Closing the 6 degrees of separation
Get ready to cross paths with pan-India networks & enterprises
Embrace a space designed for true collaboration. From floor seating circles to open-air gatherings, expect formats that break down barriers, invite fresh perspectives, and celebrate shared ideas. Here, everyone has a voice - no hierarchies, just people connecting and creating together.
Kula Conclave ‘24 Agenda
From lightbulb moments to breakthroughs — all in one place.
Doors open at 9:00 AM and close at 4:30 PM
Knowledge Sessions
Peer-to-peer learning on navigating complex business challenges & capital needs.
- Founders for Founders: Capital and Compliance
- Co-Creating Pathways with and for Next-Gen Artisans
- Catalysing Pro-Climate Innovations: From Materials to Value Chains
- Metrics That Matter for Green and Inclusive Futures
Kinship Baithaks
A platform for open dialogues and shared learning among diverse craft stakeholders.
- Craft Modern: A Conversation with Goa-based Homegrown Brands
- Impact Failures in Textiles and Crafts by SELCO Foundation
Speed Networking
Connecting mentors, mentees, investors, and founders — fast-tracking partnerships that matter.
- Mentor - Mentee Matchmaking
Workshops & Masterclasses
- Investors for Investors: Future-Forward Approaches to Investing in Handmade
- Inclusive Leadership and the Need for a New Form of Connection by Mimi Nicklin
- Power of Brand and Storytelling by Vineet Mahajan
- Crafting Circularity - Strengthening the Upcycling Economy by Fashion Revolution
Doors open at 9:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM
Plenaries
- Enterprise Speak: Understanding Innovation-led Craft Futures
- Investor Speak: Role of Capital in Catalysing Innovation for Craft-led Impact
Knowledge Sessions
Peer-to-peer learning on navigating complex business challenges & capital needs.
- The Role of Innovative Financing to Power Craft-led Enterprises
- B2B Market Access and Approaches for Organised Retail
- Women for Women: A Gender-Lens Approach to Talking, Taking and Giving Money
- From Low-Tech to AI: Building Tech-Led Efficiencies in Craft-Value Chains
Kinship Baithaks
A platform for open dialogues and shared learning among diverse craft stakeholders.
- Sensitivity & Innovation in the Handloom Ecosystem for creating a Global Perspective
- Founders for Founders: Capital, Community, & Well-being
- Craft x Capital x Community for Sustainable Fashion
Speed Networking
Connecting mentors, mentees, investors, and founders — fast-tracking partnerships that matter.
- Investor - Investee Matchmaking
Workshops
- Future Pathways for Education: Co-Creating with and for Next-Gen Artisans
- Craft-Based Linkages for Regenerative Tourism and Urban Development
Doors open at 9:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM
Plenaries
- Ecosystem Building for Handmade - Power of Global-Local Collaborations
- Why Invest in India's Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurs
Knowledge Sessions
Peer-to-peer learning on navigating complex business challenges & capital needs.
- The Business Model is the Message: The Many Approaches to Inclusion
- Founders for Founders | Capital, Community, Mental Well-Being
- Design x Art x Craft Intersections for Building Brand "Handmade in India'
- Partnerships for Scale: The Role of CSR and Social Procurement
Workshops
- Creative Impact Media: What Content, Design and Storytelling Can Do
All-Invitee Dinner
On 3rd December, 2024
Let’s come together to unwind, share stories, and savor local flavors. A toast to new friendships and the inspiring work we’re building together!
Kula Innovate Award Ceremony
On 4th December, 2024Celebrating craft-led entrepreneurs leading the way in Innovation, Impact, and Inclusive Growth
Unlock the experience! The full agenda will be shared exclusively with our delegates soon.
Speaker Spotlight
Meet the global and local leaders co-creating at Kula. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and build new ideas alongside our delegates and speakers!
Audrey
Selian
Director, Artha Impact (Rianta Capital)
Huda
Jafar
Director, SELCO Foundation
Sumati
Mattu
CEO, Group Strategy Projects, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd.
Ruchira
Das
Director Arts India, British Council India
Anita
Dongre
Founder,
House of Anita Dongre
Roopa
Mehta
CEO, Sasha Association for Craft Producers
Hyeyoung
Cho
Curator and Chairperson, The Korea Association of Art and Design
Nitin
Mehrotra
CEO, Dressfolk
Mariyam
Kachwala
Sourcing & Impact, Powered by People
Pooja
Monga
Senior Investment Associate, Beyond Capital Venture
Manish
Saksena
Lead Advisor at Aadyam Handwoven
Urvashi
Devidayal
Cross Sector Advisor
Shravan
Shankar
Co-Founder, Climake
Gaurav
Majumdar
Technical Lead- Skill Development & Livelihoods, HCL Foundation
Yamini
Telkar
Art Curator
Kanchana
K V
Chief Executive Officer, NICEorg
Ankit
Bansal
Specialist, Open Innovation
Kula Advisory
Rafael
Pereira
Executive Trustee,
India Music Exchange
Karishma
Shahani Khan
Founder, Ka-sha
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Organization Spotlight
Some of the esteemed organisations that are attending our conclave
Our Robinhood
Approach to Support
We request those with greater means to help subsidise participation for those in need of support.
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Plan Your Travel
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Kula Satellite Events
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