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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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:
|
|
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:
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|
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:
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|
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:
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|
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:
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16:25 – 16:50 | Special session: Game-changing narratives |
16:50 – 17:00 | Closing remarks |

11:00 – 11:05 | Setting The Tone |
11:05 – 11:20 | Special Address: Building Future – Ready Shopping Experiences |
11.20- 11.35 | Keynote 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 – 12:35 | Panel 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:
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12:35 – 12:55 | Felicitations |
12:55 – 13:00 | Closing remarks |