RISE 2027
The Premier Summit for South Asian Wedding Professionals
MARCH 28-31 • DALLAS, TEXAS
An experience designed for growth.
RISE was created to foster meaningful conversations, intentional connections, and growth opportunities for professionals within the South Asian wedding industry.
Our three-day journey begins with investing in yourself, builds toward investing in your business, and concludes with a commitment to what's next. Planners, creatives, hospitality professionals, production teams, and industry leaders will gather together for an experience designed to support both personal and professional development.
Through curated learning opportunities, networking experiences, and elevated hospitality, RISE 2027 will be a space to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow, while helping shape the future of an evolving industry.
What to expect at RISE 2027
A thoughtfully curated experience designed to inspire connection, collaboration and growth within the South Asian wedding industry.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Content tailored to your goals, challenges, and stage of growth, empowering you with relevant insights, practical strategies, and meaningful takeaways.
KEYNOTE CONVERSATIONS
Inspiring voices and experienced leaders sharing stories, strategies, and perspectives that challenge and elevate.
MEANINGFUL CONNECTION
Intentional activities to build relationships, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals across multiple areas of the industry.
HOSPITALITY & EXPERIENCES
Curated events and elevated guest experiences designed to foster connection beyond the conference setting.
COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY
A space created for professionals who value creativity, innovation, education, and the continued evolution of the South Asian wedding industry.
Who should attend
Wedding planners
Event designers
Decor & floral teams
PLANNING & DESIGN
BEAUTY & HOSPITALITY
Beauty professionals
Hospitality professionals
Culinary services
DJs & entertainment professionals
Production & rental companies
ENTERTAINMENT & PRODUCTION
PHOTO, FILM AND CREATIVE
Photographers & filmmakers
Stationary & creative brands
Whether you are an established industry leader or continuing to grow your business, RISE was created to foster meaningful connection and long-term industry growth.
RISE is designed for professionals across the South Asian wedding industry, including:
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Wedding service providers
Emerging industry leaders
Schedule Sneak Peek
Three days. One intentional journey.
RISE 2027 is designed to move from personal growth to professional growth, and ultimately, to what comes next. Each day builds on the last, creating space to reflect, learn, connect, and leave with renewed purpose.
The full schedule will be released soon.
SUNDAY
MARCH 28, 2027
ARRIVAL & WELCOME
Check-in • Registration • Networking
Arrive in Dallas, settle in, and connect with fellow South Asian wedding professionals as the RISE experience begins.
TUESDAY
MARCH 30, 2027
Experience Highlights
Personalized Learning • Wellness & Personal Growth • Business-Focused Learning • Technology & AI • Meaningful Connections • Evening Entertainment • Future Commitments
SUMMIT DAY 2
Invest in your biz.
Build on Day 1 with learning focused on your business. Explore how technology combined with the right strategy can help you work smarter, grow, and lead with intention.
MONDAY
MARCH 29, 2027
SUMMIT DAY 1
Invest in yourself.
A day dedicated to you. Identify strengths, growth opportunities, and individual goals. Learn how to build a stronger foundation for the way you live, lead, and work.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 31, 2027
SUMMIT DAY 3
Commit to what's next.
Reflect on what you've learned, celebrate the connections you've made, and make meaningful commitments to what comes next.
TRAVEL TIP: Arrive on March 28 to allow time for check-in and registration. Programming begins the morning of March 29 and ends by 12PM on March 31.
Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.