Two days of content, connection and conversation – bringing together Asia's screen industry leaders, buyers and creators in Bangkok. Plus we're celebrating ContentAsia's 20th anniversary. Join Us!
In a world where wealth and power erase guilt, Situ Feng, known as the “Hand of God”, is the man the elite call upon when disaster strikes. For the right price, he makes scandals disappear, silences evidence, and controls narratives. Situ was once accused of murdering his own parents. The case was closed, but the truth never surfaced. Every crisis he resolves is part of a quiet search for what really happened. As the answers begin to emerge, justice demands a price that Situ may not survive.
, Executive Producer, Mediacorp
ScreeningQ & A
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Lunch with Mediacorp
2:00pm – 2:20pm
The "Pursuit of Jade" Effect: Is China Finally Catching Up to K-Drama?
K-drama has long been the benchmark for non-English content around the world, but Chinese drama is closing in fast.Google searches for Chinese drama overtook Korean drama in Malaysia by the end of 2024, followed by Singapore by January 2026. This year's global rollout of "Pursuit of Jade" on iQiyi and Netflix has added to the momentum. Yet Korean drama's halo effect remains largely undiminished, even as the number of premium originals drops and domestic production challenges mount. This session looks at what's really changing in C-drama, what Pursuit of Jade's success means for awareness, and whether C-drama can turn search interest into something more lasting.
, Senior Managing Director, Southeast Asia, iQiyi
2:20pm – 2:40pm
Free TV's Next Life: Completing the Digital-Entertainment-Consumer Loop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's free-TV environment is being reshaped with a promised revitalisation programme that turns one of the territory's oldest pay-TV platforms and a legacy free-TV business into a multi-platform, multi-dimensional media network that aligns digital, sports and news with on-ground events and the adtech built to turn viewers into addressable, measurable consumers. We talk to the people leading the drive to return HOY to centre stage.
, CEO and Executive Director, i-Cable Communications, Hong Kong, Chief Content Officer, i-Cable Communications Ltd, Hong Kong
2:40pm – 3:05pm
From Sideline to Serious: Scale, Fandom and the New Funding Playbook as Premium Entertainment Shifts to YouTube
Broadcasters and rights holders discuss what it takes to run a YouTube channel that's as big or bigger than original broadcast platforms, what that scale means for the direct-to-fans relationship with premium IP — the upside, and the risks of building an audience on a platform you don't own. Plus how digital-first funding models are being shaped for that shift, drawing on familiar film and TV gap-financing frameworks and looking at what carries over, what needs to be built, and what has to change when YouTube is the primary window.
, Strategic Advisor, Rein Entertainment, Managing Partner, V47 Entertainment, Executive Manager – Digital and New Media Strategy, BECi
3:05pm – 3:30pm
The New Shape of LGBT Storytelling in Asia
Boys Love (BL) across Asia has moved well beyond romance. Mandarin BL (CBL) is leading the shift into darker and more complex story territory – power struggles, crime thrillers and stories of injustice – while Thailand is propelling Girls Love (GL) to new heights and Japanese BL series are finding lively audiences in Southeast Asia. This session tracks the genres changing the face of LGBTQ entertainment, blockbuster pairings, and eyes-wide-open pragmatic distribution models.
, Writer/Director, “Bake Love Feeling” (2026), “The Ex-Morning (2025)
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Networking Break with Vidio
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Expanding the Story
Inside Indonesian platform Vidio's expanded content production and partnership strategy.
, Chief Content & Strategy Officer, Vidio
4:30pm – 4:50pm
An AI Audit: Pricing Out AI in Content Production
AI in content production comes with much noise but not (yet) much shared vocabulary between the people building the tools and the people who have to budget, commission or greenlight power around them. This session closes that gap: a practical, real-numbers tour with examples of through where AI is cutting costs in premium video creation, where it isn't, what's vanity and/or performance, and what still needs a human hand – and at what price. The discussion includes translating "tokens" into terms the broader industry can budget against — what they are, how usage turns into a bill, and why they don't map neatly onto the hours and headcount most cost conversations are built around.
, CEO, Loomi Entertainment Group
4:50pm – 5:20pm
PREMIERE SCREENING: "The Nine-Tailed Fox's Revenge Marriage"
The world premiere of Loomi Entertainment Group's Korean microdrama, "The Nine-Tailed Fox's Revenge Marriage", with a private tour of how the 100% AI-generated (AIGC) Korean drama was created. (No recording allowed)
, CTO, Loomi Entertainment Group
5:20pm – 5:40pm
Drama and Beyond: Reality, Factual & AI
When Vertical OTT is the goal, genre and tech expansion is an essential. Timothy Oh talks about moving beyond drama to blending, for example, vertical star Sam Meyerson with King of the Jungle Mapo, and injecting microdrama hooks into reality formats to create a new layer of entertainment for mobile.
, Global Chief Marketing Officer & General Manager, COL Group International
5:40pm – 6:00pm
Vertical Video
Vertical video clearly doesn't wait around; trends flip in weeks and yesterday is a lifetime ago. A series of conversations that break down the latest genres and story formats, how the craft and language of vertical storytelling is changing, where AI earns its place in the workflow (and where it doesn't), and whether (or not) there's space for other genres to stop the scroll.
, Co-founder/CEO, AR Global Network, Director of Strategy & Business Development, CP Group (TaTang by True ID)
10:00am – 10:30am
Registration & Coffee with Paramount
10:30am – 11:00am
Ambition vs Evidence: How Ready is Thailand for Premium Global Scale?
2018 free-TV time-travel romcom "Love Destiny" (บุพเพสันนิวาส) from Ch3 continues to give Thai producers a glimpse into what's possible internationally. Hope spiked in 2024 with "Master of the House" by Kantana Motion Pictures; in 2025 with "Mad Unicorn" by GDH 559; and this year with "The Evil Lawyer" by underDOC – all for Netflix, which says it invested US$200m in Thai content between 2021 and 2024. But true global engagement for serialised drama is more difficult than it looks. So, we're asking: Is Thailand ready for premium global scale? And – if not – what might the missing pieces be?
, Vice President – Head of Acquisition and International Sales, Mono Streaming Co., Ltd.
11:00am – 11:30am
Inside Netflix’s “The Evil Lawyer” with Director Kai Boonprakob
Thailand's first courtroom drama at this scale, “The Evil Lawyer” was discovered at a creative lab organised by the Thai government's Creative Economy Agency (CEA). The show went on to attract 37.5 million hours viewed around the world – making it Thailand's top series on Netflix for the first half of this year of all 83 Thai TV titles on the line-up. The drama also earned a place on Netflix's global non-English top 10 for two weeks. Co-director Kai Boonprakob joins us to talk about the leap to premium global streaming originals, creative choices, the possibility of de-risking storytelling and where he goes from here.
, Director, “The Evil Lawyer” and “Mad Unicorn” / Co-founder, underDOC
11:30am – 12:00pm
The Thai Story Bet: Homegrown Platforms and Local Audiences
As homegrown platforms compete more heavily for Thai viewers, local audiences come first. At the same time, no-one is giving up on the idea that a good story travels. A discussion about what storytelling and originality mean when the priority is the audience on your doorstep, but the hope is much bigger, and a look at some of the new local series flying the flag for Thailand.
, Content Strategy & Production Specialist, TrueVisions NOW
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Beyond Bangkok: Mapping the World's Taste for Thai Content
Thai dramas have built fanbases from Manila to Mexico City, but the global distribution map isn't evenly lit up. This session tracks where appetite is strongest, where distribution hasn't caught up, and what it would take to close the gap
, Founder/CEO, Latin Media Corp, Co-founder/MD, i.e. Entertainment
12:30pm – 1:00pm
ContentAsia Awards: Trends & Insights from 2026 Nominees
5:30pm
The ContentAsia Awards 2026 LIVE from the Red Carpet – Brought to you by CMGO
ContentAsia shifts to Cloud 11 for the Red Carpet, Awards & 20th Anniversary Party
622 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Klongton, Klongtoey, 10110 Bangkok, Thailand
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Yes — registered, paid delegates get access to a special rate at our partner hotel, Emporium Suites by Chatrium. You'll need to complete your registration and payment first; booking details are sent afterwards. See the Venue section for details.
Our focus is on the value that comes from personal interactions, so no, this year's sessions will not be live-streamed. Edited highlights may be available after the event.
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"In his hands" (神之手) from Mediacorp is an upcoming Chinese-language crime thriller starring Jasper Liu as Situ Feng, known as the “Hand of God” – the man the elite call upon when disaster strikes. For the right price, he makes scandals disappear, silences evidence and controls narratives.
But Situ Feng has a dark past of his own. Once accused of murdering his parents, every crisis he resolves brings him closer to uncovering the truth about what really happened – and a reckoning he may not survive.
Also starring: Tyler Ten, Hong Ling, Cheryl Chou, Cynthia Koh and Nick Teo.
Screening language: Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles
Stay on after the session for a complimentary networking lunch, courtesy of Mediacorp.
Doreen Yap
Executive Producer, Mediacorp
Bio coming soon.
Dinesh Ratnam
Senior Managing Director, Southeast Asia, iQiyi
Bio coming soon.
Ivy Wong
CEO and Executive Director, i-Cable Communications
Ivy Wong Nga Fan was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of i-Cable Communications in January 2026. She has served as an executive director of the company since September 2025. Ivy has over 25 years of experience in the multimedia, content & entertainment marketing and IP building & promotion business spanning a global coverage of online and offline media and social media networks. She has been the founder, chief executive officer, chairman, and a major shareholder of digital media and social commerce company VS Media Limited since 2013. VS Media Limited is indirectly wholly owned by VS MEDIA Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: VSME), which has been listed on Nasdaq since 2022. Prior to launching VS Media, she founded fashion/lifestyle focused social media and commerce platform, Vissible Co & Limited. She has also worked in senior roles at HMV Entertainment (Hong Kong), Next Mobile, TVB.com, and Yahoo!. She graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in International Marketing and Economics in 1996.
Cora Yim
Chief Content Officer, i-Cable Communications Ltd, Hong Kong
Cora Yim is Chief Content Officer of HOY Media Network, i-Cable Communications’ newly rebranded free-TV service, where she oversees entertainment and lifestyle programming as part of the leadership team appointed in early 2026 to lead Hong Kong free-TV’s revival. She was previously SVP at Fox Networks Group Asia and went on to found/co-found and lead production ventures, including Plan C Studio, S11 Partners and Sixty Percent Productions.
Anthony Buncio
Strategic Advisor, Rein Entertainment
Anthony has 20 years of experience working in the U.S. and Asia as a creative executive and producer/showrunner. He most recently spearheaded creative development & content strategy for one of Indonesia’s major film and TV studios, Screenplay Films, as SVP of Streaming. His latest series include “Ratu Adil” and “Pertaruhan”, both for Vidio, and “Mendua” (an adaptation of BBC’s “Doctor Foster”) and “Tira”, both for Disney+ Hotstar. Previously, he was the regional executive producer for streaming platform, iflix. He made his first foray in the region launching global formats with Fox Networks Group, Sony Pictures and CBS Studios International (Asia’s Next Top Model, China’s Next Top Model). He started his career in the U.S. as a line producer on feature films and supervising producer on several hit shows.
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Pornrapat Rujayachayakul
Executive Manager – Digital and New Media Strategy, BECi
Bio coming soon.
Mark Francis
Chief Content & Strategy Officer, Vidio
Mark Francis is Chief Content and Strategy Officer at Vidio, Indonesia's leading streaming platform, where he has led a fundamental shift in how the company approaches original content. Francis brings more than two decades of experience across the Asian media landscape to the role. Before joining Vidio in December 2023, he held senior leadership positions at Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO, where he served as Group Lead for Original Production across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. He has also held Chief Content Officer roles at streaming platforms iflix and Astro's sooka. Earlier in his career, Francis held executive and development roles at Fox International Channels and Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, shaping his deep understanding of regional audiences and content trends across Southeast and Northeast Asia. An award-winning executive producer, Francis is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and remains a prominent voice on regional streaming.
Justin Deimen
Managing Partner, V47 Entertainment
Justin Deimen is a systems-oriented cultural strategist and media entrepreneur working across the creative economy to shape societal narratives, capital flows and institutional futures. Operating at the intersection of art, finance, Web3/AI and humanity, he specialises in developing and scaling sustainable creative ecosystems – aligning IP, commercialisation, trade policy and talent across global markets. His work spans film/TV, performing arts, media-tech, branded entertainment, gaming, sports, licensing, fundraising and M&A.
Sharon Tse
CEO, Loomi Entertainment Group
Sharon is an award-winning business leader with over 17 years of experience in corporate management, specializing in business operations, marketing, and enterprise growth. She has led multinational projects in strategy and communications, consistently recognized for driving impactful initiatives that deliver measurable results. As an entrepreneur for more than 10 years, she has built and scaled ventures in entertainment, ticketing, and technology. Her leadership has transformed companies from deficit to profitability, strengthened market positions, and accelerated growth through innovations in AI, digital imaging, and Web3. Widely recognized with multiple international awards, she is known for her visionary leadership, ability to drive company growth, and passion for using technology to redefine user experiences, shape digital engagement, and create lasting industry impact. Sharon founded Loomi Entertainment Group in 2023. She was appointed Group CEO in May this year following the sale of a 70% stake in the company to Nasdaq-listed Globavend Holdings.
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Ivan Tan
CTO, Loomi Entertainment Group
Bio coming soon.
Anne Chan
Co-founder & CEO, AR Global Media Network
Anne is a leading figure in Asia’s micro-drama revolution and a driver of regional and international content innovation. With over two decades of media experience – including senior roles at CJ ENM and Paramount International – she specialises in cross-market expansion, global partnerships, and building high-impact content ventures across Asia and global digital markets. Anne leads AR Global Media Network’s vision to build a connected global content ecosystem. Under her leadership, AR became the first company to bring microdrama content to major Southeast Asian platforms, forging landmark partnerships with Telkomsel, AIS and CelcomDigi. She also secured the exclusive global representation of ReelShort, positioning AR at the center of the worldwide short-form content movement.
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Patsakorn Laohrenu
Director of Strategy & Business Development, CP Group (TaTang by True ID)
Bio coming soon.
Timothy Oh
General Manager / Chief Marketing Officer, COL Group International
Timothy Oh is the General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer at COL Group International, where he spearheads the company’s international marketing and PR efforts while driving expansion across licensing, content distribution, and strategic partnerships. Based in Singapore, Tim plays a pivotal role in establishing COL’s global presence and reputation as a leader in microdrama and original IP.
Prior to joining COL, Tim held senior leadership roles at global entertainment and tech companies including Sony Pictures, Microgaming, and most recently as Regional Director for Asia Pacific at LiveScore Group. With over 15 years of experience spanning media, marketing, and commercial strategy, he has consistently delivered growth across diverse markets and platforms.
Tim was drawn to COL’s ambitious vision for redefining short-form storytelling and its commitment to scaling original IP like Luo Xiao Hei across borders. At COL, he leads efforts to elevate brand awareness globally through high-impact PR, brand partnerships, and culturally resonant campaigns, while building strong regional pipelines through telcos, streamers, and digital platforms.
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Sangho Lee
Vice President – Head of Acquisition and International Sales, Mono Streaming Co., Ltd.
Bio coming soon.
Nitipat (Earn) Uahwatanasakul
Content Strategy & Production Specialist, TrueVisions NOW
Nitipat (Earn) Uahwatanasakul is Content Strategy and Production Specialist at TrueVisions NOW, Thailand's premium streaming platform, where he leads the end-to-end development and production of Thai Original films and series — directing a portfolio of more than 25 projects a year, from high-profile drama remakes to novel adaptations. A former Content Creative Manager, Local Originals at Netflix, Nitipat brings over 15 years of experience as an Executive Producer and Creative Producer for Thailand's leading broadcasters and studios, including BEC World and MONO. His work has earned national awards and Southeast Asian award nominations, giving him a rare perspective that spans global streaming standards, Thai broadcast heritage and the craft of premium original storytelling.
Jose Escalante
CEO-Director, Latin Media Corporation
Jose has been CEO-director of international acquisition, production and distribution company, Latin Media Corp., since September 2009. The company maintains strong content links with Asia, acquiring series from, among other markets, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, The Philippines, India, and Taiwan, for distribution in Latin America, and the US, the company also distributes series and Telenovelas from Latin America in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Jose’s previous roles include president and CEO at Dori Media and CEO and vice president at RCTV International.
Indra Suharjono
Co-founder, I.E. Entertainment Pte Ltd
Indra co-founded I.E. Entertainment, the exclusive worldwide distributor for BEC World, and advises the listed Thai company on its global content strategy. She is also the exclusive distributor of 8-part mini-series COOLIE, produced by Cathay Film Company, and was executive producer of Project Runway Thailand S1. In her 32+ years in Asia’s media & entertainment industry, she was CEO at Taiwan’s Next Animation Studio for three years, and spent a decade with Viacom Int’l Media Networks Asia, including as EVP & MD for Asia. She held senior positions with Warner Bros. Pictures Int’l, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Turner Entertainment Networks Asia. Indra also serves on the board of Cathay Organisation Holdings.
Nottapon “Kai” Boonprakob
Director, “The Evil Lawyer” and “Mad Unicorn” / Co-founder, underDOC
Kai started his career in 2009 at Thai film studio GDH (GTH), for which he wrote two feature film scripts; “Suckseed” and “May Who?” In 2015, he studied for a master’s degree in Social Documentary Film at School of Visual Arts, New York. His documentary “Alex” was shortlisted for the 2017 BAFTA Student Films Awards and screened on 60 Second Docs. His first feature doc, “2,215”, won film awards in Thailand. His second feature, “Come and See”, was selected for the Wide Angle Documentary Competition at Busan International Film Festival 2019. In 2019, Kai co-found underDOC, a Bangkok-based production company focusing on non-fiction films, and went on to win international advertising awards for his commercial works. In 2021 he worked as scriptwriter/co-director for “One for the Road”, a feature film produced by Wong Kar Wai. The film won World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award: Creative Vision at Sundance Film Festival 2021. His directorial debut “Mad Unicorn” appeared on Netflix’s global non-English TV Top 10, as did his latest project, legal drama “The Evil Lawyer”.
Phadung “Lit” Samajarn
Writer/Director, “Bake Love Feeling” (2026), “The Ex-Morning (2025)