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IFCCI COMMITTEES ANNUAL NATIONAL MEET 2024

IFCCI organised the 2nd Edition of the IFCCI Committees' Annual National Meet, on 10th October 2024 in New Delhi.

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The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organized the 2nd edition of its flagship event, IFCCI Committees Annual National Meet on October 10, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. This National event brings together all the Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of CXOs who lead the IFCCI Committees.

This year’s theme, "Crossroads of Innovation: India-France Business Collaborations," brought together 120+  leaders from across IFCCI’s committees, diplomats, and senior government officials for insightful discussions on fostering innovation and economic cooperation between India and France. 

The event commenced with Introductory Remarks by Ms. Payal S. Kanwar, Director General, IFCCI presenting IFCCI's 17 sectoral and functional committees, the numerous engagements being conducted for the members along with the focus on advocacy with the Govt. authorities for the committee members followed by two panel discussions:

Panel 1: Innovation Across Borders: Unlocking Cross-Sectoral Synergies explored the importance of cross-sectoral collaborations in driving technological innovation, with topics ranging from agricultural innovations to reframing competition as collaboration for technological advancements. 

  • Mr. Clifton Menezes, Executive Vice President, Capgemini & Chairperson, IFCCI Technology Committee

  • Mr. Federico D'Amico, Chief Executive Officer, EDF India & Chairperson, IFCCI Energy & Utilities Committee, Chief Executive Officer, EDF India & Chairperson, IFCCI Energy & Utilities Committee

  • Mr. Syed Junaid Altaf, Group Executive Director, FIL Industries & Chairperson, IFCCI Mobility Committee

  • Mr. Vignesh Janakiraman, Country Director - India, TIMAC Agro & Chairperson, IFCCI Food & Agri Committee 

  • Ms. Shreya Suri, Partner, INDUSLAW

Panel 2: Trade, Investment, and Policy: Pathways to Economic Cooperation shared their insights on factors driving corporate investments in India, shift towards sustainable practices as well as steps taken by the Govt. to amplify collaborations.

  • Dr. Kajal, Director (IC) Europe, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India

  • Mr. Venu Shanbhag, Executive Director, Grindwell Norton Ltd. & Chairperson, IFCCI Industries Committee

  • Mr. Amit Sinha, Chief Operating Officer, Richemont India

  • Ms. Farnawaz Mistry, Head – Legal, Roquette India & Vice Chairperson, IFCCI General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Club

  • Mr. Raghav Handa, Strategic Business Development & Govt. Affairs, HSBC India

The event witnessed special remarks by Mr. Benoit Renard, Vice President, IFCCI North and Managing Director, Air Liquide India, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration and release of a Multi-Sectoral Industry Whitepaper, presented by Mr. Parveen Arora, Partner, BTG Advaya, formally presented to DPIIT. 

The event concluded with remarks by Ms. Rishika Roy, who also moderated the session. 

Special thanks to our knowledge partners BTG Advaya & HSBC and gifting partners Darkins Chocolate, Billi Hu Coffee, and The Gourmet Jar. 

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