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Time (IST) Sessions
09:00 – 09:50 Registration
09:50 – 10:00 Setting the tone
10:00 – 10:20 Chief Guest Address: CEPA: Driving Economic Growth Through Comprehensive Partnerships
10:20 – 10:35 Special address: How Indian Businesses are Assisting in Gulf’s Huge Digital Leap?
10:35 – 11:05 Fireside Chat: Navigating the World of Disruptive Innovation
  We presently inhabit a realm brimming with limitless options and prospects, with a constant influx of novel products and services being introduced at an unprecedented rate. In this era of advancement, the ability to develop fresh solutions atop existing technologies has been accelerated like never before. Consequently, an even more substantial surge of innovation lies ahead, poised to impact virtually every industry in some manner or form. In this session, we will explore the world of disruptive innovation and discuss how companies can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape to stay competitive and drive growth. Points of discussions:
  • Understanding disruptive innovation
  • Embracing change
  • Identifying opportunities and future trends
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Leveraging data and analytics
11:05 – 11:25 In conversation: Powering Growth by Exploring Energy Opportunities
11:25 – 11:45 Networking Break
11:45 – 12:30 Panel discussion: The Art of Investment: Strategies and Risks
  The rewards of investing can be significant, including the potential for long-term capital appreciation and passive income streams. However, investment also carries risks, such as market volatility, economic uncertainty, and company-specific risks. It is important to be knowledgeable about the investment landscape, stay informed about market conditions, and be disciplined in the approach to investing. Overall, the art of investment involves a combination of knowledge, discipline, and risk management to achieve long-term financial goals. Points of discussion:
  • Current investment climate in India and the Gulf region
  • Factors driving investment growth
  • Key industries and sectors attracting investment in both regions
  • Investment opportunities, challenges and risks
  • Benefits of collaboration and partnerships between Indian and Gulf region investors and businesses
  • Role of technology and innovation in driving investment growth
  • Sustainable investing by prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues
  • Future outlook for investment in India and the Gulf region over the next 5-10 years
12:30 – 12:45 Case Study: Overcoming the skills gap for economic expansion
12:45 – 13:00 Special Address: Role of India and the Gulf Countries in a New International Financial Architecture
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:20 Spotlight session: Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges
14:20 – 15:00 Panel Discussion: Feeding the Future: Enhancing Food Security
  Globally, the fundamental concern of governments is access to safe and nutritious food. To ensure food security, the focus is on use of technology in agriculture, sustainable farming practices, food processing, distribution, and storage, and the role of government policies Points of discussion:
  • Food system dynamics and trade-offs
  • Enhancing sustainability and resilience
  • Challenges of true cost of producing food
  • Ensuring equity and fairness
  • Need for reducing losses and food waste
15:00 – 15:30 Fireside Chat: Business of Tourism
  Tourism contributes significantly to the economy by generating revenue, creating employment opportunities, developing infrastructure, and fostering cultural exchange between tourists and locals. Today, the tourism industry is attractive to numerous entrepreneurs and small business owners. Nevertheless, due to the thriving tourism market, there is fierce competition for attracting and retaining visitors. Points of discussion:
  • Marketing strategies
  • Emerging technologies
  • Sustainable development
15:30 – 15:45 Special Address: Silver Screen to Streaming: How Technology is revolutionizing the Entertainment Business?
15:45 – 16:25 Panel Discussion: From Start-Up to Scale-Up
  Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been responsible for generating the most net new jobs, yet a region’s ability to attract large companies is often seen as the key to achieving significant economic growth. However, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset and providing support to local businesses and individuals can have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of communities, which is often overlooked. Points of discussion:
  • Key traits or skills
  • Securing funding and building a customer base
  • Balancing the need to innovate and take risks
  • Leveraging technology and other resources to build and grow businesses
  • Mentorship and networking play
  • Creating and maintaining a strong company culture
16:25 – 16:50 Special session: Game-changing narratives
16:50 – 17:00 Closing remarks
Plenary

Co-located Events:
India Gulf Business Summit Retail & E-Commerce & India Gulf Inspiring Leaders
09:00 – 09:50 Registration
09:50 – 10:00 Setting the tone
10:00 – 10:20 Chief Guest Address: CEPA: Driving Economic Growth Through Comprehensive Partnerships
10:20 – 10:35 Special address: How Indian Businesses are Assisting in Gulf’s Huge Digital Leap?
10:35 – 11:05 Fireside Chat: Navigating the World of Disruptive Innovation
  We presently inhabit a realm brimming with limitless options and prospects, with a constant influx of novel products and services being introduced at an unprecedented rate. In this era of advancement, the ability to develop fresh solutions atop existing technologies has been accelerated like never before. Consequently, an even more substantial surge of innovation lies ahead, poised to impact virtually every industry in some manner or form. In this session, we will explore the world of disruptive innovation and discuss how companies can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape to stay competitive and drive growth. Points of discussions:
  • Understanding disruptive innovation
  • Embracing change
  • Identifying opportunities and future trends
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Leveraging data and analytics
11:05 – 11:25 In conversation: Powering Growth by Exploring Energy Opportunities
11:25 – 11:45 Networking Break
11:45 – 12:30 Panel discussion: The Art of Investment: Strategies and Risks
  The rewards of investing can be significant, including the potential for long-term capital appreciation and passive income streams. However, investment also carries risks, such as market volatility, economic uncertainty, and company-specific risks. It is important to be knowledgeable about the investment landscape, stay informed about market conditions, and be disciplined in the approach to investing. Overall, the art of investment involves a combination of knowledge, discipline, and risk management to achieve long-term financial goals. Points of discussion:
  • Current investment climate in India and the Gulf region
  • Factors driving investment growth
  • Key industries and sectors attracting investment in both regions
  • Investment opportunities, challenges and risks
  • Benefits of collaboration and partnerships between Indian and Gulf region investors and businesses
  • Role of technology and innovation in driving investment growth
  • Sustainable investing by prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues
  • Future outlook for investment in India and the Gulf region over the next 5-10 years
12:30 – 12:45 Case Study: Overcoming the skills gap for economic expansion
12:45 – 13:00 Special Address: Role of India and the Gulf Countries in a New International Financial Architecture
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:20 Spotlight session: Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges
14:20 – 15:00 Panel Discussion: Feeding the Future: Enhancing Food Security
  Globally, the fundamental concern of governments is access to safe and nutritious food. To ensure food security, the focus is on use of technology in agriculture, sustainable farming practices, food processing, distribution, and storage, and the role of government policies Points of discussion:
  • Food system dynamics and trade-offs
  • Enhancing sustainability and resilience
  • Challenges of true cost of producing food
  • Ensuring equity and fairness
  • Need for reducing losses and food waste
15:00 – 15:30 Fireside Chat: Business of Tourism
  Tourism contributes significantly to the economy by generating revenue, creating employment opportunities, developing infrastructure, and fostering cultural exchange between tourists and locals. Today, the tourism industry is attractive to numerous entrepreneurs and small business owners. Nevertheless, due to the thriving tourism market, there is fierce competition for attracting and retaining visitors. Points of discussion:
  • Marketing strategies
  • Emerging technologies
  • Sustainable development
15:30 – 15:45 Special Address: Silver Screen to Streaming: How Technology is revolutionizing the Entertainment Business?
15:45 – 16:25 Panel Discussion: From Start-Up to Scale-Up
  Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been responsible for generating the most net new jobs, yet a region’s ability to attract large companies is often seen as the key to achieving significant economic growth. However, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset and providing support to local businesses and individuals can have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of communities, which is often overlooked. Points of discussion:
  • Key traits or skills
  • Securing funding and building a customer base
  • Balancing the need to innovate and take risks
  • Leveraging technology and other resources to build and grow businesses
  • Mentorship and networking play
  • Creating and maintaining a strong company culture
16:25 – 16:50 Special session: Game-changing narratives
16:50 – 17:00 Closing remarks
11:00 – 11:05Setting The Tone
11:05 – 11:20Special Address: Building Future – Ready Shopping Experiences
11.20- 11.35Keynote Address: Retail Experience Redefined
11:35 – 11:50

Featured Discussion: Middle East – The One Stop Retail Destination: Driving Luxury Retail and Personalised Shopping

Speakers:

11:50 – 12:35Panel Discussion: Relationship, Sustainability and Growth Journey- Capturing Loyalty of Next-Gen Customers
 

Whilst price, value and service remain important, it’s the customer experience that defines the strength of the customer-retailer relationship. In today’s digital first landscape, delivering the frictionless, memorable, personalised shopping experiences that delight the customer is non-negotiable. A brands journey towards customer loyalty is an emotion and a challenge in the technology driven retail segment.

Discussion Points:

  • Leverage behavioural science and data to deliver customers what they want and desire.
  • Device adoptions – mobile and APP shopping, and security concerns.
  • Metaverse malls and personalised shopping preferences.
  • Luxury Vs Sustainability- the eternal dilemma.
  • Grabbing the attention and loyalty of tech savvy customers – Braving emotions.
  • Cross-border e-commerce – The India -Gulf Connection

Speakers:

  • Vidit Aatrey, CEO and Founder, Meesho
  • Vineeta Singh, CEO, Sugar Cosmetics *
  • Vikas Chadha, CEO, Jumbo Electronics *
  • Rajiv Warrier, CEO- GCC , Choithrams *
12:35 – 12:55Felicitations
12:55 – 13:00Closing remarks