Conference Program

September 27th, 2023
September 28th, 2023
September 29th, 2023
September 30th, 2023

Foyer outside the Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium (Sri Burapha Auditorium)
Thai Khadi Research Institute Hall
Room 202

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRefreshments

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMRegistration

12:30 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking Lunch

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMSocial Activity: A walk through history – a guided walking tour in and around the Thammasat University

Book the tour at the time of registration.

03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreak

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMGroup photos & Refreshments

07:30 PM - 09:00 PMSocial Event

1) Welcome remarks by Dr. Jiraporn Witayasakpan, Chair of Plan Administrative Committee 8, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Thailand & Dean of Journalism Faculty

2) Welcome dinner hosted by Co-Fact

04:00 PM - 05:00 PMPlenary

05:30 PM - 07:30 PMInauguration of the 5th AMARC Asia-Pacific regional conference

Welcome & Statement of purpose by Suman Basnet, Regional Director, AMARC-AP
Vision of the Regional Conference by Dr. Ramnath Bhat, President, AMARC-AP
Welcome remarks by National Host, Supinya Klangnarong, Chief Coordinator, Co-Fact & Dy. President, AMARC-AP
Welcome address by Rector, Thammasat University
Key note speech (TBC)
Publication presentation: ‘State of Community Radio in Asia-Pacific Report, 2023’
Group photo
Cultural show ‘Many Voices, One World’s Peace’

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshop 2: Effective content creation in social media for a social causeThammasat University

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshop 1: Tackling fake news: Electronic investigation of information By Supinay Klangnarong, ThailandCofact (cofact.org)

Foyer outside the Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium (Sri Burapha Auditorium)
Thai Khadi Research Institute Hall
Room 206
Room 202
Room 201

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRefreshments

12:30 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking Lunch

Location: Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication building and Thai Khadi Research Institute

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMSocial Activity: A walk through history – a guided walking tour in and around the Thammasat University

Book the tour at the time of registration.

03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreak

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMRefreshments

05:30 PM - 06:30 PMPre-assembly meetings

Sub-regions
WIN
Drafting committees

Venue: Designated rooms in the faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication building

06:30 PM - 07:30 PMBreak

07:30 PM - 09:00 PMStrategic Meeting 6: Rebuilding global movement of Community Broadcasting By Dr. Ramnath Bhat

Venue: Designated rooms in the faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication building

04:00 PM - 05:00 PMPlenary

Reports from workshops & strategic meetings

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop 6: Effective content creation in social media for a social causeThammasat University

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop 7: Effective content creation in social media for a social causeThammasat University

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMStrategic Meeting 1: Promoting Indigenous Broadcasting – good practices & challenges By Ekta, IndiaCultural Survival

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMStrategic Meeting 2: Effective policy advocacy for the promotion of Indigenous Broadcasting By Ekta, IndiaCultural Survival

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMStrategic Meeting 3: Community Broadcasting for addressing gender relationships and intersectionality By Sharon Bhagwan Rolls, FijiWomen International Network (WIN)

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop 3: Digital transformation of Community Radio: The Australian Experience By CBAA/CMTO, Australia

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop 4: Digital transformation of Community Radio: Content across digital platforms By CBAA/CMTO, Australia

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshop 5: Digital transformation of Community Radio: Setting up an online radio station By CBAA/CMTO, Australia

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMStrategic Meeting 4: Strengthening community media movement in Thailand: opportunities, challenges & the way ahead By Supinya Klangnarong, Thailand

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop 8: Showcasing good practices

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMStrategic Meeting 5: Community Radio for climate change adaptation & disaster risk reduction By Ashish Sen, India

Foyer outside the Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium (Sri Burapha Auditorium)
Thai Khadi Research Institute Hall
Room 206
Room 202

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMSocial Activity: A walk through history – a guided walking tour in and around the Thammasat University

Book the tour at the time of registration.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRefreshments

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMSocial Activity: A walk through history – a guided walking tour in and around the Thammasat University

Book the tour at the time of registration.

12:30 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking Lunch

Location: Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication building and Thai Khadi Research Institute

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMSocial Activity: A walk through history – a guided walking tour in and around the Thammasat University

Book the tour at the time of registration.

03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreak

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMRefreshments

05:30 PM - 06:30 PMPre-assembly meetings

Sub-regions
WIN
Drafting committees

Venue: Designated rooms in the faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication building

04:00 PM - 05:00 PMPlenary

Reports from workshops & strategic meetings

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMStrategic Meeting 7: Community Broadcasting for addressing gender relationships By Arti Jaiman, IndiaWomen International Network (WIN)

Updating the Gender Policy for Community Radios

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMStrategic Meeting 8: Ensuring the broadcaster’s safety

In collaboration with International Media Support, Denmark

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshop 9: Internet governance, as it matters to community radios By Robert M. Bichler, Austria/Nepal

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop 12: Design your podcast by using the MethodKit for Podcasts: a hands-on workshop with DW Akademie By Thomas Bärthlein & Adam BemmaDW Akademie

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMStrategic Meeting 9: Community Radios supporting poverty alleviation By Sofie JannuschCAMECO

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop 10: Demonstrating Azura cast: A virtual radio station By Hemant BabuNOMAD India

02:00 PM - 03:30 PMWorkshop 11: Demonstrating Azura cast: A virtual radio station By Hemant BabuNOMAD India

Foyer outside the Main Auditorium
Main Auditorium (Sri Burapha Auditorium)
Room 205

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRefreshments

12:30 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking Lunch

03:30 PM - 04:00 PMBreak

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMRefreshments

07:00 PM - 09:00 PMSocial Event

Farewell remarks by Mr. Sunit Shrestha, Changfusion and Media Fund for Justice

Farewell dinner

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMInauguration of 5th AMARC Asia-Pacific Assembly of Members

Opening remarks: Dr. Ramnath Bhat, President, AMARC-AP
Remarks: AM. Thanapant Raicharoen, Ph.D., Commissioner of National Broadcasting and telecommunication Commission (NBTC), Thailand