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The region’s most accomplished content creators will converge for an exclusive gathering at the National Winners Conference (NWC) 2025, taking place on December 3 and 4 in Singapore.

The two-day summit brings together Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winners from across Asia Pacific, offering unprecedented access to the creative minds behind the region’s most acclaimed productions. Attendees will engage in 15 curated sessions covering the full spectrum of content creation – from emerging microdramas and short-form content to traditional drama, feature films, animation, and streaming content.

“NWC represents a unique convergence of Asia Pacific’s creative excellence,” said Fiona McKay, CEO of Asian Academy Creative Awards and NWC 2025 Producer. “Where else can you find this concentration of award-winning talent ready to share their insights, forge partnerships and shape the future of Asian content? We’ve created a platform for industry transformation through meaningful dialogue and strategic networking.”

Day One: Strategic Vision and Deal-Making

The conference opens with a keynote address by Beverley McGarvey, Asian Academy Creative Awards Chairperson and President of Network 10, Head of Streaming, and Regional Lead at Paramount Australia and New Zealand, setting a strategic tone for NWC.

Day One culminates in the highly anticipated “In the Deal Room” session – an interactive gathering where content producers gain insider access to the decision-making processes of top-tier buyers, commissioners, and distributors. This opportunity promises actionable insights for navigating today’s complex content marketplace.

Day Two: Craft and Creation

The second day shifts focus to the creative process itself, with intimate panel discussions featuring acclaimed directors, producers and actors. These moderated sessions will explore the artistic and technical challenges of modern content production, offering both emerging and established professionals valuable perspectives on excellence in their craft.

Powerhouse Lineup

The conference features an impressive roster of almost 80 industry leaders contributing opinion about the full ecosystem of content creation and distribution. Confirmed participants include executives from: All3Media, Banijay, Lightning, 04 Media, Fifth Season, COL, Ochre, RisingJoy, Paramount Global, Viu, Prime Video, Vidio and more.

NWC 2025 serves as the official prelude to the Asian Academy Creative Awards ceremony on December 4, where these 331 National Winners will compete across 40 categories in what has become the world’s largest showcase of Asia-Pacific content excellence.

*All Photos from NWC