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UP Creators Summit & Awards to celebrate state’s digital voices in Varanasi
UP Creators Summit & Awards to celebrate state’s digital voices in Varanasi
The inaugural edition of the Times of India's UP Creators Summit & Awards will be held on August 19 and 20 in Varanasi. The two-day event aims to bring together content creators,…
The Story in Brief
The inaugural edition of the Times of India's UP Creators Summit & Awards will be held on August 19 and 20 in Varanasi. The two-day event aims to bring together content creators, industry leaders, and brands from Uttar Pradesh, which is emerging as a fast-growing hub for digital innovation. The first day will feature masterclasses, panel discussions, and fireside chats, while the second day will host the Creators Awards honouring digital creators across genres like education, tech, finance, food, travel, lifestyle, comedy, fashion, gaming, and social impact.
The summit includes a dedicated AI masterclass on future-proofing content creation, as well as discussions on the creator economy expanding beyond metro cities into Tier 2 and Tier 3 India. Organisers say the event will showcase how creators are shaping the narrative of a new Uttar Pradesh.
The Indian Opinion
This event-branded as a 'grand showcase'-risks being dismissed as a publicity drive for Varanasi and the Times of India. But the underlying trend is real: creators from small towns are bypassing traditional gatekeepers. The sceptic's test is whether the masterclasses and awards actually lead to more local jobs and sustainable careers, or remain a one-off photo op. The number of creators from Tier 2 and 3 cities who build full-time livelihoods in the next year will tell the real story.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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