Archive · 30 Jan 2026
UK-India Creative Economy Collaboration Advances
The UK and India had a big meeting called 'Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined' in New Delhi.
The British leader, Lindy Cameron, said that both countries are important for each other's creative economy.
They talked about how creativity can help people earn money and make societies better.
They also talked about a plan called 'India-UK Vision 2035' to work together for the future.
There were exhibitions and performances to show how art and technology can mix.
Everyone agreed that creativity is very important for both countries.
The event 'Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined' was hosted by the British Council in New Delhi, focusing on the creative economy and UK-India collaboration.
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron emphasized the vital role of the creative economy in the UK-India relationship, highlighting its intersection with culture, technology, skills, and enterprise.
Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal stated that the creative economy is central to India's growth and economic development, providing livelihoods.
The event advanced the objectives of the India-UK Programme of Cultural Cooperation (2025-2030) and the 'India-UK Vision 2035' endorsed by the prime ministers of both countries.
The event included exhibitions, forums on documentary co-production, and an experimental live performance titled 'Modulated Movements'.
- Who
- British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal, Tim Curtis (UNESCO), Ruth Mackenzie, Alison Barrett, and other leaders, researchers, and creative practitioners from India and the UK.
- What
- A two-day event titled 'Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined' focused on the creative economy and its role in UK-India relations.
- When
- January 30-31, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India, at the British Council’s centre.
- Why
- To re-imagine growth, innovation, and collaboration in the creative economy and advance the objectives of the India-UK Programme of Cultural Cooperation (2025-2030).
- Event Name
- Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined
- Event Duration
- January 30-31, 2025
- Organizer
- British Council
- Key Speakers
- Lindy Cameron, Vivek Aggarwal, Tim Curtis, Ruth Mackenzie, Alison Barrett
- Programme of Cultural Cooperation
- 2025-2030
- Vision Document
- India-UK Vision 2035
- Event Location
- New Delhi, India