{"id":4820,"date":"2025-02-14T12:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T12:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etnowgbs.com\/?page_id=4820"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:26:52","slug":"parallel-tracks-agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etnowgbs.com\/2025\/parallel-tracks-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Parallel Tracks Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bt_rc_container\"><section id=\"bt_section69defa49a8cda\" data-parallax=\"0.1\" data-parallax-offset=\"0\" class=\"boldSection topExtraSpaced bottomSpaced btDarkSkin gutter btBottomVertical btParallax wBackground cover\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/etnowgbs.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GBS-BG-01-25n.jpg');\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextCenter inherit\"  data-width=\"12\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear large btDash bottomDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h2><span class=\"headline\">Parallel Tracks<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section69defa49a8fdc\"  class=\"boldSection topSemiSpaced bottomSemiSpaced gutter inherit plenary-stage-agenda\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft inherit agenda-tabs-accordion\"  data-width=\"12\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btTabs tabsHorizontal\"><ul class=\"tabsHeader\"><li><span>Mumtaz<\/span><\/li><li><span>Nizwan<\/span><\/li><li><span>Roshnara<\/span><\/li><li><span>Noor<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabPanes tabPanesTabs\"><div class=\"tabPane\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Mumtaz Ballroom &#8211; Day 1<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Feb, Sat 15<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Accelerating India&#8217;s Energy Transition<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>This panel will explore India&#8217;s roadmap to a sustainable energy future. Experts will discuss investment opportunities in renewables, energy storage, and grid modernization while addressing challenges such as investment risks and capital mobilization. The session will highlight ESG integration, policy support, and international collaborations that can drive innovation in green hydrogen, electric mobility, and smart grids. Through actionable insights and real-world case studies, this discussion will outline a strategic pathway for India&#8217;s leadership in clean energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Points of Discussion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Investment in Renewable Energy<\/li>\n<li>De-risking Investments &amp; Capital Mobilization<\/li>\n<li>ESG &amp; Policy Support<\/li>\n<li>Global Collaboration &amp; Innovation<\/li>\n<li>Actionable Insights &amp; Industry Best Practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Kaustubh Kulkarni, Senior Country Officer and Vice-chairman Asia Pacific, JP Morgan\r<br>\u2756 Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada\r<br>\u2756 Vinay Rustagi, Director, Premier Energies\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator:<\/b> Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, CEEW<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:00 \u2013 11:00<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">From Data to Decisions: How AI is Shaping Business Growth<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>Industry experts will explore how AI is revolutionizing business operations, offering innovative solutions across sectors like BFSI, healthcare, and retail. It will focus on the essential role AI plays in driving growth and efficiency, while addressing the challenges of cost, integration, and data privacy. The session<br \/>\nwill provide actionable insights and strategies for businesses to navigate these complexities and successfully adopt AI technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key discussion points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Strategic Importance of AI in Business Transformation<\/li>\n<li>Overcoming Common Barriers to AI Adoptio<\/li>\n<li>AI Agents and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Business Operation<\/li>\n<li>The Value of Pilot Programs and Proof-of-Concepts for AI Adoption<\/li>\n<li>Real-World Case Studies: AI Success Stories Across Industries<\/li>\n<li>The Future of AI in Business: Trends and Predictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Subramanyam Yadavalli, CEO &#8211; International, Apollo Hospitals\r<br>\u2756 Sandeep Varaganti, CEO, Reliance Retail &#8211; Jiomart\r<br>\u2756 Nitin Shenoy, Senior Vice President, Biocon\r<br>\u2756 Rishu Sharma, Director, Consulting &amp; Strategy, Digital &amp; Data, Birlasoft\r<br>\u2756 Koel Chakrabarty, CTO-GSB, Sterlite Technologies\r<br>\u2756 Neelakantan Venkataraman, Vice President and Global Head, Cloud and Edge Business, Tata Communications\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator:<\/b> Harnath Babu, Partner &amp; CIO, KPMG India<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:15 &#8211; 12:15<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">AI and Marketplaces: Driving India\u2019s Economic Growth <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Points of Discussion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover how AI is transforming e-commerce and marketplaces by reshaping consumer behavior, marketing strategies, and operational efficiencies.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the rise of agentic AI and its impact on purchasing habits, ethical considerations, and the future of autonomous consumer decisionmaking.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how AI is optimizing marketplace operations, enhancing logistics, ensuring safety, and creating opportunities for smaller businesses to compete.<\/li>\n<li>Explore how AI-driven ecosystems are building $100bn+ platforms, disrupting markets, and elevating Indian tech companies on the global AI stage.<\/li>\n<li>Uncover how emerging technologies and generative AI are lowering entry barriers, driving unique innovations, and enabling large-scale workforce upskilling in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Abhay Shukla, Principal Data Scientist, Meesho\r<br>\u2756 Goda Ramkumar, Vice President | Head of Data Science and Analytics, Swiggy\r<br>\u2756 Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO, DigiYatra Foundation\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Apoorve Goyal, Managing Director, Prosus, India\r<br>\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:30 &#8211; 13:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Innovation Session <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">The Economics of Tomorrow: Rewriting the Rules of Growth <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 H.E. Ms. Olta Manjani, Hon\u2019ble Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Government of Albania <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">13:30 &#8211; 13:40 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Exclusive ILC Session <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Rising Through Risk Amid New Geopolitical Realities <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Prof Hal Brands, Political Scientist; Professor of Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\r<br>\u2756 Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International, WTW\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Sanjay Vyas, President of Safety &amp; Logistics and Country Head of\r<br>India, Parexel, and Member of India Leadership Council\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">13:40- 14:35 <\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Launch of Transformation Code, the fifth edition of the ILC Coffee table book <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">CEO Session 2 <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">CEO\u2019s Vision 2025: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, and Growth a Transforming World <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>As the global business environment evolves at an unprecedented pace, CEOs are under immense pressure to redefine strategies that ensure sustainable growth, foster innovation, and tackle emerging challenges. From technological advancements like AI and automation to the growing focus on ESG priorities and resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties, the decisions made today will shape the business landscape of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Points of Discussion: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The future business landscape<\/li>\n<li>Leadership redefined<\/li>\n<li>Driving innovation with technology<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability as strategy<\/li>\n<li>Growth in an evolving world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Sanjeev Fadnavis, CEO, Nitor Infotech\r<br>\u2756 Tarun Nazare, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Neokred\r<br>\u2756 Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India\r<br>\u2756 Anil Kumar SG, Founder &amp; CEO, Samunnati Agri Value Chain Solutions\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b>\r<br>\u2756 Subha Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge\r<br>\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">14:35- 15:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">CEO\u2019s vision 2025 Powered by ILC <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">CEO\u2019s Vision 2025: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, and Growth a Transforming World <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>As the global business environment evolves at an unprecedented pace, CEOs are under immense pressure to redefine strategies that ensure sustainable growth, foster innovation, and tackle emerging challenges. From technological advancements like AI and automation to the growing focus on ESG priorities and resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties, the decisions made today will shape the business landscape of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Points of Discussion: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The future business landscape<\/li>\n<li>Leadership redefined<\/li>\n<li>Driving innovation with technology<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability as strategy<\/li>\n<li>Growth in an evolving world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 CP Gurnani, Co-Founder, AIonOS (Former CEO of Tech Mahindra)\r<br>\u2756 Rajneesh Chopra, Chief Executive Officer, Amway India\r<br>\u2756 Nitin Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder, Attero Recycling\r<br>\u2756 Rajinder Gupta, Chairman, Trident Group\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b>\r<br>\u2756 Subha Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">15:30- 16:25 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">CEO Session 3 <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">India\u2019s Next Big Build: Powering A Future-Ready Economy <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Discussion Pointers: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>De-Risking India\u2019s Future<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>How the country\u2019s industrial and digital backbone absorb global supply chain shocks and financial risks better?<\/li>\n<li>How are CEOs mitigating black swan\/grey rhino events in their sectors?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India\u2019s Leapfrogging Play <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0AI-driven pharma, autonomous logistics, deeptech manufacturing, areas in which country is leapfrogging<\/li>\n<li>Where are we innovating for the next decade vs optimising for the present?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Sanjiv Navangul, Managing Director &amp; Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited\r<br>\u2756 Shashank Jha, Chief Executive Officer, Artson Engineering Limited (A Subsidiary of TATA Projects Ltd.)\r<br>\u2756 Nitin Vyas, Managing Director &amp; Chief Executive Officer, Beumer India\r<br>\u2756 Sunil Gupta, Managing Director &amp; Chief Executive Officer, Yotta\r<br>\u2756 Piyush Kumar Jha, Managing Director, India and APAC &#8211; GlobalLogic, A Hitachi Group Company\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b>\r<br>\u2756 Subha Chatterjee, Consulting Editor, ET Edge\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">16:25- 17:20 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Mumtaz Ballroom &#8211; Day 2<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Feb, Sun 16<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">India at the Helm: Pioneering the AI Era<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>AI is no longer just an enabler but a driving force for economic transformation. With a strong digital infrastructure, a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem, and a demographic edge, India has the potential to not only adopt AI but to shape its global trajectory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderated Discussion on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding AI and GenAI\u2019s innovation-driven impact on economy<\/li>\n<li>How can industry and academia foster a culture of AI-first across sectors<\/li>\n<li>India to transition from a consumer to a global leader in AI research, development, and advancements<\/li>\n<li>Balance between innovation and ethical considerations<\/li>\n<li>Enabling cross-industry collaborations for real-world impact and growth<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory and policy frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s role in Global AI Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Saurabh Sahu, Managing Director &amp; Lead \u2013 India Business, Accenture\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Vikram Oza, Consulting Editor\/Anchor, ET NOW\r<br>\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:00 &#8211; 11:30<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Nizwan Ballroom &#8211; Day 1<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Feb, Sat 15<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Bridging Boundaries: Strengthening Indo-Finnish Collaboration for a Resilient Future <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>India and Finland enjoy a long-standing relationship rooted in collaboration across education, science, and technology. Over time, this partnership has grown to encompass trade, economic development, and digitalization, underscoring a shared commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, bilateral trade between the two nations reached approximately USD 2.6 billion, bolstered by robust exchanges in technology, machinery, and renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Discussion Points: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthening trade partnerships by leveraging Finland&#8217;s expertise, with a focus on sustainable growth sectors and mutual benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Exploring opportunities for technology transfer and co-development in emerging industries to drive business efficiency between Finnish and Indian companies.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding cultural synergies and identifying strategies to bridge business practices for shared success.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing market access through streamlined regulations and trade facilitation initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Aleksandra Pietil\u00e4, Chief Growth Officer, eFlexFuel\r<br>\u2756 Anne Raudaskoski, Co-Founder &amp; Head of Circular Design, Ethica\r<br>\u2756 Shahriare Mahmood, Chief Product &amp; Sustainability Officer, Spinnova Group\r<br>\u2756 Shalini Goyal Bhalla, Managing Director, International Council for Circular Economy\r<br>\u2756 Colonel Anand Bajpai, Executive Director &#8211; Strategic Leadership Cohort, Indian Army &#8211; College of Defence Management, Government of India\r<br>\u2756 Indrajeet Mitra, Founder &amp; Board Member, Gateway Group of Companies\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b>\r<br>Parthaa Bosu, Innovation and Future Strategies Expert, Domain and Functional Advisory Group\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:00 &#8211; 11:00<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Innovation Session <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Inspiring the future: A call to action for climate adaptation and resilience <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Dr. Diana Urge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) &amp; Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy at the Central European University (CEU) <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:10 &#8211; 11:20 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: Unexpected Challenges: Turning Setbacks into Success Stories <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The importance of thorough logistical preparation for smooth execution.<\/li>\n<li>Embracing the unexpected and adapting swiftly in any situation.<\/li>\n<li>Building mental strength to stay focused and effective under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Conquering fear to make confident decisions in challenging circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Kaamya Karthikeyan &#8211; 17-year-old Mountaineer and Skier <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:20 &#8211; 11:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: The 16-bit Genius: Crafting a Billion Dollar AI Future <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Lessons: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foster an entrepreneurial mindset to innovate and achieve extraordinary success<\/li>\n<li>Leverage mentorship as a catalyst for personal and professional growth<\/li>\n<li>Embrace resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and scale new ventures effectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Pranjali Awasthi \u2013 16-Year-Old AI Startup Owner <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:30 \u2013 11:40 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Rebuilding Industries: Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Lessons:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approaches that have supported industrial growth across different economic conditions<\/li>\n<li>Challenges such as infrastructure, investment, and workforce development, with practical considerations<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for steady industrial expansion, job creation, and sustainable progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship, Development, Government of Sri Lanka <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:40 &#8211; 11:50 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: What Nature Knows: Finding solutions in the unseen <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Lessons: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovate for sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Rethinking resource management<\/li>\n<li>Adaptability as a strategic tool<\/li>\n<li>How to communicate impact with clarity<\/li>\n<li>The relevance of continuous learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Karlijn Sibbel, Innovation Director, Notpla <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:50 &#8211; 12:00 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: Harnessing the Power of Waves: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy with Innovation and Resilience <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Inna Braverman, Co-Founder, Eco Wave Power <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:00 \u2013 12:10 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Shaping the Future of Wellness: Innovation, Impact, and Growth <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Talking Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The role of technology and AI in driving personalized health solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for creating scalable and sustainable impact in the wellness industry.<\/li>\n<li>How businesses can bridge the gap between accessibility, affordability, and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Gaurav Gupta, Founder &amp; CEO, Gabit <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:10 \u2013 12:20 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: Rewiring Wealth: Access, Opportunity and Innovation <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Talking Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to simplify complex concepts for maximum audience engagement<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging social media to scale your brand and create meaningful impact<\/li>\n<li>Turning content creation into a profitable, impactful business model in the digital age<\/li>\n<li>How to create conversations around information, impact and action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Neha Nagar, Finance Content Creator <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:20 \u2013 12:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: Beyond Breaking Barriers: Women Leaders as Architects of Success <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Lessons: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership Creates a Ripple Effect<\/li>\n<li>Preparing the Next Generation of Decision-Makers<\/li>\n<li>Women Mentors Empower Future Leaders<\/li>\n<li>Diverse Leadership Enhances Decision-Making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">\u2756 Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International, WTW <\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:30 \u2013 12:40 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Roshanara Ballroom &#8211; Day 1<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Feb, Sat 15<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Innovation Session<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: The Great Lift: Decoding the Future of Cargo Mobility<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO, Dronamics<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:00 &#8211; 10:10<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Myanmar-India Trade Partnership: Unlocking New Avenues for Growth<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 H.E. Mr. MINN MINN, Hon\u2019ble Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Republic of the Union of Myanmar<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:10 \u2013 10:20<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Special Address: Can AI and robotics create a drug and extend life?<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Harness technology for strategic advantage<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize ethical decision making<\/li>\n<li>Embrace personalization for stakeholder engagement<\/li>\n<li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability<\/li>\n<li>Balance vision with execution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, CEO, Insilico Medicine<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:20 \u2013 10:30<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Innovate, Impact, Inspire: Re-crafting Entrepreneurship, Reimaging Enterprise<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>This session will reimagine what it means to be an entrepreneur in today\u2019s world. By examining the interplay between innovation, sustainability, funding, and regulation, it will provide a forward-looking blueprint for start-ups to thrive. Whether the future lies in purpose-driven ventures, scalable tech solutions, or a hybrid of the two, the next wave of entrepreneurship will belong to those who dare to think beyond the hype and build enduring value in the face of uncertainty.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decoding funding cycles and investment trends to help entrepreneurs and investors prepare for the future.<\/li>\n<li>Aligning start-ups with evolving venture capital and investor expectations.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing compliance challenges in a globalized economy and uncovering strategies to mitigate regulatory risks.<\/li>\n<li>Examining the role of sustainability and purpose-driven models in redefining success metrics.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighting the pivotal role of government policies and incentives in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<li>Drawing lessons from leading global start-up hubs and exploring their applicability to emerging ecosystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Prateek Gauri, Founder &amp; CEO, 5ire\r<br>\u2756 Deepak Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, KAZO Fashion (India)\r<br>\u2756 Bonna Newman, CEO, Lightyear one\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Session Chair: <\/b> Rtn. Manpreet Singh, President, International Chamber of Investment and Business<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:30 &#8211; 11:10<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">D&amp;I Session<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Business of Belonging: Why DEI Matters Globally, Locally, Personally<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>The panel session will provide a comprehensive exploration of how global changes are influencing DEI strategies, and how organisations can adapt to not only stay relevant but to lead in fostering inclusive cultures that drive lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Talking points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How DEI principles are changing on a global scale and why businesses need to pay attention<\/li>\n<li>How changing political environments and policies are reshaping DEI goals and actions.<\/li>\n<li>Reevaluating DEI goals without compromising long-term commitment<\/li>\n<li>Balancing local norms with the overarching global values of equity, diversity, and inclusion<\/li>\n<li>Creating sustainable DEI programmes that are integral to a company\u2019s core value<\/li>\n<li>Building a culture where belonging is embedded in every aspect of business operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt of India\r<br>\u2756 Pamela Thomson-Hall, Head of International, WTW (UK)\r<br>\u2756 Francesca Gatti, International Development &amp; Security Specialist, former Security Sector Reform Office, UN MINUSCA, UN Peacekeeping (Central African Republic)\r<br>\u2756 Dimitris Manikis, President of EMEA, Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts (UK)\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Meeran Chadha Borwankar, Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, Advocate, IPS (Retd)\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Kalki Subramaniam, Founder and Director, Sahodari Foundation, Transgender rights activist &amp; Social Worker (India)\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:15- 12:15 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Energy Session<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Powering the Future: Transforming Energy for a Sustainable and Resilient World<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>As the global energy landscape undergoes a paradigm shift, the focus has shifted toward sustainable, affordable, and secure energy systems. This panel discussion will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to explore how nations and industries can accelerate the transition to cleaner energy, strengthen energy security, and balance the demands of economic growth with environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scaling Renewable Energy Adoption Globally<\/li>\n<li>Financing the Energy Revolution<\/li>\n<li>Emerging Technologies and Innovations<\/li>\n<li>Policy and Global Cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Pankaj Agarwal, CEO, Panitek Green Ventures\r<br>\u2756 Peter Tsch\u00fctscher, CEO, KGAL Investment Management\r<br>\u2756 Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD, Luminous\r<br>\u2756 Pulkit Khurana, Co-Founder and CEO, Battery Smart\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Adity Sharma, VP Strategy, Boson Energy\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:30 &#8211; 13:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Resilient &amp; Sustainable Supply Chains: Navigating India\u2019s Industrial Evolution<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How industrial infrastructure and logistics parks can optimize supply chain efficiency and scalability.<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for integrating green practices, renewable energy, and waste management into supply chain operations.<\/li>\n<li>The role of IoT, automation, and AI-driven analytics in enhancing visibility and operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding evolving regulations and sustainability mandates affecting supply chain operations.<\/li>\n<li>How proximity to logistics hubs, ports, and multimodal transport corridors is reshaping supply chain strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Tarun Jagga, Head Procurement, Escorts Kubota\r<br>\u2756 Abhinav Sinha, Head Procurement &#8211; Services and Indirect Materials, Nestl\u00e9\r<br>\u2756 Mayur Chhabra, Head Supply Chain, JK Cement\r<br>\u2756 Tapan Bhatt, Chief Operating Officer, Ascendas Firstspace\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Abhishek Malik, Partner, Operations Transformation, Grant Thornton Bharat\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">13:45 &#8211; 14:45 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Embracing Disruption: Navigating the Future of Business <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Points:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Impact of Disruption<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Practices in a Disrupted World<\/li>\n<li>Technology as an Enabler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Ashish E Paul, Vice President, ITC\r<br>\u2756 Kalyan Chakrabarti, CEO, EMAAR\r<br>\u2756 Anand Swaroop, Group CFO, JBM Group\r<br>\u2756 Zubin Pardiwala, Insurance Head, Godrej&amp; Boyce\r<br>\u2756 Naveen Jain, Owner, NTF Group\r<br>\u2756 Yogesh Sareen, Group CFO, Max Healthcare\r<br>\u2756 Vivek Anand, CFO, Hero MotoCorp Ltd\r<br>\u2756 Jimmy Gopalakrishnan, Global Head -Insurance &amp; Risk Management, Airtel\r<br>\u2756 Anuj Jain, Director, Finance, Indian Oil\r<br>\u2756 Pramod Arora, CEO- Growth &amp; Investment, PVR Cinemas\r<br>\u2756 Puneet Rakheja, CFO (Development Business), DLF Limited\r<br>\u2756 Dr Akash Paul, Chairman, Caparo India\r<br>\u2756 Yezdi Sabavala, Global Insurance Head, Godrej &amp; Boyce\r<br>\u2756 B. Srinivas, Director, Megha Engineering\r<br>\u2756 Rakesh Dhawan, Global Insurance Head, Uflex Limited\r<br>\u2756 Srinivas Mallimadugula, Head Insurance, DIAL (GMR)\r<br>\u2756 Ankur Khatri, Head Insurance, ACME Solar Holdings\r<br>\u2756 Ankit Goel, Director, AAA Insolvency Professionals\r<br>\u2756 Namrata Sondhi, Risk and Insurance Manager &#8211; India and South Asia, Uber\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b> Minita Kumar, Director, Corporate Communications, Fidelity International\r<br>\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">15:00- 16:00 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Investors RT<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Global Affairs, Trade, and Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs)<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>The roundtable aims to provide an in-depth platform for industry leaders, policymakers, economists, and business executives to engage in dynamic discussions around the evolving landscape of global trade, the strategic role of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), and their implications for sustainable economic growth, international relations, and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Global Trade Dynamics &amp; Shifting Power Centers<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends &amp; Opportunities<\/li>\n<li>The Role of Sustainability and ESG in Trade &amp; Investment<\/li>\n<li>Trade Agreements and Global Economic Integration<\/li>\n<li>Digital Transformation in Trade &amp; Investment<\/li>\n<li>Global Instability and Its Impact on Trade &amp; FDI<\/li>\n<li>FDIs in Emerging Sectors: A Focus on Technology, Sustainability &amp; Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Cultural &amp; Social Factors in Trade &amp; Investment<\/li>\n<li>Policy Recommendations for Facilitating FDI and Trade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\"><b class=\"animate\">Opening Speaker:<\/b>\r<br>\u2756 Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President &amp; Chairman, IME Group Pvt. Ltd.; Federation of Nepalese\r<br>Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry (FNCCI), Nepal\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Speakers:<\/b>\r<br>\u2756 Kanwaljit Chawla, Founder &amp; Director, Starr Property Group, Australia\r<br>\u2756 Adil Safdar, CEO &#8211; N7 Group, Australia\r<br>\u2756 Yati Phanindra Kumar Korlaganti , CEO &amp; Director, RGS Migration Services\r<br>\u2756 Zainon Mohamad Kassim, Senior Community Leader,Western Australia\r<br>\u2756 Raachuri Narsimha Raju, Director, The Valley Homes Group, Australia\r<br>\u2756 Ricky Singh, Director, Tan Entertainment\r<br>\u2756 Deepak Dogra, Director, Engineered Green Technologies, UK\r<br>\u2756 Camilla Thoma, Finance &amp; Strategy Specialist, TAVIS Capital Switzerland\r<br>\u2756 Madhumalti Sharma, Founder &amp; Director, Workshop4Me a.s.b.l., Luxembourg\r<br>\u2756 Kamen Velichkov, VP Strategies Analyst, Dronamics UK\r<br>\u2756 Prasad Vanga, Founder &amp; CEO, Anthill Ventures\r<br>\u2756 Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council, India\r<br>\u2756 Ma\u0142gorzata Bieniaszewska, Founder and Entrepreneur, MB Pneumatyka\r<br>\u2756 Kamen Velichkov, VP Strategies Analyst, Dronamics UK\r<br>\u2756 Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman\/CEO, Sri Lanka Export Development Board\r<br>\r<br>Co-chaired by Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council | Chairwoman, WICCI India-EU Business Council and Ada Dyndo, President of WICCI\u2019s India-EU Business Council\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">16:30 &#8211; 18:00 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><header class=\"header btClear medium btDash bottomDash agenda-heading-class\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Noor Ballroom &#8211; Day 1<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h3><span class=\"headline\">Fri, Sat 15<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/header><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Redefining Clean: Partnering for a Smarter, Sustainable Tomorrow<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>As universities strive to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable campuses, the role of smart cleaning solutions has never been more critical. This exclusive roundtable, featuring Quick Smart Wash, brings together university registrars to explore innovative approaches to campus hygiene, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Join us in redefining the future of clean\u2014where smart partnerships drive sustainable impact for universities and their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Discussion Points: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Need for Eco-Friendly and Technology-Driven Cleaning Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Innovations in Water- and Energy-Efficient Cleaning Technologies<\/li>\n<li>The Role of Automation and AI in Optimizing Cleaning Processes<\/li>\n<li>Strategies to Reduce Operational Costs While Maintaining Efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Best Practices for Ensuring Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Dr. Tanmoy Chakraborty, Registrar, SVKM&#8217;s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies\r<br>\u2756 Dr. S. Vijaya Lakshmi, Registrar, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education \u2013 Hyderabad\r<br>\u2756 Prof. (Dr) Dhirendra Singh Parihar, Registrar, Bennett University\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Vivek Kumar Gupta, Registrar &amp; CHRO, Sharda University\r<br>\u2756 Gunjan Rajput, Deputy Registrar \u2013 Academics, Rishihood University\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Rajni Kaushik, Head &#8211; Sustainability, Ashoka University\r<br>\u2756 Rakesh Sharma, Founder &amp; MD, Quick Smart Wash\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator:<\/b> Nikunj Dang, Founder and CEO, Yagnum <\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">10:00 &#8211; 11:00<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Net Zero-Energy Buildings: Innovating for a Carbon-Neutral Tomorrow<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Favorable Policy &amp; Government Support: Enabling a Net-Zero India<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging Sustainable Construction at Scale<\/li>\n<li>Transforming Brownfield into Greenfield: The Future of Retrofitting for Net-Zero<\/li>\n<li>Case Studies to demonstrate real-world impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">\u2756 Sudhendu J. Sinha, Programme Director &#8211; e-Mobility, Transport and Infrastructure, NITI Aayog\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Rajaneesh Dasgupta, Trustee &amp; Director General, Association of Infrastructure Industry (India)\r<br>\u2756 Mangal Dev, Head-Hitachi Rail India &amp; South Asia (Green Energy Mobility) &amp; Director, Hitachi India\r<br>\u2756 Deepak Rai, Managing Director and CEO, Bootes Impex Tech\r<br>\u2756 Vijay Anand, Head, HSE &amp; Sustainability, Hero Future Energies\r<br>\u2756 Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Yotta\r<br>\u2756 Girish Luthra, Chairman, Luthra Group of Companies\r<br>\u2756 Priyanka Kochhar, Founder, and CEO, The Habitat Emprise\r<br>\r<br><b class=\"animate\">Moderator : <\/b>Sameer Jain, Managing Director, Primus Partners and CEO, Primus Partners solutions\r<br><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">11:15- 12:15 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Smarter Workspaces, Stronger Organizations: The Future of Workplace Strategy <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p>The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rise of hybrid work models, rapid technological advancements, and the increasing need for cost-efficient and sustainable office solutions. Flexible workspaces have emerged as a pivotal solution, providing businesses with agility, scalability, and access to high-quality, collaborative environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Core+Flex Paradigm: Optimizing Efficiency &amp; Agility<\/li>\n<li>Tech-Infused Smart Workspaces: The Digital Evolution<\/li>\n<li>Rethinking Office Strategies: The Future of Workspaces<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Expansion &amp; Market Penetration: Unlocking New Frontiers<\/li>\n<li>Public-Private Synergies: Investing in the Future of Work<\/li>\n<li>The Human-Centric Office: Elevating Employee Experience<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability &amp; ESG: Redefining the Green Imperative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"btSubTitle\">12:30 &#8211; 13:30 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">Local Tactics vs. Global Strategies: Analyzing India&#8217;s Tobacco Control Efforts <\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the Current Landscape in India<\/li>\n<li>The Global Tobacco Control Scenario<\/li>\n<li>Successful Global Examples of Tobacco Consumption Reduction<\/li>\n<li>S. vs. India: Tobacco Control Policies and Lessons Learned<\/li>\n<li>What India Can Adopt to Control Tobacco Consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><header class=\"header btClear small planery-agenda-special-case\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\"> Speakers:\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Manish Sharma, Chief Coordinator, DaAD\r<br>\u2756 Padmashree Dr. Chandrakant Pandav, Professor &amp; Head of the\r<br>Department at the Centre for Community Medicine, All India\r<br>Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Sumesh Kumar, Economist and Associate Dean Academics &amp;\r<br>Student Affairs, International Institute of Health Management Research\r<br>\u2756 Abhiir Bhalla, Sustainability Expert\r<br>\u2756 Surender Dabas, Senior Director and HOD, Surgical Oncology and the Chief of Robotics Surgery\r<br>\u2756 Dr. Atul Sharma, Vice Chairman, Medical Oncology, Cancer Care \/\r<br>Oncology, Max Healthcare <\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">14:45 &#8211; 15:45 <\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSmallSpaced bottomSmallSpaced border\" ><hr><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4820","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1 - 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