28-30 August 2025
CHRIST UNIVERSITY

WHY MEDIA MEET?

MEDIA MEET is the annual international conference of the Department of Media Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, India. This platform will allow students to gain insights and knowledge from renowned academicians, researchers, and practitioners. Media Meet creates a forum to deliberate on topics lying at the interstices of media, culture, and society. The event is managed by the students of the MA in Digital Media with Analytics.

CONCEPT NOTE

In a society where data shapes both information and imagination, the convergence of data and art is transforming how media is created, experienced, and interpreted. Traditionally, art has been seen as an expression of human creativity, while data has been associated with objectivity and analysis. However, in the digital age, these distinctions are increasingly blurred, as computational art, algorithmic storytelling, and immersive AR/VR experiences demonstrate how data is no longer just a tool for measurement but a medium for creative expression and innovation.

As the bridge between data, art, and society, media plays a crucial role in translating raw information into compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire. The integration of predictive analytics, AI and immersive technologies is redefining journalism, artistic agency, marketing and digital storytelling, challenging traditional frameworks and raising questions about authenticity, creative ownership, and ethical responsibility in a data-driven media landscape.

This evolving intersection of data and art—and its societal implications—forms the foundation of Media Meet 2025. The 16th edition of the conference seeks to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping media industries, creative practices, and audience engagement. By bridging quantitative precision with qualitative expression, Media Meet 2025 fosters interdisciplinary discussions among students, scholars, and industry leaders, ensuring that media remains innovative, ethical, and inclusive in an increasingly data-driven world.

WELCOME TO MEDIA MEET 2025: DATA ART+

The Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, warmly welcomes you to Media Meet 2025. This year's event, themed

DATA ART+, is a dynamic forum designed to foster a robust network between academia and industry. We will delve into the transformative power of data and algorithms in shaping modern media, art, and communication.

Prepare for two immersive days filled with insightful discussions, expert panels, and invaluable networking opportunities with leading professionals who are redefining the boundaries of creative and media industries.

EVENT SCHEDULE

DAY 1: THURSDAY [28.08.2025]

INAUGURATION

The official commencement of Media Meet 2025, setting the stage for the engaging sessions to follow.

SESSION ONE

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Art in the Age of Algorithms: Making Meaning with Machines

SPEAKER: VARUN DESAI
Varun is a Kolkata-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice intertwines creative coding, electronic music, installation art, and 3D LiDAR-based scan work. He aims to reveal the hidden digital architecture underlying everyday life through immersive experiences that make the invisible visible. His studio doubles as a high-tech workshop where code is wielded like paint to expose the "building blocks of our reality"

SHORT BREAK

NIKHIL VIJAY

ADITYA PARDESHI

DEVANG SINGH

FILMMAKING PANEL

Performing for the Platform: Acting and Filmmaking in the Age of Streams and Screens

NIKHIL VIJAY: An accomplished Actor, Screenwriter, and Creative Producer at BBKV Productions. He is widely loved for his role as Jatin "Jhaatu" in the series Hostel Daze, where his comedic timing earned him a strong fan following.
ADITYA PARDESHI: A Mumbai-based freelance filmmaker, writer, and director known for his versatile work across digital storytelling, advertising, and short-format cinema. He is widely recognized for his performances in FilterCopy's popular videos.
DEVANG SINGH: A creator, filmmaker, author, and co-founder of STUDIO FRY. He has led over 800 projects for top brands like Budweiser, Samsung, Zomato, and Nestlé. Blending storytelling with creative tech, he brings expertise in AI, robotics, virtual production, and AR to deliver innovative, future-ready content solutions.

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION TWO

PLENARY SESSION

Owning the Algorithm: Intellectual Property in the Age of Generative Media

SPEAKER: DOMINIC D'SOUZA
Dominic is an Advocate and the former Legal Head of Balaji Group, India, focusing on legal strategy and regulatory matters. He has been a part of the Indian Media & Entertainment Industry for over two decades, associated with several national and international production houses, broadcast channels, and print publications.

ANISHA BAID

HARSHIT AGARWAL

MRUDULA V

ISHITA SHAH

MEDIA LAW PANEL

Terms and Conditions Apply: Rights, Representation, and AI Regulation

ANISHA BAID: An artist and writer from Kolkata, India. Her work attempts to poke at the flat-scapes of the computer screen to decode computer labour through the interfacea technological tool that has converted most spaces of work into image space. She received an MFA at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA.
HARSHIT AGARWAL: A pioneering AI artist and Cyborg Artist whose work explores the intersection of human-machine creativity, posthuman identity, and cultural memory. He has exhibited internationally at prestigious venues like Ars Electronica, Tate Modern, and KNMA.
MRUDULA V: A full-time litigator at the Alternative Law Forum (ALF) in Bangalore, where she works at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice. Her research and advocacy also extend into the domain of cultural justice.
ISHITA SHAH: A designer, historian, and curatorial archivist who integrates her skills to highlight underrepresented narratives in cultural archives. As the lead of Curating for Culture, she focuses on community-based archiving across South Asia and has supported over 30 archival initiatives documenting marginalized oral histories.

DAY 3: SATURDAY [30.08.2025]

SESSION ONE

GUEST TALK

Humans + Machines = Co-creating Narratives with AI

SPEAKER: TUSHAR BHATNAGAR
Mr. Tushar Bhatnagar is the Co-founder & CTO of VidBoard AI, and the CEO of Alpha AI and Tripsero. With a remarkable track record in the AI industry, he is recognized for combining technical expertise with human-centered innovation. His areas of specialization include data science, machine learning, product design, empathy in AI, and digital transformation. As an entrepreneur and thought leader, Tushar continues to push boundaries in making AI accessible, impactful, and meaningful.

SURESH DINAKARAN

PANEL MODERATOR | ISD GLOBAL

DR. JAI ASUNDI

TUSHAR BHATNAGAR

SMITA MALIPATIL

JAGANNATH PV

DR. YESHASVINI RAMASWAMY

ISD PANEL

Can Data Have a Soul? Designing for Empathy in the Age of Algorithms

PANEL MODERATED BY ISD GLOBAL | SURESH DINAKARAN | Suresh Dinakaran is the Chief Storyteller at ISD Global and a key proponent of “Ground Up Marketing.” As a “brand farmer,” he champions human-centric strategies, building brands on deep consumer insight and emotional connections.

DR. JAI ASUNDI: As the Executive Director of CSTEP, Dr. Jai Asundi has been with the organisation since 2009, initially focusing on emergency and disaster management. He has since mentored teams in climate, energy, and urban development, and spearheaded the establishment of both the Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) and AI for Social Impact as a key sector of work at CSTEP.
MR. TUSHAR BHATNAGAR: Tushar Bhatnagar is the co-founder and CTO of VidBoard AI and the CEO of Alpha AI and Tripsero. With a remarkable track record of accomplishments in the AI industry, his expertise spans data science, machine learning, product design, empathy in AI, and digital transformation.
MS. SMITA MALIPATIL: Smita Malipatil is the CEO of Appsecco, a specialist application security company, and serves as a Board Member and TiE Women Co-Chair at TiE Bangalore. Her rich expertise in impact-led businesses and digital strategy is further strengthened by her completion of the Senior Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.
MR. JAGANNATH PV: As the Global Data Privacy Officer at LTIMindTree, Mr. Jagannath PV oversees the company's data protection strategy and compliance initiatives at a global level. He actively shares his expertise through industry forums and speaking engagements, including events like the IT Legal Summit and in-depth interviews on evolving challenges in the data privacy landscape
DR. YESHASVINI RAMASWAMY: Yeshasvini Ramaswamy is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Culturelytics and Co-founder of K-Arogia. An expert in Cultural Transformation & Analytics, she has led Fortune 100 projects globally and represented India in the Fortune Most Powerful Women partnership program in 2012 and 2017. Dr. Ramaswamy will be joining the panel through virtual participation.

SHORT BREAK

DR. CAESAR SENGUPTA

SHEHNAD JALAL

NIRMAL SAHADEV

CINEMATOGRAPHY PANEL

From Stillness to Swipe: Reimagining Storytelling for the Distracted Eye

DR. CAESAR SENGUPTA: A globally acclaimed Wildlife Conservation Photographer, National Geographic educator, freelance writer, and trainer. He is a Canon India EOS Maestro and the Founder Director of DCP Expeditions LLP.
SHEHNAD JALAL: A cinematographer based in Kerala who won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography in 2010 for his debut film, Chitrasutram. He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
NIRMAL SAHADEV: A Kerala-born filmmaker with an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and film training at the New York Film Academy, he debuted with Ranam: Detroit Crossing (2018), co-wrote Hey Jude, directed Kumari (2022), and most recently served as creative director of L2: Empuraan (2025).

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION TWO

GUEST TALK: VALEDICTORY

SPEAKER: SRIRAM SULLIA

Popularly known as RJ Sriram, he is the Programming Head of Fever 104 FM and 94.3 Radio One in Bengaluru and a celebrated radio jockey with over a decade of experience. Known for his engaging evening drive show, he blends humor, relevance, and infotainment. Recognized as a key figure in Bengaluru's entertainment industry, he has interviewed notable personalities like the Dalai Lama and continues to connect with audiences across radio, stage, and digital platforms.

CULTURALS

Concluding the event with a celebration of art and culture.

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SPONSORSHIPS

OUR REACH AT A GLANCE

Media Meet is the Department of Media Studies’ annual international academic conference, now in its 16th edition. Widely regarded as one of the most dynamic student-driven media conferences in the country, Media Meet brings together a wide community of thinkers, creators, researchers, and professionals to explore the evolving intersections of media, technology, and society.

This year’s theme - Data and Society - invites conversations around data-driven storytelling, algorithmic art, immersive experiences, media ethics, and the future of communication. Over three days, Media Meet will host academic paper presentations, keynote talks, exhibitions, panel discussions, performances, and workshops that reflect how media is shaped by and continues to shape the data-driven world we live in.

WHY SPONSOR US?

Partnering with Media Meet allows your brand to:

Bridging campuses, cultures, and creativity: Engage with students, scholars, and professionals from across all CHRIST campuses and beyond through a vibrant space of dialogue and exchange.
A platform for thought, talent, and transformation: Support cutting-edge conversations on AI, creativity, immersive storytelling, and ethical media in a data-driven world.
A festival beyond boundaries: Align your brand with a forward-facing conference that celebrates interdisciplinary thinking, innovation, and global media perspectives.

Media Meet 2025 offers a rare opportunity to partner with a future-ready, impact-driven media community, where your brand becomes part of shaping the next generation of media and technology leadership.

OUR PARTNERS

Media Meet 2025 is proudly supported by industry and academic leaders who are committed to fostering the next generation of creative talent. We are thrilled to collaborate with organizations that share our passion for innovation at the intersection of technology and art.

WACOM

Wacom is the world's leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays. As the industry standard for professionals in digital art, animation, and design, their tools provide an intuitive and natural interface for bringing creative visions to life. Wacom's commitment to empowering creativity makes them an invaluable partner for our event.

ISD GLOBAL

ISD Global is a dynamic branding agency that builds lasting relationships between brands and their consumers. Using a philosophy of "creative disruption" and human-centered technology, they craft compelling brand narratives through advertising, digital marketing, and experiential content.

OPPORTUNITIES

Join us as a sponsor at Media Meet 2025, a three-day international conference that brings together the voices and visions shaping tomorrow’s media landscape.

10,000+ students
2,000+ attendees
High digital reach

Position your brand at the forefront of data-driven creativity, academic innovation, and socially engaged media. Multiple sponsorship tiers available.

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Media Meet 2025 offers a unique and powerful opportunity to support emerging media voices, engaged students, and critical thought leadership in India’s creative economy.

Reach out to explore tailored sponsorship options:
Email: mediameet@christuniversity.in
Phone:

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Together, let’s shape the conversation around the future of media.

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