The Architect’s Diary is thrilled to present this dynamic gathering for the creative community, recognizing that no power of change is greater than a community aligned in passion and purpose.
 

The first two editions of Elev8 soared to success with more than 1500+ attendees, attracting architects and interior designers from across Gujarat for the first and the West Zone in the second edition. With a vibrant showcase featuring 100+ displays and presentations by talented interior designers and architects, the event provided a diverse platform for creative expression. Speakers of past Elev8 events, including Mr. Kamal Mangaldas, Ar. Kamal Malik (Malik Architecture), Ar. Yatin Pandya, Parul Zaveri (Abhikram), tHE GRID Architects, Jasem Pirani (MuseLAB), Prachi Jain (Cubix Global), Ar. Arpan Shah (MODO Designs), VPA Architects, and Jagrut And Partners, UA LAB were memorable gatherings that celebrated and promoted excellence in architecture and design.
 

The third edition, themed "Building A Legacy - A Vision For Generations," soared to success, attracting more than 2000+ architects and interior designers, PAN INDIA. Held on 1st & 2nd February 2025 at the iconic Mill Owners’ Association Building (ATMA House) in Ahmedabad, it featured 150+ dynamic displays and presentations, 6+ Keynote Speeches, 5+ Panel Discussions, 10+ Masterclasses, and much more, showcasing innovation and creativity. Speakers of this edition included Ar. Rajeev Kathpalia (Vastu Shilpa Sangath LLP), Ar. Gurjit Singh Matharoo (Matharoo Associates), Ar. Hiren Patel (HPA Design), Ar. Sourabh Gupta (Studio Archohm), Ar. Canna Patel (HCP Interior Design), Ar. Jayesh Hariyani (INI Design Studio), Ar. Surya Kakani (Kakani Associates), Ar. Dipen Gada (Dipen Gada Associates), Ar. Melissa Smith (BandukSmith Studio), along with Sachin Bandukwala, Manisha Agarwal, Anuprita Dixit, and many more visionary architects and designers in the industry.
 

The fourth edition of Elev8 Ahmedabad, themed around “Global Indians,” took place on 6th, 7th, and 8th February 2026 at the historic Mill Owners’ Association Building. It drew 2500+ attendees, 150+ exhibitors, 50+ brands, 30+ industry speakers, 15+ masterclasses, 10+ installations, and 6+ panel discussions, celebrating visionaries who carry the essence of Indian design, values, and innovation onto international platforms while remaining rooted in Indian identity. Keynote speakers included Nuru Karim, Abha Narain Lambah, Hiren Patel, Abin Chaudhuri, Siddharth Bathla, Ankur Choksi, and Rajesh Renganathan. Other speakers and contributors featured Arjun Malik, Amita Kulkarni, Reny Lijo, Bindu Hariyani, Qutub Mandviwala, Niki Shah, Jwalant Mahadevwala, Smit Vyas, Parth Patel, Mitul Desai, and many more, with masterclasses led by voices such as Sangeet Sharma and others. The edition sparked bold conversations on Indian residential language, identity in interiors, and design beyond global templates.
 

Elev8 expanded to Bengaluru with its second edition (the inaugural full Bengaluru festival) held on 20th & 21st September 2025 at the heritage Sabha BLR venue under the theme “The Green Print: Towards a Sustainable Future.” It attracted over 1500+ attendees, 30+ speakers, 5+ masterclasses, 10+ brands, 100+ sheet displays, and 10+ installations, reclaiming sustainability rooted in Indian traditions, materials, and spatial wisdom. Standout speakers included Bijoy Ramachandran (Hundredhands), Nisha Mathew & Soumitro Ghosh (Mathew and Ghosh Architects), Amaresh Anand & Sandeep Khosla (Khosla + Anand / Khosla Associates), Chitra Vishwanath (Biome Environmental Solutions), Naresh Narasimhan (Venkataramanan Associates), Gayathri Shetty (Gayathri and Namith Architects), Lester Rozario (Kamat & Rozario Architecture), Eliza Higgins (Collective Project), Prathima Seethur (Wright Inspires), Agnimitra Poornima Bachi & Shruthi Ramakrishna (Made in Earth Collective), and many others who explored regenerative design, tropical vernacular, water-wise systems, urban regeneration, and climate-responsive architecture.
 

The third edition of Elev8 Bengaluru is scheduled for 30th & 31st May 2026 at the Venkatappa Art Gallery under the powerful theme “The Net-Zero Movement: India@100.” Building on previous successes, it aims to gather leading minds from the South Zone and beyond for panel discussions, keynote speeches, 100+ exemplary projects, 15+ brands, masterclasses, and more. The edition spotlights sustainable design, carbon-neutral innovation, and India’s vision for a greener built environment by its centenary, with expected participation of 2000+ professionals. Keynote speakers announced include Vinu Daniel (Wallmakers) and Prem Chandavarkar (CnT Architects), continuing Elev8’s commitment to driving actionable ideas toward net-zero futures.