New Delhi, September 18, 2026: Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder of THE WADE ASIA and Editor-in-Chief of SURFACES REPORTER Magazine, will join an accomplished panel of women from diverse fields at Image Fiesta Season 4, presented by the Image & Lifeskills Council of India (ILCI) and Sattva Nation.
The fourth season of Image Fiesta, themed “Women Empowerment and Leadership,” brings together women whose journeys span architecture and design, sport, music, beauty, business and psychology. The event is being held on September 18, 2026, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, with the panel discussion scheduled from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
The session features an impressive line-up of women, including Padma Shri Dr. Deepa Malik, India’s first woman Paralympic medalist; Ms. Shibani Kashyap, Bollywood and Indi-Pop singer, composer, live performer and TEDx speaker; Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies; and other promoters speakers.
The session will be moderated by Ms. Preeti Singh, Founder, Sattva Nation, while H.E. Harisaa Lalatia Accouche, High Commissioner of the Republic of Seychelles to India, will be the Chief Guest.
Verticaa Dvivedi: Bringing the Architecture and Design Perspective
Verticaa Dvivedi brings to the gathering a distinctive perspective shaped by her work across architecture, design, media, entrepreneurship, exhibitions and industry platforms.
As the Founder of THE WADE ASIA, she has spent the last decade building a platform dedicated to recognising and creating opportunities for women in architecture and design. What began as an initiative to give greater visibility to women in the profession has grown into a significant design platform bringing together architects, interior designers, brands, industry professionals and the wider design community.
THE WADE ASIA’s ecosystem today extends beyond awards and recognition, with initiatives such as SheDesigns by THE WADE ASIA, a national competition for women in design, and SheBuilds by THE WADE ASIA, reflecting a broader vision for women’s participation in the built environment.
Her work has also created a strong connection between the creative and commercial sides of the industry.
For Verticaa Dvivedi, being part of this gathering is another opportunity to bring the voice of India’s architecture and design community into a wider national conversation on women, leadership and impact.
Connecting Design, Materials and Business
Alongside THE WADE ASIA, Verticaa Dvivedi leads MATECIA Exhibition, a major platform for India’s architecture, interiors, building materials and construction-products ecosystem.
MATECIA brings architects, designers, manufacturers, brands and other industry stakeholders together around materials, products, innovation and business opportunities. The platform reflects Verticaa’s larger approach to the design industry—connecting ideas and people with products, businesses and opportunities.
Her role as Editor-in-Chief of SURFACES REPORTER Magazine further places her at the heart of conversations around architecture, interiors, materials, product innovation and the future of the built environment.
A Conversation About Women, Leadership and Impact
The diversity of the Image Fiesta panel creates an opportunity to look at women’s leadership through very different professional lenses.
From sport and resilience to music and creative expression, from entrepreneurship and business to psychology, architecture and design, each woman brings a distinct experience of building a career, creating influence and making an impact.
For Verticaa, the conversation also reflects an important evolution within the architecture and design sector—where women are increasingly not only designing spaces but also building businesses, leading institutions, creating platforms, shaping markets and influencing the future of the built environment.
Her journey with THE WADE ASIA is particularly relevant to this conversation. Over the years, the platform has worked towards creating greater visibility for women in design while simultaneously developing a larger professional ecosystem around architecture, design, brands and business.
The Women Taking the Stage
The distinguished panel at Image Fiesta Season 4 includes:
- Dr. Deepa Malik — Padma Shri, Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awardee; India’s first woman Paralympic medalist
- Ms. Shibani Kashyap — Bollywood and Indi-Pop Singer, Composer, Live Performer and TEDx Speaker
- Ms. Verticaa Dvivedi — Founder, THE WADE ASIA; MATECIA EXHIBITION; Editor-in-Chief, SURFACES REPORTER Magazine
- Dr. Blossom Kochhar — Founder and Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies
- Ms. Karishma Mehra — Family Psychologist, Behavioural and Relationship Counsellor
- Ms. Tannu Monga — Director, Anil Locks Pvt. Ltd
The event’s central message—“Stronger. Brighter. Together.”—sets the tone for a gathering focused on women’s voices, visions, breakthroughs and the possibility of a more equal tomorrow.
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