Voices of Meghalaya Digital Storytelling Challenge
DTORR – Student Conclave India
📌About the Event
The Voices of Meghalaya Digital Storytelling Challenge 2026 is a national-level student competition organised as part of the 6th Student Conclave India 2026. The challenge invites young storytellers and content creators to use digital media to showcase the people, culture, destinations, traditions and tourism experiences of Meghalaya. It offers students an opportunity to combine storytelling, creativity and destination promotion while experiencing Meghalaya’s cultural and tourism ecosystem firsthand.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event: Student Conclave India 2026 – 6th Edition
- Theme of the conclave: Reimagining Tourism through Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
- Mode of conduct: Onsite
- Venue: Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Team size: 2–4 members
- Competition level: National
- Event format: The official agenda includes initial competition activities followed by final competition and pitch rounds.
- Expected focus: Digital stories highlighting Meghalaya’s destinations, communities, culture, heritage and tourism experiences.
- Related activities: Keynote sessions, learning labs, workshops, networking, community engagement and tourism-industry interactions.
📅 Important Dates
- Early-bird registration deadline: July 31, 2026
- Student Conclave dates: October 1–3, 2026
- Opening and initial competition activities: October 1, 2026
- Community engagement and Shillong excursion: October 2, 2026
- Competition final rounds: October 3, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Who can participate:
- The competition is primarily designed for students participating in Student Conclave India 2026.
- Students from tourism, hospitality, aviation and related academic disciplines are encouraged to participate.
- Students interested in media, content creation, digital communication, destination marketing, sustainability and technology may also find the challenge relevant.
- Each team must consist of 2–4 members.
- The official page does not currently mention a specific age limit, academic year or mandatory degree programme.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- National-level competition awards will be presented during the closing ceremony.
- The exact cash prize or award value for the Voices of Meghalaya challenge has not yet been announced.
- Winning teams will receive winning certificates.
- Registered participants will receive participation certificates.
- Participants will receive access to conclave sessions, learning labs and networking opportunities.
- Students will have opportunities to interact with tourism professionals, academicians, entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Registered participants may also join the Shillong community day and local excursion, subject to prior booking and the selected registration package.