India is set to take a decisive step in strengthening its position within the global creative economy with the launch of Goa Future Proof Entertainment, a dedicated global platform focused on transmedia storytelling, intellectual property (IP) creation, and cross-border collaboration.
The inaugural edition, titled Transcend Goa, will take place on 15 to 16 January 2026 in Goa, India and is supported by the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), the Government of Goa’s nodal agency for film, culture, and entertainment. Designed as a high-level convergence platform, Goa Future Proof Entertainment brings together leaders from film, animation, gaming, comics, immersive media, AI, and emerging technologies, positioning Goa as India’s gateway to global transmedia collaboration.
Connecting India’s creative economy to the world
Goa Future Proof Entertainment reflects a strategic shift in India’s creative industries, from a service-led production model to one centred on original IP ownership, scalable storytelling, and international partnerships. The platform enables creators, studios, investors, and policymakers to collaborate on stories designed to travel seamlessly across formats, platforms, and markets.
A transmedia platform rooted in culture and innovation
Hosted in Goa, long recognised for its cultural openness and international outlook, the initiative draws inspiration from the region’s ‘Susegad’ ethos, combining cultural confidence with future-facing creative ambition. Goa Future Proof Entertainment merges this identity with global best practices in transmedia development, immersive storytelling, and audience engagement.
Conference overview- TranscendGoa 2026
- Curated two-day global conference and IP showcase
- 15+ international and Indian industry leaders
- 200+ delegates from film, OTT, animation, gaming, comics, and immersive media
- Keynotes, panels, case studies, and curated business-connect sessions
- Cultural and networking engagements with government and industry leaders
Core focus areas
- Film & OTT- Cross-border co-productions and global content strategies
- Games & Animation (AVGC)- India’s evolving role in global creative exports
- AI & Emerging Technologies- New storytelling formats and immersive narratives
- Policy & Talent Development- Building sustainable creative ecosystems
Key global & Indian voices
The pilot edition will feature contributors from India, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Oceania, including leaders associated with Wētā Workshop (New Zealand), Raj Comics, and prominent Indian animation and gaming studios.
Key sessions include
- Building Transmedia Worlds from Iconic Indian IP- with Rajiv Chilaka and Raj Comics
- From Physical Craft to Global Story Universes – insights from Kim Faiga, Wētā Workshop
- Transmedia as a Strategic Entertainment Model- with transmedia & entertainment specialist Atsuo Nakayama
Vision beyond the conference
Goa Future Proof Entertainment is envisioned as more than a conference. Transcend Goa lays the foundation for a long-term transmedia innovation corridor connecting India with global creative hubs. The roadmap includes international partnerships through 2026 and the launch of a Goa Transmedia Accelerator by 2027.
“Harish Rao, in collaboration with the Entertainment Society of Goa, discussed a new template for transmedia story development in Goa for the future of IP creation. This resulted in the first-of-its-kind conference, TranscendGoa, designed to bring together international and Indian storytellers and creators alike. What if we can envision global IP creation right here in Goa- what would that look like,” mentioned Goa Future Proof Entertainment founder Harish Rao.
With increasing global interest in Indian stories, talent, and technology, Goa Future Proof Entertainment positions Goa as a neutral, future-facing platform where global creators and companies can discover Indian IP, talent, and partnership opportunities, while contributing to a sustainable and inclusive creative economy.
