CO EVENT I EEC Business Forum 2026: Waste to Value, Turning Challenges into Opportunities

The Spanish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SPTCC) is pleased to invite you to the EEC Business Forum 2026, a full-day business programme exploring the theme “Waste to Value”: how businesses can transform waste and underutilised resources into new value, innovation and sustainable growth.

The programme combines an exclusive company visit, business lunch, thematic presentations and networking, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals interested in sustainable business development and opportunities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 20:00 hrs. (Full day) | 15:00 – 20:00 hrs. (Afternoon forum and networking)
📍 Location: Pattaya, Thailand (Forum venue: InterContinental Pattaya)

Morning Programme

Exclusive Company Visit to Thai Eastern Group (TEGH)

10:00 hrs. | Company Visit: The day begins with an exclusive visit to Thai Eastern Group (TEGH). Participants will gain first-hand insight into TEGH’s business and its approach to transforming resources and waste into value. The visit offers a practical look at how circular economy principles can be applied to create sustainable business opportunities, and it sets the scene for the day’s central theme: Waste to Value.

Business Lunch

Afternoon Programme

EEC Business Forum: Waste to Value at InterContinental Pattaya

The afternoon forum continues the Waste to Value theme through presentations and business discussions examining how waste, resources, technology and innovation can be transformed into economic and business value.

• 15:00 hrs. | Registration
• 15:30 hrs. | Opening Remarks
• 16:00 – 18:00 hrs. | Waste to Value: Business Opportunities & Solutions
  The presentations will explore the Waste to Value concept from different business perspectives, highlighting practical solutions, innovative approaches and emerging opportunities for companies. Topics will focus on how businesses can:
  • Transform waste and by-products into valuable resources
  • Develop new products and business models from waste
  • Apply technology and innovation to improve resource efficiency
  • Create new economic opportunities through circular business practices
  • Collaborate across industries to build more sustainable value chains
  • Contribute to a more sustainable and competitive EEC

  The presentations will connect the real-world example from the morning’s TEGH company visit with broader business opportunities, encouraging participants to consider how Waste to Value solutions can be applied across industries.

• 18:00 – 20:00 hrs. | Networking Cocktail
  Continue the conversation at our networking cocktail, bringing together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and professionals from Thailand and the international business community.

Tickets

💰 Members:

• Full day: THB 1,700
• Half day: THB 1,600

💰 Non-Members:

• Full day: THB 2,400
• Half day: THB 2,200

Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Why Attend?

• Discover practical examples of Waste to Value in action
• Gain insights into innovative and sustainable business models
• Explore opportunities arising from the circular economy
• Learn how technology and collaboration can unlock new value from waste
• Connect with companies and business leaders in the EEC
• Build new relationships through dedicated networking opportunities

We look forward to welcoming you to the EEC Business Forum 2026 in Pattaya.