Keynote Speaker Profile – Dr. Mishali Patel Desai(h.c.) Impact Statement A transformational force in India’s architectural, entrepreneurial, and emotional landscape, Dr. Mishali Patel (h.c.) blends mindful materiality with trauma-free training, creating legacies for rural women, artisans, and aspiring entrepreneurs. With over three decades of expertise, she is celebrated as India’s very own “Material Girl”—a visionary who redefined materiality, expanding it beyond design into the realms of human rights, empowerment, and sustainable innovation. A recipient of the Womennovator 1000 Faces of Asia Global Summit Award, Dr. Mishali is a speaker, mentor, and thought leader whose journey inspires resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven growth. The “Material Girl” Legacy Few professionals embody materiality the way Dr. Mishali does. Known as the “Material Girl” within India’s architectural and design community, she has pioneered FFE (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) specialization, reshaping the interiors of luxury hotels, corporate spaces, and global projects. For her, materials are never just physical resources—they are living stories: of the artisans who craft them, the communities they sustain, and the innovations they inspire. Through her lens, materiality becomes a language of culture, dignity, and empowerment. Her enterprise, Mitchells Material Council, is a purpose-first ecosystem where design excellence meets social responsibility. Under her leadership, Mitchells has evolved into a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and empowerment, becoming a catalyst for India’s first interior-entrepreneurial revolution. Innovator & Thought Leader Beyond architecture, Dr. Mishali is a visionary innovator connecting design with humanity, entrepreneurship with empathy, and science with mindfulness. Her work bridges material research, human rights advocacy, and women’s empowerment. She has authored research and delivered talks on how design choices shape mental well-being, community growth, and sustainability. As Co-Founder of CEDGE Quantum Leap Academy, she empowers women professionals to break free from emotional baggage, unlock resilience, and achieve financial independence. Her signature workshops—on Quantum Leap Manifestation and Money Roadblocks Removal—have transformed the journeys of entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing women professionals. Recognitions & Accolades Her influence has been celebrated globally with awards, honors, and publications: Womennovator 1000 Faces of Asia Global Summit Winner – celebrating innovation and impact. Global IDEA Competition Winner – for strategies to uplift the construction industry with resilience and antifragility. Best Vendor Trophy – Project Jaquar at Credit Suisse Bank. Featured Speaker – 8th Task Force Meeting at CIDC, applauded by the Director General and Bhutan’s Royal Highness. Brazilian Consulate Recognition – selected among 25 Indian architects of influence. International Publications – featured with six-page spreads in Design Couture and IFJ on cutting-edge materiality and the evolution of design. Felicitated by Edifice Architects – for over a decade of contributions to brand building and milestone achievements. These honors underline her dual excellence: technical mastery as an architect and visionary leadership as an innovator and empowerment advocate. Educational & Professional Qualifications - Doctorate (h.c.) in Materiality in Architecture - Architecture Graduate – Class of 1994 - Postgraduate Diplomas in Material Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations & Advertising - Certified MIND Trainer – Rise Academy - Practitioner of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Quantum Healing, Theta Healing, Millionaire Mindset, Train-the-Trainer, and Digital Global Summit 2025 programs Her educational journey reflects her core belief: education is not a milestone but a lifelong mindset. Entrepreneurship & Empowerment - Founder – Mitchells: Driving innovation and mindful materiality in architecture, while mentoring artisans, entrepreneurs, and professionals. - Co-Founder – CEDGE Quantum Leap Academy: Empowering women to achieve financial independence and emotional resilience. - Mentor & Coach: Creating frameworks that help women entrepreneurs rise above limiting beliefs, emotional baggage, and career barriers. - Global Influence: Bridging design and empowerment across projects in India, Canada, and the USA. Her philosophy is clear: true leadership is measured not by what you build, but by whom you empower along the way. Unique Edge as a Speaker What sets Dr. Mishali apart is her ability to weave inspiration with expertise: - Architectural Visionary – over 31 years shaping hospitality and corporate interiors. - Innovator of Materiality – reimagining material use as a tool for culture, sustainability, and empowerment. - Empowerment Mentor – uplifting women through mindset transformation and resilience training. - Mindfulness Leader – certified coach blending ancient wisdom with modern science. - CEDGEX Talks – thought-leadership platform on holistic development, where she inspires individuals to embrace resilience, mindfulness, and a cutting-edge mindset for personal and professional growth. - Stage Presence – award-winning anchor and performer, known for charisma, storytelling, and audience engagement. For audiences, she creates an experience, not just a speech—delivering insights with energy, emotion, and elegance. Vision & Closing Note For Dr. Mishali, materiality is not just about spaces—it is about people, purpose, and possibility. Her life’s mission is to blend design with humanity, entrepreneurship with empowerment, and education with mindfulness. Her story resonates with anyone seeking to rise above challenges and create a purposeful legacy. She demonstrates that resilience fuels reinvention, and reinvention powers impact. When Dr. Mishali takes the stage, she brings more than words. She brings a movement—a movement of mindful materiality, entrepreneurial courage, and empowered leadership. For Company details please visit www.mitchells.in 🏆 Mitchells –empowering Women through Eco conscious Materiality & Mindset.pdf FINAL-INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR-SUBMISSION-R1.docx.pdf WOMEN EMPOWERMENT- MITCHELLS (4).pdf