*The initiative reflects Goa\u2019s continued efforts towards building a future-ready digital and innovation ecosystem*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goa khabar:<\/strong> The inaugural edition of \u2018Goa Shackathon\u2019 concluded on a high note today at Baga Beach, successfully transforming Goa\u2019s coastline into a hub of innovation, collaboration and creativity. Held under the leadership of Hon\u2019ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications and Tourism, Shri. Rohan Khaunte, the two-day initiative reinforced Goa\u2019s emergence as India\u2019s leading workation destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hon\u2019ble Minister Shri. Rohan Khaunte spent time interacting closely with the local and visiting creative community, startups and tech professionals during the event. *Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, Minister Khaunte shared*, \u201cGoa is moving beyond traditional tourism to build a robust, future-ready digital economy. The incredible energy at the Shackathon proves that our shores can inspire world-class innovation. By supporting creators, digital nomads and cutting-edge tech startups, we are ensuring Goa becomes the preferred sandbox for the future of work in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centered around the theme \u2018Creators and Coastlines\u2019, Day 2 opened with an engaging session on \u2018Creativity as a Business Advantage\u2019 by Shri. Harshit Desai, who highlighted how creativity is not merely about aesthetics, but about solving problems and creating emotional impact for audiences. Popular voice artist and actor Vijay Vikram Singh conducted a session on \u2018Communication and Voice Modulation\u2019 where he highlighted that impactful communication lies in the balance of three key elements: content, voice and body language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding a strong technology dimension to the day, Smt. Akanksha Anand, Director of Sirena Technologies, led a session on \u2018Future of AI & Robotics\u2019 with humanoid robot \u2018Nino\u2019. Shri. Joydeep Rakshit, Co-founder and Director of TAWAI, led another technical workshop titled \u2018Think ahead with AI\u2019, introducing attendees to AI’s multimedia capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A panel discussion on \u2018Designing from Goa\u2019, moderated by Darpana Athale, brought together industry voices including Mukund Athale, Deepak Pathania, Mridula Sharma, Richa Shrivastava and Arjun Sagar. The discussion explored how Goa\u2019s lifestyle, creative energy and evolving ecosystem are enabling designers and entrepreneurs to build right here in Goa. The day also featured an insightful talk and live demo session by Samar Farooqui, Founder of Slacklife Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Sharing his experience, Raghav Chaudhry, Founder of Ethical AI Studios shared*, \u201cI recently relocated my startup from Uttar Pradesh to Goa. Attending both days of the Goa Shackathon has completely re-confirmed that I made the right choice. The sessions were fantastic and I\u2019ve met so many wonderful people who are going to be incredibly helpful in our journey to build ethical, compliant AI. I\u2019m already looking forward to the next edition.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Shackathon is a good initiative because it allows professionals to get their work done and immediately step out to enjoy the beach. It also creates a powerful visual for other tourists. Seeing an office like environment thriving inside a casual beach shack is going to surprise and inspire people. It\u2019s a brilliant, innovative concept that I believe should slowly spread across,\u201d shared *Deepak Pathania, founder member of the Creative Community of Goa.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n With strong participation and an enthusiastic response from creators, startups and professionals, the Goa Shackathon showcased Goa\u2019s growing potential as a hub for creators, innovators, AI-led entrepreneurship and digital communities. As remote work and flexible lifestyles continue to shape modern professional culture, the Government of Goa remains committed to expanding this momentum, promoting the state as India’s ultimate destination where innovation, creativity and quality of life seamlessly converge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" *The initiative reflects Goa\u2019s continued efforts towards building a future-ready digital and innovation ecosystem* Goa khabar: The inaugural edition of \u2018Goa Shackathon\u2019 concluded on a high note today at Baga Beach, successfully transforming Goa\u2019s coastline into a hub of innovation, collaboration and creativity. 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