The third edition of RISE//DEL, India’s multidisciplinary conference uniting musicians, creators, and entrepreneurs, successfully concluded on March 13 after three days of engaging discussions, performances, and industry-shaping conversations. Held from March 11 to 13 at The Auditorium, DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram, the conference brought together leading voices from across music, the creator economy, and the startup ecosystem.
Building on the momentum of its previous editions, RISE//DEL 2026 continued its mission of fostering meaningful dialogue across creative and entrepreneurial industries. The conference featured a wide range of panels, fireside chats, workshops, and networking sessions designed to encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community building.
This year’s lineup included prominent artists, creators, comedians, founders, and industry leaders such as Tanmay Bhat, Dolly Singh, Lisa Mishra, Raga, Yung Raja, Palash Sen, Nikunj Biyani, Raunaq Rajani, Gursimran Khamba, Siddhant Bhatia, Nayab Midha, Raman Negi, Raghav Meattle, Rajat Jadhav, Arjun Vaidya, Mo Joshi, Sanil Sachar, and Jatin Chikara, among many others who shared their perspectives on the evolving intersections of music, digital culture, entrepreneurship, and creative industries.
Across three days, sessions explored topics ranging from the rise of independent artists in India and the evolution of the creator economy to the business of culture-led brands and the future of live experiences. The conference also served as a meeting ground for emerging creators and established industry leaders, encouraging dialogue that extends beyond the stage.
Reflecting on the success of the third edition, founders Aayush Bansal and Utkarsh Bansal said, “Rise was created to bring together people who are actively building culture, whether through music, content, or entrepreneurship. Seeing artists, creators, founders, and audiences engage in meaningful conversations over the past three days reinforces why spaces like this are important for India’s creative ecosystem.”
RISE//DEL 2026 was supported by partners including Rest In Beats, River, The Shakti Academy, TuneCore & Believe, and Next Wave Academy, whose contributions helped bring together conversations across music, culture, and the creator economy.
As the conference continues to grow, RISE//DEL aims to further strengthen its role as a platform where culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship intersect, supporting the next generation of artists, creators, and founders shaping India’s cultural landscape.
