Pune witnessed an extraordinary confluence of stories, networking, and inspiration as the iRISE Weekender Series, in association with Kushal's Fashion & Silver Jewellery, wrapped up its three-day Pune Edition from October 14th to 16th, 2025. This groundbreaking series, meticulously curated and executed by Upshot Brand Media, set a new benchmark for community engagement and motivational events, successfully bringing together aspiring and established women entrepreneurs across three distinct locations: Baner, Koregaon Park, and Pimpri Chinchwad.

A Masterpiece of Strategic Curation by Upshot Brand Media

The remarkable success of the iRISE Weekender Series wasn't accidental; it was the result of a strategic and detailed curation by Upshot Brand Media, focusing on three key pillars: location, speakers, and engagement format.

1. Hyper-Localised Event Strategy:

Upshot Brand Media chose three high-traffic, distinct locales—Baner, Koregaon Park, and Pimpri Chinchwad—allowing them to tap into varied micro-communities within the expansive Pune region. This multi-location approach maximized accessibility and localized the event's reach, ensuring a fresh audience and high footfall at each venue, which were the beautifully set Kushal's Fashion & Silver Jewellery stores.

2. Curating Diverse and Powerful Voices:

The agency understood that the core value of the series lay in the quality of the speakers. They secured a lineup of influential women from diverse professional backgrounds, ensuring that every attendee could find a relatable success story.

The Baner meet on October 14th featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Anindita Chaudhuri, alongside inspiring names like Pooja Watni, Dr. Mrunmayee Galvi, Swati Anand Maheshwari, Sreemoyee Mazumder, Jissha Nair, and Lavinaa Shrishrimal. The collective wisdom shared provided a strong launchpad for the Pune leg.

The event in Koregaon Park on October 15th was a "Sparkling Evening with Maitri Ramaiya," whose exclusive insights focused on personal and professional growth, creating a truly memorable and intimate atmosphere.

The Pimpri Chinchwad meet on October 16th boasted two Keynote Speakers, Poonam Pardeshi and Vishakha Gupta, supported by Ria Kiran Hawle, Kirthi Shetty, Deepika Wagh, Jigna Malwankar, and Sucheta Deshpande. This impressive roster offered varied perspectives on overcoming challenges and scaling businesses.

3. Format that Fosters True Connection:

The chosen format of "Talk Show | Inspiring Stories | Speed Networking" proved to be the perfect recipe for engagement. Moving beyond standard speeches, the interactive talk-show style allowed for genuine conversations, while the speed networking sessions actively facilitated "Stories and Networking Beyond the Usual". Attendees weren't just listeners; they were active participants, forging valuable professional connections.

A Resounding Success Across Pune

The iRISE Weekender Series successfully delivered on its promise of inspiration and community building, with each location reporting high attendance and enthusiastic participation.

Baner (October 14th): A Powerful Start - The first meet at Baner set an immediate perspective of how the other events would follow in style and substance. The energy was palpable, with speakers sharing candid, powerful narratives of their journeys. The energy in the room highlighted the event’s success in creating a receptive and interactive environment.

Koregaon Park (October 15th): The Sparkling Exclusive - The second day at Koregaon Park was characterized by a sparkling evening in the heart of the city. The event captures a more focused, intimate session with Maitri Ramaiya, followed by strong group camaraderie, symbolizing the exclusive value derived by the attendees. The venue was packed, confirming the demand for high-quality, focused mentorship.

Pimpri Chinchwad (October 16th): The Grand Finale - The final day in Pimpri Chinchwad celebrated stories and networking beyond the usual. The large number of attendees and the visibly dynamic interaction between speakers and the audience, as seen in the collage, underscore the event's powerful conclusion. The diverse speaker line-up ensured that the networking conversations were rich with varied industry insights, leaving attendees energized.

Key Takeaways and Future Outlook

The strategic partnership between Kushal's Fashion & Silver Jewellery and Upshot Brand Media for the iRISE Weekender Series in Pune proved to be a win-win, successfully positioning the jewelry stores as not just retail spaces, but as community hubs for inspiration and growth.

The series excelled at breaking down barriers, facilitating face-to-face networking, and delivering actionable inspiration rather than just motivation. The overwhelming positive response across all three locations confirms Pune's appetite for such well-organized, high-value community platforms. The iRISE Weekender Series stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful brand curation and community-centric event design, promising an even brighter future for such inspiring initiatives in the other cities.

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