkok-based tech & AI ecosystem platform dedicated to connecting students, professionals, businesses, and innovators across Asia.
Our team operates at the intersection of tech, AI, education, innovation, and open community — through content, events, workshops, competitions, and industry collaborations.
Mission
Building Asia's Next Generation of AI Talent
Vision
To Build Asia's Leading AI Builder Ecosystem
In Collaboration with Thammasat Business School
SME × AI × University Students. A student-driven innovation competition focused on solving real SME business problems by combining AI and business strategy — designed to create real, implementable impact. Not a traditional case competition: no hypothetical cases, real problems from real SMEs.
Objectives
Participants & Outputs
Timeline
JUL 25 – AUG 15
Register
AUG 16
Case Launch
TBS Building · AI Workshop & Case Briefing
SEP 6
Workshop Day
Zenic Hub · Top 15 teams
SEP 20
Final Day
IW Sathorn Office
Prizes & Rewards
1st · Champions
25,000 THB +
1 ZTE smartphone per team member2nd Prize
15,000 THB cash prize
3rd Prize
10,000 THB cash prize
Details are subject to change.
Many SMEs lack access to practical AI solutions that can enhance their operations and growth.
Students gain real-world experience by solving actual business challenges using AI.
Innovative ideas developed in this challenge can be applied to support SME transformation.
Connecting students, businesses, and technology to foster sustainable innovation.
Why Sponsor
Connect your brand with the next generation of AI talent across Southeast Asia.
Connect with high-potential students, developers, and future innovators.
Engage with founders, entrepreneurs and industry leaders across the region.
Access curated CV database and meet candidates in-person.
Position your company at the forefront of AI, technology, and innovation in Asia.
Share your insights through keynotes, workshops, and judge participation.
Be part of building one of Asia's emerging tech and AI communities.
Choose your tier and register your interest — we'll follow up directly.
Diamond
฿100,000
Only 1 sponsor
Gold
฿65,000
2 sponsors · 1 remaining
Silver
฿30,000
3 sponsors · 2 remaining
Bronze
฿10,000
3 sponsors
Food
฿5,000
5 sponsors
Click a tier to register your interest — we'll follow up on WhatsApp.
TechLinks Asia × Thammasat Business School — AI-Powered Business Case Challenge
| Benefit | 💎Diamond |
🥇Gold |
🥈Silver |
🥉Bronze |
✨Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Site Engagement | |||||
| Branded Photobooth with brand logo | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Exhibition Booth 12sqm (Opening Day — Thammasat) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Table (Mentor Day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Premium Exhibition Booth 12sqm (Final Day — IW Office) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Medium Exhibition Booth 8sqm (choose 1 of 3 days) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Small Table 6sqm (food, any 3 days) | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Workshop Participation (max 3 people) | ✓ | — | — | — | 1 person |
| Keynote Speaking Opportunities | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Judge Seats | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mentor Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Online Engagement | |||||
| Link in Bio | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Instagram (Intro / Promote / Thank) | 3 posts, ITP | 2 posts, IT | 1 post, Intro | 1 post, Intro | 1 post, Intro |
| 3 posts, ITP | 2 posts, IT | 1 post, Intro | 1 post, Intro | 1 post, Intro | |
| TikTok & Rednote | 3 posts, ITP | 2 posts, IT | 1 post, Intro | 1 post, Intro | — |
| 3 posts, ITP | 2 posts, IT | 1 post, Intro | — | — | |
| Thank you post | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Main product video posted in Social Media | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Brand Logo Placements | |||||
| Standing Vinyl (Big) provided | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Standing Vinyl (Medium) provided | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Standing Vinyl (Small) provided | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Standing Vinyl (bring your own, extra) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| T-Shirt Logo — Main (Front-1, Back-1, Shoulder-1) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| T-Shirt Logo — Slot 2 (Shoulder-2) | — | — | Big | Small | — |
| T-Shirt Logo — Slot 3 (Back-2 only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| T-Shirt Logo — Slot 4 (Back-3 only) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bottom Bar Front | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Bottom Bar Back | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Etc. | |||||
| Judge Table Logo Stand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Logo on Name Card | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Logo on Event Badge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Event Pass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking & Recruitment | |||||
| QR list of companies in the community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to 2SMOL Private Community (150+ Founders, CEOs & Entrepreneurs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Student Participant Database (CVs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Investment priority | First | Second | Third | Fourth | None |
| Exclusive 1-on-1 to our network | 3x | 2x | 1x | — | — |
| Join TechLinks Community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post Event | |||||
| One-pager report (reach & impression) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Dinner with TechLinks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Afterparty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Enterprise Sales & Strategic Partnerships Leader across AI, Cybersecurity, SaaS and Digital Transformation.
Founder of TechLinks Asia — building Asia's next generation of AI talent. Based in Bangkok, working across APAC.
On the ground with the community — Bangkok
10+ years across APAC, from consultative B2B enterprise selling to community and ecosystem building.
Enterprise sales and strategic partnerships leader with 10+ years of experience driving commercial growth across Southeast Asia. Experienced in consultative B2B solution selling, enterprise account management, executive stakeholder engagement, and regional market expansion across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, and digital transformation.
Proven ability to build executive relationships with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, financial institutions, startups, and technology partners while managing opportunities from prospecting through commercial negotiation and long-term account growth. Experienced working directly with C-level executives including CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs throughout APAC.
Financial Services · Cybersecurity · Artificial Intelligence · Enterprise SaaS · Government · Telecommunications · Real Estate · Education · Manufacturing
MBA, Business & Innovation
Bangkok University, 2022
BFA, Industrial Design (First Class Honors)
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, 2015
TechLinks Asia · 2SMOL
Sam
Founder of 2SMOL, a growth strategist helping global businesses and startups scale in Thailand. Experienced in building ecosystems that connect enterprises, founders, investors, and communities across APAC.
View Selected Experience ↗Monica
Australian finance graduate, data analyst & management consultant. AI builder & product strategist with multiple startup ventures.
Lily
Business Operation
John
Global Business Manager
Stephen
AI DevOps
Enia
2D & 3D Design Expert
Open to enterprise partnerships, sponsorships for the AI-Powered Business Case Challenge, workshops, and advisory. Based in Bangkok · Working across APAC.