Programme

Explore the Agenda

Discover keynotes, panel discussions, masterclasses and experiences designed to shape the future of Indian adventure tourism.

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU

05:30 - 16:00

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Delegates arrive at Kathgodam / Pantnagar

Airport for pick-up. Arrivals: 05:30 Ranikhet Express · 11:55 Shatabdi · 13:00 & 16:00 IndiGo

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Panel Discussion

07:30–08:30

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Begin the drive to Jim Corbett National Park

With a refreshment stop en route, if required.

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Panel Discussion

13:00–14:30

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Lunch & networking; assemble at the Exhibition Venue

Sh. Omar Abdullah, HCM

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Panel Discussion

INAUGURAL SESSION

14:15–14:30

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Inauguration of the Exhibition

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

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Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami

Panel Discussion

15:00–15:05

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Formal welcome of dignitaries

Convention Chairman

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Yog Chinmay Dutt

15:05–15:10

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Welcome address by ATOAI President

President, ATOAI

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:10–15:20

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Lamp lightingt

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:20–15:25

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Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

KEYNOTE & AWARDS

14:15–14:30

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Inauguration of the Exhibition

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

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Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami

Panel Discussion

15:00–15:05

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Formal welcome of dignitaries

Convention Chairman

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Yog Chinmay Dutt

15:05–15:10

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Welcome address by ATOAI President

President, ATOAI

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:10–15:20

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Lamp lightingt

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:20–15:25

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Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU

06:00–07:00

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Breakfast at respective hotels

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Panel Discussion

07:00–10:00

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Begin the drive to Jim Corbett National Park

With a refreshment stop en route, if required.

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Panel Discussion

13:00–14:30

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Lunch & networking; assemble at the Exhibition Venue

Sh. Omar Abdullah, HCM

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Panel Discussion

SESSION 2 · MAIN HALL

12:15–12:45

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Putting India on the Diving Map

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Manav Shekhawat

Panel Discussion

15:00–15:05

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Formal welcome of dignitaries

Convention Chairman

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Yog Chinmay Dutt

15:05–15:10

IST

Welcome address by ATOAI President

President, ATOAI

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:10–15:20

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Lamp lightingt

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:20–15:25

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Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU

05:30 - 16:00

IST

Delegates arrive at Kathgodam / Pantnagar

Airport for pick-up. Arrivals: 05:30 Ranikhet Express · 11:55 Shatabdi · 13:00 & 16:00 IndiGo

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Panel Discussion

07:30–08:30

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Begin the drive to Jim Corbett National Park

With a refreshment stop en route, if required.

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Panel Discussion

13:00–14:30

IST

Lunch & networking; assemble at the Exhibition Venue

Sh. Omar Abdullah, HCM

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Panel Discussion

INAUGURAL SESSION

14:15–14:30

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Inauguration of the Exhibition

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

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Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami

Panel Discussion

15:00–15:05

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Formal welcome of dignitaries

Convention Chairman

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Yog Chinmay Dutt

15:05–15:10

IST

Welcome address by ATOAI President

President, ATOAI

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:10–15:20

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Lamp lightingt

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:20–15:25

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Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU

05:30 - 16:00

IST

Delegates arrive at Kathgodam / Pantnagar

Airport for pick-up. Arrivals: 05:30 Ranikhet Express · 11:55 Shatabdi · 13:00 & 16:00 IndiGo

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Panel Discussion

07:30–08:30

IST

Begin the drive to Jim Corbett National Park

With a refreshment stop en route, if required.

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Panel Discussion

13:00–14:30

IST

Lunch & networking; assemble at the Exhibition Venue

Sh. Omar Abdullah, HCM

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Panel Discussion

INAUGURAL SESSION

14:15–14:30

IST

Inauguration of the Exhibition

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

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Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami

Panel Discussion

15:00–15:05

IST

Formal welcome of dignitaries

Convention Chairman

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Yog Chinmay Dutt

15:05–15:10

IST

Welcome address by ATOAI President

President, ATOAI

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:10–15:20

IST

Lamp lightingt

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

15:20–15:25

IST

Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

All dignitaries present

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Panel Discussion

Sh. Tejbir Singh Anand

DAY 1

Sunday, 13 December

Arrival · Inauguration · Keynote · Awards

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU!

05:30–16:00IST

Delegates arrive at Kathgodam / Pantnagar Airport for pick-up

Arrivals: 05:30 Ranikhet Express · 11:55 Shatabdi · 13:00 IndiGo · Drive (5 hrs)

Begin the drive to Jim Corbett National Park, with a refreshment stop en route, if required.

13:00–14:30IST

Lunch & networking; assemble at the Exhibition Venue

INAUGURAL SESSION

14:30–14:45IST

Inauguration of the Exhibition

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

15:00–15:05IST

Formal welcome of dignitaries

Sh. Yog Chinmoy DuttConvention Chairman

15:05–15:10IST

Welcome address by ATOAI President

Sh. Tejbir Singh AnandPresident, ATOAI

15:10–15:20IST

Lamp lighting

All dignitaries present

15:20–15:25IST

Address by Secretary Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand

Sh. Dheeraj Singh Garbyal

15:25–15:30IST

Address by Hon'ble MLA, Ramnagar

Sh. Diwan Singh Bisht

15:30–15:45IST

Address by Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, Uttarakhand

Sh. Satpal Ji Maharaj

15:45–15:55IST

Welcome speech & announcements by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

Sh. Pushkar Singh Dhami

15:55–16:00IST

Vote of thanks by Additional CEO, UTDB

Panel Discussion

Sh. Abhishek Ruhela
Sh. Narender S. Bhandari

16:00–16:15IST

Q&A with media and industry

All VIPs & officials present

KEYNOTE & AWARDS

16:15–16:30IST

Launching India’s National Adventure Incident Reporting System (NAIRS)

Panel Discussion

Vaibhav KalaSVP, ATOAI
Paras LoombaSecy ATOAI

16:30–16:50IST

KEYNOTE · “The Road Is the Adventure”

Keynote address at the 18th ATOAI Convention

Maj. Sushant Singh (Retd.)

16:50–17:00IST

Presentation: Roadmap for Adventure Tourism Incentives

Sh. Dheeraj Singh GarbyalSecretary Tourism, Uttarakhand

17:00–17:30IST

ATOAI Awards & felicitation of notable achievements and individuals on Honour role, 2025–26

ATOAI & dignitaries present

17:30–18:30IST

Exhibition & interactions — convention interviews, bytes and video interviews

Find our amplification booth to share your views.

Main Exhibition Area

18:30–21:00IST

Cultural show & dinner; transfer to hotels

DAY 2

Monday, 14 December

Morning activities · Speaker sessions · B2B marketplace

06:00–07:00IST

Breakfast at respective hotels

07:00–10:00IST

Morning activity: Hike · Cycle · Explore · Run · Safari

10:00–10:30IST

Transfer to venue — networking over tea

SESSION 1 · MAIN HALL

10:30–10:50IST

“Mapping the Unknown: India’s Forgotten Trails”

Manav Shekhawat

10:50–11:20IST

“How Malabar Built a Kayaking Culture”

Manik Taneja

11:20–11:40IST

“Future of Outdoor Education in India”

André Morris

11:40–12:15IST

Networking tea break

SESSION 2 · MAIN HALL

12:15–12:45IST

“Putting India on the Diving Map”

Vandit Kalia

12:45–13:30IST

“Kumaon Calling”

Panel discussion, a SWOT analysis

Panel – Kumaon Region Operators

BREAKAWAY

12:45–13:05IST

Insurance – Get your Insurance Here

Prateek Gupta

13:10–13:30IST

Another breakaway

TBD

13:30–14:30IST

Lunch

13:30–15:00IST

Exhibition stalls, B2B marketplace & interactions through lunch

15:00–15:30IST

Preparedness, People and Decisions in the Mountains

Hemant Sachdev

15:30–16:00IST

“Women in Adventure – Story telling, opportunities & challenges”

Shikha Tripathi

SESSION 3 · MAIN HALL, HALL 1

16:00–16:30IST

State Presentation

Uttarakhand and its policies in adventure tourism & incentives for private sector & industry

Govt of Uttarakhand

16:30–17:00IST

“The Next Frontier Is Wild”

Prasenjeet Yadav

17:00–18:00IST

Exhibition & B2B networking over tea — interviews, visit our amplification booth, connect and introduce your business

18:00–21:30IST

Transfer for cultural programme and dinner

DAY 3

Tuesday, 15 December

Local excursion · Speaker sessions · Closing

07:00–08:00IST

Breakfast at respective hotels

08:00–10:30IST

Morning excursion: Someshwar, Baijnath, Rudradhari Falls & Caves

10:30–11:00IST

Transfer to venue — networking over tea

SESSION 1 · MAIN HALL

11:00–11:30IST

“Adventure Without Barriers”

Divyanshu Ganatra

11:30–12:00IST

“Beyond Everest: New Valleys and New Routes in India”

Kuntal Joisher

12:00–12:30IST

Jim Corbett – Topic to be decided

Panel Discussion

Minakshi Pandey
Ritish Suri

12:30–13:00IST

“When the Mountain Closes”

Vaibhav Kala

13:00–14:30IST

Lunch & networking — exhibition stalls, B2B marketplace & interactions

SESSION 2 · MAIN HALL

14:30–14:50IST

“The World Beneath Meghalaya”

Brian Kharpran DalyMeghalaya Adventurers' Association

BREAKAWAY

14:50–15:20IST

“Races That Build Places”

Dr Rajat ChauhanLa Ultra – The High

BREAKAWAY

15:20–16:20IST

State Presentations

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, J&K and Arunachal Pradesh

State tourism departments

BREAKAWAY

CLOSING

16:20–16:35IST

ATOAI Statement on Mass Trekking – an exercise in consumer awareness

Ronny GulatiVP, ATOAI

16:35–16:45IST

Address by ATOAI President

Sh. Tejbir Singh AnandPresident, ATOAI

16:45–16:55IST

Vote of thanks

Convention Chairman & Co-Chairs

17:00–17:45IST

Convention photographs, interviews, bytes & video; member networking over tea

18:00–21:30IST

Transfer for cultural programme and dinner

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Programme

Explore the Agenda

Sunday, 13 December

ARRIVAL — ATOAI & UTTARAKHAND WELCOME YOU!

INAUGURAL SESSION

KEYNOTE & AWARDS

Monday, 14 December

SESSION 1 · MAIN HALL

SESSION 2 · MAIN HALL

BREAKAWAY

SESSION 3 · MAIN HALL, HALL 1

Tuesday, 15 December

SESSION 1 · MAIN HALL

SESSION 2 · MAIN HALL

BREAKAWAY

BREAKAWAY

BREAKAWAY

CLOSING

Wednesday, 16 December

Thank you for joining us in Corbett

Safe travels — see you at the next ATOAI Convention

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