Time
Programme
10.30AM
The W.I.P. Programme Meet The Judges Panel
The creators behind the top 10 submissions from SGCC 2025’s W.I.P. Programme Comic Submission, come face to face with the judges. Learn a little bit more about what publishers are looking for. You might pick up some tips for your own submission.
12:00PM
Into The Deep: Experience the immersive VR underwater adventure
For the first time in Asia, take the plunge into a special Screen-to-Headset event and experience breath-holding adventures in The Deep – Beyond the Reef! Grab a Meta Quest headset and dive into the stunning underwater world of the hit animated series The Deep — now brought to life as a thrilling VR game. Play as Ant, the ever-curious Nekton explorer, as you navigate unknown ocean currents, uncover ancient mysteries, and hunt for long-lost artifacts hidden beneath the waves. Discover transmedia storytelling like you’ve never imagined— fully immersive and interactive. Limited slots available—don’t miss your moment to dive beyond the reef!
1PM
It's Not as Alien as You Think: The Art of Believable World-Building
Great concept art isn’t about inventing from nothing, it’s about reimagining what already exists. The most memorable creatures and worlds feel new yet believable because they draw from familiar forms found in nature.
Join Kingston Chan (Program Director, MAGES) and Damien Soh (Art Director and Lecturer) as they share their approach to designing the unknown, exploring how to build fantastical worlds without overthinking the process.
3.30PM
NÜYOU BBTALK LIVE @SGCC “Is It Difficult to Pursue Art in Singapore?” 在新加坡搞艺术创作，难吗？
Hosted by NUYOU's Content Producer, Jolin, this special panel dives deep into the realities of pursuing art in contemporary Singapore. We bring together three dynamic Gen Z personalities: Sketch Artist, Jeff Lai, Namyang Lion Dancer, Nicolas Goh and Singer-Songwriter, Aeona Yong. Join us for honest stories, fresh perspectives, and an inspiring look at what it really means—and feels like—to make art today. Discover how this new generation is redefining and shaping the future of Singapore's creative scene.
4.30PM
UP CLOSE: Shelf Life with Yumiko Kayahara
Shelf Life with Yumiko Kayahara, AWEDIO’s most colourful and personality-packed original series, is taking the stage for a special live panel at Singapore Comic Con! Join host Yumiko as she brings her signature curiosity and infectious energy to a dynamic conversation with passionate toy collectors, visionary creators, and industry insiders—unpacking the artistry, nostalgia, and deep personal stories that shape the world of toy collecting.
Vibrant, insightful, and full of heart, UP CLOSE: Shelf Life with Yumiko Kayahara celebrates the thrill of collecting in the perfect setting: surrounded by the community that makes it all possible. Plus, attendees will have the chance to take part in a live Q&A session at the end. Come be part of the excitement!