Creative Economy Agency

CEA Forum 2026

Empower Creative Thailand, Ignite Economic Impact

The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or CEA, plays a key role in advancing Thailand’s creative economy by fostering an ecosystem that supports the growth of creative people, creative places, and creative industries, contributing to sustainable economic, social, and cultural development.

CEA Forum 2026 is CEA’s annual flagship platform to communicate its vision, strategic direction, and action plans for 2026, while reaffirming CEA’s role as a Creative Economy Ecosystem Enabler — connecting people, places, cities, and creative industries across Thailand.

Under the theme “Empower Creative Thailand, Ignite Economic Impact,” the Forum reflects CEA’s commitment to empowering Thai creatives to compete in the future global landscape, strengthening ecosystems for creative businesses and cities, and transforming creativity into tangible economic, social, and cultural impact.

More than a policy announcement, CEA Forum 2026 serves as an annual gathering of creative industry entrepreneurs, designers, creators, artists, urban developers, policymakers, public and private sector representatives, academics, and the media to explore the future of Thailand’s creative economy and address a critical question: How can Thailand accelerate its creative economy to achieve real impact at national and global levels?

Objectives

To announce CEA’s vision, mission, and strategic plans for 2026
To communicate CEA’s role in driving the creative economy through People / Place / Industry
To strengthen collaboration among public and private sector partners, academia, and the media
To promote key projects, initiatives, and campaigns under the CEA brand throughout 2026

Key Highlights

Keynote Address: “Creative Nation & Global Outlook 2026”
Mr. Chaiyong Ratana-Angkura
Chairman of the Board, Creative Economy Agency
An overview of Thailand’s creative economy on the global stage, highlighting opportunities and challenges in 2026.

CEA Strategic Direction 2026
Dr. Chakrit Pichyangkul
Executive Director, Creative Economy Agency
Organizational directions and strategies for 2026.

Thematic Talk: Creative Development
Mr. Pichit Virankabutra
Deputy Executive Director, Creative Economy Agency

City Branding Framework 2026
Vision of the “New TCDC” and strategies to expand accessibility
Opening of TCDC Songkhla and the development of creative destinations

Thematic Talk: Creative Industry Development
Mr. Inthaphan Buakeow
Deputy Executive Director, Creative Economy Agency

Infrastructure development and new opportunities for creative businesses
Overview of the music and content industries in 2026
Collaboration among the public sector, private sector, and creators

Panel Discussion
“Creative Nation 2026: How Can We Co-create the Future of the Creative Economy?”
A panel discussion bringing together perspectives from the public sector, academia, entrepreneurs, and creators to explore the future of the creative economy across the dimensions of places, cities, people, and creative businesses, with a focus on real-world collaboration and monetization.

Session 1: Creative Places & Cities

Mr. Sanon Wangsrangboon
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Mr. Rattawit Angkhasakulkiat
Chairman, Sisaket Chamber of Commerce
Associate Professor Dr. Peeradorn Kaewlai
Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University

Session 2: Creative Industries & People

Ms. Somwalee Limrachtamorn
Country Director, Believe (Thailand)
Mr. Pollakit Srisamut
Co-Founder, YUPP! Entertainment
Mr. Xiaokun Gao, Country Manager, Tencent Thailand
Mr. Kalp Kaljareuk
President, Kantana Group Public Company Limited

Remark: The agenda is subject to change as appropriate.

Date, Time, and Venue

Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Time: 12.30 - 15.30 hrs.
Venue: Virtual Media Lab, Fl. 4
Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC), Bangkok
(Registration at Front Lobby, Fl. 1 | Parking available at NT Bangrak)

Program

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