Building on the momentum of its April 2025 summit, Content India has announced that its first three-day edition will be held from March 16 to 18, 2026, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Registrations for the event are now open.
Designed as a high-powered platform for cross-border collaboration, Content India 2026 will bring together domestic and international players in the entertainment industry to unlock billions in untapped potential. The event will feature panel discussions, a marketplace for content, exclusive screenings, curated networking sessions, and insights from industry leaders.
The conference aligns with findings from The Future of the Indian Entertainment Business report, which points to strong growth opportunities in content sales, acquisitions, co-productions, and creative services. Organisers say the goal is to position India as a global content hub by fostering partnerships that work both locally and internationally.
The event comes against the backdrop of a landmark trade agreement between India and the UK, projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually by 2040. This development adds further weight to Content India 2026’s mission to strengthen international ties in the creative industries.
C21 Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director David Jenkinson said the April summit proved the potential for “fresh partnerships” between Indian and international markets. “Content India 2026 will focus on building partnerships that lead to formats which succeed locally and resonate globally,” he said. “Now is the time.”
Manoj Dobhal, CEO and Executive Director of Dish TV India, called the event a “purpose-driven platform” that goes beyond entertainment to represent “influence, identity, and economic strength.” He added: “Our goal is to foster an inclusive, globally competitive ecosystem that empowers both seasoned professionals and the next generation of creators.”
The event is anchored around 12 strategic goals, including developing hybrid content for global audiences, attracting international productions, showcasing India’s AI and post-production capabilities, boosting format trade, and exploring venture capital funding for content creation.
Designed as a high-powered platform for cross-border collaboration, Content India 2026 will bring together domestic and international players in the entertainment industry to unlock billions in untapped potential. The event will feature panel discussions, a marketplace for content, exclusive screenings, curated networking sessions, and insights from industry leaders.
The conference aligns with findings from The Future of the Indian Entertainment Business report, which points to strong growth opportunities in content sales, acquisitions, co-productions, and creative services. Organisers say the goal is to position India as a global content hub by fostering partnerships that work both locally and internationally.
The event comes against the backdrop of a landmark trade agreement between India and the UK, projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually by 2040. This development adds further weight to Content India 2026’s mission to strengthen international ties in the creative industries.
C21 Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director David Jenkinson said the April summit proved the potential for “fresh partnerships” between Indian and international markets. “Content India 2026 will focus on building partnerships that lead to formats which succeed locally and resonate globally,” he said. “Now is the time.”
Manoj Dobhal, CEO and Executive Director of Dish TV India, called the event a “purpose-driven platform” that goes beyond entertainment to represent “influence, identity, and economic strength.” He added: “Our goal is to foster an inclusive, globally competitive ecosystem that empowers both seasoned professionals and the next generation of creators.”
The event is anchored around 12 strategic goals, including developing hybrid content for global audiences, attracting international productions, showcasing India’s AI and post-production capabilities, boosting format trade, and exploring venture capital funding for content creation.
