On November 10, 2026, the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), organized the first “Strategic Planning Kick-off” as part of the development of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan for 2027–2030. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Wannarat Suntiamorntut, Dean of the Faculty of ICT, presided over the opening ceremony and presented the Faculty’s vision and roadmap. The event was attended by the Faculty’s executive team and heads of administrative divisions at the Bits & Bytes Hall, 4th Floor, ICT Building, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.
The event featured two distinguished guest speakers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patamawadee Pochanukul, Chair of the Working Group for the 14th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2028–2032) and former Director of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), delivered a lecture on “National Strategic Directions, Approaches, and Planning.” Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Dr. Santi Charoenpornpattana, Vice President for Planning and Strategy at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), delivered a lecture on “Organizational Management and Strategic Plan Implementation.” Both sessions provided valuable insights into strategic planning and organizational management in alignment with national development priorities.
In addition, the event featured a workshop that provided an opportunity for the Faculty’s executive team and heads of administrative divisions to brainstorm and exchange ideas. These contributions will help inform the decision-making process, shape the Faculty’s future organizational development directions, and support the formulation of a clear and well-defined Strategic Plan for 2027–2030 that aligns with the Faculty’s vision.
