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“There is a new India emerging. This shows the new-found respect that India
commands in the global arena”
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group
from The Economist print edition, Mar 29th 2007
India’s economy
continues to boom, helping to drive the global economy, forging new business
relationships - and generating new opportunities. And with Indian acquisitions of
foreign companies rising rapidly, this vibrant market is no longer just a
supporting actor on the world stage but a major creative force in its own right.
Indian companies play an increasingly pivotal role in European economies, as
well as providing the high quality services for which its skilled workforce is
famous.
The India Business Summit is your chance to
explore the impact of India with the people who know the country best. This
packed one-day event will enable you to debate the key issues with experts and
your peers from across industry and commerce.
Join senior executives at
Economist Conferences’ Second Annual India Business Summit—and learn how you can
profit from India's dynamic growth.
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Get the latest,
authoritative overview of the Indian business environment
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Understand
how Indian businesses are taking lead positions in European economies
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Meet
and debate with the people who are building India's future
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Network
with key decision-makers
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Review
and renew your strategy in a concentrated, high-value, one-day event.
High-level discussions will be
enhanced by influential business leaders with real experience. They will share
recent case-studies and engage with your agenda, your goals and your
perspectives.
This is a unique opportunity to
update and validate your strategy in an informed and stimulating environment.
The Summit forms part of The Economist's successful series of country
roundtables...China...Russia...Emerging Markets... and there are limited places
and so I urge you to book your place early.
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Programme :
WEDNESDAY MAY 28TH 2008
| 8:30 am |
Registration and
refreshments |
| 9:00 am |
Chairman's
welcome and opening remarks
Daniel Thorniley, Senior Vice-president, Economist Intelligence
Unit
PACE AND DIRECTION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH |
| 9:05 am |
Overview
of a globalising India
- How does India shape up as a business market compared
with China and Russia?
- What does globalisation mean for the Indian economy?
- Keeping your finger on the Indian pulse—what will the
Indian market look like in the next five years?
Daniel Thorniley, Senior Vice-president,
Economist Intelligence Unit |
| 9:30 am |
Keynote address:
attracting foreign business |
| 10:00 am |
Capitalising on Indian growth potential
- Asian tiger or pussy cat? Medium and long-term
prospects for the Indian economy
- What sectors are being targeted by Indian companies for
outward investment?
- What is the potential for foreign business in the
booming service sector?
- What are the new growth sectors which are attracting
foreign interest and investment?
Moderator: Daniel Thorniley,
Senior Vice-president, Economist Intelligence Unit
Helen Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, The Economist Group
William Nobrega, Founder and President, Conrad Group and
Author of Riding the India Tiger–Understanding India—the World's Fastest
Growing Market
Tejpreet Singh Chopra, President and Chief Executive Officer, GE
India
A.S. Lakshminarayanan,Vice-president and Country Manager, UK and Ireland,
Tata Consultancy Services |
| 11:10 am |
Refreshments
CREATING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Infrastructure I |
| 11:30 am |
Powering
up: energy infrastructure
- What are the challenges in distributing energy to rural
India?
- How can the gap between demand and supply be bridged?
- What could be the impact on economic growth if drastic
improvements are not made to India’s energy infrastructure?
- What are the investment opportunities in alternative
energies?
Moderator: Anjalika Bardalai,
Senior Editor/Economist; Product Manager, Country Profiles,
Economist Intelligence Unit
Antoine Decitre, Managing Director, Velcan Energy
Upendra Choubey , Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL
Tulsi Tanti, Chairman and Managing Director, Suzlon Energy
Infrastructure II |
| 12:15 pm |
Getting
the country moving: transport infrastructure
- What are the strategies in place to develop road and
train networks to maintain pace of growth?
- What are the practical considerations in setting up a
distribution network in India and internationally?
- What are the constraints to overhauling India’s
outdated infrastructure?
- What are the main trends emerging as the domestic
market matures?
Moderator: Anjalika Bardalai, Senior Editor/Economist,
Product Manager, Country Profiles, Economist Intelligence Unit
Prasad Koneru, Managing Director, Rakindo Developers
Vineet Agarwal, Executive Director, Transport Corporation of India
Amit Desai, Executive Director, Mundra Port and Special Economic
Zone |
| 1:15 pm |
Lunch sponsored
by Citi |
| 2:30 pm |
Tapping
Indian talent
- Indian demography: what are the risks and opportunities
provided by a fast growing population for the labour market?
- How is the educational sector being developed to
maintain talent supply?
- How can the IT sector continue to provide the necessary
skills and requirements to meet demand?
- Going beyond the traditional outsourcing of services
model
Moderator: Daniel Thorniley,
Senior Vice-president, Economist Intelligence Unit
Mehmood Khan, Global Head of Innovation, Unilever and
President of IIM Alumni in Europe, Indian Institution of Management
Krishnan Ganesh, Chief Executive Officer, Tutorvista
INWARD AND OUTWARD INVESTMENT |
| 3:30 pm |
Penetrating the regions
- Diverse India: Overview of the differences and
opportunities in the regions
- What is the risk-profile for entering the Indian market
outside of the big cities?
- Looking at the potential of Special Economic Zones
Moderator: Gareth Price,
Head, Asia Programme, Chatham House
Anup Singh, Executive Director, ITC |
| 4:15 pm |
Chairman's final
remarks |
| 4:25 pm |
Close of
conference |
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Speakers :
William Nobrega
Founder and President
Conrad Group |
Upendra Choubey
Chairman and Managing Director
GAIL |
Antoine Decitre
Managing Director
Velcan Energy |
Tulsi Tanti
Chairman and Managing Director
Suzlon Energy |
Tejpreet Singh Chopra
President and Chief Executive Officer
GE India |
Mehmood Khan
Global Head of Innovation
Unilever |
Krishnan Ganesh
Chief Executive Officer
Tutorvista |
A.S. Lakshminarayanan
Vice-president and Country Manager, UK and Ireland
Tata |
Vineet Agarwal
Executive Director
Transport Corporation of India |
Helen Alexander
Chief Executive Officer
The Economist Group |
Amit Desai
Executive Director
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone |
Anup Singh
Executive Director
ITC |
Prasad Koneru
Managing Director
Rakindo Developers |
Daniel Thorniley
Senior Vice-president
The Economist Intelligence Unit |
Gareth Price
Head, Asia Programme
Chatham House |
Anjalika Bardalai
Senior Editor/Economist; Product Manager, Country Profiles
Economist Intelligence Unit |
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Registration
Fee :
Registration fee
includes
The fee includes VAT and your attendance at all conference sessions and
discussions, lunches, drinks reception and full documentation. Please note that
the fee does not include your travel or hotel expenses. When you register, you
will receive a letter of confirmation, complete details of the conference,
contact information plus a map of the location. Please note that we must receive
your payment before the date of the conference.
Cancellation and substitution policy
If you are unable to attend the conference for any reason, you may make
substitutions at no extra charge but we would appreciate prior notice. If you
wish to cancel your booking we require at least 21 days' prior written notice.
If you cancel at least 21 days prior to the conference an administration fee of
20% will be payable. If full payment has already been made, the balance (less
the administration fee) will be refunded. If your cancellation notice is NOT
received at least 21 days prior to the day of the conference, you will be liable
for payment of the full fee and will not be entitled to any refund.
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Venue / accommodation :
The Summit will take place at The Dorchester
Hotel, London.
Rooms have been reserved at a preferential rate for participants. Please book
your room directly with the hotel as early as possible and state that you are a
delegate of Economist Conferences, quoting 'India Business Summit'.
The Dorchester Hotel
53 Park Lane
London
W1A 2HJ
Tel: (44.207)629 8888
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Terms & conditions :
Economist Conferences reserves
the right to make changes to the programme where necessary.
The process of inviting speakers is ongoing.
The registration fee does not include participant's travel or hotel expenses.
Please check with your travel agent to find out if it is necessary to obtain a
visa to the hosting country.
Regrettably entry to the event cannot be permitted unless full payment has been
received.
Economist Conferences reserves the right to alter the
programme if necessary.
Please note that the registration fee does not include
participant's travel or hotel expenses. We would ask all delegates to please
check with their travel agent visa requirements for the hosting country.
Regrettably entry to the event cannot be permitted unless
full payment has been received.
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