Opening Remarks

Michitsugu Numata
Chairperson, ATDC General Incorporated Association
Director, ATP
Director, Telepack
We are deeply honored to host the 17th Asian TV Drama Conference in Matsuyama City, one of Japan's leading cultural cities.
For many years, this very unique international forum, like no other in the world, has brought together drama producers and scriptwriters from across Asian countries to foster dialogue and collaboration. We believe that the foundation for creating high-quality dramas lies precisely in the repeated discussions between scriptwriters, who produce the source of the projects, and the producers, who bring it to life on the screens.
In recent years, the Japanese government has clearly positioned the content industry, including dramas, as one of its core industries, further enhancing the significance of this conference. At the same time, with the current global situation becoming increasingly uncertain, the role of cultural exchange in connecting hearts across nations and cultures has become more important than ever.
