Prominent media speakers from FICCI, VOOT, Filmfare magazine, Network 18 among others, are coming together to discuss – ‘What’s Next in Digital Entertainment,' Pearl Academy’s niche media, communication and entertainment confluence that intends to bring to sharp focus the power of Digital Entertainment in effecting a virtual communication revolution.

Pearl Academy – School of Media

As a distinct part of its uncompromising objective to effect a paradigm shift in the existing scope of the media and communication universe, the conflux is bringing under one-roof foremost thinkers and practitioners in the field of Digital Entertainment. The primary aim of this event is to identify ideas and trends that have succeeded in changing the rules of Digital Entertainment. The event is slated to be held at the Waterstones Hotel in Mumbai.

The confluence aims identify the skill gaps between media education and media, how to bring about the best business practices and learning methodologies on the table to bridge those gaps and thereby effectively crafting a future roadmap based on present learnings.

The confluence will emphasize on three primary aspects of digital entertainment:

• Future of Entertainment Content in the Digital Age.

• New Business Models in Digital Entertainment.

• Bridging Skill Gaps and Talent Grooming for the Digital Age.

Starting the confluence with a keynote panel discussion, What’s Next in Digital Entertainment will follow the ‘Hyperstorm Model’ of deliberations. Besides being participative and democratic, the format ensures the uniform and distributed coverage of the issue, concerned. The Hyperstorm will have 24 speakers who will bring forward their thoughts on aforementioned three primary aspects in digital entertainment.

About Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy, India’s leading institution in design, fashion and media, has been a catalyst for success of the students across creative industries for over two decades. With a legacy of 25 years, Pearl Academy offers uniquely designed under-graduate, post-graduate and professional development pathway through its campuses in Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai. Its reputation of preparing ‘Industry ready’ professionals has been recognized by leading fashion, retail and design brands, which has helped in establishing a healthy track record of over 95 per cent placement for the last three years. Media & Entertainment Skill Council has recognized School of Media, Pearl Academy Campus as a Centre of Excellence (COE).

The institution was ranked as the best private fashion college in India for the fourth consecutive year by India Today – AC Nielson survey, The Week – Hansa Survey and Outlook – Drshti Survey. Pearl Academy was awarded the ‘Best Design Institute in India’ in 2016 and 2017 by industry body ASSOCHAM. Jaipur campus of the academy was ranked as one of the most beautiful college campuses in India by India Today. The institution was also awarded as ‘Best Education Brands 2017’ in Fashion Design Category by The Economic Times. It is the only Indian institute to feature in Business of Fashion’s Top 25 Global Fashion School Rankings (Graduate) in 2017. Pearl Academy is a member of Laureate International Universities Network, a global network that has presence in 25 countries and is serving more than one million students. The Academy is also closely associated with renowned global institutions such as London College of Fashion (UK), Domus Academy (Italy), Media Design School (New Zealand) and NABA (Milan) amongst many others.

For more information, please visit: www.pearlacademy.com.