AI Adoption in Southeast Asia: From Hype to Practical Value 🚀

​📌 Each month, we zero in on one practical theme—from investing and marketing to sales, client service, design, and learning. You’ll leave with actionable tools you can use immediately.
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This month, we are thrilled to welcome Md. Rashedun Nabi (Rony)! Rony is one of Southeast Asia’s most active ecosystem builders, driving real-world AI adoption across startups and SMEs. He recently led the Meta Llama Incubator Program at e27, in partnership with Meta and Deloitte, supporting 35 AI-driven startups and SMEs in Singapore. Rony has also designed and managed landmark programs such as the Meta AI Hackathon, Center of Health Innovation, and D-Tech Initiative, accelerating AI innovation across health, finance, education, and agriculture.

He also serves as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Seedstars and mentors several accelerator programs around APAC, including Tenity Fintech Program, Turtle Venture Studio, Accelerating Bangladesh, beSUCCESS, and Startup Bootcamp Australia.
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✨ Don’t miss this unique chance to learn directly from one of SEA’s leading AI ecosystem builders!

## Key Takeaways from Rony:

🔑 Inside stories from innovation programs in Southeast Asia—how startups and SMEs are turning AI pilots into scalable solutions
🔑 Real adoption data behind AI’s impact in marketing, healthtech, edtech, agritech, and fintech in Southeast Asia
🔑 A clear framework to move from “we use AI” to “we create measurable value with AI”, giving you immediate strategies you can implement

## Why join?

🤖 Learn from real demos, stories, and use cases with an expert AI leader (30-min Show & Tell)
🤝 Network with AI-savvy professionals in Bangkok
🎁 Get exclusive access to toolkits, playbooks, and recordings
🚀 Speakers and coaches will be featured on WorkOptional’s newsletter + socials, reaching an audience of over 30k

💡 Theme This Month: AI Adoption in Southeast Asia: From Hype to Practical Value
📍 Where: Rodeo Mex-Tex Grill & Tap House
The presentation begins around 7 PM. Rodeo Mex provides special event prices, with discounts up to 35% on selected drinks! Enjoy a great venue with TVs for presentations, superb drinks, food, and friendly atmosphere.

👉 RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/workoptional/events/310778633/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2
⚡ There might be surprise freebies at the end of the session! Don’t miss out—come for the knowledge, stay for the fun! ⭐️