Date: March 11-13, 2025
Location: DLF Cyber Park – The Auditorium, Gurugram
India’s pioneering multidisciplinary conference, RISE//DEL 2025, returns for its second edition, bringing together change-makers from music, creative industries, and startups under one roof. This three-day event promises a powerhouse of panels, keynotes, and workshops, creating a space for artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals to collaborate, network, and push the boundaries of innovation.
What to Expect at RISE//DEL 2025?
The event will feature over 70 distinguished speakers across 20 panels, 6 workshops, and 3 keynotes, exploring topics that shape the creative economy. With an impressive lineup of musicians, comedians, industry leaders, and startup pioneers, attendees can expect an action-packed experience filled with engaging discussions and invaluable networking opportunities.
Event Schedule
Day 1: March 11, 2025 – Foundations of Music and Creativity in Business
- Label vs Independent? Navigating Music Distribution Deals – Featuring BALI, Afsana Khan, Prashant Bali, Amardeep Singh Purewal
- Creating a Legacy Brand in the Indian F&B Space – With Matt Chitharanjan, Vishal Jindal, Bani Nanda, Chaitanya Mathur
- India @ The GRAMMYs: Process of Membership, Nominations & Awards – Keynote by Navjosh Singh
- Monetizing Your Creativity Beyond Reels – A panel with Neha Nagar, Sanyam Sharma, Mendi, Tarini Shah, Ayush Guha
- The Artist’s Architect: What Does It Take to Be a Manager? – Discussion featuring Siddharth Singhal, Ishita Mehta, Shivam Malhotra, Prerana Khatri, Chandni Soni
Day 2: March 12, 2025 – Music, Fandom, and the Digital World
- The Business of A&R: Marrying the Creative with the Numbers – Industry insights with Srikant Seshadri, Akshay Kapoor, Chinmay Deshpande, Aranyaka Verma
- Managing Rights and Royalties as an Artist – Workshop by Rumpa Bannerjee
- Building Your Fandom: How to Find Your First Fans? – Keynote by Akhila Shankar
- Artist Development 2.0: Redefining Music Success – Keynote by Shilpa Sharda
- Regional Music’s Meteoric Rise: What’s Next? – With KD DesiRock, Ruchika Jangid, Dhaval Kothari, Prashant Bali
Day 3: March 13, 2025 – Storytelling, Content Creation & The Business of Comedy
- Mastering the Art of Storytelling in a Digital Landscape – Featuring Monkey Magic, Raj Grover, RJ Ashish, Ankur Agrawal, Tarun Sharma
- Your YouTube Journey: Best Practices & Release Strategies – Workshop by Nikhil Nerkar & Nitish Srivastava
- The Magic of Mundane: Everyday People to Content Creators – Discussion with Chetan Goel, Rishabh Shukla, Govind Kaushal, Shubhi Raina
- Music Marketing 101 – Workshop by Dhaval Kothari & Team All By Play
- DIY Hitmakers: How Singer-Songwriters Thrive in an Independent World – With Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Mansa Jimmy, Prateeksha Srivastava, Raghav Meattle
Notable Speakers and Performers
- The Local Train – One of India’s biggest Hindi rock bands.
- Kenny Sebastian – Acclaimed comedian, musician, and filmmaker.
- Harsh Gujral & Ravi Gupta – Popular stand-up comedians known for their observational humor.
- Tarsame Mittal – CEO of TM Talent Management, managing Arijit Singh.
- Karan Kanchan – Leading producer in India’s bass music & hip-hop scene.
- Sejal Kumar & Gini – Digital creators, musicians, and storytellers.
- Matt Chitharanjan – Co-founder of Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.
- Rahul Ganjoo – CEO of Zomato’s ticketing app, District.
- Shrishti Sahu – Venture capitalist and Managing Partner at Swadharma Source Ventures.
- Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Rashmeet Kaur, & Mansa Jimmy – Grammy-nominated and emerging music artists.
Why Attend RISE//DEL 2025?
✔ Networking – Connect with leading voices in music, comedy, entrepreneurship, and digital content.
✔ Learning – Gain insights into artist management, music distribution, content monetization, and startup growth.
✔ Collaboration – Discover opportunities to work with musicians, creators, and startup founders.
✔ Experience – Engage in live discussions, exclusive showcases, and talent-driven performances.
Ticket Information
Early Bird and Student Passes are now available!
🔗 Book now On District!
RISE//DEL 2025 Conference is a movement. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, creator, or enthusiast, this is your chance to be part of the next big wave of innovation and collaboration in India’s creative economy. Don’t miss out!
