Inception 2026,

About the event

Inception is the Annual Cultural Festival of the Goa Institute of Management, bringing together music, performance, and community in a vibrant, high-energy setting. What began in 2011 as a musical evening has grown into one of GIM’s most anticipated campus gatherings, creating a space where students and faculty step beyond the classroom to connect informally. With live performances by renowned artists, a lively festival atmosphere, and a diverse audience, Inception celebrates creativity, collaboration, and shared experiences while serving as a high-engagement platform that draws over 2,000 attendees each year.

Why should you sponsor?

Supporting INCEPTION offers sponsors direct access to a large, diverse, and highly engaged audience of future professionals in a setting designed for maximum visibility and recall. With a footfall of over 2,000 students, faculty, and participants, the event provides a rare opportunity to engage with young decision-makers outside the classroom, in an environment where brand interactions feel natural rather than forced.

INCEPTION is more than a cultural event—it is a high-energy campus congregation where brands benefit from repeated exposure across digital and on-ground touchpoints. From pre-event promotions and on-site branding to interactive activations, sponsors gain sustained visibility before, during, and after the event.

Additionally, association with INCEPTION allows sponsors to strengthen long-term brand recall, build early affinity with future leaders, and position themselves as supporters of creativity, community, and youth-driven platforms. The partnership is flexible and customizable, ensuring that brand objectives are met while delivering meaningful engagement rather than passive visibility.

Aditi Rathore

Started in 2011 as a musical evening, INCEPTION has grown over the years to become the Annual Cultural Festival of the Goa Institute of Management. What began as a small celebration of music has evolved into one of the most anticipated student congregations on campus, bringing together creativity, culture, and community at scale.

Over more than a decade, INCEPTION has hosted several of India’s most acclaimed performers, offering exclusive live experiences to GIM’s students and faculty. Past editions have featured artists and performers such as Tushar Joshi, Shreya Jain, ⁠Naalayak, When Chai Met Toast, ⁠The Yellow Diary, The Pineapple Express, Abhishek Upmanyu and Rahul Subramanian among others.

Beyond performances, INCEPTION creates a rare and relaxed space for informal interaction between students and faculty, breaking away from the usual classroom and academic setting. The festival atmosphere is complemented by a vibrant food arena featuring a wide range of cuisines and refreshments, contributing to a high-energy, social, and engaging environment.

Today, INCEPTION stands as a high-footfall, high-engagement campus platform, attracting over 2,000+ attendees, and offering partner brands an opportunity to engage with a diverse, dynamic, and future-focused audience in an environment designed for maximum visibility and recall.

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