Event Details
Date: January 13–15, 2026
Venue: KMUTT KX Building & Bangkhuntien Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
Format: On-site
Language: English
Participating Institutions
Tokyo University of the Arts (Japan)
Korea National University of Arts (South Korea)
Communication University of China (China)
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand)
Silpakorn University (Thailand)
Hong Kong Baptist University (Hong Kong)
Program Highlights
Guest Speaker Session
A keynote session by Veerapatra Jinanavin, CEO of RiFF Studio, who shared insights into the Thai animation industry, including its current landscape, challenges, and future directions, as well as perspectives on animation education.
Screening Program
Student works from partner institutions were screened and presented.
Following each screening, student creators introduced their concepts and production processes, offering a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and critique.
Following each screening, student creators introduced their concepts and production processes, offering a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and critique.
The program highlighted diverse artistic approaches and included projects such as AI-based interactive installations and works developed through institutional creative labs.
International Activity Reports (AAEN)
Participating institutions presented outcomes from collaborative programs conducted in 2025, including:
Winter Workshop (K-Arts)
Cross-Cultural Animation Workshop (KMUTT)
Co-work Program (Tokyo University of the Arts)
Classic Beijing, New Beijing (CUC)
ASEAN Workshop 2025 (Silpakorn University)
These presentations reflected the ongoing development of international education and research collaboration within the AAEN network.
Forum / Seminar
Theme: Asian Identity: Who Are We?
The forum brought together scholars and practitioners to discuss animation as a cultural language and a medium for cross-cultural communication.
Topics included identity, collaboration in the age of AI, and the evolving role of educators in creative practice.
Topics included identity, collaboration in the age of AI, and the evolving role of educators in creative practice.
Cultural Program: Ayutthaya Visit
Participants visited historical and cultural sites in Ayutthaya, including museums and heritage landmarks.
The program provided insights into Thai history, traditional arts such as Khon, and the cultural context that informs contemporary creative practices.
The program provided insights into Thai history, traditional arts such as Khon, and the cultural context that informs contemporary creative practices.
Summary
AAEN 2026 in Bangkok served as a platform for academic exchange and creative dialogue across Asia, strengthening collaboration among institutions while exploring the role of animation in expressing cultural identity in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
