WADE ASIA 2023 marked the 8th edition of World’s Largest Platform for Women-led design in Architecture & Design. With more than 45,000 visitors from different states of India, WADE ASIA Architecture Event held on September 22nd and 23rd 2023 and MATECIA which extended till September 24th 2023 was an astounding success. As the 8th edition of WADE ASIA commenced, the stage was set for attendees to immerse themselves in the wealth of knowledge within the realms of architecture, design, and allied industries. The event unfolded in the newly designed halls of Pragati Maidan’s exhibition area, creating an atmosphere ripe for inspiration and learning. Spanning an impressive 3,00,000 square feet, the festival of architecture and design served as a beacon of innovation and creativity that transcended geographical boundaries. Together with MATECIA building exhibition it drew together a diverse and influential gathering of buyers and industry professionals, hailing from over 600 towns and cities within India, and an astounding 20 countries worldwide.
Over 15,000 architects and designers eagerly flocked to the WADE Designs India Conference & knowledge sessions, WADE ArchiDesign Competition and WADE Awards, to garner new insights. Simultaneously, they were excited to delve into the latest materials showcased by the 300+ exhibitors. Apart from the individual stalls, WADE ASIA also featured the ‘Architects Lounge’ for facilitating meaningful conversations and networking.
Dr Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, Ar Abhay Purohit, Ar Parul Zaveri, Ar James Law & Ar Shirish Beri during the lamp lighting ceremony on day one of WADE ASIA 2023.
Ms Vertica Dvivedi, Ar Neelam Manjunath, Ar Chitra Vishwanath, ID Aparna Kaushik & Dr Ponni M. Concessao during the lamp lighting ceremony on day two of WADE ASIA 2023.
Opening Address by Ar Shirish Beri, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Special Guest of WADE ASIA Ar James Law, Ceo, Cybertecture, HONG KONG presenting on THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE
Keynote session by Ar Sonali Rastogi on The Surat Diamond Bourse
WADE ASIA’S flagship session MASTER CLASS WITH MENTORS. Panelists: Ar Chitra Vishwanath, Ar Neelam Manjunath, Ar Ponni M. Concessao and ID Aparna Kaushik. The session was moderated by Vertica Dvivedi, Founder, WADE ASIA.
Hiten Tejwani, TV STAR & Celebrity HOST at WADE Asia 2023
Ar Sheila Sri Prakash, Chief Architect of Shilpa Architects, Chennai coveted with the most prestigious WADE ASIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
WADE ASIA 2023 Jury in a frame
WADE 2023 Finalists
The Houseful WADE AWARDS Night 2023