The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) North is set to host Harmony Dialogues 2026, a groundbreaking platform marking the first-ever conference of its kind dedicated exclusively to the Live Artiste community. Scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Luxe Opera, Delhi, this initiative is an EEMA Artiste Committee IP designed to redefine the industry’s creative landscape.
Rooted in the powerful philosophy of being Made by Artistes, For Artistes Harmony Dialogues 2026 serves as a high-stakes bridge between India’s diverse talent and over 75 of North India’s most influential event industry decision-makers.
The forum will bring together Singers, Folk Performers , DJs, Choreographers , Emcees, Illusionists , and theatre actors to foster leadership conversations and tangible business opportunities.
Under the leadership of EEMA President Samit Garg, who believes that “India’s creative capacity is now being recognized globally,” the forum will bridge the gap between policy and performance.
A Vision for the Cultural Economy
The initiative reflects EEMA’s broader push to deepen representation for performers, acknowledging them as central contributors to the country’s growing experiential economy.
Ruchin Kohli, Vice President of EEMA North, expressed immense pride in presenting the initiative: We are very proud to present this initiative. It plays a crucial role in strengthening the regional industry and ensuring our talent has a seat at the leadership table.
Gitikka Ganju Dhar, Chair of the EEMA Artiste Committee highlighted the pivotal shift this represents: “Harmony Dialogues 2026 is dedicated exclusively to live artistes, recognizing them as central contributors to India’s cultural narrative and creative economy. This initiative marks an important step in strengthening the association’s commitment toward greater inclusion of live artistes within India’s events ecosystem.”
Executive Vice President Sagar Pingali will also be in attendance to champion the committee’s efforts and support the vision of a more unified ecosystem.
The confirmed speaker lineup includes:
Gopal Krishna Agarwal (BJP National Spokesperson)
Tanuja Shankar (Former Cultural Diplomat)
Aditya Raj Kaul (Journalist)
Gaurav Gera (Actor)
Dadi Pudumjee (Theatre Personality)
Palash Sen (Musician)
Sanjoy Roy and Nikhil Chawla (Experiential Industry Leaders)
Terence Lewis (Choreographer)
The Architects of the Movement
The success of Harmony Dialogues 2026 is driven by the dedicated
EEMA Artiste Committee Team: Amrita J, Dhruv Davar, Arpita Chowdhury, and Raj Bhanushali.
Supporting the initiative is an elite group of Artiste Ambassadors:
Manu K Meena, Varsha Mittal, Aman Sharma, Aditya Malik, Clince Varghese, Sumati Anand, and Sanobar Sultana.
