FACE Bangkok 2025: Meet the sharks of ASEAN

Looking to pitch your startup, network with investors, and connect with top-tier decision-makers across Southeast Asia? The FACE quarterly event returns once more with a blockbuster edition on Friday, May 9, 2025, at The St. Regis, Bangkok, held in partnership with the ASEAN Economic Forum and leading chambers of commerce.
This exclusive experience gathers founders, CEOs, angel investors, and VCs for a night of high-value networking, live startup pitches, and an after-party like no other.
Organised in collaboration with the Swiss, British, New Zealand, and Thai-Swedish Chambers of Commerce, and supported by Thaiger News, FACE is designed for decision-makers ready to make real moves. Inspired by Jaws, this edition of FACE unfolds in three thrilling episodes:
Episode 1: Swim with the Sharks
Details:
- Time: 6.30pm to 7.00pm
- Location: VIP Lounge (invitation only)
An exclusive pre-event networking lounge where industry heavyweights, investors, and FACE partners sip champagne and strategise before the pitch fest begins.
Episode 2: Shark Tank Meets American Idol
Details:
- Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Location: Main stage
A high-stakes startup showdown where visionary founders pitch live to an elite panel of judges and investors.
Schedule:
- 7.30pm to 8.15pm: First pitching session
- 8.15pm to 8.30pm: Intermission (network & refresh)
- 8.30pm to 9.15pm: Final pitching session
- 9.15pm to 9.30pm: Winner announcement
Episode 3: The Happy Ending
Details:
- Time:9.30pm onwards
- Location: After-party
Celebrate the night’s success with cocktails, beats, and the region’s top founders and investors. Because every great pitch deserves a happy ending.
What to expect:
- Premium cocktails & conversations
- DJ sets & chill vibes
- Unmatched networking opportunities
Ticket options
For FACE members:
- Price: 1,500 baht
- Perks:
- Priority 1:1 business matching
- VIP bubble lounge access (30 mins + champagne)
- 2x after-party tickets (2,000 baht value)
- 2-hour free flow + canapés
For non-members:
- Price: 2,000 THB
- Perks:
- 2-hour free flow
- Canapés
- 1 after-party ticket
For more details and tickets, click here.
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