The Content Hub 2024

About the Summit

8th Edition of The Content Hub Summit delves into the ever-changing world of content creation. With the consolidation of platforms, creators face new hurdles in gaining visibility, maximizing revenue, and maintaining creative freedom. We'll also explore the remarkable theatrical success of Indian cinema and unravel the secrets behind its unprecedented profits, with a critical eye towards its sustainability.

Our esteemed panel of industry leaders will share their expertise on adapting to the shifting landscape, tackling daily challenges, and envisioning the future of production. From the changing dynamics of original and acquired content to the potential for influencers to become platforms themselves, join us as we unpack the latest trends in the business of content.

Key Themes

Consolidation on the platform front: What does it mean for content creators?

Theatrical Bounces back, and how!

Changing Business of Content: How big is the shift and how long is it to stay?

Decoding the Content Puzzle: Original Content VS Acquired content

Will Influencers become Platforms?

Navigating the Content Wringer: The Director’s cut

One Nation: Diverse Voices

Masterclass on Cinema / OTT / TV

Who should attend?

Content Creators
Writers, Directors, Producers
Content Studios & Production Houses
Streaming platforms
Broadcast professionals
Advertising & Marketing professionals
Brands & Agencies
Technology content provider

Why should you attend?

The Largest Gathering of Content Professionals Under One Platform.
Close To 7 + Sessions, Keynotes, Fireside Chats & Master classes From the Best in the Content Eco-System.
Great Platform To Interact & Learn From The Current Breed Of Content Creators.
Understand How the Content Landscape Is Developing In India
Opportunities for Networking with the Content Professionals
Hearing Successful Content Stories in Films, TV & Digital from the Makers Themselves
Learn From The Experts To Understand Their Journey, Experiences & Overcome The Obstacles.

Agenda

10am - 10:05am

Opening Address & Lamp Lighting

10:05am - 10:15am

Partner's AV

10:15am - 10:35am

Keynote Address

10:35am - 11:20am

Panel 1 - New Trends in Content

Confirmed Speakers:

SmrutiShinde, Founder and Managing Director | SOBO films
VikasBahl,Founder & Producer | Phantom Films
Yash A Patnaik, Founder & Managing Director | Inspire Films Limited
Sunir Kheterpal, Producer | ATHENA E&M
Aditi Shrivastava, Co-founder & CEO, Pocket Aces

Session Chair:

Swati Chopra, Principal Correspondent - The Quint

11:20am - 11:35am

FSC with Kiran Rao

11:40am - 12:25pm

Panel 2 - Theatrical Bounces back, and how!

Confirmed Speakers

Rucha Pathak, Producer | Excel Entertainment
Shibasish Sarkar, CEO | Reliance Entertainment Studios
Pankaj Jaysinh, CEO – Distribution and Film Services | UFO Moviez
Anil Thadani, CEO | AA Films

Session Chair:

Mayank Shekhar, Film Critic, Journalist and Author

12:25pm - 12:40pm

FIRESIDE CHAT
SuyogGothi, Head - India and New Markets, Pocket FMIn Conversation
with
Anil NM Wanvari, Founder, Chairman & Editor in Chief | Indiantelevision.com Group

12:40pm - 01:25pm

Panel 3 - Changing Business of Content: How big is the shift and how long is it to stay?

Confirmed Speakers

AshimaAvasthi Chaudhuri, Head - Content | Zee Studios
AradhanaBhola, Managing Director, Fremantle India
Sidharth Jain, Founder & Producer, House of Talkies
Devendra Deshpande, CEO, Friday FilmworksPvt Ltd
Tejkarran Singh Bajaj, Head – Originals, Jio Studios

Session Chair

Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President, Elara Capital

01:25pm - 02:15pm

LUNCH

02:15pm - 03:00pm

Panel 4 - Decoding the Content Puzzle: Formats, Fiction, Non-Fiction, TV+, OTT, Remakes & Adaptations

Confirmed Speakers

Fazila Alana, Managing Director, Sol Productions
Neeraj Vyas, Business Head - Sony Entertainment Television, Sony SAB, Sony PAL, and Sony MAX Movie Cluster
Anil Khera, Founder & CEO, One Take Media
Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Locomotive Global Inc.
Amogh Dusad, Head - Content, Amazon miniTV

Session Chair:

Anil NM Wanvari, Founder, Chairman & Editor In Chief, Indiantelevision.com Group

03:00pm - 03:20pm

Exclusive Panel - Ink on the Edge: Overcoming challenges for writers with Audio Series

Confirmed Speakers

Ishani Banerjee, writer in the film and OTT space
Vineet Singh, Head - Branding and Communications, Pocket FM
Moni Singh, Writer, Pocket FM (TBC)
Jigyasa, Writer, Majburi Main Bandha EkRishta Representation from Screenwriters Association of India or FTII