Singapore Media Festival Returns for 13th Edition, Launching Inaugural to Boost Regional Content Economy

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Singapore Media Festival 2026

SINGAPORE — As new technologies and changing audience behaviors reshape global media consumption, the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns for its 13th edition from December 1 to 5, 2026. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), this year’s festival introduces a fresh industry focus anchored by two major pillars: the newly launched Asia Creator Summit (ACS) and the 27th edition of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF).

Under the overarching theme “The Heart of the World’s Stories,” SMF 2026 aims to position Singapore as a global gateway for creative intellectual property, driving new commercial opportunities, capabilities, and job creation across the region.

"Our latest SMF 2026 programme is designed to help Singapore's media professionals and companies adapt in this evolving media landscape, by strengthening their creative and commercial capabilities through wide-ranging partnerships and business opportunities," said Ms. Yvonne Tang, Assistant Chief Executive of IMDA's Media Industry Group.

Unlocking the Future of Asia’s Creator Economy

Debuting from December 4 to 5 at Marina Bay Sands under the theme “Create. Monetise. Scale,” the Asia Creator Summit (ACS) is designed to empower digital creators, tech providers, and brands to build sustainable businesses and scale across global markets.

Curated by Generation Experience (GenXP) alongside Creator Revolution, the summit features over 20 keynotes, masterclasses, and pitch challenges—including Bloomr.SG's "Creator Lab" with up to S$100,000 in awards up for grabs.

High-profile global and regional speakers at ACS include:

KIMPRO (South Korea): Mega digital creator with over 130 million subscribers.

ISSEI (Japan): Comedy creator boasting more than 75 million YouTube subscribers.

AJ Eckstein (US): Founder and CEO of Creator Match, advising global tech brands like Anthropic and Notion.

Local Media Leaders: Executives from GRVTY Media, DU Media Holdings, and Gushcloud International.

ATF Tackles 'The Attention Economy' and the AI Era

Running from December 1 to 4, the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) expects over 5,000 entertainment executives from 60 countries and regions. This year’s conference addresses “The Attention Economy,” examining how changing fandoms impact content financing, distribution, and monetization.

Addressing industry disruption head-on, ATF will also introduce “The AI Era | Entertainment Reimagined”, a dedicated zone exploring artificial intelligence in content creation, IP protection, and regulatory frameworks with perspectives from WEBTOON Productions, TikTok, YouTube, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

With new country pavilions from Canada and Indonesia, alongside a growing focus on microdramas, SMF 2026 reinforces Singapore’s position as Asia's premier hub for media innovation and strategic collaboration. (*/red).