Solstice 2026

5th Annual Literary Conference

C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi, India

09th Aug 2026, Sunday

8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Solstice 2022

Hybrid Mode

Theme: Literature in Print

Solstice 2026

India International Centre, New Delhi

Theme: Mythology & Indian History

Solstice 2023

ICCR, Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata

Theme: Translations and their Impact

Solstice 2024

India International Centre, New Delhi

Theme: Advent of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing

Solstice 2025

IMC, Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mumbai

Theme: Books to Films and Theatre

Meet our Event Partners for Solstice 2026:

Knowledge Partner: NSHM Centre for Language & Communication
Program Partner: Pachyderm Tales
Promotional Partner: Conqor Ventures LLC

About the Event

Solstice, an annual event that marks the epitome of creativity in its various forms, will be held this year too on the 09th of August in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi. Here the worlds of stories will convene resulting in a dazzling display of translations, graphic novel creations, book readings and launches, discussions and ideas that spark up like fireworks.

Also, while authors will have the opportunity to promote, discuss and bring stories to the stage, and their books through various channels, our avid readers can enjoy massive discounts on books, get signed copies from authors and meet eminent dignitaries from across the country.

An event that all the wordsmiths and artists can mark in their calendars in 2026.

You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."

~ Maya Angelou

Guests of Honour in Solstice 2026

Mr. Ramesh K. Mittal

President, Federation of Indian Publishers

Mr. Ramesh K. Mittal has been involved in the book business for over 5 decades. He is President of the Federation of Indian Publishers, now for the second term, and also a Member of the Membership Committee of IPA, Geneva. He is also Executive Committee Member of the Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation. As Chairman of Books, Publications & Printing Panel at CAPEXIL He served for 14 years and had held its President’s position twice.

Dr. Shrawan K Sharma

Former Visiting Professor
Nalanda University

Dr. Shrawan K Sharma is the Former Visiting Professor at Nalanda University Rajgir, Bihar and Former Professor, Dept of English, Gurukula Kangri university Haridwar, Uttarakhand . He is also the Consulting Editor, Sahitya Academy Encyclopedia on Indian Poetics, a UNESCO project

Guests of Honour in Solstice 2025

Ms. Pia Benegal

Costume Designer & Film Producer

Ms. Pia Benegal has contributions to acclaimed television projects such as Samvidhaan, Siyaasat, and Gandhi, directed by Hansal Mehta and currently in post-production. Internationally, Pia’s work on the BBC (Channel 4) docu-drama ‘Last Days of the Raj’, directed by Carl Hindmarch, earned her a BAFTA nomination. Domestically, she was
honoured with the Lux Cine Zee Award for Best Costume Design for Sardari Begum in
1998 and, most recently, received the prestigious 2025 Dadasaheb Phalke Film
Foundation Award.

Ms. Vineeta Mishra

Head of Programming – NFDC Film Bazaar & WAVES Bazaar

Vineeta Mishra is a film market strategist and curator with extensive experience in programming NFDC Film Bazaar, South Asia’s leading film market. She has been instrumental in building international collaborations, developing co-production platforms, and advising on global film markets, including her work on WAVES Bazaar. Vineeta continues to work across festivals and markets, fostering cross-border partnerships and industry dialogue.

Prof Dr. Soujanya Pudi

Head, Language and Communications, NSHM, Social Entrepreneur

Dr Pudi has twenty-four years of experience in teaching, training and consulting. She is a certified career coach & trainer with proven expertise in leveraging Technology for effective classroom transaction of content, curriculum and classroom management for the Academia & Industry. She is also a corporate trainer with experience in conducting corporate training, master classes, workshops & case studies in the said areas.

more to be added...

200+

ATTENDEES

50+

TRANSLATIONS

5+

BOOK LAUNCHES

25+

MOUs

Networking Morning Tea
Key Address Notes by our Guest of Honour
Talkshow by Shalaka Kering
Talkshow by Mahesh Bhatt
Photoshoot of Kurukshetra - The Battle (Upcoming Manga)
Felicitation of Awardees of Sueños 2nd International Children's Book Awards 2026
Release of DEV: Battle of the Ten Kings by Rishabh Dubey
Fireside Chat with Best Selling Author, Mr, John Robert - In conversation with Rishabh Dubey
Talkshow by Devajit Bhuyan
Release and Photoshoot of Lal Chowk | Kashmir: A Beacon of Knowledge
Photoshoot of Jai Shree Ram
Book launch of novel, "Flashback" by Ruma Paul
Talkshow by Samsheera CH
Talkshow by Dr. Aurobindo Ghosh
Talkshow by Dr. Neelam Verma
Book Release by Jaisri Raju Sriram
Release and Photoshoot of Abhimanyu | Fight Till your last Breath
Talkshow by Rohit Dubey
Felicitation of contributors of HYPERPOEM Volume 2
Closing Session, Group Photo, Networking and Announcements