NETDA conference explores online literature adaptation

The 2026 Nantong Online Literature Creation and Adaptation Conference is held in NETDA. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The 2026 Nantong Online Literature Creation and Adaptation Conference was held in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area on Sept 23.

The event brought together more than 30 online writers from across the city, leaders of more than 10 major digital culture firms from the Nantong Digital Culture (Video) Industrial Park, and industry experts.

A short film at the event highlighted Nantong's progress in developing online literature and screen adaptations. Attendees discussed local culture, online writing, industry incubation, and development strategies from academic, creative and industry perspectives. Industry professionals also shared examples of adapting online literature and comics into films, television shows, and other mediums.

An agreement was signed during the event to cooperate on adapting Nantong online literature into AI-generated motion comics. The Nantong Online Literature Incubation Base was also unveiled, and the Nantong Internet Writers' Association moved into the Nantong Digital Culture (Video) Industrial Park.