WEBTOON Entertainment Brings Creator Economy and Fandom Insights to Web Summit Vancouver 2025
Tubi and Skybound Entertainment will join WEBTOON Entertainment and Wattpad execs to explore the future of storytelling, streaming entertainment, and the creator economy.
LOS ANGELES - WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., (NASDAQ: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, is bringing Creator Economy and fandom insights to Web Summit Vancouver 2025. Both WEBTOON and its webnovel platform Wattpad are set to take center stage at the event with two powerhouse panels showcasing each platforms’ impact on storytelling, streaming entertainment, and the global creator economy. Together, the digital storytelling leaders will highlight how fandom-fueled IP is transforming Hollywood and defining the future of entertainment.
WEBTOON Panel: What’s Next for the Creator Economy?
Thursday, May 29th I 2:05-2:25pm PT I Creative Summit, Stage 4
The creator economy is evolving, opening new doors for storytellers to grow their audiences and expand their work across industries. In this panel, David J. Lee, CFO/COO of WEBTOON Entertainment, Ingrid Ochoa, Writer, Illustrator & Creator and Glenn Geller, President, TV at Skybound Entertainment dive into what’s next — exploring the journey from digital storytelling to TV, publishing, and beyond. From building global franchises to forging independent careers, discover how creators are shaping the future of entertainment.
Panelists Include:
David Lee, WEBTOON Entertainment COO and CFO
Glenn Geller, Skybound Entertainment President
Ingrid Ochoa, WEBTOON Creator Of The Kiss Bet
Wattpad Panel: How YA Content is Fueling Streaming Hits
Thursday, May 29th I 4:05-4:25pm PT I Creative Summit, Stage 4
YA is big business in Hollywood, consistently drawing massive global viewership across streaming platforms. From Wattpad to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and most recently Tubi, fan-driven stories are turning into breakout hits. In this session, Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad, Nicole Parlapiano, CMO at Tubi, and actor Drew Ray Tanner explore the creative, cultural, and business forces behind YA's rise and its impact on the future of streaming.
Panelists Include:
Aron Levitz, Wattpad President
Nicole Parlapiano, Tubi CMO
Drew Ray Tanner, Actor, Sidelined: The QB & Me
Both panels underscore WEBTOON and Wattpad’s commitment to empowering creators, amplifying fandoms, and driving innovation at the intersection of storytelling and technology.