What’s in store
Welcome to our big, friendly potluck for changemakers Kula is built by the community for the community and the future of handmade.
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.
From lightbulb moments to breakthrough-all in one place
Capital Futures Lab (Invite Only) | Capital providers sharing best practices of catalytic capital in action.
Building India’s Upcycling Economy | From Textile Waste to Circular Value Chains
Touch, Transform, Trade | Crafting the Experiential Retail Economy
Craft Revival 2.0 | Unlocking Value Through Responsible Design
The Founder’s Toolkit | Fundraising, M&E and Real-world Wisdom from Founders and Experts
Catalyzing Creative Futures | Designing New Models of Incubation & Acceleration for Craft-led Enterprises
The Wellbeing Edit | Daily Rituals of Body, Mind and Food
The Capital Matchmaker | Where Funds Meet Founders
Design Portfolio Review
Artisan Enterprise Sandbox (Hindi)
Craft Therapy | Mental Health and Healing in Artisan Communities
WhatIF Craft...| Provocations on Crafting Local for Global (Lightning Talks)
Reimagining Local for Global | Innovation, Capital, and Collaboration for Craft Futures
Craft Under the Lens | Interrogating the Next Wave of Innovators
The Future is Narrative | How Investment Can Power Creative Media for Impact
The Seamless Economy | Bridging Fashion’s Futures and Craft’s Legacies
The Ripple Effect | Unlocking Regeneration Through Craft, Arts, and Tourism
Craft Revival 2.0 | Unlocking Value Through Inclusive Design
Responsible AI for Handmade | Realities, Risks, and Opportunities
Building Global Brands from India | A Workshop on Becoming Export Ready
From Raw Materials to Resilience | Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Smart Value Chains
Craft Therapy | Mental Health and Healing in Artisan Communities
Crafts Meet Sustainability | Impact Reporting for Indigenous Artisan Communities
Decoding Government Support | An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Schemes and Subsidies
Kula Innovate Prize and Award Ceremony
A World Music Voyage with Noori
On 2nd December, 2025
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!
On 2nd December, 2025
Celebrating craft-led entrepreneurs leading the way in Innovation, Impact, and Inclusive Growth.
Meet the global and local leaders co-creating at Kula. Get ready to engage, collaborate, and build new ideas alongside our delegates and speakers!
Business Lead, Aadyam Handwoven, An Aditya Birla Initiative
Founder & CEO, Frontier Markets
Director, Indian Institute of Crafts and Design
Editor-in-Chief, The
Voice of Fashion
Partner,
IIM-A Ventures
Founder, Baro Market & Gallery 47A
Co - CEO, Upaya Social Ventures
Director, Investments and Portfolio, Upaya Social Ventures
Associate Director & Head of Accelerator, Upaya Social Ventures
Senior Consultant, Startup Movers
Some of the impact organisations that are attending our conclave.
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We request those with greater means to help subsidise participation for those in need of support.
Participation of co-creators and co-designers of Kula ‘25 will be discounted. Thank you for your time!
Who says craft cannot offer immersive experiences? Discover and indulge in a plethora of experiences before and after Kula Conclave 2025!
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