Lights, Builds & Desi : A Diwali Social for London's Asian Community
Diwali is a celebration of light, new beginnings, and coming home. This year, BuildHer Labs and Kasa Cafe are bringing together the founders, builders, creatives, and community-makers shaping London from the inside.
No pitches. No panels. Just good food, music, and conversations that might actually go somewhere.
The Agenda :
🧡 11:00–11:15 am | Welcome & Introductions - Lighting the Room
We kick things off with a warm welcome from BuildHer Labs and Kasa Cafe. Get to know who we are, why we’re bringing everyone together and what makes this celebration special.
🪔 11:15–11:30 am | Lighting the Way : Diya Ceremony
We begin our Diwali celebrations with a beautiful Diya Lighting Ceremony, bringing light, warmth and positive energy to our gathering. A moment to come together, celebrate our community and set the tone for the day ahead.
🍛 11:30 am–12:00 pm | The Snack Hour
Arrive hungry! Grab a plate, enjoy a drink and settle into the festive atmosphere. Explore our festive photo corner and a curated showcase of products from South Asian founders. Meet new faces, start conversations and ease into the afternoon.
🎨 12:00–1:00 pm | Get Creative : The Artists’ Apothecary Experience
Let your creativity shine with Artists’ Apothecary !
Create your own bright, colourful and glittery mask. Match your outfit, experiment with bold colours or go wonderfully avant-garde. No artistic skills needed, just bring your imagination and have fun!
💐 1:00–2:00 pm | Create, Connect & Collaborate : Flower Bouquet Workshop
Get creative with a beautiful flower bouquet-making workshop hosted by Fleurie Bloom Bar.
Make something beautiful, meet fellow founders, exchange ideas and spark unexpected collaborations. Whether you’re here to grow your network or simply make new friends, there’s room for everyone.
🎤 2:00–3:00 pm | Show, Share & Shine : Founder & Creator Showcase
A celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and talent within our community !
Discover products, brands and ideas from inspiring South Asian founders, local artists and creators. Meet the people behind the businesses, explore their products and hear the stories behind what they’ve built.
From emerging brands such as Nuna Peru, Occasia and Kizuna to other exciting founder-led ventures, this is an opportunity to discover, support and celebrate our community.
🤝 3:00–4:00 pm | The Grand Diwali Finale : Networking, Music & Fireworks
Let’s bring the afternoon together with an hour of celebration, connection and Diwali magic !
Enjoy relaxed open networking, meet fellow founders and professionals, exchange ideas and make meaningful connections.
Enjoy the music, final bites and festive atmosphere as we build towards a spectacular fireworks finale 🎆