On October 6, 2024, Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), attended the opening of the 21st Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum 2024) in Kyoto, Japan, under the theme “What do we need from S&T?”. This forum is recognized as the largest global platform for discussions on science and technology policy. During the opening ceremony, she delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the importance of preparing and developing a highly skilled workforce in artificial intelligence to support significant advancements in science and technology. She highlighted the need for STEM education, along with upskilling and reskilling initiatives to enable citizens to adapt to the rapid changes in today’s world. Additionally, she underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to address environmental issues and combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
