Submarine Mumbai 2024 Guide
A quick guide to help you navigate all Submarine conference related information.
In addition to this, you will also find all resources and materials shared during the 3 days.
Submarine Crew Meet-Up
4-5pm, 15th March (Friday)
Ex-Submariners
Whatsapp Group
Scan this QR code to join the larger Submarine community WhatsApp group with ex-submariners from all the previous editions to share and exchange resources and ideas.
Next Up: Submarine BLR
We will be hosting the next one in Bangalore! Feel free to share this with your teams and network.
We are always interested to learn about the different ways Submariners go on to build powerful communications after the conference. We host several interactions across the year to exchange learnings, ideas and insights within our 80+ member group. You will all be added to our Ex-Submariners Whatsapp group where members are constantly sharing tools, resources and insights.
Scan the QR code below or click here to join our larger Submarine community
We also offer specialised 1-1 assistance for Orgs where the Studio Subu team will help you apply the frameworks and tools shared during Submarine in a strategic and systematic way.
Learn more about this program on the link below. In case you have any other questions, please ask any of the Studio Subu team members at the conference.
Year-long support for organisations who are working at a nascent and/or bootstrapped level and looking for customised assistance on how to strengthen their communication methods for raising funds, building partnerships.
Where can I find the presentation decks shared during the conference?
You can access all presentation decks in the “Day-wise summary” section of this webpage.
Where can I access the photos taken during the conference?
You can find all conference photos here.
How can I tag Studio Subu when posting about the Submarine conference on social media?
You can tag Studio Subu on LinkedIn using our handle @Studio Subu and on Instagram using the handle @studiosubu. Thank you in advance :)
When is our next scheduled meeting?
We've planned a virtual hangout on March 15th, 2024, from 4-5pm for all participants. The call is meant to be a causal check-in where we will share our progress on tasks we committed to implementing post-Submarine, using the frameworks discussed. We will also address any blockers or questions that come up over the two weeks.
How can I reach out to the Studio Subu team?
Our email IDs are listed in the Studio Subu Team section of this page. Feel free to drop us an email with any queries.
How can I connect with other participants from my Submarine cohort?
In addition to the WhatsApp group created for this cohort, you can find everyone’s email IDs in the email titled “Welcome to The Submarine Conference-Mumbai, Feb 2024!”, where all participants were cc'd.
Where can I learn more about other collaboration opportunities with Studio Subu
Explore all of Studio Subu’s program offerings on our website. If you're interested in a customised program for your organisation or exploring other areas of collaboration, please reach out to meghna@studiosubu.com.
Ananya Gupta. Dharohar Charitable Foundation
Anthea Lobo. Project FUEL
Anu Priya Babu. Dakshin Foundation
Bhagyashree Gandhi Deshpande. Vikalpa
Bhawani Bhatt. Dharohar Charitable foundation
Deborah C. Good Business Lab
Dharmaraj Solanki Information Technology Learning Hub
Donboklang Majaw. Sauramandala Foundation
Kaivalya Rajaram Dandekar. Lokmanya Public Charitable Trust
Kamiya Bolya. Dharohar Charitable foundation
Karthik BJ. Gubbachi Learning Community
Kashmira Dubash. ITDP India
Kruti Dalal. ARMMAN
Kshipra Ajrekar. Dalberg Global Development Advisors
Laressa Gomez. Trickle Up
Meghna Chawla. Foster and Forge Foundation
Muhammed Shafi PP. IndiVillage Foundation
Natasha Sharma. Community Design Agency
Nidhi R Vatsa. Pehlay Akshar Foundation
Osheen Jain. STEM Maker Bhavan Foundation
Preethy Rao. Gubbachi Learning Community
Shaiza. Foster and Forge Foundation
Shashank Mittal. Community Design Agency
Shweta Thampan. ARMMAN
Sushmita. Good Business Lab
Yogesh Subhash Waghchoure. Pehlay Akshar Foundation
We are a small team doing targeted work for organisations driving social change. We have been working hard in helping the market change its perception of the role of communications & design, and begin investing more in research-backed solutions. This has been a slow change. There is still a lot more work to be done, and a lot more support needed. Over the last 9 years, our team has engaged with over 200+ organisations through its services, training & capacity building programs and short courses. Our partner organisations work across the field of Health & Nutrition, Education, Youth Leadership, Water, Housing, Road Safety, Community Development, Gender, and Women Empowerment.
The Studio Subu team will be with you across the 3 days of the conference. Reach out to us with any questions you might have or to just say hi!
Hope you've had an awesome Day 1! Below you will find the decks for both sessions on the two topics covered on building a powerful toolkit and an effective comms strategy.
Session 1 Slide Deck
The starter kit to strengthen your brand communications for fundraising and expansion
Session 2 Slide Deck
Structuring a comprehensive annual communications strategy that adapts to
your org goals
Additional Resources
Day 2 was all about diving deeper into the how to effectively craft powerful stories and deconstruct the creative process. Below you will find all the deck slides for the 2 sessions.
Session 3 Slide Deck
Customising your narrative pitch for different scenarios and stakeholder
Session 4 Slide Deck
Structuring a comprehensive annual communications strategy that adapts to
your org goals
Additional Resources
On day 3 we dived into how to plan and effectively capture impact on ground, through both words and visuals. We then discussed how exactly to build a solid comms team and inlvolve the right members to execute a comms strategy. Find the decks for session 5 & 6 below.
Session 5 Slide Deck
A simplified execution plan to document and showcase outcomes and impact (qualitative)
Session 6 Slide Deck
The foundation of constructing an in-house communications team for the future
Agenda
This session will give you a comprehensive run down of all materials and assets you need to elevate your organisation’s brand experience across stakeholders. You will learn about why and how to build each of the materials with details about timelines and resources needed to invest. The checklist will help you feel confident and clear about how to devleop your org’s starter kit customised for its annual goals.
The starter kit to strengthen your brand communications for fundraising and expansion.
SESSION 1
This session addresses the need for and power of a strong communications strategy. You will engage in a step-by-step process on how to build a strategy for your organisation, how to monitor it, and how to iterate on it as the year progresses. The session includes tips on how to get all departments in the organisations involved and contribute to your strategy.
Structuring a comprehensive annual communications strategy that adapts to your org goals
SESSION 2
Your pitch is your brand narrative. It acts as the core nucleus of your communication efforts. Everything you create needs a strong foundational narrative. The session will help you learn how build a powerful brand/program narrative, and customise it for varied usages and stakeholders. You will leave this session with a framework that you can confidently use and that can adapt to your org requirements.
Customising your narrative pitch for different scenarios and stakeholder
SESSION 3
Sometimes, the hardest part of the work is the actual "building" process. This session will provide a framework to use to build your materials from start to finish. In addition, we will deep dive into the fundamentals of design. By the end of the workshops you should feel more in control of the process and confident to deliver top quality creatives within set deadlines. The process will help you manage time, manage expectations with external collaborators in the creative process, and keep you on track to achieving your targets.
Demystifying the creative implementation process
SESSION 4
Qualitative impact plays a critical role in engaging with external stakeholders like funders and potential partners. This session will take you through the specific role that videos, photos, stories, qualitative information play in creating a level of understanding, empathy and urgency in the work that your organisation does. You will get guidelines on how to collect qualitative data, and an execution plan on how to put it together to present to your stakeholders.
A simplified execution plan to document and showcase outcomes and impact (qualitative)
SESSION 5
Getting the right resources is critical in achieving your communication goals. We will recommend the most impactful and cost-effective ways to achieve your targeted org goals. This could range from outsourcing a large part of your comms to building a full-suite robust in-house communications team. We will help you plan for and source the right mix so that you can get started with your newly designed strategy!
The foundation of constructing an in-house communications team for the future
SESSION 6
9.30am -10: Meet & Greet
10am-10.45: Opening + Intro
10.45am-11.15am: Session 1
11.15-11.30am: Break
11.30-12.15pm: Workshop
12.15-12.45pm: Reflections
12.45-2pm: Lunch
2-2.45pm: Session 2
2.45-3.30pm: Workshop
3.30-3.45pm: Break
3.45-4.15pm Q&A
4.15-430pm: Recap + Wrap
Wednesday
9.30-10am: Recap & Intro to Day 2
10am-10.30am: Session 3 (Part 1)
10.30-11.30am: Workshop
11.30-11.45pm: Break
11.45-12pm: Session 3 (Part 2)
12-1230pm: Workshop
12.30-12.45pm: Reflections + Summary
12.45-2pm: Lunch
2-2.45pm: Session 4
2.45-3pm: Q&A
3-3.15pm Break
3.15-4.15pm: Workshop
4.15-4.30pm: Reflections + Wrap
Thursday
9.30-10am: Recap & Intro to Day 3
10am-10.45am: Session 5
10.45-11.15am: Planning Time + Q&A
11.15-11.30pm: Break
11.30-12pm: Session 6
12-1230pm: Q&A
12.30-12.45pm: Reflections
12.45-2pm: Lunch
2-2.45pm: “What Next” Discussion
2.45-3.15pm: 3-day recap + Thoughts
3.15-3.30pm Closing + Wrap