The 3rd ICSD&NS Conference 2025

Opening Ceremony

Summary of Conference – Dr. Khamla Inkhavilay (Acting Head of RASO, NOUL)
Chairman’s Welcome – President/Vice President of NUOL
Opening – Minister of Ministry of Education and Sport

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Phouphet Kyophilavong

Vice President, National University of Laos

Topic: Economic Analysis of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs on Lao Economy

Mr. Mark Garlinghouse

Director of Business Development, The LENS (Australia)

Topic: Measuring Research Output and Impact to Guide Decision Making

Dr. Bank Ngamarunchot

Director, STIPI (Thailand)

Topic: Flying Geese Model and Strategic Coupling Between Thailand and Laos

Kapil Sharma

Deputy General Manager, HCLTech Singapore

Topic: Public Sector Delivery Lead for Digitalization and Modernization

Conference Schedule Overview

Time	Activity	Venue
8:00–8:30	Registration	The State Hall
8:30–9:50	Opening & Keynotes	The State Hall
9:50–10:05	Coffee Break	Lobby Area
10:05–17:00	Sessions 1–6 (Parallel)	Various Halls
17:00–19:00	Cocktail Reception & Cultural Shows	The State Hall

Session Topics

Session 1: Sustainability in Social Development
Session 2: Public Policy and Business Management
Session 3: Buddhist Integration and Data Intelligence for Enterprise
Session 4: Natural Science Technology Innovation
Session 5: AI and Education
Session 6: AI and Innovation Economics

Each session includes keynote and invited speakers, with presentations covering social development, AI applications, education, policy, and scientific innovation. Detailed topics include sustainable well-being, AI in dentistry, climate change, cultural identity, and innovation ecosystems.

Cocktail Reception Agenda

Time	Detail	Remark
17:30–17:40	Welcoming Remarks	President of NUOL
17:40–18:10	Co-Organizer Forward	Co-Organizer
18:10–18:40	Cultural Performance	From NUOL
18:40–18:55	Certificate Appreciation Handover	President of NUOL
18:55–19:50	Culture Shows	All Participants
19:50–20:00	Closing	President of NUOL