TranscendGoa 2026 – Launching India’s First Dedicated Transmedia IP and Storytelling Summit
Welcome to Transcend 2026, the inaugural edition of India’s first dedicated summit for transmedia storytelling, IP innovation, and cross-medium creative collaboration. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, Transcend is more than an event; it is the beginning of a long-term vision. A catalyst for a thriving ecosystem of media, entertainment, culture, and creative technology built from India, for the world.
Why Goa and Why Now
Goa offers an unparalleled mix of cultural depth, creative openness and global energy. It is the ideal launchpad for Transcend’s ambition to establish a sustained hub for transmedia creation and culturally rooted IP innovation.
Transcend 2026 brings together filmmakers, animators, game designers, comic book creators, immersive media artists, AI technologists, IP strategists and investors. The summit aims not only to spark dialogue but to seed long-term collaborations that position Goa as a creative powerhouse on the global map.
What to Expect
Transcend 2026 convenes visionary leaders and emerging talent for a high-impact exchange of ideas, tools and possibilities.
- The summit will feature:
- Cross-industry panels and masterclasses
- Workshops on narrative design, world building, IP strategy, immersive experiences and AI driven storytelling
- High value networking between creators, studios, investors and technologists
Our Vision: Beyond 2026
Transcend 2026 marks the beginning of a long-term ecosystem of conferences, labs, innovation symposiums, creative residencies and investor engagements. Our mission is clear: to transform Goa into a globally recognised hub for transmedia storytelling and culturally grounded, internationally scalable IP.
Join us at Transcend 2026 and help shape the next era of storytelling, one that extends beyond mediums, beyond formats and beyond boundaries.
Why Transcend Matters
About Organizers
Entertainment Society of Goa
Founded by the Government of Goa in 2004, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) was the State’s first dedicated agency for events and entertainment and a bold step towards putting Goa on the global creative map.
Conceived as a unifying platform for world-class events, film festivals, and creative talent, ESG has since been instrumental in shaping Goa into a vibrant hub for cinema, media, culture, and cross-cultural exchange.
Today, ESG continues to drive this vision forward under the leadership of Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa & Chairman – ESG, Smt Delilah Lobo, Vice Chairman – ESG, Shri Asvin Chandru IAS, Chief Executive Officer – ESG and Smt Mrunal Nikett Walke, General Manager – ESG. Backed by a committed team of professionals and consultants, ESG is focused on sustainable growth, innovation, and positioning Goa as a future-ready destination for creative excellence.
Goa Future Proof Entertainment LLP
Goa Future Proof Entertainment LLP (GFP) is a Goa-based transmedia enterprise building globally relevant storytelling ecosystems from India. Operating across intellectual property, cross-platform narratives, and creative technology, GFP bridges culture and innovation.
GFP is the founding partner of Transcend Goa, India’s first dedicated transmedia conference and ecosystem initiative, working with government bodies, global studios, and technology leaders to position Goa as an international hub for transmedia storytelling and creative innovation.
