DayOne Launches Inaugural Tech & AI Career Expo in Thailand, Showcasing Commitment to Digital Infrastructure and Talent Development

The one-day event welcomed over 800 participants, alongside more than 30 exhibiting companies, connecting talent to over 600 roles across the technology and AI ecosystem.

The event was officiated in the presence of key government stakeholders and supporting agencies, including the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI), Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC), Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), as well as strategic partner AMATA.

The expo underscores DayOne’s growing commitment to Thailand, where the company is developing the country’s first 1 gigawatt (GW) digital infrastructure platform. DayOne first entered Thailand with a US$1 billion investment commitment, followed by the groundbreaking of its Chonburi Tech Park Data Center Campus in 2025. The development is progressing toward a multi-phase rollout, with more than 100 MW of IT capacity expected to go live in 2026, and renewable energy integration beginning in 2027 through collaboration with Amata B.Grimm Renewable Energy (AMBRE) and PEA.

Speaking at the event, Jamie Khoo, Chief Executive Officer of DayOne, emphasized the importance of aligning infrastructure development with talent and ecosystem growth. “As we move from one wave of technology to another, from traditional systems to cloud and now AI, what remains constant is the need for people with the right skills and mindset to build the economy of the future. Thailand is an important part of our regional journey, and we see strong opportunities to develop not only infrastructure, but also the talent and capabilities that will support the next phase of digital growth,” she said, adding that DayOne is committed to working closely with government and universities to create pathways for young talent to participate in this transformation.

She noted that while each technological shift has historically brought concerns about job displacement, it has also created new roles and industries. “Every wave of technology brings change, but it also creates new opportunities. AI is no different. The key is to continue learning, adapt, and embrace the changes ahead,” she added.

At a national level, digital infrastructure investment is also accelerating broader economic transformation. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), highlighted the broader economic impact of digital infrastructure investments. “This event demonstrates what the digital economy looks like in practice — not just investment, but jobs, skills, and opportunities for Thai people. Data center development is driving a structural transformation of Thailand’s economy, creating value across construction, engineering, renewable energy, and operations, while strengthening local supply chains and long-term talent development,” he said.

As AI-driven demand for data centers continues to grow, the infrastructure supporting it must evolve in parallel — particularly in how energy is generated, managed, and optimized.

Mr. Warit Rattanachuen, Deputy Governor, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), said this transformation is creating new opportunities. “As digital infrastructure scales, energy systems must evolve alongside it. Data centers require new approaches to energy efficiency, renewable integration, water management, and system optimization, creating opportunities not only in technology, but across the broader ecosystem, including engineering, materials, and financial innovation,” he said.

Industry discussions and career engagement, the expo featured dedicated data center modules that provided participants with a practical understanding of the infrastructure supporting cloud and AI technologies. The event also showcased AI project demonstrations by leading universities, highlighting applications in robotics, computer vision, and digital learning platforms, and reinforcing the importance of academia-industry collaboration in developing future-ready talent.