FlagshipSTN Conclave 2026
In-person · Kochi · Dec 10–13
Annual gathering of STN members and welcoming C8 - four days of immersive learning, keynote sessions and peer connection.
Events
Learning that compounds.
STN convenes members through masterclasses, peer sessions and the annual Conclave - practical, practitioner-led learning designed to move businesses forward.
Upcoming
On the calendar.
Flagship
MasterclassElevate Your Business with AI
In-person · Multi-city
Led by Arun Jaganathan. Founders build their growth plan hands-on using AI - from prompt design to workflow automation across sales, ops and finance.
Most Popular Session
Unlocking Your Company's Potential: Financial Insights and Valuation Strategies
Masterclass by Professor Joe Piotroski · Professor of Accounting, Stanford GSB · Taj MG Road, Bangalore
One of the biggest events the network has hosted. Professor Joe, who came all the way from California, didn't just teach - he challenged, inspired and pushed us to reimagine how we understand and communicate value.
From unpacking financial frameworks to transforming the way we look at our business models, his insights sparked many "aha" moments across the room.
Featured Learning
A snapshot of sessions that shaped us.
A curated look at some of the most impactful learning sessions the network has convened - the ones members still reference years later.
Harish Arzenath & Senthil Pandian · Stanford Seed South Asia
Crafting Strategy & Redesigning Business Models
After successful SIF and BMC sessions in Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai, the webinar edition brought members back to their strategy and business model using Seed frameworks - alongside a new AI-powered tool to refine and strengthen their approach.
Jenny Garrett OBE · Award-winning Leadership Coach, UK
Leadership Development Series
A four-city series with Jenny Garrett across New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and online - anti-fragile teams, human + machine leadership skills, cultivating an ownership mindset at scale, and purpose-driven competitive advantage.
Rajan Patel · Director, Entrepreneurship & Management Programs, Stanford Seed
Design Thinking: Human-Centered Innovation in the Age of AI
AI is changing how we work, but it hasn't changed why we work. A high-octane, hands-on workshop in Bangalore on leveraging human-centered design to thrive, tinker and create meaningful change in a fast-moving world.
Past Speakers
Past speakers on the Conclave stage.
Founders and leaders who have shaped industries - past keynote speakers at the STN Conclave.
Viraj Bahl
Founder, Veeba
Built Veeba into one of India's leading sauce and condiment brands - a ₹1,000+ crore company. Economic Times 40 Under 40 and an investor on Shark Tank India Season 4.
Kirthiga Reddy
CEO & Co-founder, Verix
Facebook India's first employee and Managing Director, the first female Investment Partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, and one of Fortune India's 'Most Powerful Women'.
Captain G. R. Gopinath
Founder, Air Deccan
Founded India's first low-cost airline. Army veteran, Rolex Award for Enterprise recipient, author of 'Simply Fly', and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Flagship Event
The STN Conclave.
The annual flagship gathering of the entire STN South Asia network - immersive learning, candid conversation and meaningful connection.