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WEBTOON Entertainment

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WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others. WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Creator to CEO: The Rise of Webcomic Entrepreneurs

Room 204 | WEBTOON Entertainment | Ucheomaaa | Josh Cain / What’s Up Fandom | Purpah | ROSEOAK | Graveweaver | Rob Salkowitz

Today’s digital artists aren’t just creators—they’re business owners building brands, launching merch lines, and leveraging fan engagement into multi-platform success. This panel highlights webcomic creators who’ve expanded their businesses beyond comics, discussing everything from managing creative workloads to making strategic business decisions while staying true to their artistic vision.

Telling Stories That Stick: What Makes a Comic Stand Out

Room 204 | WEBTOON Entertainment | Bre Boswell | Sonia | mickey | Josh Cain / What’s Up Fandom

How do the most successful comics grab readers’ attention—and keep them coming back for more week after week? In this panel, top editors from WEBTOON share their insights on what makes for a truly compelling comic in the digital space. From narrative structure and character development to visual pacing and format, panelists will break down the creative elements that help a webcomic stand out. Whether you’re new to the medium or leveling up your craft, this conversation is all about the art of telling unforgettable stories online.

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