– Professor Ki-Joon Back, Ph.D.

Welcome to the 2025 Global ESG Conference!

With great excitement, we welcome you to the third edition of this critical gathering, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). We are thrilled to have you here, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed co-host, Prince of Songkla University, for their unwavering support in making this event possible.

As we face new challenges, this conference presents exciting opportunities for us to come together, strengthen relationships, and create networks that will support our shared goals. By engaging in meaningful discussions, we hope to inspire mutually beneficial collaborations that will move us closer to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Your involvement is especially a testament to the growing commitment to making sustainability, responsibility, and awareness central to our work in the hospitality and tourism industry.

This event's success is partly due to the incredible mix of both profit and non-profit organizations committed to driving change and enhancing the wellbeing of all communities.

Lastly, we would like to express our deep gratitude to all who have supported this conference, especially conference sponsors, industry supporters, students, and volunteers, who have contributed so much to its success. Your engagement and enthusiasm are vital in continuing the momentum toward a sustainable and responsible future in hospitality and tourism.

Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. Please enjoy the conference.