Archive · 1 Feb 2026
CEF South Meet in Vizag
A big meeting called the Creative Economy Forum (CEF) South is happening in Visakhapatnam on January 31.
Important people like government leaders, business leaders, and artists will come together to talk about how creative industries like movies, music, crafts, and tourism can help the economy grow and create jobs.
They will discuss how new technologies like artificial intelligence and gaming can help these industries.
There will also be talks about how to turn traditional crafts into modern businesses and how to get money to support creative projects.
Famous people like ministers and actors will be there to talk about these important topics.
Additionally, there will be a fashion show by FDDI showcasing the latest trends and innovations in fashion.
The Creative Economy Forum (CEF) South will be held in Visakhapatnam on January 31, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and creators to discuss the role of creative industries in economic growth.
The event is organized by The Hans India in association with the Creative Economy Forum (CEF), with HMTV as the media partner.
The forum will feature multiple thematic sessions on topics such as the impact of AI, gaming, and digital media on growth, transforming traditional crafts into modern businesses, and financing creative industries.
Key guests include Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Lakshmi Durgesh Prasad, Telangana Minister for Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and film actress Khushbu Sundar.
The event aims to position Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as emerging hubs for creative and cultural enterprises in India, and will include a fashion show by FDDI showcasing the latest trends and innovations in fashion.
- Who
- Policymakers, industry leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and experts in various creative sectors
- What
- Creative Economy Forum (CEF) South, a high-profile forum to deliberate on the role of creative industries in economic growth and employment
- When
- January 31, from 6 pm to 11 pm
- Where
- Vizag Convention Centre, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To foster dialogue across sectors such as media, entertainment, technology, heritage crafts, fashion, gaming, music, and tourism, and to explore new business models and policy frameworks
- Event
- Creative Economy Forum (CEF) South
- Date
- January 31
- Location
- Vizag Convention Centre, Visakhapatnam
- Organizers
- The Hans India and Creative Economy Forum (CEF)
- Media Partner
- HMTV
- Time
- 6 pm to 11 pm
- Key Guests
- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Lakshmi Durgesh Prasad; Minister for MSMEs and NRI Empowerment and Relations Kondapalli Srinivas; film actress and BJP Vice-President (Tamil Nadu) Khushbu Sundar; and Telangana Minister for Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy
