The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, brought together stakeholders from the worlds of heritage, fashion and film for the Mumbai edition of Creative Convergence : Growth Reimagined on October 6, 2026. Held at Taj Lands End, the roundtable explored how the creative industries can drive economic growth, encourage innovation and strengthen India-UK collaboration, in line with the ambitions of the India-UK Vision 2035 and the India-UK Programme of Cultural Cooperation.
Highlighting the potential of the two countries’ creative sectors, Danyal Suleman said, “The UK and India are home to two of the world’s most dynamic creative economies, combining extraordinary talent, global audiences and significant commercial potential. Shannon West said Mumbai’s strengths in heritage, fashion, film and innovation made it a fitting starting point for this year’s programme.
“Mumbai’s strengths across heritage, fashion, film and innovation make it an important starting point for this year’s programme of Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, the discussions highlighted the significant opportunities for India and the UK to collaborate across the creative industries. Through this platform, the British Council is helping translate shared ambitions into meaningful partnerships, knowledge exchange and long-term impact. We look forward to carrying these insights forward through our upcoming editions in Kolkata and Delhi. The discussions centred on three key areas: heritage tourism and cultural destinations; fashion, sustainability and the circular creative economy; and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across the Indian and British film industries. The fashion and sustainability discussion focused on the role of traditional crafts, textiles and contemporary design in building a more sustainable creative economy. Topics included circular design, sustainable materials, ethical production, responsible supply chains and creative entrepreneurship, alongside opportunities for India-UK partnerships in research and design innovation. “The Mumbai edition of ‘Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined’ brought heritage, sustainable fashion and film together in one conversation, highlighting the connections between cultural value, skills, enterprise and innovation. It showed how bringing together different parts of the creative economy can open up new conversations and possibilities for India–UK collaboration.