CP Group Unveils 7 AI Innovations from Business Accelerator
Charoen Pokphand Group has completed its pilot CP-CoEX AI Business Accelerator program in Nakhon Ratchasima, involving seven global technology partners and four CP subsidiaries. Over 12 weeks, more than 60 participants developed seven AI projects addressing real business challenges, culminating in a final pitch to senior executives. The initiative aims to foster AI leadership and cross-organizational innovation for practical business applications.
Nakhon Ratchasima – On November 10, 2026, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) announced the success of its pilot CP-CoEX: AI Business Accelerator program. The initiative brought together seven leading partners – Mitsubishi Electric, Huawei, Kao, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Schneider Electric, SCG, and Tencent Cloud – along with four CP Group companies: CPF, CP ALL, CP AXTRA, and True. The program aims to develop AI-era leaders through collaborative learning and co-creation, giving personnel from diverse organizations the opportunity to combine knowledge, technology, and experience to solve real business challenges, from problem analysis and solution design to evaluating opportunities for AI application and business scaling over a 12-week period. More than 60 participants collaborated on seven AI projects before presenting their work on the Dolphin Tank Final Pitch stage to senior executives from CP Group and partner companies. The program concluded with a certificate ceremony for participants, reflecting the success of talent development alongside the creation of innovations with potential for real-world application.
The event was graced by Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, who listened and provided feedback, along with Dr. Achaw Thalanon, Supachai Chearavanont, and Adirek Sripratak, Vice Senior Chairmen of CP Group; Thanin Buranamanit, Chairman of the Executive Committee of CP AXTRA Public Company Limited; and Dr. Thiraphong Thanon-sakdeyuth, Chairman of the Corporate Sustainability and Strategy Development Committee of Charoen Pokphand Group, serving as Program Chair of CP-CoEX. In addition, executives from CP Group companies – CPF, CP ALL, CP AXTRA, and True – provided perspectives as challenge owners, alongside executives from all seven partner companies who listened and exchanged views.
Dhanin Chearavanont praised the dedication and achievements of all participants from both CP Group companies and partner organizations, viewing it as a strong starting point for leveraging AI technology and innovation to create business value. He emphasized the importance of connecting and exchanging data between group companies and partners to jointly plan, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and develop products that better meet consumer needs. "Advances in AI and IoT technology are opening new opportunities for the business sector, including improving operational efficiency, reducing energy costs, and developing quality products at competitive costs. The key is to take this knowledge and innovation into practice, both within the organization and in developing products for the market, to create new business opportunities and sustainably enhance competitive capabilities."
Supachai Chearavanont spoke of Thailand's opportunities in the AI era: "We are entering a new era where the world is transforming through AI. AI is not just a technology but an 'exit' and a 'crucial opportunity' that will help Thailand transcend its old limits to build a new foundation that is strong, sustainable, and inclusive, enabling us to truly rise as a future global economic center."
Pooling cross-organizational expertise to translate AI into new business opportunities
Wichian Ngamsuksukkasem, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand), stated that participating in the program was a significant opportunity to build Co-creation collaboration between the business sector...
