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[Webinar] Powering Thailand’s AI Hub: SMRs for the EEC and Beyond

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Thailand stands at a critical inflection point. With over US$3.1 billion in data center investments approved by early 2026, the nation’s digital infrastructure is rapidly outstripping its power transmission capacity. While the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is the heart of this boom, grid bottlenecks and the "solar plateau" of renewable storage threaten to stall progress.

This webinar moves beyond speculative ambition to treat the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) as a standardized energy product. We will analyze the 2026–2030 roadmap as a critical window for institutional mobilization—leveraging international partnerships and the Direct PPA Pilot Project to establish the regulatory and financial foundations for deployment.

Join us as we convene experts from the data center industry, venture capital, and nuclear policy to explore a pragmatic pathway to high-density, 24/7 baseload power.


🗓️ Event Details

  • Date: June 2, 2026

  • Time: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM (GMT+7)

  • Format: Zoom Webinar

  • Moderator: Earth Venture Capital


🎯 The Core Question

What will it take to finance and deploy standardized SMRs to close the EEC’s power gap and power Thailand’s AI ambitions?


📍 Discussion Themes

I. Infrastructure & Demand: The Grid vs. Ultra-Dense Reality
II. Commercial Models: SMRs as a Standardized Product
III. Policy Advocacy & Trust: The Private Sector Playbook

Our Expert Panelists:
💰 Duc Pham | Principal, Earth Venture Capital
The financial architect. Mr. Duc will break down "Nuclear-as-a-Service" and how private capital can de-risk First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) SMR projects through innovative DPPA frameworks.
🔌 Bancha Yathip, Ph.D.| Energy Advisor & Founder, 89 Plus Energy
The bridge-builder. Dr. Bancha will tackle the "Timeline Mismatch"—aligning rapid 3-year data center builds with nuclear asset development cycles.
🔬 Dr. Kampanart Silva | Researcher, National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC)
The technical visionary. Dr. Kampanart provides the ground truth on factory-built standardization and the "Fast-Follower" strategy for local technical know-how.
⚖️ The Frontline of Nuclear Oversight
We will also be joined by a senior regulatory leader from Thailand's atomic authority to discuss the 2026–2030 regulatory roadmap and the safety frameworks essential for private-sector participation. (Final panelist to be announced soon!)


👥 Who Should Attend?

  • Investors & VCs: To explore the bankability of "Product over Project" nuclear assets.

  • Data Center Operators: Seeking behind-the-meter solutions to bypass grid constraints.

  • SMR Developers & Engineers: To understand the localized requirements of the Thai market.

  • Policymakers: Involved in the EEC and national energy security frameworks.


✅ Key Takeaways

  • For Investors: Strategies for leveraging standardized SMRs to compress construction cycles to 3–5 years.

  • For Offtakers: Navigating the "Reliability Warranty" needed for 24/7 AI workloads.

  • For the Ecosystem: A roadmap for advancing DPPA frameworks and securing the "Social License" through transparent community engagement.


Reserve your spot to join the conversation on Thailand's energy future.

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