​Southeast Asia stands strong as one of the most exciting, fast-changing, and dynamic regions in today’s global economy, powered by a new generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, alongside rapid digital transformation, expanding consumer markets, and increasing capital inflows.

​Join us at the Michigan Ross Southeast Asia Business Conference (SEABC) 2026 to gain firsthand insights from leaders across corporate, finance, and venture and investment ecosystems!

​We welcome participants from across the Ross community and the broader global network!

​Conference Schedule

​📅 Date: Wed, March 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00 - 11:00PM (ET)
🌏 Format: Virtual

​Link to join: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93003523186

​Program & Speakers

​Fireside Chat

• ​Simon Kahn (MBA ’98)
  VP Marketing, Google Asia Pacific

​➡️ Dive into conversations on leadership, regional growth, and how to navigate complex global markets across APAC!

​Panel Session 1: Growing Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia

• ​Eric Luchangco (MBA ’96)
  EVP, CFO & CSO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

• ​Bhavna Laroya Anand (MBA ’03)
  Managing Director, PT Akraya International | Fomer senior leader at IFC and Morgan Stanley

• ​Wachirachai Koonamwattana (MBA ’97) Chief Sustainability Officer, SCG (The Siam Cement PCL)

• ​Dicky Yordan (BSE ' 98) President Director, PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk

​➡️ Unpack corporate growth strategies, capital deployment decisions, and forces driving sector transformation and long-term value creation across Southeast Asia!

​Panel Session 2: Startup & Innovation in Southeast Asia

• ​Choon-Peng Ng (MBA ’04)
  Co-founder & Chairperson, ImmunoScape

• ​Pailin “Pie” Vichakul (MBA ’14)
  CIO, SCB 10X

• ​Jane Sajeekarn Prescott (MBA ’16)
  Managing Director, AddVentures (SCG)

• ​Melvyn Yeo (BBA ’00)
  Founder & Managing Partner, TRIREC

​➡️ Discover what’s next in venture capital, corporate innovation, biotech, and the new generation of entrepreneurs building the future!

​Registration & Ticketing

• ​All are welcome. Participation is FREE of charge thanks to our our generous donors.

​Proudly hosted by the Southeast Asia Business Association (SEABA), Michigan Ross School of Business.