In a powerful gathering of Mumbai’s leading architects, interior designers, builders, and real estate professionals, Exponential Real Estate World (REW) successfully concluded its 6th Physical Evening Meeting on Friday, 29th May 2026 at The Club, Andheri West. Promoted by Nikhil Shah of Saral Tiles & Bath Boutique, the event brought together industry stalwarts to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of the real estate and design sector, with a sharp focus on how digital strategies are reshaping business success in today’s competitive landscape.

Titled “Presence to Power – Elevating Architects & Designers through Digital, Media & PR”, the evening underscored the critical role of digital platforms, media visibility, and strategic public relations in building strong personal and corporate brands within the real estate ecosystem. The well-attended gathering witnessed insightful sessions, engaging panel discussions, and inspiring addresses that highlighted both opportunities and challenges faced by professionals in the field.

The program began with a compelling keynote presentation by Mr. Girish Wankhede, renowned PR expert, movie business analyst, and marketing strategist. Drawing from his extensive experience spanning hospitality, multiplex operations, and entertainment industry communications, Wankhede’s presentation evolved into a comprehensive knowledge series. He elaborated on how architects and designers can systematically create, position, and amplify their brands through the inevitable and strategic use of social media and public relations. His session offered practical frameworks for digital storytelling, crisis communication, media engagement, and long-term visibility building; transforming abstract concepts into actionable strategies that professionals could immediately implement in their practices.

This was followed by a thought-provoking address by Chief Guest Ar. Sandeep Shikre, who placed strong emphasis on sustainability in architecture and real estate development. He urged the fraternity to integrate eco-friendly practices, innovative green materials, and responsible design principles into their projects, stressing that true leadership in the industry lies in balancing aesthetic excellence with environmental responsibility.

Guest of Honour Ar. Karan Desai then captivated the audience with interesting real-life case studies from his illustrious career. He shared practical examples of landmark projects, navigating complex client requirements, overcoming project delays, and delivering high-impact designs that have shaped Mumbai’s skyline. His presentation provided valuable takeaways on client management, design innovation, and turning challenges into signature successes.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the elite panel discussion moderated by veteran industry stalwart Mansoor Ali of Amfah India Trading. Bringing together a distinguished group of panelists including Arc Sandeep Shikre, Arc Karan Desai, NLP Practitioner Amit Pathak, Movie Busines Analyst Girish Wankhede, Arc Meera Dhandekar and Arc Kanika Bawa, the conversation evolved organically into a deeply insightful exchange. Mansoor Ali’s brilliant questioning and insightful interventions steered the discussion towards pressing issues of sustainability and global warming. The panel explored how digital branding and PR can be powerful tools not just for business growth, but also for championing green architecture, raising awareness about climate change, and positioning responsible design as a core value in the industry. What began as a conversation on visibility and lead generation transformed into a passionate dialogue on the moral responsibility of architects and designers in combating environmental challenges, leaving the audience with renewed perspective and actionable ideas.

Promoter Nikhil Shah expressed his vision for the platform, stating: “The 6th Exponential REW evening was a significant step towards empowering our community with knowledge and networks that matter. In today’s world, digital presence is no longer optional, it is the foundation of growth. At the same time, we must never lose sight of sustainability. As an industry, we have the responsibility to build not just structures, but a better, greener future for the coming generations. Events like these help us align our business goals with larger societal and environmental objectives.”

The evening also featured rapid member introductions, feature presentations, a felicitation ceremony, and concluded with open networking over dinner, fostering meaningful connections among attendees. Mr. Tusharr Vyass and the Exponential REW team ensured seamless execution of this invitation-only event.

About Exponential Real Estate World (REW)
Exponential REW is a premier networking and knowledge platform dedicated to architects, interior designers, builders, developers, and allied brands in the real estate and construction industry. Founded with the vision of fostering collaboration, business growth, and professional excellence, the platform regularly hosts high-impact events that blend learning with meaningful networking.