Digital Horizons: Transforming Creative Industries
June 22-24, 2025 | Mumbai, India
The Digital Communication Network (DCN) is hosting a dynamic event in Mumbai, India, on June 22-24 2025, to explore how emerging digital technologies are transforming the creative industries. This event will bring together artists, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry leaders to examine how digital innovation is shaping creative expression, expanding economic opportunities, and fostering global collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.
About the forum
With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), blockchain, and data analytics, creative industries— including music, film, television, video games, museums, architecture, publishing, design, and advertising—are being redefined. This event will highlight how these technologies are empowering creators, enabling new storytelling formats, and driving economic growth across the U.S. and Indo-Pacific region.
A key theme of the event will be how digital tools lower barriers to entry, making it easier for independent creators and small businesses to reach global audiences, monetize their work, and adapt to evolving business models. Discussions will also explore the importance of intellectual property protection, ethical AI use, and digital security, ensuring that creative professionals and businesses can thrive in a transparent digital marketplace.
Why participate
Workshops will provide practical training on AI-assisted content creation, immersive storytelling with VR and AR, leveraging digital platforms for audience engagement, and safeguarding creative rights through blockchain solutions. These sessions will equip professionals with essential skills for success.
Info
EVENT FORMAT
DCN’s hybrid events gather up to 120 in-person participants and speakers. Informal networking opportunities will be available during meals and social activities. All activities will be conducted in English.
PARTICIPANTS
- Preferred ages 18 - 35
- Proficient in conversational English
Participants will be selected through an open application process based on expertise and interest in the topics. Participants should be from Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, and the United States.
Special consideration will be given to individuals who can actively contribute to and benefit from these discussions. The event will include representatives from as many countries in the region as possible.
SPEAKERS
Speakers will be selected from global experts recommended or identified by the DCN programming team. Individuals who register as participants may also be invited to speak.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
LOGISTICS
The forum organizers will arrange and cover economy-class flights, shared hotel accommodations for participants, and single rooms for speakers, along with most meals and social activities. Participants are responsible for obtaining visas.
This forum is organized by World Learning and Digital Communication Network Global, with funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.