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Storytelling Conference Chennai 2026

23–25 September 2026

Hosted by Springboard Tales

in partnership with Federation of Asian Storytellers (FEAST)

 

The Storytelling Conference Chennai 2026 is a gathering of storytellers who share stories, workshops

and conversations exploring the traditions and practice of oral storytelling.

23 September

WELCOME DINNER

Venue: E-Hotel Chennai

Express Avenue Mall, Royapettah, Chennai


4pm - 5.30pm Conference Registration

(and goodie bag collection)


6pm Welcome /Culturals


7- 9.30pm Dinner

Note: the Dinner is optional & Registration is required


24 September

DAY 1

Venue: E-Hotel Chennai

Express Avenue Mall, Royapettah, Chennai


8am - Registration Desk opens


9am - 5.15pm

CONFERENCE

(Key note, Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 -

Parallel Workshops, Story Swap)


6pm - 7.30pm

Indian Story Showcase 1


25 September

DAY 1

Venue: E-Hotel Chennai

Express Avenue Mall, Royapettah, Chennai


9 - 10.15am

International Storyteller Showcase

10.45 - 5.45pm

CONFERENCE

(Workshop Sessions 3 & 4

- Parallel Workshops, 

Story Clinic, Closing)


6.30pm - 7.30pm

Indian Story Showcase 2


26 September

CULTURAL EXCURSION

Dakshina Chitra Cultural Centre Musuem

8.30am - 6pm

Optional - Registration required



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September 24

DAY 1

WORKSHOP 1

11.15 - 12.45


session 1

DAY 1

WORKSHOP 2

2pm - 3.30pm


session 2

September 25

DAY 2

WORKSHOP 3

11.15 - 12.45


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DAY 2

WORKSHOP 4

2pm - 3.30pm


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  • Prices in INR are only available to registrants paying via an INR e-app 
  • FEAST Not Resident in Asia and Institutional (ie secondary individual) members can only pay in SGD 
  • Non-Members can save approximately $54/INR 3,730 on the full Conference fee by first joining FEAST (as a Community member) and then completing their Conference registration before 1 May. Membership is billed only in SGD (credit card or Paypal) via the website - Join FEAST Membership is valid for a year from the date of registration


Notes re: FEES and PAYMENT

Your Conference fee includes

  • four 90-minute workshops,

  • two days of activities from 9am - to 7.30pm, including an open Story Swap, the Story Clinic, an International Story Showcase and two evening Showcase performances, 
  • two tea/coffee breaks daily, and vegetarian lunch on both days.

There are some optional extras which you can pay for when you register for the Conference:

  • the Welcome Dinner (Wednesday 23rd)

  • a day excursion to Dakshin Chitra Cultural Heritage park (Saturday 26) 

Conference Tickets :

  • 115 available, in addition to those reserved for workshop facilitators (24), and key volunteers (11) - total of 150.
  • Sales close: 21 Septemberor when we sell out, whichever comes first. 

Conference WORKSHOP PDF



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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
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Welcome Dinner 23rd
Welcome Dinner 23rd

The Welcome Dinner is an important start to your Conference experience and is strongly recommended - a chance to both reunite and meet/make new friends.

  • The buffet style meal will be vegetarian (as are the lunches served during the Conference.) *
  • The fee is INR 1800 (inclusive of tax) / SGD $27 and should be paid together with your registration fee.
  • The last date for booking the Dinner is 16 September
  • Do note the festivity's early start (6pm) though the buffet will commence at 7pm.


*Craving a meat fix during the Conference? You will find many options in the adjoining mall!

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Early morning Beach Walks (guided) 24 & 25
Early morning Beach Walks (guided) 24 & 25
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Dakshina Chitra Cutlural Centre 26th (full day ecursion)
Dakshina Chitra Cutlural Centre 26th (full day ecursion)
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FAQs - VISA
FAQs - VISA

In this accordion we address some of your questions about travelling to India.


In this panel - the first of 5 - we address VISA REQUIREMENTS for international visitors.

Strictly speaking, any foreigner at a Conference, whether they are presenters or participants, should apply for a Conference visa (price around US $80) not a tourist one (around $25 - varies by country). FEAST requires all presenters to obtain a Conference visa. An official letter from FEAST is a requirement for your application and will be provided. To avoid last minute anxiety, we recommend you apply for your visa in June.

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Conference Hotel : Booking & Location
Conference Hotel : Booking & Location
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Airport to Hotel Transfer options
Airport to Hotel Transfer options
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Health & Safety
Health & Safety
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Water, Electricity, Web & Tel
Water, Electricity, Web & Tel

If you have any questions concerning your proposed participation such as hotel, diet, access. please mail (Conference email)

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MEMBERSHIP enquiries:

membershipfeast@gmail.com


STORE related enquiries:

storefeast@gmail.com


Story Swap related enquiries: feaststoryswap@gmail.com


Webinar related enquiries: feastwebinars@gmail.com