As part of its 15th-anniversary celebration, Rapid Asia held a public discussion at SEA Junction on 28 February 2025 from 4.00 – 7.00 pm on the roles of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of social development work in the region. The event, titled “Reflections on AI for Social Innovation,” was hosted in a hybrid format, welcoming participants both in person and online, with the aim to explore the multiple dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI), including the growing influences of AI, its impact on employment and education, and roles of AI in the development sector in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Organizers:

Rapid Asia

Rapid Asia specializes in social research for social development clients and has extensive experience in consulting projects on monitoring and evaluation (M&E), both in terms of innovative design and efficient delivery. They aim to help social development clients to achieve sustainable change, through evidence-based methodology. For more information, please visit https://rapid-asia.com/

SEA Junction

SEA Junction, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA), aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK, BTS National Stadium), SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information, see www.seajunction.org, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, and Instagram @seajunction

Photo Credit: Rapid Asia’s Team