Mumbai…June 7, 2025 : For the first time in India, the architecture community is set to
experience a groundbreaking initiative dedicated solely to shaping, guiding,
and empowering careers in architecture. The WOArchitect Career Conclave (WCC) 2025, scheduled for Saturday,
14th June 2025 at NESCO, Mumbai, is poised to be a landmark event that
redefines the professional landscape for architects, students, educators, and
industry stakeholders alike. Adding gravitas to the occasion, the conclave will
be inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Narayan Rane, Member of Parliament and
former Union Cabinet Minister.
In a significant endorsement of its vision and impact, CREDAI-MCHI, the
apex body of the real estate industry in MMR, has lent its full support to WCC
2025. The collaboration reflects CREDAI-MCHI’s commitment to nurturing
future-ready professionals and fostering stronger linkages between architecture
and real estate development.
Keval
Valambhia, COO, CREDAI-MCHI, remarked, “The WOArchitect Career
Conclave is a much-needed intervention for the architectural ecosystem in
India. At CREDAI-MCHI, we believe that empowering architects with career
clarity, industry insights, and growth pathways is vital to building a
resilient, innovative built environment. This is not just an event—it’s a turning point for how
we align education, employment, and entrepreneurship in architecture.”
Conceptualized by visionary architects and WOArchitect co-founders Ar.
Milind Surve and Ar. Snehal Jagdale Surve—Directors at Alternate Angle and
Alternate Angle Academy—WCC 2025 emerges as a timely and transformative
response to a critical gap in the architectural landscape. While design
excellence is central to architectural education, structured platforms that
spotlight career trajectories, interdisciplinary opportunities, and strategic
professional growth have remained scarce. WCC 2025 aims to change that with a
power-packed, one-day immersive experience combining expert-led career
guidance, job opportunities, higher education pathways, and dynamic industry
networking.
“The idea for this conclave
stemmed from a simple yet profound insight — architects in India often don’t have access to structured
career guidance,” said Ar. Milind Surve, Co-Founder of
WOArchitect. “We envisioned a platform
that not only showcases possibilities but empowers architects to make
confident, well-informed decisions about their future. Whether you're just
starting out, navigating mid-career transitions, or exploring allied fields,
WCC is where ideas, inspiration, and opportunities meet.”
Spanning an engaging full-day agenda from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the
conclave will feature keynote addresses, expert-led seminars, dynamic panel
discussions, a full-fledged job fair with walk-in interviews, and a higher
education showcase spotlighting leading institutions. Attendees will gain
invaluable insights from renowned speakers, including Ar.
Amol Shimpi MRICS, Co-Founder, SAS Investments, Ar. Hrishikesh Phadke, Partner, Newarch LLP, Ar. Rupali Gupte, Founder,
Copperpod Architecture Paths and Ar. Amita Gore, Partner, PGAG Architects.
Together, they will share diverse perspectives across critical domains such
as technology, research, education, legal frameworks, entrepreneurship, and
architectural management.
Emphasizing the distinctive vision behind the conclave, Ar.
Snehal Jagdale Surve said, “This isn’t just an event — it’s a movement. For far too
long, architects have had to navigate career crossroads in isolation, with
limited visibility beyond traditional practice. WCC is our collective call to
shift that narrative. We’re creating a holistic ecosystem that fosters
lifelong learning, continuous upskilling, and the exploration of unconventional
yet rewarding career paths. The response from the architectural community has
been overwhelmingly positive — and deeply affirming.”
WOArchitect, the platform behind the conclave, already serves over
15,000 members through its online ecosystem that includes career tests,
e-learning programs, job boards, and entrepreneurial resources. With WCC 2025,
WOArchitect takes a major step forward in creating a real-world space for
interaction, inspiration, and industry integration. WCC 2025 is open to
architects, students, employers, institutions, and anyone invested in the
future of architectural practice and education.
To register and learn more, visit www.woarchitect.com/wcc2025
About WOArchitect:
WOArchitect is a
professional platform dedicated to helping architects discover career paths,
educational opportunities, and a thriving business network. Through its
innovative tools and expert-led initiatives, WOArchitect empowers the
architecture community to achieve professional excellence.