The conclave will be inaugurated by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh followed by an array of notable speakers and engaging sessions
The conclave is being organized at Hotel Sayaji Indore on July 12 with the support of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Rajasthan Tourism, IndiGo and IRCTC. ‘Care for Heritage’ will be the theme of PHDCCI’s 13th edition of International Heritage Tourism Conclave.
Over the years, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) has successfully organized 12 editions of International Heritage Tourism Conclave (IHTC), across various states in India which have significantly promoted India’s cultural heritage and driven tourism growth.
Chief Guest – Mangubhai Patel, Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh will inaugurate the Conclave. Joining him as Guests of Honour will be Manisha Saxena (IAS), Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Sheo Shekhar Shukla (IAS), Principal Secretary – Tourism and Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
A highlight of the event will be the release of a report titled ‘Heritage Tourism as a path to Sustainable Tourism’, jointly developed by PHDCCI and its Knowledge Partner, KPMG.
The Conclave will feature an array of notable speakers and engaging sessions, beginning with a classical dance recital by students of Garima Vidya Vihar Senior Secondary School.
A discussion on the role of women in preserving cultural legacy will be hosted by Shalini S Sharma, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI, with guests Vaibhav Chauhan, Director of The City Palace, Jaipur and Jaigarh Fort and Anjchita Nair, Co-Founder & CEO, Culture.
Ajay Verma, CEO – Heritage and Events, Sabhyata Foundation (Dalmia Group), will discuss the role of enabling policies in preserving heritage with a focus on Red Fort. Author and historian Swapna Liddle will share her perspective on the public’s role in heritage preservation. Kishwar Desai, Chair of The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust, will present a case study on the Partition Museum in Amritsar.
A panel discussion on the role of technology in preserving heritage will be moderated by Prof. Mohan Raghavan, Head, Department of Heritage Science Technology, IIT Hyderabad, with panelists Priti Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder & COO, ImmverseAI and Raghava Krishna, Founder and CEO, Brhat.
The event will conclude with a session on preserving heritage through art by Wajid Khan, Artist, Sculptor, Inventor, Patent Holder and hosted by Atul Singh, Chairman – MP Chapter, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India.
The delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in the Rajwada Reminiscence Heritage Walk, curated by Ritik and Shashank, Co-Founders of Udte Kabootar, offering a unique exploration of Indore’s historical treasures.
