Events

Inspiring Audiences Across Stages, Festivals, and Corporate Arenas

Whether on stage at international festivals or leading discussions at corporate conferences, Kena Shree’s words leave a lasting impact. She brings together stories, poetry, and leadership insights to inspire and elevate.

2024

  • In Conversation with Gulzar Sahab on the book “Dhoop Aane Do”
  • In Conversation with Jamie O’Connell – Irish Writer, Oxford Bookstores, New Delhi
  • Rekhta Learning – Educational videos on the art of ghazal writing and the use of Urdu phrases in daily life
  • Keynote Speaker at the Women Leadership Summit by Indore Management Association
  • Keynote Speaker at NIPM Conferences in Cochin and Mangalore
  • Speaker – House of Harmony on “Being a Poet”
  • Featured Guest at the Embassy of Denmark on 75 years of India-Denmark relations
  • In Conversation with authors on poetry at the Delhi Literature Festival

 

2023

  • In Conversation with Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi on the book “Jadunama”
  • In Conversation with Kabir Bedi on the release of his autobiography
  • Performer at Repertwahr Theatre Festival, Lucknow
  • Speaker – TEDx
  • Panel Moderator on the book “Shoonya Se Gagan” by the Pan Parag Group Founder
  • Cultural Ambassador for “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign for Amrit Mahotsav
  • Cultural Ambassador for the “Festival of Libraries” by the Ministry of Culture
  • Storytelling and Speaking – Tape A Tale, Kommune
  • “Kyu With Kena” – 52 mini-episodes for She The People on challenging gender stereotypes
  • Panel Moderator at the Embassy of Hungary
  • Special Invitee at the Embassy of Denmark on St. Patrick’s Day, as part of India-Denmark literary and cultural ties
  • In Conversation with Kevin Missal at the Delhi Literature Festival
  • Keynote Speaker – HR Conclave 2023, Indore
  • Inspirational Women Award at Meerut International Literature Festival
  • Keynote Speaker – L&D Conclave 2023 at Indian Oil (IiPM)
  • Speaker and Performer for Girl Effect India
  • Keynote Speaker at National Highways Logistics on Women’s Day

 

2022

  • Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival Performer in the solo show “Izhar-e-Ishq”
  • Co-team member and host at the Repertwahr Theatre Festival, Lucknow
  • In Conversation with Prasoon Joshi – TOI AutHer Award 2022
  • In Conversation with Jamie O’Connell – Irish Writer, Oxford Bookstores, New Delhi
  • Speaker – International Festival of Spiritual India, Pune
  • Storytelling Performer – CSMVS Museum Storytelling Festival, Mumbai
  • Poetry Performer – Ferns n Petals Spoken Word Poetry
  • Host & Performer – Oxford Bookstores Events
  • Keynote Speaker & Curator – Asia’s Feminist Poetry Festival 2022 (She The People)
  • Speaker – IGoT Karmyogi Platform
  • Panelist – Hacking HR International Conference 2022
  • Awardee – AIMA’s Women Leadership Champion 2022
  • Awardee – Emerging L&D Leader 2022 by Transformance Forums
  • Recipient – Global Progressive Women Award 2022 at the International Leadership Summit
  • Featured Speaker – Know Your Author by Womenshine Magazine
  • Storytelling Performer – Kommune India, Spill Poetry, and Tape A Tale (Live and YouTube)
  • Campaign Collaborator – CRY India – PERIOD MONTH campaign
  • Radio Host – Eight App – “Zindagi ki Recipe” & “Pichhar Abhi Baaki Hai”
  • Exclusive Show Host – “Kyu With Kena” for She The People TV

2021

  • She The People: Women Writer’s Fest
  • Creator Fest 2021 – by She The People
  • Beyond The Box Writers Meet
  • TEDx Speaker – NIT Raipur
  • Keynote Speaker – IIM Kashipur’s Advika (Women’s Day Conference)
  • Keynote Speaker – ‘Heartful Leadership’ at NorthCap University
  • Poetry Performances – Spill Poetry
  • Storytelling – International Yoga Event by Oxford Bookstores, New Delhi
  • Represented Ministry of Power (MoP) – BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit
  • Speaker – BRICS Summit on ‘Green Hydrogen Initiatives’ with Ministry of Power
  • Spoken Word Poetry – ISHQ FM
  • Keynote Speaker – IILM Orientation Ceremony for MBA students
  • Council Member – WICCI Arts Leadership Council, Mumbai
  • Speaker – Child Rights and You (CRY India) – Hero Lies In You Conference
  • Representative – BRICS Ministerial 2022 by GOI (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)
  • Speaker – Delhi Book Fair Writer’s Conversations – Pragati Vichaar
  • Hindi Diwas Kavi Sammelan 2022
  • Storytelling Speaker – Tell Me Your Story Series of Leadership Talks
  • Panelist – Hacking HR International Conference 2021
  • Spoken Word Performance – FnP Media Festival
  • Storytelling Collaboration – Mind Wars by ZEE
  • Speaker – Times Lit Fest Delhi 2022
  • Poetry Collaboration – Truly Madly
  • Curator & Speaker – She The People: Asia’s Feminist Poetry Festival 2021
  • Storytelling – Tape A Tale
  • Speaker – Pune International Literary Festival
  • Panelist & Jury – Aagaz (IIT Bombay), Alfaaz (IIIT Vadodara)
  • Storyteller – Slam Out Loud Non-Profit Art Organization
  • Speaker – ISTD Conference on Best L&D Practices
  • Keynote Speaker – Precursor to Hacking HR International Conference 2022
  • Host – Oxford Bookstores Book Cover Prize Announcement 2021
  • Moderator – Oxford Bookstores Author Conversations

 

 

 

2016-2020

  • Conversation with Piyush Mishra – Lucknow Literary Festival
  • Conversation with Zeeshan Ayyub – Lucknow Literary Festival
  • Conversation with Rasika Agashe – Theatre discussions
  • Poetry Performances Series – The Poetry Club
  • Hindi Kavita aur Kavi – Literary discussions at The Hindi Studio
  • Stage Host – Repertwahr National Theatre Festival
  • Felicitation by Folktales Inc. – Indian Progressive Women Writers
  • Storytelling – Nawabo Ki Kalam Se
  • Speaker – Times Lit Fest 2017 (Write India Award Winner)
  • Storytelling – Tea Stories Golden Future
  • Keynote Speaker – State Bank of India & School Principals of Uttar Pradesh Conference
  • Poetry Performances – Sahitya Adda & Aghaaz
  • Workshop Facilitator – The Power of Poetry for City Montessori Group of Schools
  • Winner of Outstanding Corporate Director Award by FICCI FLO
  • Winner Award Ceremony – TOI Write India Season 1, St. Regis, Mumbai
  • An Evening with Giacomo Pirozzi – Lucknow Literature Carnival
  • Conversation with S Y Qureshi – Lucknow Literary Festival
  • Storytelling – Sanatkada Ka Adda, Lucknow
  • Theatrical Storytelling – Bewajah Group, Lucknow
  • Book Launch (Kashkol) – Conversation with Shruti Singh at Oxford Booksellers
  • Book Launch (Mukul Kumar) – Lucknow Literature Festival
  • Poetry Performances – Sahitya Adda & The Poetry Club
  • Featured in “Folktales: Inspiring Souls of Awadh” by Raj Smriti
  • Conversation with Anand Neelkanthan – Book Launch (Shivagami), Dainik Jagran
  • Hindi Kavita aur Kavi – Literary discussions at The Hindi Studio

Contact

If you’re interested in inviting Kena as a speaker, please contact her at shreekena@gmail.com. She looks forward to collaborating on meaningful projects that inspire and engage.