Trendspotting: 19 March 2024

19 March 2024 (Tuesday), 7pm Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi “Living Heritage: A Balancing Act Between Preservation and Progress” There are three distinct approaches to heritage conservation. The classical stance champions the preservation of physical fabric in its pristine state. The second approach involves engaging with communities intertwined with heritage, though it risks…

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Trendspotting: 20 February 2024

20 February 2024 (Tuesday), 7pm Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi “Fashion’s Metamorphosis: From Fast to Ethical” Within the fashion industry, the concept of sustainability has become contentious, so much so that a few brands have decided to eschew the term from their vocabulary altogether. Moreover, studies have shown that even our genuine efforts…

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Trendspotting: 16 January 2024

16 January 2024 (Tuesday), 7pm Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi “Innovation Partnerships: Can existing business models keep pace with innovation?” Business leaders have a growing split on appropriate partnership models for innovation. There are two schools of thought. One is open to experimenting with dynamic business engagement centred on trust. This is based…

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Trendspotting: 21 November 2023

21 November 2023 (Tuesday), 7pm Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi “Diversifying Paths to Financial Inclusion: Rethinking Finance for All” Diversifying Paths to Financial Inclusion: Rethinking Finance for All unravels the pathways towards economic empowerment. Rather than focus on a single point of intervention, the discussion will explore the intricate mechanisms that must harmonise…

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