How To Stand Out at Conferences ft.

At a crowded conference, most people play it safe. Navy suits, black blazers, muted tones—they blend in because blending in feels comfortable. It’s predictable. But predictable doesn’t get remembered.

Then there’s
Umesh Uttamchandani Umesh Uttamchandani
, Founder of DevX, at the India Global Forum in Dubai. He walks in wearing a pink blazer. Not because he has to. Not because it’s expected. He does it because it’s a signal. It says, “I’m here. I’m confident. I’m worth noticing.” And people notice. They always do. Someone compliments the blazer. Someone else starts a conversation. The door opens, and suddenly, the pink blazer isn’t just fabric—it’s the beginning of something.

And then there’s
Koumal Kalantry Koumal Kalantry
, Founder of BigNano Ventures, at the eChai Startup Conference in Bangalore. She’s on stage, wearing a red blazer—bold, unmissable, deliberate. In a room where most people fade into the background, Koumal owns the spotlight. Her choice of red isn’t an accident. It’s strategy. Eyes turn. Attention follows. And before a single word is spoken, she’s already set the tone.

Here’s the thing: Umesh and Koumal didn’t just choose colors. They chose to stand out. They chose to be memorable. Because at a conference, being invisible is easy. It’s what most people do. But the ones who make an impact? They don’t wait to be noticed—they demand it.

Your wardrobe isn’t just clothing. It’s a story. A statement. A signal. When you dress with intention, you’re not just wearing a blazer. You’re giving people a reason to stop, look, and listen. And that’s how you turn a moment into a connection.

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"We found eChai to be a force multiplier throughout our startup journey. Through it, we connected with folks from DevX, Allevents, Plutomen, and more - many of whom became friends of IndiaBizForSale.com and even part of our clientele."
Bhavin S Bhagat - Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
Bhavin S Bhagat
Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
"eChai has played a truly pivotal role in HummingBird’s journey — even before Day Zero. From ideation to establishment and into growth, it’s been a constant source of support. It connected me with incredible people who’ve become more than just friends. One of the biggest reasons I chose to stay in Ahmedabad is because of the eChai community. It has shaped my growth — both personally and professionally — in ways that are hard to articulate. Honestly, words fall short when I try to express what eChai means to me. I’m deeply thankful and forever grateful to eChai for being such an integral part of my journey."
Harsha Bhurani - Founder, HummingBird Consulting Group
Harsha Bhurani
Founder, HummingBird Consulting Group
“When we launched LegalWiz.in back in 2016, concept of procuring legal and compliance services through a digital commerce platform wasn't as prominent in India. eChai played a significant role in providing the early adopters, and building significant positioning in the startup fraternity. Overtime, eChai grew to be a massive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and extended that benefit to all the members in a true "co-rise" spirit. I personally love to attend eChai events, learn from subject matter experts who share relatable and actionable insights and experiences. For startup journeys, it is so important to be surrounded by people who can add relevance, perspective, and push you to do better. Most importantly a group of people where you aren't being judged about things going right or wrong, but be a motivational force that keeps you going, yet keeping you in check. eChai is that place for me!”
Shrijay Sheth - Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting
Shrijay Sheth
Founder at LegalWiz.in and Hire4Higher Consulting

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