Vision: To empower creativity and innovation through technology for a more connected and equitable future.
Creativity at Scale: Visionary Dialogues & Plenary Power
The event opened with the visionary plenary session “Trillion Dollar Dreams: Powered by Creativity,” featuring prominent voices like Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Biren Ghose, Bose Krishnamachari, and Kavitha Kalyan. It was followed by a keynote on envisioning the future from P. S. Sreedharan Pillai and Subhash S IAS. Fireside chats and expert panels unpacked the future of media with M V Shreyams Kumar and Anjana George, and explored Kerala’s creative economy, anchored by Philip Thomas and Ujjual RB, placing AVGC-XR at the center of the conversation.
Gaming, Fashion & the Future of Design
Creative ecosystems were further unpacked through panels like “FuturePlay” featuring pioneers such as Ashish Kulkarni and Jayakumar P, while the “Fashion Talk” panel, with icons like Prasad Bidapa and Narendra Kumar Ahmed, redefined innovation on the runway. From “Joy of Tabletop Games” by Aditya Kolli to “Level Up” with Ramesh Naidu Pediredla, entrepreneurial creativity took center stage. Game design, VFX marvels from films like Ayalaan and Devara, and cutting-edge UI/UX ideas with Anila Reddy showcased the many dimensions of tomorrow’s design-led world.
Hands-on Workshops & Creative Performances
Immersive experiences like “The Elegance of Calligraphy” by Sanjana Chatlani, “Eco-Friendly Fabric Dyes” by Thangakumar, and “Movement Therapy” by Susheela Pai brought design to life through tactile, human-centered frameworks. Innovation strategist Prapti Jha and Prof. Vijay Kumar bridged structured thinking with creativity. Electrifying performances by DJ THE NOISE and Prince Abraham, along with BGM: Beyond Generating Music curated by Cue Studio, turned the event into a sonic celebration of the creative spirit.