MIWA 2026 – Bangkok | Program
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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Key Topics
Life-centric mobility, Inclusive mobility, Social value, Social acceptance, Walkable streets, Road safety
Digital twin, Software-defined vehicles (SDV), Automated driving, Connected vehicles, End-to-End (E2E) mobility systems
Mobility as a Service (MaaS), Mobility hubs, Micro-mobility
Smart cities, Sustainable mobility, Asian mobility markets
Program at a Glance
Day 1: Tuesday, July 21
Technical Tour (CAV Sandbox at Wangchan Valley), Welcome Party
Day 2: Wednesday, July 22
Plenary Sessions, Poster Session, Exhibits
Day 3: Thursday, July 23
Plenary Sessions, Student Presentations, Farewell Dinner
Technical Program (Tentative)
Keynote 1: Thailand Autonomous driving technology landscape
Dr. Pasan Kulvanit
Director, Institute of Innovative Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles
Department of Science Service, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation
Keynote 2: TBA
Prof. Huapu Lu
Tsinghua University
Session 1: AI Shaping the Future of Mobility Systems
AI is transforming how mobility systems are designed, managed, and experienced. This session focuses on the growing adoption of end-to-end AI approaches in automated driving and their implications for safety, system design, and real-world deployment. It also highlights emerging requirements for infrastructure, including V2X integration and data-driven environments.
Speakers: Manabu Tsukada (The University of Tokyo), Patiphon Narksri (TIER IV), Yuchen Zhang (Zelostech), Sebastian Yee (WeRide)
Session 2: Software-Defined Vehicles and the Transformation of Mobility
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are shifting mobility from a hardware-centric paradigm to a software-driven, service-oriented ecosystem. This session explores how SDVs enable new functionalities, continuous system evolution, and new business models, while reshaping the structure of the automotive and mobility industries.
Speakers: Tsuguo Nobe (Nagoya University), Venkatesh Prakash (Elektrobit), Hiroaki Takada (Nagoya University), Nuksit Noomwongs (Chulalongkorn University)
Session 3: Better Future with Data-Driven Urban Mobility
This session explores how digital twins enable new approaches to understanding, planning, and operating urban mobility systems. It focuses on how data-driven insights can reshape decision-making beyond traditional optimization.
Speakers: Nattapong Punnoi (Chulalongkorn University), Nobuo Kawaguchi (Nagoya University), Non Arkaraprasertkul (Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Thailand), Intouch Marsvongpragorn (ViaBus)
Session 4: Context-Responsive Mobility Solutions: Innovation from Asia
This session highlights practical and context-responsive mobility solutions emerging from Asia. It focuses on how local knowledge, constraints, and ingenuity shape implementable and sustainable approaches.
Speakers: Tawit Sangveraphunsiri (MuvMi), Kimihiko Nakano (The University of Tokyo), and more
Session 5: Mobility Innovation: Opportunities, Risks, and Societal Impacts
Mobility innovation brings both opportunities and challenges. This session explores its broader societal impacts, including potential risks, equity concerns, and long-term implications for cities and communities.
Speakers: Supakorn Siddhichai (Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Thailand), Yosuke Uchiyama (Chulalongkorn University), TBA (Department of Land Transport, Ministry of Transport), TBA (TUV Rheinland), Ariana Salas-Castillo (Columbia University)
Session 6: Roundtable: Asia’s Role in Driving Mobility Innovation
This roundtable brings together diverse perspectives to discuss Asia’s role in shaping the future of mobility. It explores how regional experiences can contribute to global mobility innovation.
Speakers: Takayuki Morikawa (Nagoya University), Sorawit Narupiti (Chulalongkorn University), Kimihiko Nakano (The University of Tokyo), Huapu Lu (Tsinghua University)
Technical Tour on July 21: CAV Sandbox at WangchanValley
Participants will visit the Testing Center for Connected and Automated Vehicles (T-CAVs) at the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), WangchanValley, Rayong Province —Thailand's first dedicated CAV sandbox area.
The visit features live demonstrations of an autonomous golf cart, a modified BYD autonomous car, a Smart Intersection system, and ADAS function tests including AEB (multi-angle) and ALKS, conducted on the proving ground and surrounding semi-public roads. Participants will also tour adjacent EECilab facilities covering automated warehouse systems, AGV/AMR robotics, and EV motor testing.
Highlights:
Thailand Development Plan: Showcasing the country's technology development roadmap, regulations, and the implementation of the sandbox for autonomous vehicle testing
Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Demonstration of Use Cases from global manufacturers, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean technology
Low Altitude Economy: Demonstration of drone applications and the potential of Wang Chan Valley as a regulatory sandbox area operated under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
Co-located Event: Mobility Student Workshop
In conjunction with MIWA 2026 – Bangkok, we are excited to host a collaborative workshop featuring 30+ graduate students from Nagoya University—specifically from the Graduate Program for Lifestyle Revolution based on Transdisciplinary Mobility Innovation (TMI)—Chulalongkorn University, and other partner institutions. Bringing together diverse academic backgrounds beyond Engineering and Informatics, students from Law, Political Science, Commerce, and Humanities will team up to explore urban development challenges and tackle real-world mobility issues in Bangkok. This fieldwork-based program encourages transdisciplinary dialogue, and we look forward to witnessing their creative solutions and providing guidance through dedicated feedback sessions.
