RISE 2025

RISE 2025 – Reshaping Hospitality by Empowering Women is a full-day learning and development event dedicated to advancing women in hospitality. Centered around the theme of rising together, the event provides an inspiring platform for career growth, skill-building, and meaningful dialogue. Attendees will experience a dynamic day that includes a main keynote session, practical workshops, and a series of topical, collaborative roundtable discussions designed to close the day with actionable takeaways. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, RISE 2025 empowers participants to grow, connect, and lead with confidence.

Organized by: C9 Hotelworks, Mrs. B Group and Delivering Asia supported by SAii Laguna Phuket, QUO Global, Creative Concept AV, Phuket Hotels Association, UN Women Asia and the Pacific, Inspiring Women in Hospitality, International Women’s Travel Awards by (TDM) Travel Daily Media

Who Should Attend: This event is designed for anyone in the hospitality, tourism, restaurant, and service sectors—from industry professionals and business owners to students, career changers, and individuals looking to build skills or advance in their careers. Whether you're in hotel management, HR, training, or simply passionate about creating a more inclusive and empowered industry, this day offers valuable learning and practical tools for growth.

Event Schedule

Date: Saturday 30th August 2025

Venue: SAii Laguna Phuket, Similan Ballroom Ballroom, Phuket

Registration: 9:00 am onwards

Program

Prequel: 9:30 to 10:00 am

Manifest the Career You Want by Connecting with Your Inner Voice (A Guided Meditation)

Viona Zhang, Meditation Practitioner | Founder of Viona Healing Flow

Main Event: 10:00 to 11:30 am

Making a Life Plan – Achieving Goals One Step at a Time

Kornkanok Yongsakul, CEO at RBL Training and Co-Founder V Yachts Asia

Developing Your Own Personal Brand Statement

Rohit Sachdev, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Soho Hospitality

Professional Development – The Importance of Training

Kanoknat (Ja) Adhyanasakul, Executive Director, Amatara Welleisure Resort

Catalyst for Change: Women Leaders Accelerating Hospitality Transformation

Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar, Co-founder, Women in Tourism Association

Expect the Unexpected. Career Lessons from a Life in Hospitality

Chantal Fernandes, British Honorary Consul to Phuket, British Embassy

Establishing Sustainable Entrepreneurship Programs

Supapim Wannopas, Regional Programme Coordinator and Thailand Programme Manager, UN Women

What Failure Teaches That Success Never Will

Michaela Connor, Professional Development Leader Asia, Flight Centre Travel Centre and Founder/Chairperson, IWTA

Jenna Xue, Senior Regional Marketing Manager, Duetto

Global Movement: Education - A Force for Peace and a Sustainable Future

Youth Speaker UWC Phuket

Under 30. Finding My Own Identity

Mimi Chuenpanichayakul, Account Director Thailand, Delivering Asia

From Fear to Voice: How I Learned to Speak Up

Viona Zhang, Deputy Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks

Co-Hosts

Sumi Soorian, Founder, Mrs. B Group

Jirarat Ninpradub, General Manager, Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Networking Lunch: 11:30 to 1:00 pm

Workshop: 1:00 to 1:50 pm

Workplace Equity in Action: Metrics, Gaps, and Progress

Supapim Wannopas, Regional Programme Coordinator and Thailand Programme Manager, UN Women

Speed Learning Collaborative Roundtable Workshops 2:00 to 3:00 pm

(Learning Leaders)

Jayne MacDougall, Executive Director, Phuket Hotels Association

Leanne Reddie, Chief Commercial Officer, Chedi Hospitality

Pan Voravee, Founder & Director, Voravee Hospitality

Registration

Advance registration is required and QR code from Eventbrite is required for entry. Tickets are pre-paid and include lunch THB1,200.00. Early Bird price before 30th July is THB900.00

Please make a payment to

Account Name : Mitha Co., Ltd.

Bank Name: Kasikorn (K) Bank

Account Number: 166-8-68016-6 (Saving)

Branch: Cherngtalay Phuket

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