Isan Creative Talk 2026: “Isan Modern” The Signature Creative Forum of the Isan Creative Festival 2026 Uncovers the Success Factors Behind Isan’s Cultural Capital, Soft Power, and the New Drivers of the Creative Economy. ISANCF partners with The Secret Sauce to challenge your perspectives. Dive deep into the secrets of polishing local capital into global value. Discover Isan’s latent business potential and economic opportunities through its traditions, identity, and cultural assets — all reinterpreted and redesigned for the contemporary world to drive a new era of growth while keeping the true, authentic soul of Isan firmly intact. 5 featured speakers from various industries 1. Madaew - Apichet Atirattana, a fashion designer, the next-gen designer who turns everyday, local materials into high-fashion runway statements. 2. Wiyanee Wongthum, from the brand Por, the visionary breathing new life into handwoven fabrics and Isan crafts to fit modern lifestyles. 3. Suphachai Mingkhwan from Phutawan Organic Farm, an innovator elevating Isan’s agricultural produce through organic systems and premium value creation. 4. Pakorn Kaewwongsa from Ubonland, the creative force driving community storytelling and showcasing Ubon Ratchathani’s irresistible charm. 5. Taweepohn Puangkaew from Sing Tha Theatre, the cultural catalyst transforming historic community spaces into living, breathing hubs for art and performance. Moderated by Ken - Nakarin Wanakijpaibul (The Secret Sauce/THE STANDARD)