
At the Thailand–Ireland Forum 2025, hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, Kingspan Insulation Asia’s General Manager, Chris Johnston, joined a high-level panel to discuss “Designing Tech Ecosystems and Building the Digital Workforce: Lessons from Dublin to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).”
Energy-Efficient Infrastructure as the Backbone of Digital Ecosystems
In his remarks, Chris highlighted that while conversations on digital ecosystems often focus on talent and technology, success also depends on the physical infrastructure that underpins innovation.
“Every digital economy runs on buildings — data centres, factories, logistics hubs, and workplaces,” he said. “Without energy-efficient, low carbon infrastructure, the digital workforce cannot thrive.”
Kingspan’s investments across Southeast Asia demonstrate this commitment:


