The AIDIA International Student Workshop 2026 in Kaifeng comes to a close.

As the AIDIA International Student Workshop 2026 in Kaifeng comes to a close, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this journey possible.

My sincere appreciation goes to all the universities and institutions that have continuously supported this meaningful international platform over the years. Thank you for believing in the value of design education, cultural exchange, and friendship across borders.

To all our tutors and professors, thank you for your dedication, patience, and tireless guidance. You took exceptional care of every student, challenged them to think critically, and inspired them to create outstanding work. The quality of this year’s projects truly reflected your commitment and passion.

To our Thai students, I could not be prouder of you. Your performance throughout the workshop was outstanding. You demonstrated professionalism, creativity, resilience, and teamwork. You embraced every challenge with determination and represented Thailand with dignity and excellence.

This year’s workshop was certainly unforgettable. We experienced scorching summer heat, followed by heavy rain and flooding, then flight delays that unexpectedly left us spending an extra night in Hong Kong before finally returning home. Every challenge became another shared memory, another story we will smile about in the years to come.

Perhaps this is the true spirit of an international workshop. It is never only about the final presentation or the design outcome. It is about learning to adapt, supporting one another, building lifelong friendships, and growing together through every unexpected moment.

This was the **8th time** Thailand has sent students to participate in the AIDIA International Student Workshop. Looking ahead, the next workshop will mark **Thailand’s 9th participation**, and even more importantly, **our second time serving as the host country and AIDIA President**.

I sincerely hope all of you will join us again. We will need your experience, your energy, your friendship, and your support to make the next chapter even more meaningful.

Thank you, Kaifeng.
Thank you, AIDIA.
Thank you to every student, tutor, organizer, and friend who made this journey unforgettable.

See you all again in Thailand!