- A New Global Platform Connecting Entertainment, Fashion, Business and Culture
TIL Desk Mumbai:
Ahead of IIFA 2026, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) unveiled its much-anticipated premium platform, “IIFA Connex,” marking a significant new chapter in the global entertainment and cultural landscape.
Conceptualized as a dynamic hub for connection, collaboration and conversation, IIFA Connex aims to bring together influential voices from the worlds of cinema, fashion, business, media, music and culture under one roof. The initiative is designed to foster creative exchange, global partnerships and future-forward conversations shaping the entertainment industry.
The inaugural edition of IIFA Connex was themed: “From Styled to Screen: A Global Celebration of Cinema and Style” The evening witnessed the presence of several renowned personalities from the film and fashion industries, creating an atmosphere that blended glamour, creativity and international networking.
One of the major highlights of the event was celebrated filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, who shared his insights on the evolving global identity of Indian cinema, visual storytelling and the growing influence of style in contemporary filmmaking.
Internationally acclaimed fashion director and style icon Anaita Shroff Adajania also attended the event and spoke about the transformative role of fashion in cinema, screen styling and emerging global fashion trends influencing modern storytelling.
The event further brought together leading creative minds, designers, content creators, brand leaders, media professionals and industry experts from across the entertainment and business sectors. Discussions throughout the evening focused on the future of Indian cinema and fashion, brand collaborations, digital content, global entertainment markets and the rising influence of visual culture worldwide.
The grand inaugural evening was supported by the official partners:
* House of NV
* Mercii Mumbai
Speaking on the occasion, Andre Timmins, Co-Founder and Director of IIFA, said: “IIFA has always served as a global platform celebrating Indian cinema and taking it to audiences across the world. Through IIFA Connex, we are creating a space where entertainment, fashion, culture and business can come together to inspire new collaborations and creative opportunities.”
He further added that IIFA Connex is envisioned as a long-term global networking platform that will strengthen connections between Indian talent and the international creative industry.
Industry leaders and guests present at the event described IIFA Connex as a “game-changing initiative” for the Indian entertainment ecosystem. The platform, in its very first edition, successfully established itself as a powerful new space for global cultural dialogue, innovation and collaboration.
