Bengaluru set to host EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 for the very first time. This edition, taking place alongside the prestigious Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025, brings together close to 70+ women-led brands from across India presenting fashion, lifestyle, artisanal crafts, wellness, gourmet food, home decor and creative retail. With the call to action “Shop. Support. Uplift.”, the event urges Bengaluru to shop with intent and directly enable the growth of women-owned small and medium enterprises. Many participating entrepreneurs come from diverse states, small towns and rural communities, building ventures that generate livelihoods and fuel economic progress.
The festival will feature:
- DESH, a fashion showcase presented with Shobitam, with EntrepreNaaris walking the ramp, celebrating heritage Indian weaves and the rural women artisans who create them
- Celebrity appearances by Navya Naveli Nanda, popular comedian-creator Aiyyo Shraddha and many more artists
- Shopping zones, curated food experiences, live entertainment, workshops and cultural showcases
- A felicitation ceremonyhonouring EntrepreNaaris and leaders who have powered the community
- Celebrating MillioNaari, marking Aspire For Her’s milestone of building a 1 million strong community of women recognising the women and allies for their tireless contribution to India’s women-in-workforce movement.
- Smt. Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Minister for Women & Child Development, Government of Karnataka, will be gracing the Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025 and also attending the vibrant EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 to meet and interact with the EntrepreNaaris.
Through the EntrepreNaari initiative, Aspire For Her provides:
- Free mentorship and expert business guidance
- Business learning programs and resource support
- Access to a strong peer community
- Sales and visibility opportunities through ShopEntrepreNaariand nationwide pop-ups
- Corporate and marketplace access through curated business events
Event and ticket details
Date: December 3 and 4, 2025 Time: 12 PM to 9 PM Venue: KTPO Ground, Whitefield, Bengaluru Tickets: Rs 199 on District and at the venue Free entry for children below 5 years
