BANGALORE
October 5 - 9
NEW DELHI (GURGAON)
OCTOBER 9 -13
TAJ MAHAL ADD-ON
OCTOBER 13 -14
INDIA 2024
OCTOBER 5 - 13
MEET THE HOSTS AND SPEAKERS
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Sailesh Tulshan
Founder
021 Capital, Xeed Ventures
India Co-Host -
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Vikas Choudhury
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Salone Sehgal
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Shalini Prakash
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Neha Singh
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Mohamad Faraz
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Shashank Bijapur
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Upasana Sharma
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Nitin Sharma
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Manjot Pahwa
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Mrityunjay Jha
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Geetika Dayal
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Sumit Jasoria
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Geetha Manjunath
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Chetan Mehta
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Poulastya Dutta
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Rajat Verma
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Sreekumar Vijaykumar
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Ankit Prasad
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Amarjeet Makhija
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Vatsal Kanakiya
BANGalore
OCTOBER 5 - 9
New Delhi (Gurgaon)
OCTOBER 9 - 13
taj mahal
add-on
OPTIONAL
OCTOBER 13 - 14
This is an invite-only trip
who is this trip for?
This is an exclusive and invite-only trip for tech or tech-adjacent entrepreneurs, investors, LPs, ecosystem builders, and executives.
Aspiring Geeks can apply for nomination, or be nominated by an alumni Geek.
Investors and operators interested to learn about the tech ecosystem in India.
VCs looking to meet and build connections with LPs in the region.
Founders looking to build connections and expand their network for mentorship, potential fundraising, and M&A.
Founders looking to expand to the region or find potential partners or clients in the region.
Successful founders looking to pay it forward by mentoring other founders on the trip or in the cities we visit.
Geeks who wants to have a life-changing experience with like-minded peers while visiting some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.
TOUR PRICE
full tour
(PRIVATE ROOM)
$10,000
Includes a private hotel room with breakfast.
Tour participation fee that covers venue, events, and ground transportation cost.
full tour
(shared rooM)
$7,500
Includes shared hotel room with a fellow Geek with breakfast.
Tour participation fee that covers venue, events, and ground transportation cost.
taj mahal
add-on
$1,500
Includes a private transfer to and from Agra, a private luxury hotel room, and a gourmet dinner.
An elevated 1 day add-on to tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and other attractions of Agra.
The tour price does not include flights as well as personal expenses. Upon sign-up, we'll share recommended flight schedules.
You can then book your flights to join the group for an ultimate Geek experience.
Kindly review our cancellation policy before booking. As we pay upfront for hotels, travel agents, venues, and vendors from collected trip fees, refunds are not possible. It is strongly advised to secure trip insurance, such as RoamRight or other providers, for trip protection. We have no affiliation with RoamRight or other providers, so carefully review their policies before purchasing.
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Learn
Learn from the top VCs and LPs in the region, unicorn founders, and senior government officials.
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Access
Meet with some of the most highly sought after tech leaders and government officials in the region and around the world.
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Network
Expand your global network by socializing with local investors, founders, and important ecosystem builders.
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Connections
Spend quality time and build deep connections with fellow geeks who are some of the most successful investors and serial entrepreneurs in the industry.
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Geek Tok
Attend private Geek Tok sessions, where we explore interesting topics among the geeks who are working on world-changing projects.
TOUR ITINERARY
Itinerary is subject to change.
new delhi (Gurgaon)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Our first day in New Delhi (Gurgaon) will feature sessions hosted by TiE Delhi-NCR. These sessions aim to cultivate meaningful connections by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders in the Delhi NCR region. In the afternoon, we have a fun surprise planned for the Geeks.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Friday brings the Geeks on a company visit to a homegrown success story coming from the Gurgaon startup ecosystem, after which we are hosting our second pitching event, giving the Geeks the opportunity to network with a selective list of startups, as well as the investors making waves in tech in New Delhi. We are then attending a fireside chat discussing the key trends defining India’s Tech-ade, and a networking mixer, hosted by Lumikai Fund.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
We are excited to explore India's capital city with a professional tour guide, seeing famous locations such as Humayun's Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Gandhi Smriti (where Gandhi spent his last 144 days), India Gate, and Lotus Temple. In the evening, we are having our farewell dinner at a beautiful local restaurant to celebrate our trip and wish our Geeks safe travels home!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
For those who are continuing on with the Taj Mahal Add-On, we are leaving in the morning to drive to Agra. Upon arrival, we are exploring the world famous Taj Mahal, and the stunning Agra Fort. In the evening, we will celebrate over amazing fusion cuisine and drinks with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Taj Mahal. We are then staying in private suites in the charming ITC Mughal for the evening.
BangALORE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Geeks Arrive in Bangalore! Check in at the beautiful ITC Gardenia, and then join us for a welcome dinner to enjoy local cuisine and meet your fellow Geeks.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
We start our day by exploring the city of Bangalore with a private tour guide, seeing famous sights such as the Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, ISKCON temple, and more. In the evening, we are hosting an open mic night for all of the Geeks to share fun stories about their journeys to success.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Discover Bangalore's Tech Ecosystem through a series of sessions, including a VC panel discussing the investment landscape in Bangalore and India, and a session exploring emerging startup opportunities in India across a diverse range of sectors, including cutting-edge financial technologies and digital payment innovations, breakthroughs in automation and smart manufacturing (driven by initiatives like "Make in India”), and clean tech startups gaining momentum by offering renewable energy solutions, waste management innovations, and sustainable practices to tackle pressing environmental challenges. These rapidly growing sectors are attracting both domestic and international investors eager to capitalize on India’s burgeoning market potential..
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Tuesday is a full day with a visit to a successful tech startup named by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies of 2024. In the afternoon we are visiting a residency program fostering 100 new founders working on 30 new startups, hosted by India's largest VC fund. In the evening, we are hosting a pitching event in a casual setting with canapés and drinks, bringing together a curated list of fast growing and exciting startups from Bangalore.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Travel with us from Bangalore to New Delhi, and check in at the stunning Trident Hotel.
AGRA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
We are driving back from Agra to New Delhi with transport provided to the airport, and to the city center.
WHO ARE THE GEEKS?
Trip Terms & Conditions
All participants have to agree with the Cancellation & Refund Policy, and
Release & Waiver Agreement.