This unique festival blends startup pitches, creative arts, music performances, workshops, and investor networking, making it one of the most eclectic gatherings on India’s entrepreneurial calendar. With the theme “Where Startups Meet Creativity,” the 2025 edition promises thought-provoking sessions, cultural showcases, and business opportunities—all in one energetic space.
Organized by The August Fest team, this flagship event is where startup founders, artists, investors, and creators come together to break boundaries and reimagine what’s possible.
Event Details
Event Name: The August Fest 2025
Date: August 9–10, 2025
Timings: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (IST)
Venue: HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, Telangana
Entry: Paid Registration / Select Invite Passes Available
Contact for Partnerships or Speaking Opportunities: partnerships@theaugustfest.com
Organized by: The August Fest
What to Expect at The August Fest 2025
The August Fest stands out for its multi-disciplinary approach to startup gatherings. Expect a melting pot of entrepreneurial energy, creative performances, and learning experiences. This year, the festival is set to welcome 18,000+ founders, investors, creatives, and culture enthusiasts.
Attendees can look forward to:
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Startup pitch marathons featuring India’s next big disruptors
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Fireside chats with successful founders across tech, D2C, and creative industries
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Live art installations and interactive creative showcases
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Music performances from emerging and mainstream indie artists
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Workshops on storytelling, design thinking, and product innovation
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Investor-founder networking sessions across tech and creative sectors
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Masterclasses on bootstrapping, scaling, and building sustainable brands
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Demos from hardware, gaming, and metaverse startups
Why Attend The August Fest?
The August Fest is India’s original and largest startup + arts + creativity festival. Unlike conventional tech conferences, it creates space for cross-industry collaboration—where a SaaS founder could learn storytelling from a filmmaker, or a designer could collaborate with an IoT startup.
Attendees will get:
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Access to startup investors looking beyond pure-play tech
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Opportunities to network with artists, storytellers, and creators
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Playbooks on building authentic brands with creative storytelling
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Insightful talks from bootstrapped founders who scaled globally
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A chance to experience India’s vibrant indie music and arts scene
Who Should Attend?
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Early-stage and growth-stage startup founders
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Creators, designers, filmmakers, and artists
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Angel investors, VCs, and corporate venture teams
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Product builders and design thinkers
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Marketing and brand leaders
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Students and aspiring entrepreneurs
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Indie musicians, writers, and content creators
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Startup ecosystem enablers and community builders
Spotlight on Hyderabad – India’s Creative Startup Hub
Hyderabad, known for its tech prowess and vibrant culture, offers the perfect backdrop for The August Fest. With its growing startup ecosystem, thriving arts scene, and global outlook, the city brings together the best of innovation and creativity.
Hosting the event at HITEX, Hyderabad’s premier event venue, sets the stage for an immersive festival experience filled with high-energy pitches, thought leadership sessions, and cultural showcases.
Registration & Refund Policy
Refund Policy:
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Full Refund: Cancellations on or before July 15, 2025
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50% Refund: Cancellations between July 16 – July 31, 2025
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No Refund: Cancellations after August 1, 2025
Processing Time: Refunds processed within 7–10 business days post-approval
Cancellation Contact: Send registration details to partnerships@theaugustfest.com
Limited Seats – Book Yours Today
As one of India’s most vibrant startup and creative festivals, seats are limited and in high demand. Whether you’re a founder seeking investors, an artist looking for collaborators, or a creative thinker aiming to build the next big thing—The August Fest is where your next big idea could take shape.
Secure your spot and be part of India’s most unique startup and creative convergence.
Stay Tuned for More
Follow The August Fest on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter) for speaker announcements, performance lineups, and workshop schedules. Stay connected for future August Fest community meetups across India.
The August Fest 2025 – where startups meet creativity, and ideas turn into impact.
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