- Katha Utsav in Delhi, January 6-11. Visitors: 12,000, cost: Rs 4.5 lakh.
- Jaipur litfest in January 21-23. Visitors: 1,000, cost: Rs 15 lakh.
- The Africa Asia Literary Conference in Neemrana in Feb 14-17. 45 writers from 22 countries. Host: iccr.
- Sufi Literary Conference by Ajeet Cour's Foundation from Mar 4. Delegates: 200 from 16 countries.
- Kitab festival, Delhi, Apr 7-9. 45 delegates & 43 writers, publishers.