Bangkok hosts major Asian philanthropy conference next month
Bangkok will see the largest international gathering of social investors in Asia at the “Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Conference” from June 7-9 at the Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok
In partnership with the Khonthai Foundation, the event brings together over 500 social investors from around the world to foster the growth of the social-sector ecosystem in Asia.
The conference theme “Collaboration for Impact” reflects the importance of partnership across sectors and borders when looking to tackle some of Asia’s biggest social challenges, the organisers said.
Now in its fifth year, the AVPN Conference historically draws together representatives from more than 30 countries.
This year’s list of expected attendees includes international foundations like the Rockefeller Foundation and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, local family offices and companies involved in philanthropy and impact investing, international corporates – including Coca-Cola, Google and Credit Suisse – and government agencies such as USAID and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
