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

Securing the Future of MSMEs: Crafting a Blueprint for Sustainable Growth and Global Impact

Keynote By: Dr. H.P. Kumar, Director, External Affairs, Power2SME Pvt. Ltd.; Former CMD, NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation)

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 Exponent, Former Chief of External Missions- Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Bitan Datta, MD & Partner, Asia Pacific Mfg & Supply Chain Leader, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• Ms. Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi- NCR
• Mr. Manoj Lal, Managing Director, The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd

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 - 11:30 AM - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Driving MSME Success: Vi Business’s Strategic Imperative in Accelerating Digital Adoption

Keynote By: Mr. Rajeev Mehta, EVP- SME Business, Vi Business

11:35 AM - 12:25 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

SESSION LEAD:

• Mr. Santosh Tiwari, Director, APCO

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Veer Sagar, Chairman, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council
• Mr. Srikanth Srinivasan, Vice President & Head – Membership & Outreach at nasscom
• Mr. Siddharth Gadia, Co-Founder, Zeno Health
• Mr. Robin Samuel, VP & Marketing Head, IndiaMART
• Mr. Nikunj Dang, Founder and CEO, Yagnum, StartUp and SME Advisor, Former Managing Director, Accenture Strategy

12:40 PM - 1:40 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

SESSION LEAD:

• Mr. K.V. Srinivasan, Executive Director and CEO, Profectus Capital

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Vinay Bansal, Founder & CEO, Inflection Point Ventures
• Mr. Aditya Arora, CEO, Faad Capital
• Dr. Aarti Gupta, CIO – Family Office DM Gupta & Anikarth Ventures, National Head – FICCI FLO Startup Cell
• Mr. Vineet Sagar, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Venture Garage

1:40 PM - 2:25 PM - NETWORKING LUNCH

2:25 PM - 3:15 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

SESSION LEAD:

• Ms. Shreedha Singh, Founder & CEO, The Ayurveda Co.

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. J.S. Juneja, Chairman MSME Committee & Past President AIMA and Chairman Global Projects & Services Pvt.Ltd.
• Mr. Deepanshu Manchanda, Founder and CEO, ZappFresh
• Mr. Puneet Gupta, Founder, Clensta
• Mr. Siddhant Bery, Managing Partner and CEO, KSP Inc.
• Mr. Abhishek Agarwal, Co-Founder, Farmley

3:35 PM - 4:35 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

SESSION LEAD:

• Dr. S. Glory Swarupa, Director General, National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Parag Paranjpe, Group CHRO, RJ Corp
• Mr. Nitin Sachdeva, Sr. Director -Talent, BharatPe
• Mr. Saurabh Deep Singla, Chief HR Officer, upGrad
• Mr. K. Krishna Sagar Rao, Chairman, Nation Building Foundation
• Mr. Ashish Munjal, Co-Founder & CEO, Sunstone
• Mr. Rohin Nadir, Chief Learning Officer, KPMG India

4:35 PM - 5:35 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
• Enhancing MSME Sustainability Through ADR
• Access to Finance and Capital
• Strategic Talent Acquisition & Retention
• Emphasizing Risk Management

SESSION PARTNER

SESSION LEAD:

• Mr. Rahul Narvekar, Founder CEO, The India Network, Startup Studio & India Angel Fund

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Anurag Singh, Managing Director, Primus Partners India
• Mr. Debajyoti Ray Chaudhuri, Managing Director & CEO, National e-Governance Services Limited
• Mr. Avinash Dubey, Senior Director and National Head, PayU
• Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula, Managing Partner, La Mintage Legal LLP
• Mr. Sandeep Girotra, Executive Director and CHRO, DCM Shriram
• Dr. Arpit Sharma, Founder/CEO, Anamyah Wellness, Seven Seas Spas