Full Timetable Revealed for SYNC 2026, One of Asia's Largest Design & Innovation Festivals!

Fourdigit Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Taguchi), as the planner and co-organizer of 'SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026' hosted by Nikkei BP (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tetsuya Iguchi), will hold the event themed on design and innovation in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 26, 2026 (Friday), in partnership with the National Innovation Agency (NIA) of Thailand. The full timetable for all sessions has now been released.

This event is held to build a next-generation business ecosystem where Japanese and Asian insights merge, themed around 'Design = Redesigning Problem Solving' in a rapidly changing global market. As the third announcement, in addition to the full timetable, we are releasing details of the 'Music Stage' that will bring new intellectual stimulation and creative excitement to the venue.

Event Website: https://syncforum.asia

Timetable Released, Speakers from Host Country Thailand Decided!

The full timetable for all sessions and performers is now being released. In addition to the previously announced Japanese speakers, leaders from Bangkok in the fields of policy, technology, and design have been confirmed to speak.
Representing the policy side, which carries national growth strategies, are Kritpaka Boonfuang of the NIA, who is driving the '4G Strategy,' Chairat Panthuraamphorn of the CEA, who leads Thailand's creative economy, and Masato Otaka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Thailand. From the technology perspective, Surapon Meknavin of NXPO, who has been driving AI policy and digital transformation for over 30 years, and Nares Damrongchai, who has led organizational transformation on the international stage from life sciences to startup support, will speak. From the design scene, Sampat Jaydee of Farm Group, who handles diverse projects based in Bangkok, will also take the stage.

[Event Pre-Guide] 3 Points of Interest

The event offers a multi-layered program where participants can move freely between three simultaneous stages.

Highlight 1: 'Must-See Sessions' to Breakthrough Business Issues

Sessions cover design strategies for climate change, brand philosophy from the birth of Kumamon, the forefront of AI x Design in 'science of fitting' by ZOZO, manufacturing that delivers the possibilities of developing countries to the world by Motherhouse, design systems of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, branding comparisons between the Thai League and J.League, and education for the AI generation.
At SYNC, you can experience sessions crossing diverse fields such as 'Management,' 'Sustainability,' 'AI,' 'Lifestyle,' 'Education,' 'Finance,' and 'Communication' in a single day.
In addition to sessions on the 'MAIN STAGE' and 'GLOBAL STAGE,' a music concert will take place concurrently at 'NEX HALL.' Please enjoy the program freely according to your interests.

Highlight 2: Featuring Suiyoubi no Campanella! 'Music Stage' where Creativity Resonates

Alongside business sessions, we will hold special live performances by artists from Thailand and Japan.
From Thailand, 'KIKI,' an electro-pop unit that has gained high acclaim since its formation in 2021 at Japanese festivals and European tours, will appear.
From Japan, 'Suiyoubi no Campanella,' whose representative song 'Edison' has surpassed 100 million cumulative streaming views, will perform, along with 'Takahito Uchisawa' (vocalist of androp, known for music videos that won 7 medals at the ADFEST advertising festival), creator 'EYE VDJ MASA' (Masatsugu Muto), who uses eye-tracking technology and performed at the Paralympic Opening Ceremony and CANNES LIONS, and 'Tomu Kawada,' the eldest son of the AR Brothers who continues to expand all fields through technology.
Furthermore, 'STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION,' a project by R·O·N who drives anime and content music, singer-songwriter/guitarist 'Sora Kimijima,' and 'Hana Taguchi,' whose music is frequently used in movie themes and commercials, will also perform.
Please enjoy this unique SYNC stage where music, artwork, and technology intersect.

Highlight 3: SITE x SYNC ── Gateway to Asia's Innovation Ecosystem

June 26 (Friday), the day SYNC is held, marks the second day of 'SITE 2026,' Thailand's largest startup and innovation event hosted by the NIA (National Innovation Agency).