Thailand Launches Bangkok International Content Market 2026 in July
BICM2026 marks Thailand's first dedicated international business platform for film, series, and animation, signaling a state-backed push to turn the country into a regional content hub with B2B negotiations and co-production opportunities.
Reporting from 1 source: GameBusiness.jp.
Thailand's Creative Economy Agency (CEA) announced the Bangkok International Content Market 2026 (BICM2026), the country's first international marketplace for film, series, and animation. The event runs July 20-22 in Bangkok as part of the Thailand Content Market 2026, aiming to position Thailand as an Asian content hub.
The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) are jointly organizing the Thailand Content Market 2026 (TCM2026), a two-pillar event. DITP's TCM2026 covers 12 creative sectors including film, TV series, BL and GL drama, animation, games, and characters, and expects over 300 overseas buyers, more than 500 exhibitors, and over 10,000 visitors. CEA's BICM2026 focuses specifically on film, series, and animation, gathering over 80 key investors and streaming operators for B2B negotiations and international co-production deals.
BICM2026 offers three programs: Content Pitching Sessions with a BICM Pitching Awards totaling over USD 20,000 in prize money across three categories (Asian Project Pitching, Thai Project Pitching, Thai Story Pitching); a Creative Media Business Marketplace for networking and negotiations; and a Forum program for industry discussions. CEA Executive Director Dr. Chakrit Pichangkun said the event aims to create concrete business opportunities and long-term collaborations, building a sustainable ecosystem for Thailand's content industry.
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- GameBusiness.jp タイ、映画・シリーズ・アニメーション専門の国際商談プラットフォーム「BICM2026」を始動 ― バンコクで2026年7月開催