On September 15, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, served as a judge for the final round of the Coding War, Thailand's largest coding idea competition. The event was organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, through the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA). It provided 100 teams of students and teachers from across the country the chance to present their digital innovations, with the top 10 projects being selected. The winning team will receive scholarships and digital devices worth a total of 1 million baht, and will also earn the right to participate in the Seoul International Invention Fair 2024 (SIIF 2024) in South Korea. The event was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President of DEPA, who delivered the opening speech at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi. In addition to the competition, the event showcased cutting-edge digital technologies and innovations, and featured special lectures by leading experts in digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on various topics.

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