Rohit K Dasgupta is Senior Lecturer in Cultural Industries at the University of Glasgow, UK. He is also the Deputy Cabinet Member for Social Justice, Equalities and Culture in the London Borough of Newham.

Jennie Jordan is an independent researcher, creative industry consultant and fellow at the Creative Research and Innovation Centre, Loughborough University, UK.

Graham Hitchen is Director of the Loughborough University Policy Unit and Professor of Practice at the Institute for Media and Creative Industries.

Kishalay Bhattacharjee is Dean of the Jindal School of Journalism and Communication, India.

Diviani Chaudhuri is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Shiv Nadar University, India.

Deepa D is a freelance researcher and writer.

Adrija Roychowdhury is a journalist currently working with The Indian Express, India.