Hands-on XR, business, and intellectual property workshops for Thai digital creators
UNESCO and FabCafe
29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026
Event
Make It. Own It. Scale It. A UNESCO Digital Creativity Lab Workshop at BKKDW2026
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Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Rooms :Bangkok, Thailand
Type :Cat VIII - Symposia
Arrangement type :In-Person
Dates: 29 January 2026 (16:00) – 1 February 2026 (18:00)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: FabCafe Bangkok, 3rd floor, Grand Postal Building
Format: In-person
Co-hosted by: UNESCO, Creative Economy Agency, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, Department of Intellectual Property, and FabCafe Bangkok
Thailand’s creative economy is expanding rapidly, driven by digital technologies such as extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). These tools are opening new pathways for creators to design immersive experiences, build innovative products, and reach global markets.
Yet many digital creators continue to face practical barriers, from limited access to business know-how and sustainable monetization models, to uncertainty around intellectual property rights and ownership in digital spaces.
To respond to these challenges, the UNESCO Digital Creativity Lab will host a multi-day workshop during Bangkok Design Week 2026, offering creators, institutions, and industry partners practical guidance on XR creation, business development, and intellectual property.
The workshop aligns with Thailand’s national priorities to strengthen its creative and digital economy, and provides a platform for learning and collaboration across the creative ecosystem.
UNESCO and FabCafe
Programme at a glance
Thursday, 29 January | 16:00–19:30 Opening panel & networking
- Opening remarks by CEA, depa, DIP, and UNESCO
- Panel discussion on the creative economy, XR, and intellectual property
- Professional networking with drinks and snacks
Friday, 30 January | 09:30–16:00 Toolkit workshop – public sector & universities
- For government organizations, educators, and academic institutions
Saturday, 31 January | 09:30–16:30 Toolkit workshop – creators & private sector
- For freelance creators, startups, and creative entrepreneurs
Sunday, 1 February | 14:30–18:00 Matchmaking & industry engagement
- Presentations on industry needs by CEA, depa, DIP, and HTC One-to-one consultations and professional networking
Venue
FabCafe Bangkok
Grand Postal Building (อาคารไปรษณีย์กลาง)
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Registration and information
- Sign up for seats (The workshop will be conducted mainly in Thai language.)
- Download agenda (Thai language)
For further information, please contact: culture.bgk(at)unesco.org
