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ALIGHT 2.0 - A Southeast Asian Light Network Conference
Step into the future of light art at ALIGHT 2.0. Serving as the festival's premier thought leadership platform, this event brings together leading artists and creative practitioners from across the region. ALIGHT 2.0 deeply explores the evolving intersection of art, technology, and public space through inspiring keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and engaging networking opportunities.
Discover bold new ideas, gain critical insights from industry leaders, and connect with the innovative minds shaping projection mapping in Southeast Asia. Join us in shaping the future of night festivals in our cities!
ALIGHT 2.0 is a programme of the Singapore Night Festival.
Venue Details
National Library, 100 Victoria Street
Level 5, Imagination and Possibility Room
Programme Schedule
9.30am | Registration
10am| Start of ALIGHT 2.0 Conference
10.05am | Intro by Qazim Karim, Festival Director / Singapore Night Festival (SNF)
10.10am | Sharing by Abdul Shakir, Co-Founder of Filamen and TERANG
10.25am | Keynote Sharing by Michiyuki Ishita, Founder and General Producer of 1minute Projection Mapping Competition and Representative Director of the Projection Mapping Association of Japan (Japan)
10.45am | Sharing by Fadjar Kurnia, Creative Director & Founder from The Fox, The Folks
Projection Mapping Artist for SNF2026 @ National Museum of Singapore
11.05am | Sharing by Punpitan, Co-Founder of Studio Thalamus
11.35am | Round Robin Session 1: Industry Perspectives
Table 1: Creative Studios & Professional Practice
Speakers: Fadjar Kurnia, Ernest Goh (Serial Co_) & Punpitan
Creating at the intersection of art, technology and business: lessons from contemporary creative studios.
Table 2: Competitions as Talent Platform
Speakers: Michiyuki Ishita & Abdul Shakir
How competitions and festivals can uncover emerging talent, accelerate learning and build the next generation of creators.
12.35pm | Lunch & Networking
1.35pm | Round Robin Session 2: Creative Futures: Art, Work & Community
Table 1 Topic: High Tech x Low Tech Art. Where’s the balance?
Speakers: Roger Ng & Ching Kai
Exploring how artists navigate the intersection of technology and craftsmanship, balancing authenticity, innovation and creative expression in an increasingly digital world.
Table 2: Building Creative Communities
Speakers: Marianne, Matlr Creative & Deon, Tellyourchildren
Exploring how creative collectives foster collaboration, mentorship and cultural participation while strengthening sustainable and connected creative ecosystems
2.35pm | After-Light Speed Networking Session
Meet new people, share your ideas and discover potential collaborators through a series of dynamic, one-on-one conversations.
4pm | End of ALIGHT 2.0 Conference
International Guest Speakers
- Michiyuki Ishita: Founder and General Producer of 1minute Projection Mapping Competition (Japan)
- Fadjar Kurnia: Creative Director & Founder of The Fox, The Folks (Indonesia)
- Punpitan: Co-Founder Studio Thalamus (Thailand)
- Abdul Shakir: Co-Founder, Filamen (Malaysia)
SNF Artists
- Roger Ng: Media artist, designer and technologist (Singapore)
- Ernest Wu: Co-Founder of Serial Co_ (Singapore)
- Ching Kai: Artist, The Paper Empress (Singapore)
- Marianne Ching: Director of Matlr Creative (Singapore)
- Deon Phua: Co-Founder of Tellyourchildren (Singapore)
Terms and Conditions
- All attendees must register to be a participant of the conference* No exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for cancellation.
- The organiser reserves the right to, change the programme, speakers, or venue without prior notice, cancel or postpone the Conference due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., force majeure)
- Please take care of all personal property. Singapore Night Festival will not be liable for any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, direct or consequential loss.
- You hereby acknowledge that Singapore Night Festival may take videos and photographs at the event and any of the Services and you consent, for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 and any other relevant legislation, law or regulation, to any such photographs which include videos and images of you being used in Singapore Night Festival’s marketing and promotional materials.
- All information is correct at the time broadcast. Singapore Night Festival reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the programmes and events without prior notice.
2026-08-29
10am - 4pm
free-registration-required
Singapore Night Festival (SNF)
Imagination and Possibility Room, Level 5, National Library Building
About Singapore Night Festival (SNF)
Singapore Night Festival (SNF) is Singapore’s premier nocturnal arts and culture festival, transforming the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct through spectacular experiences after dark. Since 2008, the festival has showcased innovative artworks, performances and light-based experiences by local and international artists, bringing new perspectives to familiar spaces. As a key event in the regional cultural calendar, SNF celebrates its 17th edition in 2026 and continues to serve as a platform for artistic experimentation, collaboration and creative exchange, drawing audiences to experience the district in unexpected and immersive ways. Find out more at heritage.sg/sgnightfest/