WEBTOON Entertainment to Showcase Fandom and Creator-Driven Entertainment at Web Summit 2026
Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Animation will join WEBTOON Entertainment and Wattpad to explore how creator-driven IP is shaping modern entertainment.
LOS ANGELES – WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, is showcasing the power of fandom and how Creator-driven content is fueling the global entertainment market Web Summit Vancouver 2026. WEBTOON and its webnovel platform Wattpad will hold headlining panels alongside partners at Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Animation that highlight how Creators are creating global franchises and transforming the future of entertainment.
WEBTOON Panel: From Scroll to Screen: How webcomics are powering the next global franchises
Wednesday, May 13th | 3:00-3:20pm PT | Film Summit, Stage 5
Webcomics have become a powerful force in shaping Gen Z culture, with creators building rich story worlds and deeply engaged fandoms online. For studios, webcomics represent a growing source of IP where creator-led stories with established audiences are adapted across film, TV, and beyond. This panel explores how webcomics are redefining storytelling, building global fan communities, and evolving into a pipeline for new franchises. Join leaders from WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation to discuss how digital-native storytelling and fandoms are accelerating IP from scroll to screen.
Panelists include:
Yongsoo Kim, President of WEBTOON Entertainment
Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe
Wattpad Panel: How fandoms and storytelling are transforming entertainment
Wednesday, May 13th | 10:30-10:50am PT | Creative Summit, Stage 5
At the intersection of the Creator Economy and Entertainment Industry, fandoms are reshaping which stories get told and distributed globally. Today’s streaming hits often begin with creators building loyal communities online, giving studios access to stories with pre-built audiences. Join David Lee and Kelly Day for a deep dive into how fan-driven stories are scaled into streaming success. This session explores how fan-led IP is powering hits like Culpa Mía (My Fault), Love Me Love Me, and Sigue Mi Voz.
Panelists include:
David J. Lee, President of Wattpad and CFO of WEBTOON Entertainment
Kelly Day, VP of International at Amazon Prime Video
Both panels underscore WEBTOON and Wattpad’s commitment to empowering Creators, amplifying fandoms, and driving innovation at the intersection of storytelling and technology.