Innovate. Include. Inspire.
About the Event
Creative Convergence is a two-day gathering of cultural leaders, creative entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers from India and the UK. Taking place in Bengaluru (November 2025) and Delhi (January 2026), it explores the future of India’s creative economy through the lens of innovation, inclusion, and international collaboration.
The event brings together thought leaders across fashion, film, music, performing arts, craft, design, and policy — highlighting new research, celebrating UK–India partnerships, and imagining future-ready creative ecosystems.
This initiative builds on the UK–India Programme of Cultural Cooperation (2025–2030) and the British Council’s two-decade legacy in supporting the global creative economy.
Who Is It For?
Creative Convergence is designed for:
- Cultural leaders and arts managers
- Creative entrepreneurs and startups
- Policymakers and cultural institutions
- Researchers and academics
- Artists, curators, and performers
- Students and young professionals in the arts
- Festival directors, community leaders, and change agents
Whether you’re shaping policy or shaping culture, this is a space to connect, learn, and lead.
Programme Overview
BENGALURU
Bangalore International Centre | 5–6 November 2025
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Day |
Highlights |
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Nov 5 |
Inauguration, Plenary & Keynote, Exhibition Walkthrough, Policy Conference on Cities & Culture, Pitch Fest with NICE.org, Sector Talk on Music Futures |
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Nov 6 |
Sector Talks on Arts & Technology, Skill Conference (Art of the Possible), Roundtable: Curating with Care, Performance: Neural Natak by Spryk, Networking Dinner |
DELHI
British Council, New Delhi | 29–30 January 2026
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Day |
Highlights |
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Jan 29 |
Inauguration, Plenary & Keynote, Policy Dialogue on Creative Economy, Sector Talk: India–UK in Documentary, Exhibition + Arts Bazaar |
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Jan 30 |
Research Conference: From Evidence to Impact, Sector Talk on Sustainable Fashion, Performance: Modulated Movements by W.I.P Labs, Networking Dinner |
Key Themes
- Cultural Policy & City-Making
- Sustainable Fashion & Craft Innovation
- Music, Film & Creative Technologies
- Creative Skills & Workforce Development
- UK–India Bilateral Collaboration
- Diaspora & Soft Power
Also Featuring
- Pop-Up Innovation Spaces
- Arts Bazaar with UK–India creative enterprises
- UK Delegation & Speakers (to be announced)
- Online Policy Training Programme – October 2025
Join us
Be part of the dialogue that’s shaping the future of creativity, policy, and international collaboration.
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Contact Us
For programme details, partnerships, or media:
arts@britishcouncil.org.in
www.britishcouncil.in
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