CultureCon Returns to Mumbai!

For every arts professional, the pursuit of inspiration and innovation is a perpetual journey. Now, here’s some exciting news—CultureCon 2024 is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus. Scheduled for August 29, 2024, at the exciting new cultural venue Museum of Solutions in Lower Parel, Mumbai, this conference promises a day packed with inspiration, learning, and networking opportunities that are set to redefine the creative landscape.

What’s CultureCon All About?

CultureCon 2024—a creative sector conference—it’s a convergence of minds from across the creative spectrum. Whether you’re into art, events, film, design, or the broader creative economy, this is your must-attend event of the year. Engaging discussions, insightful presentations, hands-on masterclasses, and a dynamic mentorship lab, all tailored to fuel your passion and push your career forward.

The 2024 edition is a movement towards building a stronger, more resilient creative sector in India. With the theme “Culture, Careers & Commerce,” this edition will focus on creating knowledge, sharing resources, building networks, and imagining new ways of crafting fulfilling careers in the creative sector.

Event Highlights

• Engaging Panels: Gain deep insights from industry leaders representing renowned organisations such as the Goethe-Institut, British Council, Museum of Solutions, Australian Consulate, NCPA Mumbai, Festivals From India and many more. Explore topics that delve into the future of creativity and the evolving cultural landscape.
  
• Hands-on Masterclasses: Sharpen your skills with practical workshops designed to enhance your artistry and festival management prowess. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned event manager, there’s something invaluable for everyone.
  
• Mentorship Lab: Looking to carve a niche in the creative industry? Don’t miss out on the mentorship lab—a golden opportunity to receive personalised guidance from seasoned professionals who have made their mark in the field.
  
• Networking Extravaganza: Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and industry veterans who are shaping the future of creativity. The exclusive networking mixer promises to be a fertile ground for sparking new ideas and collaborations.
  
• Special Networking Mixer & Night at the Museum: As the sun sets, CultureCon doesn’t stop. Embrace your inner child during a special evening event at the Museum of Solutions. Explore the museum’s exhibits after hours, fueling your creativity in an unconventional setting.

Who Should Attend?

• Artists 
• Creative professionals
• Arts, Event and Festivals Managers
• Advertising, media and communication professionals
• Design-savvy brands
• Policymakers and cultural educators
• Bloggers and art publications
• Social media influencers
• Students and enthusiasts in the art and events sectors

Tickets & Inclusions:

We offer four ticket categories:

• Delegate Pass: The delegate pass includes full access to the conference, a comprehensive conference kit, meals & refreshments throughout the day, and masterclasses. This ticket also includes access to 1-1 mentor hours, with limited slots.
• Student Tickets: The student tickets grants full access to the conference, a conference kit, meals & refreshments, and masterclasses. This ticket also includes access to 1-1 mentor hours, with limited slots.
• CultureCon x MuSo Adults’ Night: This August, we are co-hosting the Museum of Solutions and Subko Coffee’s ’ monthly soirée – Adults’ Night. This ticket grants you access to an exclusive networking mixer for creative professionals, and a chance to play at the museum! Adults get to explore the Museum of Solutions after hours, without kids, and let your inner child take over. Experience a truly unique museum for children with a delightful spread of Subko bites and a drink or two – all on the ground floor where you can listen to some great live music and participate in exciting hands-on activities. Tickets exclusively available to CultureCon delegates till Aug 16. Make sure to click on the ‘Add Ons’ after picking your delegate or student pass option on the booking page. Entry from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, on 29 August 2024.*
• MuSo Museum Visit: Wait, there’s more – if a networking mixer is not your thing, here’s a one-time offer ONLY for CultureCon delegates! Conference delegates get exclusive access to the different floors of the Museum of Solutions with this ticket from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on 29 August 2024. Again, make sure to click on the ‘Add Ons’ after picking your delegate or student pass option on the booking page. 
• Mentorship Lab: This complimentary ticket grants you access to a one-on-one mentorship session with an industry expert. After purchasing your Delegate or Student pass, the CultureCon team will contact you to understand your goals for the mentorship. Based on your questions, areas where you seek guidance, and your experience, you will be matched with a suitable mentor. Make sure to click on the ‘Add Ons’ after picking your delegate or student pass option on the booking page.**

*The floor entry to the Museum floors for CultureCon x MuSo Adults’ Night is only from 7:00 PM -9:30 PM

Speakers include:

• Abhik Bhattacherji, Director Marketing – Museum of Solutions
• Aliya Elariss, Public Diplomacy and Communications Manager – Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai
• Amit Gurbaxani, Music Journalist & Podcaster
• Amruta Nemivant, Senior Manager Gallery & Cultural Programmes – Goethe-Institut/ Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
• Arjun S Ravi, Writer & Director of Standing By
• Girish ‘Bobby’ Talwar, Founder – Rebellion Management & Entertainment
• Bruce Guthrie, Head of Theatre and Films – National Centre for the Performing Arts
• Dhruv Chitgopekar, Co-Founder, Collective Artists Network & BigBangSocial.com
• Dipti Rao, DGM Auditorium Operations – Prestige Centre for the Performing Arts
• Divya Kumar Bhatia, Artistic Consultant – Independent & Festival Director – Jodhpur RIFF
• Guneet Monga Kapoor, Academy Award-Winning Producer & CEO, Sikhya Entertainment
• Joyoti Roy, Assistant Director, Projects and Public Relations – CSMVS Museum, Mumbai
• Karan Singh, Global CEO – Spacebound Web Labs Pvt. Ltd. (Sunburn Festival)
• K V Kanchana, CEO – Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises
• Mae Mariyam Thomas – CEO/Founder, Maed in India
• Mandovi Menon,  Co-Founder & Creative Director (Strategy & Storytelling) – Egodeath
• Marguerite Rumpf, Senior Consultant – Education and Discourse, Goethe-Institut
• Meghana Bhogle, Head – IPs & Touring, Paytm Insider
• Natasha Sharma, Lead, Public Arts and Design, Co-curator Govandi Arts Festival – Community Design Agency
• Nikhil Udupa, Director – 4/4 Experiences Pvt Ltd
• Rafael Pereira, Managing Partner – TINNUTS
• Raghav Meattle, Musician and Founder – First.wav
• Ria Chopra, Writer + Journalist + Creative consultant
• Roshan Abbas, CEO/Founder – Kommune
• Ruchira Das, Director Arts – British Council India
• Siddhant Shah, Founder – Access for All
• Sitara Chowfla, Co-Founder – Goa Open Arts
• Tej Singh Brar, Head, Festivals – Nodwin Gaming
• Tusharr Kumar, COO – Only Much Louder
• Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO – Collective Artists Network
• Varun Kashyap, Strategy, Culture & Partnerships – Kommune & Stumble

**Please note:

• Mentorship slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Purchasing a Delegate or Student pass does not guarantee a mentorship slot.
• Each conference attendee may add up to two mentorship sessions.

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of CultureCon 2024—a celebration of creativity, innovation, and community in the heart of Mumbai.

Connect with Us: CultureCon 2024 aims to be inclusive. For any queries, contact us at [email protected]
For more information and to secure your spot, visit CultureCon 2024. Let’s redefine creativity, one idea at a time.

About CultureCon
CultureCon – a creative sector conference – was launched in 2020 as a collaboration between by Arts Culture Resources India (ACRI), a network and platform for cultural professionals in India and South Asia, and Godrej India Culture Lab, an experimental cultural space that explores what it means to be modern and Indian through conversations, fellowships and resource creation. The inaugural edition of the conference was held on February 6-7, 2020. Partners for the conference included the now disbanded Godrej India Culture Lab, SDA Bocconi, British Council, G5A and Goethe-Institut/ Max Muller Bhavan.CultureCon 2024 reimagines the role of a conference in a post-pandemic India – an India charged by both promising growth and significant ideological contrasts. Within this what role does culture, creativity and commerce play?

We intend for CultureCon 2024 to raise the level of the fast growing Festivals, Events and Creative Economy to the global standard whilst developing a diverse but close-knit network and community. CultureCon will offer everyone in the creative community access to knowledge and networks in the industry, festival management skills, and career opportunities.