20-22 February 2026 • Brisbane
The bright spark of an idea. An image brought to life on the page.
A story transformed.
At GenreCon 2026, we'll talk all things adaptation, illustration, and translation – featuring a focus on manga, illustration and the graphic novel, headlined by keynote speaker and professional manga artist Professor belne (Kaishi Professional University).
GenreCon 2026: Inkling’s official artwork was inked by acclaimed Japanese calligrapher Setsuhi Shiraishi.
In 2024, our CEO Lori-Jay and Grants & Publications Manager Sandra had the unique opportunity to learn calligraphy from the artist herself in Japan.
Inspired by this unforgettable experience, we are thrilled to share a piece of this magic with the GenreCon community. You can watch how Setsuhi created the Inkling artwork below.
