AIT Decarbonization Nexus 2025 | 11–12 September 2025
Venue: AIT Conference Center, Innovation Space, and Outdoor Market Area

The AIT Decarbonization Nexus 2025 is a flagship sustainability event organized by the Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) in collaboration with AIT schools, research centers, stakeholders, and other specialized organizations. Building on the success of previous initiatives of the AIT Sustainability Expo held in 2023, the Nexus is a two-day event designed to accelerate AIT’s institutional commitment toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 while positioning the campus as a living laboratory for decarbonization, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

🌱 Why Attend the Nexus 2025?

The Decarbonization Nexus is not just an event—it is a transformative movement that aligns with AIT’s mission to cultivate professionals capable of driving sustainable development and global impact. This year’s Nexus will highlight the convergence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, nature-based solutions (NbS), climate innovation, and research-driven entrepreneurship. It will also provide a platform for all stakeholders—students, researchers, startups, policymakers, and industrial partners—to collaborate on scalable solutions for climate action.

🔑 Key Features of the Event:

Hackathon: HACK to DECARBON
An inter-university innovation challenge that invites students and young professionals to co-create solutions for reducing GHG emissions using climate tech, circular economy, ESG strategies, and NbS. Teams will receive mentoring and compete for prizes while pitching their ideas to a panel of experts.
Inter-University SDG Research Fair and Technology Exhibition
Explore over 20 research booths from AIT and partner universities showcasing cutting-edge solutions in sustainability, engineering, climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, and smart infrastructure. The fair fosters academic-industry collaboration and provides opportunities for real-world application of research.
Specialized Workshops
Engage in more than six workshops led by AIT’s research centers and industry experts covering topics like sustainable buildings, climate finance, carbon markets, remote sensing, social business, waste management, and air pollution.
Eco-Friendly Market
A vibrant marketplace promoting sustainable living and entrepreneurship, where local startups and small-scale businesses will offer eco-friendly products, food, and solutions. This platform encourages green innovation and supports local circular economy initiatives.
Panel Discussions and Awards Ceremony
Learn from thought leaders and industry experts as they share real-world strategies for ESG integration, decarbonization, and sustainability leadership. A special awards session will recognize top-performing student researchers and hackathon teams.

💼 How It Benefits AIT and Stakeholders:

For AIT: Strengthens AIT’s visibility as a regional leader in sustainability and innovation; showcases AIT’s commitment to net-zero goals and interdisciplinary collaboration; and leverages research centers to provide actionable climate solutions.
For Students: A platform for experiential learning, showcasing research, developing entrepreneurial ideas, and networking with global experts and potential collaborators.
For Faculty and Researchers: Opportunities to display ongoing research, attract industry and funding partnerships, and promote applied research for societal benefit.
For Industry Partners: Direct engagement with emerging technologies and student-led innovations; access to consultation and R&D support through AIT’s Science and Technology Park (STP), supported by BOI incentives.
For Startups and Social Entrepreneurs: Visibility, networking, and potential support for scaling sustainable products and ideas through AIT’s innovation ecosystem.

📅 Event Program & Registration:

The event includes parallel sessions of workshops, exhibitions, a hackathon, and the eco-friendly market across both days. Participants are encouraged to register for one or more of the following:

Workshops
Research competition
Hackathon
Eco-Friendly Product or Food Booth

📌 Register Now to be part of this impactful journey:
👉 [Insert Registration Link]
🔗 Visit: http://osc.ait.ac.th/ for detailed program updates.

Together, let’s innovate, decarbonize, and transform AIT into a global model for sustainable higher education. Join Nexus 2025 to become an agent of change for a net-zero future.

Building on the success of the AIT Sustainability Expo 2023, this year’s Nexus emphasizes decarbonization by connecting minds and empowering action through research, innovation, and technology to combat climate change. The event fosters open dialogue, applied research, entrepreneurship, and public engagement through a diverse set of activities ranging from hackathons to exhibitions and workshops. This two-day event features an inter-university research competition, hackathon, specialized workshops, and technology-related exhibition covering key sustainability topics.

The Nexus serves as a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and exploring sustainable solutions while fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. The expo supports organizations in achieving their SDG goals by showcasing sustainability achievements, technological advancements, and groundbreaking innovations. It also facilitates capacity building and collaborative research opportunities through AIT’s specialized centers.

Additionally, the event raises awareness through booth exhibitions of various research and technology with recent contributions of the latest sustainable innovations and emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and individual contributions through eco-friendly alternatives.

Objectives

Accelerate AIT’s interdisciplinary action on climate mitigation and sustainability
Promote ESG integration and decarbonization strategies across sectors
Showcases student and faculty research aligned with the SDG’s
Empower innovation through academic-industry collaboration
Raise awareness and inspire behavioral change through public engagement

Key Highlights

💡 Workshops by AIT’s leading research centers on real-world ESG applications, climate mitigation, and green infrastructure
🚀 Hackathon: HACK to DECARBON—Inter-university innovation challenge focused on decarbonization strategies
🌏 SDG Research Competition and Technology Exhibition featuring over 10 booths of research and 10 booths of innovation and sustainable technologies
🛍️ Eco-Friendly Market supporting small-scale sustainable businesses
🧠 Panel Discussion with industry leaders and AIT faculty on bridging academic and practical decarbonization needs
🏆 Awards Ceremony celebrating top-performing student researchers and Hackathon

🗓️ Program Agenda – AIT Decarbonization Nexus 2025

Day 1: 11th September 2025

Morning session

08:30 hrs – 9:00 hrs.: Registration

09:00 hrs. – 09:05 hrs.: Opening Remarks by MC

09:05 hrs. – 09:15 hrs.: Opening Remarks by

Prof. Manukid, Vice President Academic and Research (VPAR) (TBD) and/or

Prof. Siddharth K. Jabade as Vice President Administration and Development (VPAD) (TBD)

09:15 hrs. – 9:25 hrs.: Group Photo Session

09:25 hrs. – 9:35 hrs.: Ribbon cutting of the Research and Technology Exhibition

09:35 hrs. – 10:00 hrs.: Coffee Break and

10:00 hrs. – 12:00 hrs.: Morning Workshops by AITE at AITCC Auditorium

Workshop Title: ““Greener Futures: ESG Frameworks and Sustainability in the Real World“

12:00 hrs.–13:30 hrs.: Lunch Break (for delegates, volunteers, and booth exhibitors)

Afternoon Session

13:30 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.: Afternoon Workshop by RRCAP at AITCC Auditorium

Workshop Title: “Climate Innovation and Mitigation Trends”

16:00 hrs. – 16:30 hrs.: Coffee and Snacks for networking

Parallel Activities (Hackathon, Sustainability Fair, Exhibition, and Eco-Friendly Market)

09:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.: Hackathon (HACK to DECARBON) at Innovation Space (AITEC) (Interuniversity Competition) organized by AIT Entrepreneurship and OSC

09:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.: SDG Fair (Booths + Market) (10 booths), and Sustainability technology exhibition (12 booths) organized by OSC at AITCC Lobby

09:00 hrs.–16:00 hrs.: Eco-Friendly Market Encouraging Small-Scale Business—AIT Yunus Center (AIT Yunus Center)

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Day 2: 12th September 2025

Morning session

09:00 hrs. – 12:00 hrs.: Workshop by GWSC/AITS (TBD) at RBB, AITCC

Workshop Title: “Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Water Security & Ecosystem”

10:15 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.: Coffee Break

12:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs.: Lunch Break

13:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.: Student research winner evaluation and other awards for Hackathon

Afternoon Session

13:30-13:35 Introductory remarks by the MC

13:35-13:50 Opening remarks

Prof. Pai Chi Li, AIT President (TBD)
Prof. Manukid, Vice President Academic and Research (VPAR) (TBD)
Professor Siddharth K. Jabade as Vice President for Administration and Development (VPAD) (TBD)

13:50-14:00: Special remarks by the Special guest of honor (TBD)

14:00-14:15: Group Photo Session

14:15-15:00 Panel Discussion on 3-Zero approach of Zero Poverty-Zero Unemployment-Zero Net Carbon Emissions- Industry and education for the Real World to identify gaps (Coordinated by AIT Yunus Center(TBC)

15:00-15:45 – Prize distribution of the best student awards for Research Fair & Hackathon

15:45-16:00 – Token of appreciation to special guest and closing remarks by Director OSC

Parallel Activities (Hackathon, Sustainability Competition, Exhibition, and Eco-Friendly Market)

09:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs: Hackathon (HACK to DECARBON) at Innovation Space (AITEC) (Interuniversity Competition) organized by AIT Entrepreneurship and OSC

09:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs: SDG Fair (Booths + Market) (10 booths) and Sustainability technology exhibition (12 booths) organized by OSC at AITCC Lobby

09:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.: Eco-Friendly Market Encouraging Small-Scale Business—AIT Yunus Center (TBD)

16:00 hrs. – 16:30 hrs.: Coffee Break