Agenda

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WITH NETWORKING TEA

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM - WELCOME ADDRESS

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM - INAUGURAL ADDRESS

BUILDING FUTURE-READY MSMES TO POWER THE AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

– Mr. Dilip Chenoy, Chairman, Bharat Web3 Association, Former Secretary General, FICCI

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM - SESSION 1

THE RISING TIDE OF INDIAN MSMEs

• MSMEs fuelling India’s aim of being World’s Growth Engine
• Government Initiatives and Policies for MSME Growth
• Developing a Resilient Supply Chain in a Globalized Context
• Navigating the Regulatory Environment for MSMEs

SESSION LEAD

Ms. Vineeta Hariharan, Public Policy Expert, Former Chief of External Missions, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

SPEAKERS

– Dr. H.P. Kumar, Director, External Affairs, Power2SME Pvt. Ltd.; Former CMD, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
– Mr. Kazem Samandari, Executive Chairman, L’Opéra
– Mr. Rahul Narvekar, Founder & CEO India Network; Serial Entrepreneur & Investor
– Mr. Ramesh Dharmaji, Advisor, Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME); Former Chief General Manager, SIDBI

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM - SESSION 2

TECH-POWERED TRANSFORMATION: EMBRACING THE DIGITAL AGE

• Adopting Digital Tools for Marketing, Sales, and Customer Management
• Leveraging E-commerce and Online Marketplaces for Expansion
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for Informed Decision-making
• Enhancing Cybersecurity and Data Protection for MSMEs
• Developing the Future Workforce: Digital Skills and Talent Acquisition

12:40 PM - 12:55 PM - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Opening Doors to Sustainable Innovation: Capitalizing on Market Gaps

Keynote By: Mr. Nitin Sharma, Founder & CEO, Go Waterless

12:55 PM - 1:55 PM - SESSION 3

FUNDING FUEL FOR FUTURE GROWTH

• Demystifying Funding Options for MSMEs: Loans, Grants, Equity Investments
• Leveraging Government Initiatives and Support Programs
• Access to capital for MSMEs: Traditional vs. Alternative Financing Models
• Building a Compelling Investment Pitch for MSME
• Managing Financial Risks and Debt Effectively

1:55 PM - 2:45 PM - NETWORKING LUNCH

2:45 PM - 3:35 PM - SESSION 4

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: DISRUPTING THE MARKET

• Fostering a Culture of Innovation within MSME
• Identifying Potential Disruptive Technologies for the Industry
• Protecting Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
• Collaboration and Open Innovation: Learning from Others
• Scaling Innovation: Strategies for Growth and Market Penetration

3:35 PM - 3:45 PM - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM - SESSION 5

SKILLING AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING A STRONG WORKFORCE

• Identifying Skill Gaps and Developing Training Programs
• Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Market
• Promoting Entrepreneurship Education and Startup Ecosystem Development
• Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the MSME Workforce
• Upskilling and Reskilling the Existing Workforce for Future Relevance

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

4:40 PM - 5:30 PM - SESSION 6

Thriving Amidst Competition: Securing Growth and Survival in the Competitive MSME Market

• Market Positioning and Differentiation
• Innovation and Adaptability to the ever-changing dynamics
• Focus on Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
• Access to Finance and Capital
• Strategic Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Emphasizing Risk Management