Shaping tomorrow through innovation today.

Visionaries Pitching is an innovation challenge designed to empower the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. Participants are invited to present bold ideas that leverage Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to address real-world challenges and create meaningful impact.

This competition provides a platform for young innovators to showcase visionary concepts, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire new possibilities for the future.

Theme: Building Better Futures: Reimagining the Next Era of Manufacturing, Food, Work, and Learning

Teams are required to focus on one of the following areas:

• Future of Manufacturing – Reimagining the factories, supply chains, and production systems of tomorrow through intelligent automation, robotics, and human-machine collaboration
• Future of Food – Transforming how we grow, produce, distribute, and experience food.
• Future of Work – Redefining how people work, collaborate, and create value in an increasingly AI-enabled world.
• Future of Learning – Creating new ways to learn, teach, and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.

Pitching Format:

• Presentation Language: Participants may pitch in either Thai or English.
• Pitch Duration: 7-minute lightning pitch, followed by a 3-minute live Q&A session.

Pitching – Scoring Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on the following criteria:

• Vision & Future Thinking (30%)

 Demonstrates a compelling vision for the future and presents forward-looking ideas that address emerging challenges and opportunities within the chosen focus area.

• Innovation & Originality (25%)

Reflects creativity, originality, and a unique approach to applying AI and/or Robotics in solving real-world problems.

• Impact & Relevance (20%)

Clearly articulates the potential social, economic, environmental, or educational impact of the proposed solution and its relevance to the selected challenge area.

• Use of AI and/or Robotics (15%)

Demonstrates meaningful and appropriate integration of AI and/or Robotics technologies as part of the proposed solution.

• Communication & Storytelling (10%)

Effectively communicates the problem, solution, vision, and impact through a clear, engaging, and persuasive presentation.

Competition Tracks

• High School / Voc. Cert. Track

Open to students aged 15 or older who are currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent institution.

• University/High Voc. Cert. Track

Undergrad students currently enrolled in a college or university.

Team Requirements

• Participants may apply individually or as a team.
• Each team may consist of up to three members.
• Team members must belong to the same competition track.

Eligibility Requirements

• Participants must be enrolled students at the time of application.
• Each participant may join only one team.
• All submissions must be original work created by the participating team.
• Participants must comply with all competition rules and deadlines.

Awards

Each competition track will be awarded with trophy and the following prizes:

• Winner – THB 30,000
• First Runner-up – THB 20,000
• Second Runner-up – THB 10,000

Additional Award: Awarded to the team receiving the highest number of public votes across all competition tracks.

• Popular Vote Award – THB 5,000

Remarks: The winners shall be responsible for any applicable withholding taxes

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8m9b8anFyj
2. Select one challenge area: Manufacturing, Food, Work, or Learning.
3. Submit the required materials, including the concept video and pitch deck.
4. Await the selection announcement.

Submission Requirements

Application Form

Applicants must complete the online application form and provide the following information for all team members:

• Full name
• Mobile phone number

All contact information must be accurate and up to date, as it will be used for competition-related communications.

Concept Video (Optional but preferred)

• Recommended length: 3-5 minutes
• Language: English or Thai
• Format: MP4 or MOV
• Explain the problem, proposed solution, innovation, and expected impact

Pitch Deck

• PDF format
• Clearly present the problem statement, proposed solution, innovation, feasibility, and expected impact

Key dates

• Application Deadline: November 23, 2026
• Selection announcement: Nov 30, 2026 
• Pitching: Dec 15–18, 2026 at Cloud 11 
• Award Ceremony: Dec 18, 2026
  
  

  Inquiries & Contact Information

  Local Inquiries (Bangkok): strategicevents@bangkokbank.com
  MIT Media Lab–Bangkok Bank Event Organizing Team: hack-at-bkk@media.mit.edu
  MIT Media Lab – Mirei Rioux: mirei@media.mit.edu