From folk traditions, stories and distinctive local expressions to film, content and new creative enterprises, India’s states hold a wealth of possibilities for shaping the country’s next phase of creative growth. As these strengths find new expression through contemporary storytelling, production, tourism and media, the opportunity lies in building ecosystems that connect them with policy, infrastructure and industry. Bringing together state representatives and voices from across film, storytelling, content and creative businesses, this conversation will explore how India can translate its diverse creative inheritance into new economic opportunities and build future-ready ecosystems across its states.
Moderator: Lohita Sujith, Sr. Director – Copyright & Digital Economy, Motion Pictures Association (India)
Panelists:
-Shri Pawan Kumar Jain, Addl. Director, Rajasthan Tourism
-Shripad Ashtekar, Founder and Managing Director, Signpost India Limited.
-Tejkarran Singh Bajaj, Business Head – Zee 5 India and AI & Innovation
-Bharatbala, Acclaimed Filmmaker -Ranveer Brar, Celebrity Chef, Author and Actor
-Yatindra Mishra, Author, Poet & Music Scholar
-Gaurav Dwivedi, Film Policy Architect, Media Strategist, Cultural Policy Leader