The most powerful business lessons aren't taught they're lived.

Join the Art of Storytelling Festival 2026, a one-day experience where India's product leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business professionals come together to share the stories behind breakthrough ideas, leadership decisions, career-defining moments, and innovation.

Hosted by Product Leaders Forum in partnership with the Institute of Product Leadership, this festival celebrates authentic business storytelling as a way to learn, inspire, and connect with the people shaping the future of business and technology.

What's Included with Your Pass

🎤 Live Art of Storytelling Championship featuring the Top 12 Finalists

🎙️ Inspiring Leadership Talks

📚 Business Storytelling Masterclass

🔥 Fireside Conversations with Industry Leaders

🏆 Awards Ceremony

🤝 Curated Networking with founders, executives, product leaders, and professionals

Art of Storytelling Championship

Do you have a story that changed the way you lead, build products, grow a business, or overcome a defining challenge?

The championship is open to professionals with 3+ years of work experience across business, technology, product, consulting, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Story Categories

Product Stories

Leadership Stories

Founder Stories

Technology & Innovation Stories

Career Transformation Stories

Defining Moments

Championship Journey

Only 100 completed story submissions will be accepted.

Submit your story overview or presentation within 72 hours of registration.

All entries will be evaluated by an independent industry jury.

12 finalists will be invited to present their stories live on stage at the festival.

Awards

🏆 Storyteller of the Year – ₹1,00,000

🥈 First Runner-up – ₹75,000

🥉 Second Runner-up – ₹50,000

⭐ People's Choice Award – ₹25,000

Total Prize Pool: ₹2,50,000

Who Should Attend?

Whether you're looking to gain fresh perspectives, expand your professional network, or share your own story, this festival is designed for:

Product Managers & Product Leaders

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Engineering & Technology Leaders

Business Executives

Consultants

Program & Project Managers

Designers & Innovators

Professionals with 3+ years of experience

If you believe the best learning comes from real experiences, this festival is for you.