Content India 2026, the premier entertainment industry event in India, has officially opened registration for its first three-day conference, scheduled to take place at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai from 16–18 March 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural Content India Summit in April 2025, the event aims to connect the domestic Indian entertainment market with international partners to capture a US$6 billion growth opportunity.
The conference will feature screenings, networking sessions, and panel discussions focused on partnerships, content innovation, and strategies for creating entertainment that resonates both locally and globally.
Key Speakers for Content India 2026
Content India 2026 has confirmed an impressive line-up of industry leaders:
- Kevin Vaz, CEO-Entertainment, JioStar
- Fiona Campbell, Interim Director of Unscripted TV, BBC Content
- Frank Spotnitz, CEO and Founder, Big Light Productions
- Shilangi Mukherji, Director & Head, SVOD Business, Prime Video
- Niharika Pande, Head of Creator Partnerships, YouTube
- Richie Mehta, Director, known for Delhi Crime
- Steve Matthews, Head of Scripted, Creative, Banijay Entertainment
- Sahira Nair, Head of Hindi Scripted Series, Amazon Prime Video
- Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine Asia
- Sabrina Duguet, Executive VP Asia Pacific, All3Media International
- Aradhana Bhola, Managing Director India, Fremantle
- Sameer Nair, MD, Applause Entertainment
- Arjun Nohwar, MD India & South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India
- Rajaraman Sundaram, Chief Content Officer - South Regional, Sony Pictures Networks India
- Kilian Kerwin, Partner, Jaya Entertainment
- Rashmi Bajpai, EVP Asia, Banijay Rights
- Sai Abishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle and Kids, South Asia Warner Bros. Discovery
- Allan Niblo, Co-founder, Vertigo Films
- Brian Mac Mahon, Founder, CEO and Managing Partner, Expert DOJO
- Derek Mether, Analyst, Hallstone Ventures
- Klaus Derendorf, Co-founder, Nomee AI
- Kalpana Malviya, Founder, Rarefied Studios
- Roopak Saluja, Founder, BANG BANG TV
- Sunder Aaron, Managing Partner, Locomotive Global
- Parveen Dusanj-Bedi, Founder and MD, CreativeNation
- Saurabh Pandey, Founder and CEO, Eloelo Group / Story TV
- Anuj Gandhi, Jio
- Gayathiri Guliani, Founder and CEO, Kleos Entertainment Group
- Tarun Sawhney, President APAC, ShortsTV
- Deepak Segal, Chief Creative Officer, Applause Entertainment
- Ashish Sehgal, CEO, Times TV Network
- Cassandra Sigsgaard, Founder/Producer, Jeva Films
- Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Filmmaker
- Prateek Arora, VP of Development, BANG BANG TV
- Nitin Burman, Chief Revenue Officer, Balaji Telefilms
- Dipankar Mukherjee, CEO and Co-founder, Studio Blo
- Neerja Narayanan, Senior Studio Executive/Creative Producer, Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Ranjeet Thankur, Co-founder, Frames Production Company
- Shruti Rajkumar, Consulting Producer
- Hannah Walsh, Principal Analyst, Ampere Analysis
- Daoud Jackson, Senior Analyst, OMDIA
- Hema Patel, Partnerships Director APAC, Parrot Analytics
- Amanda Groom, CEO, The Bridge
- Raghavendra Hunsur, Zee Entertainment Enterprises
What to Expect at Content India 2026
The three-day event will focus on 12 key areas, including scripted and unscripted content, creator partnerships, international co-productions, and technology-driven entertainment. The Content India Copro Pitch 2026 competition is now open for entries, offering £10,000 marketing prizes for the best scripted and unscripted projects.
With global giants like BBC Content, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Networks India, Fremantle, All3Media International, and Banijay Entertainment participating, Content India 2026 promises unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities for Indian creators looking to reach international audiences.
Register Now
Registration is now open for Content India 2026, taking place from 16–18 March 2026 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. Don’t miss your chance to connect with global entertainment leaders and explore the next wave of Indian content.
