Srinagar, June 23, 2025 – The Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg) is hosting the 2nd edition of NICE Samanvay 2025, India’s premier cultural entrepreneurship summit, on June 28, 2025, at the Bangalore International Centre. This landmark event, themed “Technology & Culture: Opportunities and Challenges for Cultural Enterprises,” will explore how technology can empower cultural enterprises to innovate, grow, and strengthen Brand Bharat.
Following the resounding success of NICE Samanvay 2024, which brought together over 400 participants, 45 speakers, and 20+ cultural exhibits, this year’s summit promises to be even more impactful. The event will unite top government officials, policymakers, corporate leaders, practitioners, artists, craftspeople, and academics to discuss the transformative potential of technology in cultural enterprises.
NICE Samanvay serve as critical platforms to drive innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within the cultural enterprise ecosystem.
This year’s event will:
• Feature Leading Voices: Bringing together top government officials, policymakers, corporate leaders, and cultural entrepreneurs to share their perspectives.
• Showcase Success Stories: Highlight cultural enterprises leveraging technology for supply chains, innovative designs, brand building, and more.
• Inspire with Expert Insights: Offer expert-led sessions on how cutting-edge technology can unlock new economic opportunities for cultural enterprises.
• Foster Ecosystem Conversations: Enable meaningful dialogues among stakeholders, from artisans to tech leaders.
• Curated Pitch Sessions: Facilitate a platform for cultural entrepreneurs to connect with potential funders and scale their ventures.
The Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg), a Not for Profit company, undertakes research and policy advocacy for promoting cultural entrepreneurship in India. It is working with cultural entrepreneurs across five NICE Sectors through workshops, mentoring, networking and funding.
Startup Kashmir is proud to support and share the vision of NICEorg, which is steadfast in its mission to empower cultural entrepreneurs and contribute to India’s global cultural identity.
Click here to register for the event.
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