CMA-GMS Capital Market Academy Execu�ve Educa�on CLASS OF 2019 Capital Market Academy Greater Mekong Subregion Executive Education Program Bangkok, Thailand 12 July - 4 August 2019 CMA-GMS Program Overview “In the rapid growth of GMS capital markets and businesses, we need our leaders in both private and public sectors to have the capability while embracing a common vision towards the goal of mutual sustainable prosperity in our region.” Dr. Chaiyawat Wibulswasdi Chairman, The Stock Exchange of Thailand The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) comprising Cambodia, The aim is for leading executives from private and government China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam is known to be sectors in the GMS countries to widen perspectives on both a precious and fast growing region. Along with the region’s abundance the opportunities and threats of the region, learn about business in natural resources, close geographic connections, large consumer expansion via the capital market, and share business insights base and relative low costs of labor, GMS also shows an impressive and practical ways for regional economic prosperity through and continuing growth and emerging as an attractive destination new ideas, new networks and collaborations. for global investors In the midst of the region’s rapid growth, there is significant This year the CMA-GMS program will be held for the fifth time, change in many aspects from human behavior and business in other words, participants will become Batch 5 of CMA-GMS operations to government policies. However, one of the most students. Upon completion of the program, participants will prominent and fundamental changes is the accelerating development become part of the prestigious and close-knit CMA-GMS alumni in technology and this shift will have massive effect on societies community and continue to work together beyond the program. and economies. The influx of technology and innovation inevitably pushes both public and private sectors in the region to adopt and adapt technology and innovative ideas to create competitive advantage and growth. GMS leaders in both the public and private sectors should be ahead of these changes, and take the position of being the disruptor, instead of waiting to be disrupted. As leaders are crucial drivers of direction for businesses and organizations, the Capital Market Academy (CMA) of The Stock Exchange of Thailand aims to develop high-quality capital market executives who possess well-developed professional abilities as well as dynamic visionary talents. Over the decade of the CMA operations, it has produced 27 generations of CMA students. This exclusive CMA-GMS program, a flagship international executive education program of the Stock Exchange of Thailand for GMS executives was conducted for the first time in 2015. 21 CMA-GMS Program Objectives CMA-GMS The program aims to equip participants with knowledge for participants to: Understand and be able to exchange information Collaboratively brainstorm to create GMS about the economic environment and business capital market collaboration platforms for opportunities in the GMS countries. shared success in the region. Learn and exchange experiences with Build long term relationship among top successful business entities that are executives in the GMS countries to promote investing in the GMS countries mutual cooperation and synergies. Study the capital market mechanism in Strengthen GMS capital markets and order to create linkages to economic and business collaboration. business growth. Learn and exchange views on the opportunities and challenges of businesses and economies in the GMS area in the era of rapid development of startups, technology, and innovation. Who should About 60 delegates of capital market-related organizations and businesses attend in the GMS: Top executives from leading businesses Top executives from government agencies (by invitation only) 337 CMA-GMS Program Structure This module will inspire participants the idea of how they envisage the abundance of GMS resources that could bring about prosperity to the Module region. However, the resources, e.g. human capital, natural 1 resources, need development over time. With technological and innovative change in the world today, technology based or innovative businesses will be a significant part of the prosperity of the GMS in the long run. GMS: Region of Opportunities and Growth Module 2 This module will describe how the capital market helps raise funds The program aims to equip participants with knowledge for participants to: and how it bridges the demand for funds with the supply of funds. This module also comprises business showcases and partnership models through site visits and panel discussions for the understanding Capital Market: Mechanism of how the capital market works. The capital market ecosystem and for Sustainable Business mechanism for stakeholders will be described to broaden participants’ Growth and Regional Wealth visions and perspectives of sustainable business. This module is a supplement of module 2 for participants to learn through Module 3 real business cases in GMS countries. Prominent businesses in the region will be selected for participants to visit and participants will have the opportunity to build business links among executives CMA-GMS in the region as well as relevant government agencies. Moreover, participants will learn about cultures and social etiquettes in GMS International Businesses: countries that affect business success. Country Visit and Experience Sharing Module 4 This module aims at encouraging participants to open their minds and build together initiatives or platforms for the whole region. Business and Capital Market They will learn how to connect the region by forming a platform to Linkage: achieve common goals. Concepts of executive leadership will be GMS Cooperative Platform addressed and widely discussed to strengthen their business charisma. and Initiation 4 CMA-GMS Program Schedule | Week 1 Module 1: GMS: Region of Opportunities and Growth Thursday July 11, 2019 Participants arrival (except Thai participants) WEEK Friday July 12, 2019 Venue: Capital Market Academy (CMA) 08:30 – 09:30 hrs. Registration / Welcome Remarks 09:30 – 10:30 hrs. GMS Opportunities: We Will Grow Together The keynote speech captures the big picture of how GMS countries can work together to build a creative and prosperous future for the region. The speaker’s valuable insights will inspire participants to realize that the GMS will grow faster with unity. Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool Former Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Thailand This module will describe how the capital market helps raise funds 11:00 – 12:30 hrs. GMS Challenges: Mega Trends and The Shift to The New Chapter of GMS and how it bridges the demand for funds with the supply of funds. The influence and effect of mega trends whether it is the shift in power among the nations, shift This module also comprises business showcases and partnership in demographics, or shift in technology, are now more prevalent than ever. This session will reflect models through site visits and panel discussions for the understanding views on these trends and discuss how they may evolve the GMS to a new era. of how the capital market works. The capital market ecosystem and Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr (CMA-GMS 3) mechanism for stakeholders will be described to broaden participants’ Director for TDRI Economic Intelligence Service visions and perspectives of sustainable business. Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) 12:30 – 13:30 hrs. Lunch 13:30 – 15:00 hrs. GMS Investment Outlook: Regional Business Strategies and Partnership An overview of the development in the GMS region and the tools and schemes of fundraising and cooperation in the region will be discussed. Participants will learn from successful cases of companies in the capital market which could be a guideline for the region. Mr. Chanitr Charnchainarong Senior Executive Vice President, Central Group, Thailand Chairman, Thailand-Cambodia Business Council 15:15 – 15:30 hrs. Program Overview and GMS Cooperation: Group Projects Assignment This program creates a unique opportunity for participants to be in a diverse environment among other top executives from countries in the region. To make the most benefit of this opportunity, the participants will be assigned in groups to discuss and prepare a group report in the form of a presentation to propose what the region can do to enhance collaboration. The presentations will be carried out on the last day of the program. This session will explain about the group project assignment as well as share project examples of previous years. Dr. Krisada Sektrakul Senior Executive Vice President This module aims at encouraging participants to open their minds Head of Capital Market Education Division and Sustainable Development Division and build together initiatives or platforms for the whole region. The Stock Exchange of Thailand They will learn how to connect the region by forming a platform to achieve common goals. Concepts of executive leadership will be addressed and widely discussed to strengthen their business charisma. Remark: The sequence and details of the sessions are subject to change. 5 CMA-GMS Program Schedule | Week 1 Friday July 12, 2019 Venue: Capital Market Academy (CMA) WEEK 15:30 – 17:00 hrs. GMS Sharing: 3 Top Trends in Your Country A group of participants from each country will present to the class about their country. They will share a brief country overview such as demographic and economic highlights. Then, they will also share about what are the ‘must-eat, must-see, must buy’ of each country. This is an ice-breaking activity that will allow participants to learn about other countries as a foundation for building strong relationships. Moderated by Mr. Chirathep Senivongs Executive Vice President The Stock Exchange of Thailand 17:00 - 18:00 hrs. ASEAN and GMS Outlook and Opportunities ASEAN particularly GMS region has become more relevant to the global eye. Views upon the significant progress and development of overall economy as well as the financial market and real sector will be discussed.