The three-day annual festival brings together leading figures in the fields of literature, ideas, art, social sciences and other public spheres to celebrate the creativity, imagination and ideas that Delhi generates, sustains and embodies. Organised in collaboration with IILM University, the festival presents a series of discussions, dialogues, readings, and recitals
At 14:15
Inauguration and opening Address
By Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, Chancellor Emeritus, IILM University, Gurugram and former Chief Election Commissioner of India
At 14:30
Panel discussion on Crossroads of Empire: How Delhi Shaped and Reflects Indian Identity
Panelists: Prof. S. Irfan Habib, historian and former Abdul Kalam Azad Chair, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration; Dr. Swapna Liddle, historian, author and former Convenor, INTACH; RJ Sayema, Radio jockey and Radio Mirchi; Ms Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava, author and journalist and former Senior Editor, NDTV; and Ms Aditi Gupta, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida
At 15:45
Digital Delhi: Heritage Meets Innovation
The Intersection of Technology, AI, and Cultural preservation
Panelists: Shri Riyas Komu, artist and Co-Founder, Kochi-Muziris Biennale; Ms Rana Safvi, Curator of Early Days of Delhi Heritage Walk, historian, writer, scholar and translator specialising on Delhi; Ms Manisha Mohan, award winning virtual reality/interactive design artist, Dean, School of Design, Bennett University; Ms Shalini Bansal, Founder, Museum 22, Virtual (AI) driven heritage walks of Delhi; and Dr. Aswani RS, Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, IILM University, Greater Noida
