In a bold step toward inclusive economic growth through cultural innovation, the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in collaboration with FICCI, will host a flagship national conference titled “Shaping India’s Creative Economy” on June 28 at the Raviz Kadavu Resort, Kozhikode.

The event is part of KSUM’s Beyond Tomorrow 2025 initiative and seeks to bring together a wide array of stakeholders—policymakers, creative entrepreneurs, investors, and cultural leaders—to shape the future of India’s creative economy.

Starting at 2:30 PM, the 5.5-hour conference will feature:

  • Keynote addresses

  • Expert panel discussions

  • Interactive sessions spanning design, art, heritage, music, media, fashion, and technology

    • KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika emphasized that “Beyond Tomorrow is a national platform to discuss the future of creativity, innovation, and sustainable cultural entrepreneurship.” He added that the initiative is in line with Kerala’s vision to emerge as a global hub for creative industries.

    The conference will also explore policy frameworks, investment models, and collaborative ecosystems to strengthen India’s rapidly evolving cultural and creative sectors.

    Participants can register and learn more at beyondtomorrow.startupmission.in.

    This event marks a strategic shift in Kerala’s innovation agenda—expanding from tech-driven startups to embracing cultural and creative entrepreneurship as a key driver of economic transformation.