Date & Time

Saturday, 08^th March, 2025
Address

Sigma Hall, The Chancery Pavilion
Bengaluru
Theme

Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth: The Board’s Role in Innovation, Finance and Workplace Transformation

Chief Guest

Nitesh K Patil, IAS

Director
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Department of Industries and Commerce

Chaired by

D.V. Prasad, IAS (Retd.)

Bengaluru Region
Hony. Chairman IOD
Bengaluru Region

former Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka & former Chairman and MD, Food Corporation of India

Special Guests

Uma Reddy

Sr. Vice President
FKCCI, Bangalore
Managing Director
Hitech Magnetics &
Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
R.G. Rajan

Honorary Zonal Director
Institute of Directors
Bengaluru Region
Dr. S. Jothi Neeraja

MD & CEO
People Tree Group of Hospitals

Distinguished Speakers

Bindu Sastry

Founder & MD
Mauverick
Sidhartha Mehra

Strategic Advisor / Startup Mentor
Yeshasvini Ramaswamy

Founder & CEO
Culturelytics
Suresha Iyer

President
Risk & Compliance
JMR Infotech

Debasish Pradhan

Assistant General Manager
SIDBI

Gold Partner

Bronze Partner

Supporting Partner

Key Topics

Building Future-Ready MSME's: Strategies for Growth & Resilience
Building resilient SME workplaces through Strategic Governance
Merging Entrepreneurial Vision with Board Governance and Emerging Technologies for lasting Impact
The Role of Directors in Ensuring Compliance Controls: Focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention and Corporate Ethics

Focus of the Event

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in the Indian economy, supporting economic development, innovation, and employment generation. As businesses navigate complex challenges in an era of sustainability, digital transformation, and globalization, the role of the board of directors becomes increasingly significant. In this business Forum, we will brainstorm how boards can empower SMEs for sustainable growth by focusing on good governance, innovation, effective utilization of financial resources, and workplace transformation.

Target Audience

Decision-makers driving growth and innovation in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Directors, CEOs, and CXOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Board Directors, Representatives from Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies, Venture Capitalists, Private Equity Professionals, Fintech Innovators, Industry Consultants and Practitioners, Policy Experts, Think Tanks, Key Industry Decision-Makers, and Members of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Registration Fee

Complimentary for
IOD Members (Active)
Non-Members
Rs. 3000

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