BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched WOW CREATE, a nationwide competition inviting university students to develop original concepts for THE WORLD ENDS: Bangkok International Design Expo 2026. Announced on October 30, the competition turns creative ideas into business opportunities while connecting young designers with industry professionals and international networks. Applications are open from November 1 to 16.
According to TCEB President Dr. Supawan Teerarat, the competition is open to undergraduates from all academic disciplines and welcomes original concepts in architecture, product development, fashion, material innovation, film, sound, typography, and other creative fields. AI-generated content is prohibited, and game design, photography, and posters are ineligible.
Eligible entries will undergo public voting on the THE WORLD ENDS Facebook page from November 17 to 20. The top 100 submissions will be displayed during the expo at Bangkok Kunsthalle from November 25 to 29, while 10 finalists will present their concepts to judges on November 29 and connect with leading designers and creative brands.
The winner will receive two round-trip airline tickets to Taiwan worth 60,000 baht and a study visit to the Taiwan Design Research Institute, excluding other travel expenses. The runners-up will receive prizes worth 5,490 and 2,500 baht. Applicants must submit a one-page concept proposal and up to five images through Google Drive. Participants can also claim a commemorative bag on November 29, subject to availability. Further details are available at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dn9WPcfeZ/. (NNT)
