The Training and Placement Cell of DME Media School, Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME), Noida-62, organised ‘Media Shift 2026’. The seminar focused on startups, technology and the future of the media and entertainment industry, at NM Hall on October 15, 2026. This seminar is a humble effort to bring together eminent industry professionals, institutional dignitaries, faculty members and students to deliberate on the changing media landscape, emerging career opportunities and the growing influence of technology and innovation.
The seminar featured prominent professionals from diverse sectors of the media and communication industry, including Mr. Darpan Sharma, CEO, DigiStreet Media; Mr. Abhishek Sharma, Founder, BhopuWala; Ms. Megha Chaturvedi, Senior Account Manager, Adfactors PR; Mr. Manoj Mehra, Managing Director, Renaissance Art & Films; Ms. Kuhu Setia, Brand Manager, Trzy Innovationz; and Mr. Rohit Kumar, CEO, Media Trendz.
A key highlight of the seminar was a panel discussion titled ‘Startups, Technology & Talent Redefining the Future of Media’, moderated by Dr. Vishal Sahai, Associate Professor, DME Media School. During the discussion, Mr. Darpan highlighted the importance of multitasking in the professional world, emphasising the need for aspiring media professionals to develop diverse skills and adapt to different responsibilities. Mr Abhishek emphasised the importance of storytelling in creating engaging, impactful media content. Ms. Kuhu Setia focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry and its relevance to emerging professional practices. Mr. Mehra discussed the changes in filmmaking following the advent of AI, highlighting how technological advancements are transforming the filmmaking process. Ms. Megha encouraged students not to fear Gen Z or AI, but rather to adapt to changing generational expectations and embrace emerging technologies. Meanwhile, Mr. Rohit stressed the importance of originality in work, underlining the value of unique ideas and authentic content in a competitive media environment.
The students of Journalism and Mass Communication actively participated in the programme and gained valuable insights through one-to-one interactions and discussions with industry professionals. The seminar provided them with an opportunity to understand real-world industry practices, learn about emerging professional trends and explore career pathways in media, communication, advertising, public relations and digital content creation. The discussions also emphasised the growing significance of AI, brand communication, entrepreneurship and independent media ventures.
The event was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bhanwar Singh, Director General, DME, and Prof. (Dr.) Komal Vig, Director, DME. The guests and dignitaries were warmly welcomed, and the eminent speakers were felicitated by Dr. Parul Mehra, Head, DME Media School, along with the senior dignitaries.
The programme was organised under the supervision of Dr. Vishal Sahai, Convenor, and Ms. Garima Jain, Co-Convenor, Training and Placement Cell. Faculty members of DME Media School were also present at the seminar, which provided a platform to strengthen engagement between media education and industry requirements.
DME Media School reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration and bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional expectations.
