The Sustainability Expo ( SX ) 2024 is set to return as Asean’s largest sustainability event, taking place from Sept 27 to Oct 6 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center ( QSNCC ) in Bangkok.
Now in its second consecutive time, SX has grown into a local platform for conservation, innovation, and cooperation. Supported by five leading companies– Extends Property ( Thailand ) Public Co, Ltd, PTT Public Co, Ltd, SCG, ThaiBev, and Thai Union Group Public Co, Ltd– SX 2024 aims to inspire corporations, governments, and individuals to work jointly towards a sustainable future.
SX 2024 is to be held under the theme” Sufficiency for Sustainability”, drawing from King Rama IX’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy ( SEP ) and King Rama X’s commitment to continuing his father’s legacy.
This philosophy emphasises balance, moderation, and responsible consumption, aligning with the global United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( UNSDGs ).
Through its numerous actions, SX 2024 brings the SEP to career, merging it with cutting-edge techniques to sustainable development under the show’s overall design,” Great Balance, Better World”.
SX 2024 may function over 270 vendors from Thailand and worldwide, representing industries pioneering green innovations. The event may also sponsor more than 600 professional speakers from around the globe, sharing insight on sustainable development, emerging technology, and creative options to mitigate climate change.
Tourists can join in seminars, workshops, and hands-on routines designed to provide them with tools and information to reduce their environmental impact. With its varied selection of products, SX 2024 is not just a knowledge base but also a launchpad for actions and collaboration.
Tongjai Thanachanan, SX director, announced that the Sustainability Expo ( SX ) has entered its fifth year, having even continued during the Covid-19 pandemic with a hybrid online-offline format.
The event follows a B2C2B ( business-to-consumer-to-business ) model, which centres on the consumer in driving sustainability efforts, creating a feedback loop between businesses and consumers, she said.
” The fair serves as a regional software for sustainability, connecting various industries and showcasing information, inventions, and systems that inspire action and change.
According to Ms. Tongjai,” SX has attracted more than 800, 000 participants over the past four occasions and generated more than 60 million baht in income for local areas and participating vendors.”
More than 600 international experts and speakers, plus over 270 top businesses and organizations from Thailand and worldwide, may be present, according to her.
She emphasized the value of working together across industries, noting that this year’s seminars and business network will concentrate on fostering dialogue and learning within the social organization area, with a goal to achieve economic, social, and economic sustainability under the heading” Sufficiency for Sustainability.”
Five SX 2024 Highlights Areas
SX 2024 may remain divided into 10 different areas, each offering a unique view on sustainability. Five of these regions stand out for their creative strategies and engaging activities:
1 ) SEP Inspiration Zone: The Spirit of Conservation
Using the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy ( SEP ) as its guiding principle, this zone, which is located on the G Floor, raises awareness of natural crises. The area explores how rising world conditions are having significant effects on communities and areas under the style” The World Has Changed.” This region has three specific areas:
A pipe showcasing the frightful realities of climate shift through introspective imagery is” Reflection of Impact” in Zone A: Mirror Walkway.
Zone B: Immersive Theatre –” Point of No Return! ” A theatrical knowledge that highlights the inevitable changes brought on by human actions.
Zone C: Hope &, Helps —” Adaptation”: A area dedicated to exploring how we can adapt to the new realities of a changing universe.
2 ) Better Me Zone: Health and Well-being
The Better Me Zone focuses on responsible life, starting with specific health and well-being. This section provides advice on how to keep our physical and mental health up as we get older. Shows include:
Healthy & Happy Living: Professional guidance from organizations like Nestle, Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital, the Heart Association of Thailand, and the Food Institute and the Heart Association of Thailand.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention: New inventions like Chulalongkorn Hospital’s i-Exc Game Interaction Exercise and Cognition aim to stop mental decline and promote mental wellbeing. Visitors may also discover life planning equipment from Cheevamitr, including” Life Well-Die Well”, designed to support systematic well-being.
3 ) Better Life Area: Environmental Innovations
The Better Living Zone emphasizes steps that can be taken to reduce economic harm and is focused on addressing climate change brought on by greenhouse gas emissions. Among the included activities and displays are:
Thai Beverage Public Co, Ltd’s” Water of Life”: This reflect emphasises water protection from origin to sea, highlighting the importance of water quality and inventory.
Thai Union Group’s SeaChange ® 2030 strategy: Demonstrating how sustainable seafood practices can be implemented across the supply chain, from source to consumer.
HINO DUTRO Z EV: A fully electric truck is a part of the transition toward more sustainable transportation options.
4 ) Better Community Zone: Building Social Resilience
This zone explores successful social, environmental, and economic projects that have helped create better communities.
Visitors can learn from ongoing initiatives and participate in small group discussions, workshops, and interactive exhibits, such as:
Learning Society: A group of individuals who work together to advance youth development and lifelong learning.
Caring City: exhibiting designs that promote inclusive and secure urban environments and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Through art festivals and managed spaces to support creative industries, this space demonstrates how art and culture can support economic growth and community development.
5 ) Better World Zone: Art and Environmental Awareness
This area honors art as a tool for spreading environmental awareness. Visitors can explore a variety of artistic expressions, including photography, paintings, and sculptures that focus on sustainability. Highlights include:
The ASEAN SX Photo Contest 2024, which features photographers from ten Asean nations, explores the theme of biodiversity and environmental conservation.
TRASH to TREASURE Art & Design Contest: Art pieces that explore biodiversity and sustainable practices are created using recycled materials.