‘Beyond Tomorrow' meet moots creative incubator to explore new avenues
Speakers at the conference, which was organised in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Arts Outreach Society (TAOS), observed that the country was having 30 lakh people employed in various economic activities involving talent and skill.
Sanjay Kaul, joint Secretary at the Ministry of Culture who opened the event, pointed out that the Central government had already set up a national creative work database to nurture the creative sector. He said the aim was to create a network of opportunities in the sector.
KSUM Chief Executive Officer Anoop Ambika said the Beyond Tomorrow conference was aimed to announce its full support to the unorganised community that had been handling the creative part in the digital sector. 'Also, it would strive to lend sustainable economic growth to the AI revolutions,' he added.
Sanjoy K. Roy, FICCI Tourism and Cultural Committee C-Chair, pointed out that literary conferences were found contributing 'hugely' to the economy, like any other sector. He observed that Kozhikode would be able to tap its potential as a venue for such events in the State.
Mayor Beena Philip and former Chief Secretary V. Venu were among the key speakers at the inaugural ceremony, which was followed by a series of interactive sessions led by stakeholders from different creative sectors. A 'Tholpavakoothu' show by shadow-puppeteer Ramachandran Pulavar and his son Rajeev was also staged on the occasion.
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