Detailed Programme
Registration
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome Note
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sudhir Sharma
Founder, IndiDesign and DesignIndia10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
HOSTS
Marianna Sharma
Minti Shah
Tarun Deep Girdher
Anshika Seth
HOSTS
Marianna Sharma
MintiShah
Tarun Deep Girdher
Anshika Seth
Mayuri Nikumbh
Head of Design, Conran Design Mumbai11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
A seasoned designer and recent Cannes Lions juror, Mayuri will share her experiences, insights on the work at Cannes, and essential tips for preparing for global design competitions.
Vinayak Satpute
Sustainability Expert11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Vinayak will demonstrate how designers and small companies can contribute to sustainability by engaging with carbon credits, exploring the global sustainability landscape from a carbon perspective.
Bikash Jyoti Biswas
Head of Design, Ather Energy11:40 AM – 12:10 PM
Head of an EV manufacturing design studio, Bikash will explore how autonomous vehicles (AV), electric vehicles (EV), and design are transforming our world.
Narendra Ghate
Head of Design & Senior Vice President, HDFC Bank12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
With vast experience in industrial design, Narendra, now leading design at a major Indian bank, will share his perspectives on fintech, AI, and their impact on design.
India’s Best Design Student Awards – Trophy Ceremony
12:30 PM – 1:00 PMLunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Saket Nampell
Sr. Designer, Bajaj Auto Ltd.2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Mayuresh Shivade
Founder & CEO, My Social Media Marketing2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This dynamic duo, an automobile designer and a media professional, will delve into the world of podcasts, influencers, and the evolving landscape of social media.
Haresh Mehta
Managing Director, Jayna Packaging2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
A sustainability enthusiast with expertise in corrugated board design, Haresh will take us through his captivating journey in sustainable design and its possibilities.
Pushpendra Nath Misra
Designer, Writer, Director & Filmmaker2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
He grew up in Lucknow and is an alumnus of the National Institute of Design. He believes that ‘everything begins with a good script’ and that the craft should mostly be invisible. His work has won several shortlists at Cannes, Clios, Adfest, New York Festivals and many awards at Kyoorius, Abbys and Promax.
He has written and directed one film on Zee5 – Ghoomketu and two shows on Netflix – Taj Mahal 1989 and Choona.
Amit Gulati
Co-founder, Incubis3:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Renowned designer and entrepreneur, Amit will discuss his innovative projects, including the design of Lucknow Airport, and his philosophy on the intersection of crafts and design.
Ashish Agarwal
Food Technologist & Owner, Bhikharam Chandmal Group3:40 PM – 4:10 PM
A food technologist and successful entrepreneur, Ashish will advocate for the superiority of Indian food, sharing insights from his thriving traditional
snacks business.
Tea & Networking
4:10 PM – 4:40 PM
Adil Jal Darukhanawala
Director, Adil’s Auto Zone4:40 PM – 5:20 PM
Sirish Chandran
Editor & Publisher, evo India4:40 PM – 5:20 PM
Celebrated auto journalists, Adil and Sirish, will take us on a journey
through 1000 auto design studios, offering a glimpse into how AI is
revolutionizing the automobile industry
Devika Narain
Founder & Creative Director, Devika Narain & Company5:20 PM – 5:50 PM
One of India’s most celebrated wedding planners and designers, Devika will share her recent projects and insights into the world of high-profile weddings.
Arpita Chakraborty
Designer, Playback Singer & Producer5:50 PM – 6:20 PM
Arpita will share her unique journey from being a designer to becoming a celebrated playback singer, discussing how her design education has
influenced her music career and creativity in Bollywood and beyond.
Special Session
6:20 PM – 7:00 PM
Vote of Thanks
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM
Tarun Thakkar
Co-founder, IndiDesign7:00 PM – 7:10 PM
Tea & Networking
7:10 PM – 7:30 PM
India’s Best Design Awards – Trophy Ceremony
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMDinner & Networking
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
*Program and speakers may change subject to unforeseen circumstances.