Dr. Vivek Lall
Chief Executive
General Atomics Global Corporation, USA

Golden Peacock Award for Outstanding Innovative Business Leadership

Dr. Vivek Lall, CEO of General Atomics Global Corporation, oversees operations across five continents. Appointed to the Quad Investors Network Advisory Board by The White House in 2023, he also serves on the NATO STO Technical Team through the Pentagon. He is on the Industry Advisory Board of ASME and the International Advisory Group of the US Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he sits on the boards of the US Japan Business Council, the Global Board of Directors of the US India Business Council, and advises the Center for Commerce and Diplomacy at UC San Diego. Formerly Vice President at Lockheed Martin and Chief Executive at General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, he held key roles at Boeing from 1996 to 2011. Recognized for his contributions, he received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 and the "World Leader Award" from the UK's House of Lords in 2023. An Ambassador of Arkansas and a Kentucky Colonel, he holds the Grand Cross from His Highness Mahmoud Salah Al Din Assaf. Cambridge (UK) acknowledges him among the 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the Twentieth Century. Dr. Lall, a trained private pilot, has authored over a hundred articles and was President of the Mathematical Association of America.

H.E. Andrea Matteo Fontana
Ambassador European Union to United Arab Emirates

H.E. Fontana was appointed Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates in July 2019. In 2020, Ambassador Fontana was appointed as European Union Commissioner-General for EXPO 2020 Dubai. From 2015-2019, H.E. Andrea Fontana served as the EU Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Prior to his ambassadorship positions, He served as Head of Unit in the European Commission department dealing with the Eastern Neighbourhood (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine). For five years, he contributed to bringing Eastern Partnership countries closer to the EU, by developing comprehensive co-operation programmes and implementing Association Agreements including deep and comprehensive free trade areas. Ambassador Fontana was also Head of the Economic Reforms Section at the EU Delegation to Russia, and Head of the Economic Cooperation Section at the EU Delegation to Syria, and was desk officer for bilateral relations with Palestine at the European Commission.

H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh
Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy, UAE

H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh has held the position of Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy since September 2020. He has 29 years of experience in the federal government, where he worked as a diplomat with Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 13 years. He worked at the UAE Embassy in Washington DC (1993-1998), and the UAE Embassy in Paris (2000-2003) and in other departments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was assigned to work in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for the period between 1998-2000. He is a board member of the UAE Gender Balance Council, board member of the Emirates Council for Artificial Intelligence and Block- chain, board member of Emirates International Accreditation Centre, and a member of advisory boards for some colleges and universities in the country. He holds a BA in political science from the UAE University (1990), and a master's degree in international politics from the American University in Washington, DC (1997).

H. Bhimasena Rau
President- Operations and Business Development, Hinduja Group

Mr. H. Bhimasena Rau is an auto industry veteran with rich experience in International Marketing and Sales, Product development, creating distribution networks, etc. He has been strongly associated with the Hinduja group and its flagship entity Ashok Leyland in various senior management capacities. Mr. Rau is an Honors in Production Engineering and a Master in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIMB).

Sanjay Kumar
Director Systems, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd., Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, India

Mr. Sanjay Kumar is a Sr. Executive from Indian Railway (IRSSE) and presently working as Director (Systems) at Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). He is responsible for smooth Operation & Maintenance of Kochi Metro Rail and implementation of all systems work such as CBTC, Telecom, AFC, Rolling Stock & Electrical, Power & Traction, E&M, Solar Power of KMRL and ITMS, PCS & Marine communication in Kochi Water Metro project. Prior to that he was working as Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board, Trivandrum for recruitment of Engineers & Managers. Before that he was with Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited for implementation of State of Art technology in CBTC, PSD, Signaling, AFC(NFC) & Fare integration. He has acquired licenses such as Signaling Designer & Verifier from IRSE London & construction license from CIDB, Malaysia. He has been instrumental in commissioning of India’s first Wi-Fi internet in premium train (Howrah- Delhi Rajdhani express). He has also been instrumental in introducing 1st computer-based Train Control charting system, real time train enquiry in Nagpur. Mr. Kumar is member of IRSE London, fellow member of IRSTE/India and Chartered Engineer from Institute of Engineers (India).

Asim Mohamed
President, Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Maldives

Asim Mohamed has been appointed the President of Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB). Prior to his appointment as President, he had served as Vice President of PCB. The position of President of PCB – the regulator of State-Owned Enterprises – had remained vacant since former President of the Board, Hassan Waheed’s resignation in September last year. He had tendered his resignation citing attempts to influence his decisions. Hassan Waheed had been summoned to the Parliament’s State-Owned Enterprises Committee five days before his resignation over claims of failure to uphold his duties and responsibilities.

PCB is a seven-member Board established under Finance Ministry. Privatization and Corporatization Act establishes PCB as the regulatory body of State-Owned Enterprises. The appointment of President and Vice President to the Board requires approval from the President.

J. K. Arora
Chairman & CEO Tradologie.com, India

J.K. Arora is a second-generation entrepreneur, who holds a vast experience of 40 years, in managing and growing industries & businesses. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Meerut University and Quality Control Diploma from BIS. His experience in the industry includes developing projects right from the inception, plant orientation and installation. His strong leadership skills are backed by his years of study, research and interactive sessions with the best minds in the industry. His leadership and expertise have been recognized at various Government and Non-government forums, and by delegations representing the Indian Businesses abroad. The Highlights of his career include manufacturing the Core Reactor of the Narora Atomic Power Plant, setting up 16 Greenfield Steel Projects in India & around the world and now establishing & successfully operating an E-commerce Platform which benefits the industry.

Raghav Agrawal
Chief Executive Officer - Dabur International Ltd.

Mr. Raghav Agrawal is currently serving as CEO of Dabur International Ltd. He brings over 33 years of rich working experience in Marketing, Sales & overall Business Management across different regions – India, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He also has a blend of working with Multinational Organizations and Indian/ Regional Multinational groups. His assignments with companies including Unilever have been on strategic growth & turnarounds, the statement said. He has worked with Unilever for more than 25 years, where he joined as a Management Trainee in India. He started in Sales & moved to Exports & then to Marketing. He then relocated to London as Global Marketing Strategy Director for Home & Personal care products in Jan 2003. By Jan 2006, he was responsible for the skin cleansing & Care category as Global Category Director. Subsequently, in Jan 2011, he was made responsible for the Skin Category and Baby Care for the EMEA region in the capacity of Marketing Director. Post his association with Unilever, he Joined Emami International as C.E.O. in July 2015. After completing his tenure with Emami, he Joined P.Z. Cussons, UK in the capacity of Global Category Director (& Acting M.D for Europe & U.K. Business) for Personal Care/Home Care & Foods in Jan 2018.

Dr. Tayeb Kamali
Chairman - UAE, Institute of Directors, India

Dr Kamali is a leader in organizational change, and has spearheaded education, training, research and applied technology programmes in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East for more than two decades. In 1989, following doctoral studies in engineering at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., he returned to the UAE where he took up senior leadership positions with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) the UAE's largest institution of higher learning with 17 campuses. Five years later, he founded the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT), HCT's entrepreneurial and commercial arm. In 2005, he was HCT Vice Chancellor till 2015.

Hon’ble Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah
Chairman, Institute of Directors, India
former Chief Justice of India former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission & National Commission for Constitution of India Reforms

Manepalli Narayanarao Venkatachaliah (born 25 October 1929) was the 25th Chief Justice of India. He served as Chief Justice from 1993 to 1994. He currently serves as the Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed University). and on the Advisory Board of Foundation for Restoration of National Values, a society established in 2008 that strives to restore National and Cultural Values of India. He earned Bachelor of Science from University of Mysore and Bachelor Bachelor of Laws from the Bangalore university. He started practicing law in 1951. He was appointed Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 6 November 1975. He was elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 5 October 1987. Finally, he became the 25th Chief Justice of India on 12 February 1993 and subsequently retired on 24 October 1994. Post retirement, he has continued to work on anti-corruption and human rights issues, including support for the launch of the Initiatives of Change Centre for Governance in 2003.

Mr. Nasser M. Munjee
Chairman, Tata Motors Finance Ltd. | Board Chairman, and Independent Director on multiple Boards in India

Mr. Munjee began his career in 1977 as one of the first employees of HDFC, India's first housing finance company, where for over two decades, he rose to be an Executive Director on its board with wide responsibilities. Then in 1997, upon the request of the Finance Minister of India to set up an infrastructure finance company, Mr. Munjee was instrumental in establishing Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited. Mr. Munjee is presently a director on the boards of other public companies in India, viz. Cummins India Limited, The Indian Hotels Company Limited and Chairman of Tata Motor Finance Limited, Tata Motor Finance Solutions Limited and TMF Holdings Limited. He is also the Chairman of other Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) institutions in India. He has served as the President of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and on several government task forces on housing and urban development. Mr. Munjee has a Masters degree from the London School of Economics, UK and was earlier educated at the Leys School in Cambridge.

Balaji Nagabhushan
Group Chief Administrative Officer, Tristar Group, UAE

He has held the role of Group Chief Administrative Officer of Tristar since April 2016. He has over 34 years of experience in various industries. Balaji has played a major role in setting up Governance, Internal Controls, Compliance, Internal Audit and various other support functions in different multinational organizations across the MENA region. He has headed the compliance, internal control, business excellence, corporate communications and other support departments in banks including ABN AMRO and Dubai First in the UAE. Mr. Balaji is a certified corporate independent director from the India Institute of Directors and holds other certifications including Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Fraud Examiner and European Foundation for Quality Management Assessor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Bangalore University, India.

Mr. Sanjay Nayar
Member & CEO, KKR India

He is a senior finance professional in the Indian private investing landscape and has over three decades of experience in the Global financial markets. Presently, he is the Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund, an early-stage technology fund founded in December 2022.Sanjay founded and established KKR India operations in 2009 after leaving Citigroup. At KKR, Sanjay led investments of around USD 14 Billion in Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Credit with Private equity being the largest at approximate USD 10 billion valuation. After 14 years as CEO, Chairman and Advisor, Sanjay will be retiring by 01 April 2023. He was also CEO of Citigroup's Indian and South Asian operations and was a member of Citigroup's Global Management Committee and Asia Executive Operating Committee. In addition, he also serves as a Non-Executive Director at the new-age E- commerce company NYKAA founded by him and his wife Falguni Nayar. As a Non-Executive Director, he assists in a non-executive capacity in mergers and acquisitions activity as well as overseeing its expansion in the UAE, UK, and the USA.

Harshbeena Zaveri
Vice Chairman & MD - NRB Bearings Limited, India

Ms. Harshbeena Zaveri, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of NRB Bearings, spearheaded the establishment of a leading R&D center for friction solutions, earning Forbes recognition among Asia’s Best 200 under $1 Billion. NRB supplies top European and US automakers, like Daimler, Volvo, and Audi, with solutions for various vehicles and industries. With holdings in UAE and subsidiaries in Germany and the USA, NRB is known for advanced manufacturing and robotic technology. She has been named among Fortune India’s 50 Most Powerful Women for over a decade and received accolades from Forbes, India Today, and Business India. She's honored by the Economic Times and accompanied former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on a mission to Sweden for participating in bilateral discussions. She is on the Governing Council of Indo- French, the Board of the Indo- German, American and EU Chambers of Commerce and the Executive Committee of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) where she is on various National Committees. She is passionate for youth education and is one of the early founders of Ashoka University. As a Wellesley Business Leadership Council member, she strives for women's leadership and supports diversity through the India Diversity Forum. She is a sought-after speaker at universities like IITB, Cornell, and IMD, discussing business, leadership and inclusivity.

Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati
Chairman & MD - Granules India Ltd.

Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati is the Founder, Chairman and MD of Granules India Ltd, where he has been instrumental in transforming the company into one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. With almost forty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr Prasad has been a pioneer of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. His accomplishments include commercializing Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFIs), an innovative and cost-effective product for global finished dosage manufacturers. He has filed 33 patents, five of which have been granted so far. He also established facilities in cities and countries such as China & the US.

Debashis Prasad Pattanaik
CEO & Executive Director - LIC (International) B.S.C.(c) Bahrain

Mr. Debashis Prasad Pattanaik took charge as CEO and Executive Director, Life Insurance Corporation (International), Bahrain on 4th August, 2022. Prior to his taking over as CEO and Executive Director of LIC (International) he was the Chief (In-Charge) of Corporate Governance/Golden Jubilee Foundation/ Regulatory Compliance in the Central Office of Life Insurance Corporation of India. He was also the Chief Compliance Officer, LIC. He has also had a stint of 3 years as DGM, Health Insurance with the Indian Insurance Regulator, IRDAI. He has also served as GM, LICHFL and COO, LICHFLFSL. He began his career with Life Insurance Corporation of India as a Direct Recruit Officer in the year 1989. He has been certified as Anti-Fraud Professional by the Insurance Institute of India and North American Training Group Having worked in several assignments and various parts of the country his experience spans into Life Insurance Marketing, Administration, Training, Housing Finance and Regulatory Compliances.

CS Rupanjana De
Council Member - The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

CS Rupanjana De is a distinguished Practising Company Secretary. She is serving as an Elected Central Council Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the term 2023-26, she brings over two decades of expertise to her role. A Fellow Company Secretary since 2003, she holds a Master in Law from Hamburg University, Germany, and has earned multiple academic accolades, including gold medals and national scholarships. Her contributions extend beyond academia; she is an accomplished author, co-authoring and writing several acclaimed books and articles on corporate law and social responsibility. A sought-after speaker and trainer, she imparts her knowledge on corporate law, CSR, sustainability, and ESG practices across various platforms. Her professional journey encompasses roles as an independent director, editor, former council member, and active social worker. With experience across diverse industries, including beverages, renewable energy, plantations, and real estate, she specializes in company law, corporate governance, legal compliance, and quality control. Dedicated to social upliftment, she serves as Secretary & Treasurer of EnVERT Foundation, an NGO focused on empowering underprivileged children and women. She is synonymous with excellence, integrity, and commitment to corporate and social responsibility.

Hon’ble Justice Kurian Joseph
Former Judge - Supreme Court of India

Justice Kurian Joseph was elevated to the Supreme Court of India on March 8th 2013. He retired on November 29th 2018. He began his legal career when he graduated from the Kerala Law Academy in 1978 with an LL.B. While a student, he was the General Secretary of the Kerala University Union (1978). He formally began his legal practice in 1979 in the High Court of Kerala. Within 10 years, he was appointed as Government Pleader. He was named as the Additional Advocate General in 1994 and was designated as Senior Advocate in 1996. Four years later, he was elevated as a Judge, High Court of Kerala, and was made the President of the Kerala Judicial Academy (2006-08); he was also made the Chairman of Legal Service Authorities in Kerala (2009-10) and Lakshadweep (2008), and the Kerala High Court (2006-09). He served as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala twice and was subsequently appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh from 2010 to 2013. On March 8th 2013 he was nominated to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of India.

Mark Rhys
President - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England, and Wales (ICAEW), UK

Having joined Arthur Anderson in London, Mark spent two years in Tokyo and became partner in 1996. He has spent over thirty years auditing banking and capital market clients. His experience encompasses retail, commercial and investment banking, securitisation, stock broking, derivatives structuring and commodity trading. In addition to his role as Partner and IFRS for Banks co-lead, he was Deloitte’s global lead contact for interactions with the Financial Stability Board. As joint chair of the GPPC’s Bank Working Group, he led regular discussions between the profession, the FSB and IFIAR regarding bank accounting and audit quality. Mark was also a member of the PRA’s Practitioner Panel for 6 years. He was the first chairman of the ICAEW's Financial Services Faculty and chaired the ICAEW’s Technical Strategy Board until May 2022. Mark will serve as ICAEW President from June 2023 June 2024.

Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi
CEO & Director General, The Abu Dhabi Chamber

Khalifa Al Qubaisi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He engages with and supports the private sector, recognising its pivotal role in driving sustainable economic development within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. He has a proven track record of success in driving business transformation, fostering growth, shaping strategies, and managing finances and investments, while achieving impressive results by leading strategic initiatives and successful transformations. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong business acumen, where he played a crucial role in establishing multiple companies and forming impactful joint ventures. He has also built strong relationships with stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Prior to joining the Abu Dhabi Chamber, he held executive leadership positions in Finance and Investment at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and was a fundamental member of the company’s leadership team. Additionally, he has garnered international experience through his tenure with British Petroleum (BP) and Ernst & Young (EY). He is a Certified Corporate Director from Harvard Business School (HBS). He served as a Board member for Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, ADNOC Distribution and ADNOC Refining, while also chairing multiple executive, audit and finance committees.

Dr. Keijo Varis
Prof. of Practice - Turku University of Applied Sciences Finland

Keijo Varis currently works as Principal Lecturer and Tutor Teacher (professor) of MBA students at the Department of Business Administration, Turku University of Applied Sciences. Keijo does research in Organizational Studies.

Laura Roche
Anchor

Born and raised in Spain, Laura has honed her talent in Showbusiness internationally for over 12 years. From acting in the Volsktheater in Vienna to starring in TV Commercials for some of the most recognizable brands in the world to being a Resident MC at Expo 2020 Dubai on the three biggest stages with crowds of up to 30.000 people.

Having lived and worked in four continents ,she has garnered her valuable knowledge and experience in dealing with a multitude of people and cultures, always learning and opening herself up to new experiences. With 6 languages under her belt, her style is cheerful and joyous. She loves sharing meaningful stories with the audience while creating a lasting impact in the lives of those she meets.

H.E. Tuula Yrjola
Ambassador, Embassy of Finland, Abu Dhabi

H.E. Tuula Yrjola currently serves as the Ambassador at Finland’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi. She is an experienced diplomat. Most recently, she served as Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre and Deputy Head of the OSCE Secretariat in 2020–2023. In 2018–2020, she served as Ambassador for Democratic and Effective Societies and Education at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Before that, she served two years as Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. In the Foreign Service, she has served as Ambassador of Finland to the Arab Republic of Egypt, as Roving Ambassador to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, as Director of the Unit for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and as Counsellor on EU enlargement. She has also served in New York and Kyiv during her career in the Diplomatic Service. Her diplomatic career started in 1995.

Dr. Ronald Colaco
Founder Chairman - Clarks Exotica, UAE

Dr. Ronald Colaco, the Founder of Clarks Exotica, is widely recognized for his visionary leadership and commitment to philanthropy. His unwavering commitment to innovation has ensured that the resort remains at the forefront of the hospitality industry. He also held top positions in a consortium of three multinational-companies engaged in turnkey projects of world-class Petro Refineries, Gas Processing/Re-injection plants, Townships and Airports across Eight Gulf and European countries. Dr. Colaco is also known for his philanthropic work. He is a strong advocate for education and his charitable initiatives have helped to provide educational opportunities to underprivileged children. He has made significant contributions to healthcare development, housing for the underprivileged, the field of art and culture, religious initiatives, and public infrastructure. In recognition of his outstanding social and charitable efforts, he was honored with the Certificate of Excellence by the World Books of Records, England. Additionally, he holds a professional doctorate in global leadership and management from the 55th ranked European International University of Paris, France, awarded in 2020, among other accolades.

CMA Ashwin G. Dalwadi
President - The Institute of Cost Accountants of India

CMA Ashwinkumar G. Dalwadi has been elected as President of the Institute for the period 2023-2024. CMA Ashwin G. Dalwadi is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. He is a leading practicing Cost Accountant since 1989 and has a brilliant academic background and rich experience in the field of Cost Accountancy and General Management. Presently, he is a senior partner of M/s. Dalwadi & Associates, Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad.He is associated with the CMA Profession since 1977. He is actively associated with Ahmedabad Chapter's activities since 1990 onwards. He was elected as a Regional Council Member of Western India Regional Council of ICMAI for two consecutive terms [2002-04 to 2004-07] and as Chairman of Western India Regional Council of ICMAI for the year 2003-04.He has been the Member of the Council of the Institute for the term 2007-2011 and elected consecutively for two terms 2019-2023 and 2023-27. He has been Chairman and Member of various Committees and Boards of the Institute.

Ankur Attrey
Founder CEO & Chairman of Investment - Lamer Capital Limited, UAE

Mr. Ankur Attrey’s journey in the financial landscape has positioned him as a significant figure in the global banking arena. Currently serving as the Founder CEO and Chairman of Investments at Lamer Capital Limited, Ankur’s track record speaks volumes of his strategic acumen. Acknowledged for his exceptional advisory services and an astounding success rate of over 90%. Ankur oversees operations, defines business and operational strategies, as well as exercises rigorous oversight of internal policies and controls. A true exemplar of leadership, he has effectively led teams of Relationship Officers and Priority Bankers, solidifying Lamer Capital’s position as a financial powerhouse. Ankur’s journey began humbly in the automotive sector, followed by being a Team Manager with Citibank NA Dubai. He also served as Relationship Manager-Priority Banking and Acting Unit Head at Emirates NBD Dubai. His journey continued to thrive as the Relationship Director of Wealth Management at ANZ Bank Singapore His prowess extends to the domain of Structured Equity and FX Products. He has accumulated 25 years of insightful knowledge, along with a formidable network spanning Dubai, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Middle East, Africa, and Europe

Dr. Anuj Kacker
Chief Executive Officer - Aptech Limited, India

Dr. Anuj Kacker joined Aptech in 2003 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer (Interim). His leadership and vision has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth and expansion and providing strategic direction of the company.

A well-respected stalwart in the Training and Skill Building Industry, Dr. Kacker is active in several government, inter-government as well as trade bodies including the ASEAN-India Business Council, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He is a member on the Governing Board of the Media and Entertainment Sector Skill Council as well as the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council, which are the nodal bodies in India for developing the skill ecosystem in the respective domains.

He has over thirty-five years of experience in highly competitive industries like Pharmaceuticals, Paints, Consumer Durables and Education. He has worked with marquee companies like ICI India, Akai Consumer Electronics and Jenson & Nicholson.

Dr. Kacker is an Electronics Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur and a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta. In 2019, he was awarded an honorary Ph.D. for his contributions to the field of Education and Training.

K. Kalimuthu, IRS
Consul (Economic, Trade & Commerce) - Consulate General of India, Dubai

Mr. K. Kalimuthu joined the Indian Government Service in 2006. He joined the Consulate General of India, Dubai in March 2021 as Consul (Economic, Trade & Commerce).As part of his portfolio, his assignments are to promote and facilitate the trade and commerce between India and UAE, coordinate with the local authorities for amicable solutions of the trade disputes arising during the trade between India and UAE. His chosen areas are International trade facilitation and related taxation issues, protection of Intellectual property rights and traders rights. He has held key portfolios in these areas in India as well as abroad.

Sanjay Kumar
Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer - Granules India Ltd.

At Granules, Sanjay leads Corporate Strategy, responsible for identifying growth levers and new business opportunities, Building org capabilities for a future ready organization, Strategic Planning. Sanjay also leads the Sustainability Initiatives at Granules as one of the identified strategic growth drivers. Sanjay holds a B. Tech degree from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from IIM Bangalore (Merit list holder). He has completed the Chartered Finance Analyst program from CFA Institute, USA and has attended Stanford Graduate School of Business, as an exchange student. With over 20 years of experience, Sanjay specializes in Corporate and Business Strategy, Identifying growth opportunities, Budgeting & Planning, Financial Modeling, Developing Business Case and Valuation. Prior to joining Granules, he held various positions at Viatris (formerly Mylan) and in the Indian Engineering Services.

Vijay Karia
Chairman & Managing Director - Ravin Group Of Companies

Mr. Vijay Karia, is the Chairman and MD of Ravin Group of Companies. Ravin group is a leading player in the Indian power and energy. He has been Chairman of Cable Division of IEEMA. As Chairman and Managing Director of Ravin Group, he has been instrumental in leading the electrical cable segment in many ways by launching new and improved products from time to time, and has been a pioneer and largest exporter of cables from India. His is the first Indian cable manufacturing company to set up its manufacturing facility overseas in UAE. He was recently awarded as India's Most Inspiring Entrepreneur by the Economic Times, and is considered as one among the top 50 Entrepreneurs by ET today.

CS B. Narasimhan
President - The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

CS B. Narasimhan is a Post Graduate in Economics and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and has over 4 decades of experience in Corporate Law and Management with a special emphasis on the Capital Market. He has been elected for second term of 4 years from 2023-2026 and will be serving as the Vice- President for the year 2023. His areas of expertise include Corporate and Securities Management, Public offering of securities, and all Corporate Actions associated with any Listed companies including hands-on experience in operations relating to such Corporate Actions. He has been a member of several committees constituted by SEBI and has also been the Chairman of the Registrar Association of India (popularly known as RAIN) for two terms spread over 5 years. He has also been closely associated with the Stock Exchanges (BSE and NSE), Depositories (NSDL and CDSL), and other Regulatory Bodies. He has been a speaker at seminars and conferences both in India and abroad and has contributed to various professional articles.

R. Lakshmanan
Senior Partner - MCA Gulf

Mr. R. Lakshmanan is a Senior Partner at MCA and has over 28 years of experience. A proven results-oriented leader with holistic experience in Financial Services, Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Consulting sectors. He has strong ethical values and consistently delivers value to clients. He is a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Company Secretary and Post Graduate in Commerce from India. He has also completed the Global CEO program from Wharton – USA, IESE – Spain and CEIBS – China. He has held a number of “C” Level roles across Public listed and private companies and Board level roles for Not-for-Profit entities. He specialises in Corporate – Formulating and implementing strategy and business plans, building a strong brand, developing and nurturing relationships with relevant stakeholders and establishing corporate governance framework. With expertise in Professional Consulting, he provides advice on strategy, buying, selling, financing and establishing businesses.

S. Paramasivan
Managing Director - AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, India

Mr. S. Paramasivan, a Whole-Time Director in the Board of AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, since 2002, is currently its Managing Director. Overall, he has an experience of over 40 years. S. Paramasivan is an alumnus of the University of Madurai from where he graduated in Commerce. He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, a Fellow Member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India and The Institute of Companies Secretaries of India. He is also a Stanford Certified Project Manager. Right since the take-over of Afcons by Shapoorji Group, he is involved in the overall affairs - turnround, consolidation and growth of AFCONS. He is a member of Taxation Committee & Infrastructure Committee of CII and Co-Chair of Infrastructure Committee of FICCI. He also plays an important role in various Indo-African initiatives.

Raj Kumar Chaudhary
Director (Technical) - National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), India

Mr. Raj Kumar Chaudhary is a graduate in Civil Engineering from BIT (Sindri) and has also done Advance Diploma in Management. He joined NHPC in 1989 as a Probationary Executive (Civil) at Koel Karo HEP, Jharkhand. He steadily rose in his carrier and taken over the charge of the post of Director (Technical) of NHPC. He has worked at various positions in Corporate Office of NHPC and in Construction Projects of NHPC e.g. Koel Karo, Kalpong, Teesta-V and Subansiri Lower and also in Mangdechhu & Punatsangchhu-II hydro projects in Bhutan. He possesses experience in all aspects of development of a hydroproject from concept to commissioning and has contributed in development of hydropower in India and Bhutan. He worked at Kalpong H E project from conception to commissioning the project, 16 months ahead of the schedule. It was a remarkable achievement for NHPC as the project was in a very remote island of Andaman & Nicobar. He has played active role in commissioning of Teesta-V H E Project (510 MW) in Sikkim and Mangdechhu H E Project (720 MW) in Bhutan. He was also instrumental in repairing of HRT of 1020 MW Tala HEP Project in Bhutan as an expert member.

Srinivasan Sathyamoorthy IA&AS
Advisor - TIW Capital, India

Mr. Sathyamoorthy's career trajectory of 54 years has expanded his extramural horizons. Qualified as an Arbitrator, Elected as Honorary Executive Director of Anti-Corruption Academy of India, Appointed Director in Pasupati Acrylon Ltd, Chaired APS Management Consultants (P) Ltd, became Management Trustee of Chennai Age Care. A qualified civil service professional having served in prestigious roles in the Indian Government. He has served in the ministries of Government of India and in the offices of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. During his tenure, he gained exposure and experience, particularly in the Ministry of Shipping, and Ministry of Human Resources. His creative writing blossomed into 17 books and a weekly column for ten years. Mr. Sathyamoorthy's rich experience in SEBI regulations, Alternative Investment route, Company Law Prescriptions, and CSO's has helped TCG to strengthen their fund and portfolio compliance regulations.

H.E. Sunjay Sudhir IFS
Ambassador of India to United Arab Emirates

Mr. Sunjay Sudhir joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1993. Besides being India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. Sudhir is also India’s Permanent Representative to IRENA. In a diplomatic career spanning about three decades, Mr. Sudhir has done seven overseas postings. He served as High Commissioner of India to the Maldives from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he headed the International Cooperation Division at the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas heading in New Delhi (2015-19). He was Consul General of India in Sydney (2014-15); Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of India to the World Trade Organisation, Geneva (2007-11) where he dealt with IPRs, RTAs and Trade and Development. He also served in various capacities at the Indian High Commission, Colombo (2004-07), Indian Embassy, Damascus (1997-2000) and Indian Embassy, Cairo (1995-97). His postings at Head Quarters include Chief of Staff to External Affairs Minister (2012-14). Mr. Sudhir holds degree of Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology – New Delhi and has pursued Diplomatic Studies at Oxford University (UK). In International Trade, Mr. Sudhir has studied TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, WTO Law and Jurisprudence, and WTO Dispute Settlement. In the field of Energy, he has been Director on the Boards of ONGC Videsh Ltd, Oil India Ltd and Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. He is currently an Associate Editor on the Editorial Board of OPEC Energy Review.

The UAE Ministry of Economy was established in accordance with Federal Law No (1) of 1972. The Ministry set out an ambitious growth vision aiming to achieve an internationally competitive and diversified economy driven by efficient and knowledgeable UAE nationals. This vision is aligned to the goals outlined in the UAE Vision 2021. The ministry playing a major role in facilitate an enabling business landscape and formulate business-friendly policies that would consolidate the UAE’s reputation as a regional and global business hub. By Enactment of enabling financial legislations and updating of such legislations periodically to encourage as well as regulate the economic business environment. Development of national industries and exports. Regulating the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector and encouraging entrepreneurship. Protection of consumer rights and intellectual property rights. In addition, coordinating economic, commercial and industrial plans and programs among the different emirates of the UAE. Encouraging national exports and facilitating the access of the UAE’s exports to new markets through eliminating the obstacles that hinder growth. Attracting the seamless flow of foreign direct investment into the UAE through promotion campaigns focusing on the enabling investment environment and opportunities that the UAE offers. Implementation and follow-up of multilateral and bilateral international and regional conventions such as WTO, multilateral and bilateral free trade conventions, as well as through continually monitoring developments at international organizations, entities and councils.

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Tristar Group, headquartered in Dubai, provides comprehensive fuel logistics solutions globally to prestigious clients, including international and national oil companies and intergovernmental organizations. With operations in 29 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, and Europe, Tristar boasts a 25-year legacy of operational excellence and profitable growth. The company's integrated energy logistics platform encompasses surface transport with a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, ownership and operation of more than 30 chemical, oil and gas tankers, management of 50+ fuel farms globally, and operation of 60+ fuel sites in remote African regions. Driven by a 'Business for Purpose' ethos, Tristar emphasizes positive community impact and environmental sustainability. It's committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. Additionally, as a board member of the Emirates Environmental Group, Tristar actively engages in environmental protection initiatives through education, action programs, and community involvement.

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The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in 1969 by an Emiri decree issued by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Chamber was born out of the need to forge a unified body to support, promote, enhance and protect the business interests of enterprises in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Since its establishment, the Chamber has established its position as the “Voice of the Private Sector” and a major platform to drive its growth, represent its interests, and enable it reach its full potential. The Chamber’s mandate is to identify the private sector’s current and future needs before passing them on to the regulatory authorities, promote networking to support the growth of businesses, and provide comprehensive digital services to meet the sector’s requirements. The Chamber’s initiatives, programs, and events, which are recognised by the wise leadership and the business community as a whole, act as a medium of communication between the private sector and the UAE government, and, at the same time, bring business communities from around the world together.

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Union Bank of India is one of the leading public sector banks of the country. The Bank is a listed entity, and the Government of India holds 76.99 percent in Bank’s total share capital. The Bank, having its headquarters at Mumbai (India), was registered on November 11, 1919 as a limited company. On 1st April 2020, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank were amalgamated into Union Bank of India. Today, it has a network of 8500+ domestic branches, 10,000+ ATMs, 76,700+ employees and 18,000+ BC Points .The Bank’s total business as of 30th September 2023 stood at Rs. 1,984,842 crore, comprising Rs. 11,37,628 crore of deposits and Rs. 8,47,214 crore of advances. The Bank also has 2 branches overseas at Dubai International Financial Centre (UAE) & Sydney (Australia); 1 banking subsidiary at London (UK); 1 banking joint venture in Malaysia; 4 para-banking subsidiaries (domestic); 2 joint ventures and 1 associate - Chaitanya Godavari Gramin Bank. Union Bank of India is the first large public sector bank in the country to have implemented 100% core banking solution. The Bank has received several awards and recognition for its prowess in technology, digital banking, financial inclusion, MSME and development of human resources.

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TIW Capital Group (TCG) is a multi-ethnic, multi-geography and multi-product fund house. It has offices in 10 locations, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, India, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, UK, Sri Lanka and Mauritius. TCG currently manages SGD 1 Bn Asset Under Advise and is proud to serve investors across 29 countries. TCG team has a long track record of product innovation and is one of the thought leaders in the industry. Therefore, building an extremely high operating and technical expertise inside the Fund across industries and markets is the corner stone of TCG’s strategy. TCG also believes that high Transparency, Integrity, and Ethics are extremely critical for building a long-term, successful, and sustainable investment Fund. TCG team has many decades of Private Equity, listed investments and industry experience, but more importantly, the team reflects the above skills and principles. The Fund is helmed by Mr. Mohit Ralhan, who has more than two decades of experience in managing several funds across business cycles and asset classes. He has won several accolades in his distinguished career. Most recently, he has been conferred the Distinguished Fellowship at the Annual Convention of Institute of Directors at the House of Lords, London.

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The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai is India's foremost container handling port, managing approximately 50% of the nation's containerized cargo across major ports. Established in 1989, JNPA has evolved from a bulk cargo terminal to a top-tier container port, ranking 26th globally and linked to over 200 ports worldwide. It currently operates five container terminals and is developing a fourth terminal to enhance capacity. To meet growing trade demands, JNPA focuses on infrastructure expansion and business facilitation, including gate automation, Direct Port Delivery (DPD), and tariff incentives for rail cargo. It also fosters industrial growth by developing a multi-product SEZ and satellite ports. JNPA emphasizes eco-friendly expansion, with 34% of its area under green cover and initiatives as a Green Port. Socially, it engages in community development, including the establishment of a multi-skill development center to empower local populations. As India's leading container port, JNPA prioritizes technological advancement and adherence to international standards, serving as a vital hub for national and global trade, committed to seamless service delivery.

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Granules India Limited is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. It has a strong track record of innovation and excellence in the manufacturing of high-quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFIs), Finished Dosages (FDFs), Oncology, High Potent APIs, and Finished Dosage Forms. The company is also a leading contract manufacturer for global pharmaceutical companies. It is a leading manufacturer of several key products, including Paracetamol, Metformin, Ibuprofen, Methocarbamol, Guaifenesin, and Oncology products produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities spread across India and USA, and approved by leading Regulatory Authorities such as USFDA, EU GMP and WHO. Its 60+ products ae marketed globally to more than 300 customers across 80 countries. Granules new purpose is “Healing lives responsibly through pioneering green science.” Driven by a strong sense of environmental responsibility, Granules is dedicated to achieving Net Zero by 2050. In pursuit of revolutionizing manufacturing and transforming pharmaceutical supply chain, it is establishing an integrated green pharmaceutical zone (GPZ) in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, as part of Granules CZRO. Granules CZRO aims to harmonize growth and sustainability by harnessing renewable energy, sustainable raw materials and embracing the principles of a circular economy.

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Founded in 1965, NRB was the first company to manufacture needle roller bearings in India. For over 40 years NRB has pioneered the leading edge of bearing technology, and today over 90% of vehicles on Indian roads run on NRB parts. Since its inception, NRB has grown beyond its signature product to offer a wide range of high-precision friction solutions not only in the automotive sector, but across all mobility applications. NRB is the global benchmark for quality and innovative design in high-precision friction solutions. NRB Bearings is a recognised leader in needle roller bearings, conventional cylindrical roller bearings and has developed a new generation of lightweight drawn cup bearings. For over 50 years NRB has grown from a single plant into India's largest manufacturer of bearings and friction solutions. All along, NRB has always believed in and worked towards "inclusive growth" - improving the quality of life of the people we touch and in the communities where we operate. Our success has been built by some of the best engineers in the world, and accordingly our CSR policy focuses on promoting STEM education (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), promoting gender equality & empowering women and enhancing vocational skills.

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HDFC Capital Advisors Limited (HDFC Capital), a subsidiary of HDFC Bank (the largest private bank in India), is the real estate private equity financing arm of HDFC Group. Set up in 2016, HDFC Capital is one of the largest real estate fund managers in India and manages funds in excess of US$3.2 billion. HDFC Capital also seeks to promote innovation and the adoption of new technologies within the real estate sector by investing in and partnering with technology companies. HDFC Capital was set up with the primary objective of providing long-term equity and flexible debt at the early stage of development of affordable and mid-income housing in India. Through its existing funds, HDFC Capital has made commitments to fund in excess of 218,000 homes, across 150+ projects in major cities in India and has existing relationships with India’s leading developers. The primary investors in the funds managed by HDFC Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF).

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SWELECT Energy Systems Limited (formerly known as Numeric Power Systems Limited) is one of the leading Solar Power Systems Company with a strong presence in global energy market for over 38 years. SWELECT’s core strength lies in technical expertise which is strongly backed with state-of-art manufacturing facilities for Solar PV Modules, Solar PCUs, Servo Stabilizers, Structural and Electrical Balance of Systems (BOS) such as Module Mounting Structures (MMS), AJBs, etc. SWELECT is recognized as ‘Tier-1 Solar PV Module Manufacturer’ by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the highly recognized global industry standard in classifying solar Photo Voltaic module manufacturers. SWELECT has also received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Solar PV Modules including the high efficiency PERC modules. With 40 years of field experience and with a team of experts in Power Electronics, SWELECT, even today stays close to its customers and caters to their needs through continuous technological innovation, rich expertise and customer centric approach. SWELECT has the ability to implement solar power projects in small as well as large scales with utmost understanding of customer requirements and customized solutions.

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Established in 1960, as a Govt. of India Civil Engineering Enterprise, NBCC with its Headquarter in Delhi, today, holds the status of Navratna CPSE, carrying along a legacy of undisputed Leader in construction industry of the Nation, realized by a dedicated workforce of the Company. NBCC's present areas of operation encompass three Primary Segments namely, Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) and Real Estate Development. NBCC has been executing many Landmark Projects as a PMC which contributes to about 93% of its annual revenue. The segment being the Company's core strength, the areas covered under its umbrella include Re-development of Government Properties, Roads, Hospitals & Medical Colleges, Institutions, Offices, Airports, Bridges and Industrial & Environmental Structures etc. With huge Market Capitalization, NBCC was listed with both the Indian Stock Exchanges namely, National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in April 2012. The Company has posted a substantial growth since 2002-03 and its total consolidated income touched Rs.10,151.37 crore in FY2018-19.

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After bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh, APTransco also was bifurcated into two companies and the bifurcated company started operations in the new state of Andhra Pradesh from 2014 onwards with its headquarters located in Vijayawada. APTransco came into existence on 29th December 1998 in the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh with Hyderabad as its headquarters. From 1999 to 2005 the company remained as single buyer of power from various power generators and seller to Electricity Distribution companies. Subsequently, the power purchase function was taken over by the Distribution companies. Its vision is, To Plan, Construct and Maintain the Transmission Network in the State of Andhra Pradesh in line with Demand Growth and Generation Expansion in an efficient manner so as to ensure highest availability and lowest operational costs.

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The Apeejay Stya Group, founded by Dr. Stya Paul in 1942, has evolved under the leadership of Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia. The diversified Group’s business leadership is amply reflected in such sectors as Automotives, Chemicals & Plastics, Distribution, Logistics & Retail, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Real Estate, International Trading and has a nascent presence in Information Technology, Merchant Banking & Financial Services and Publishing. It is one of the major corporate houses in India, and has several alliances and foreign collaborations with a significant presence in Europe, Middle East and East Asia. Socially, the group demonstrates commitment through the Apeejay Education Society, comprising 24 institutions providing quality education across various disciplines. Apeejay Stya University, established in 2010, first Industry-Centric Liberal Arts education with focus on research, technology and innovation. It has also launched the Svran Open Design Foundation to propagate free design education in almost 10,000 schools in India and has developed a Centre of excellence - Design Innovation Centre. In collaboration with Amazon Web Services, the group launched the National Education Policy Accelerator Program, aligning academic institutions with technology requirements documented in the Government’s India's National Education Policy 2020. The Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation serves as a center for educational excellence, integrating cutting-edge trends and technologies to enhance the country's education standards.

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NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD was founded by Sir Dorabji Tata in 1919 with the motto of assuring the well-being of the people of India. Being a Multinational General Insurance Company, the Company today operates in 25 countries and is headquartered at Mumbai, India. The Company is now in its 105 year of successful operations. New India Assurance is the first Public Sector insurance company to be listed in 2017. It is the largest General Insurance Company in India. With 1,900+ offices across India and presence in 25 countries, the company has an authorized capital of INR 1,000 crore (USD 122 million) and a paid up capital of INR 824 crores (USD 100 million). The Company has been conferred the most preferred workplace award for FY 2022-23 from BFSI. The Company has been awarded the General Insurance Company of the year for FY 2022-23 from BFSI. Additionally, the company received the ETascent Stars of the Industry award for Excellence & Leadership in BFSI for FY 2022-23. We have been market leaders in India in Non-Life business for 50+ years. Our Indian business crossed USD 3.5 billion as on 31st December 2023

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Established in 1989 in Kingdom of Bahrain with International Agencies Co. Ltd. (Intercol), LIC (International) BSC (C) caters primarily to Indian Diaspora in the GCC. Operating in Bahrain, UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Kuwait, and Oman, it's expanded beyond its niche market, offering insurance to residents of any nationality in select markets. As an offshoot of India's LIC, dominating 70% of India's life insurance market, LIC (Int'l) mirrors its parent's success. From a modest $0.245 million asset base, it's grown into a billion-dollar enterprise. As of June 2021, it held market shares of 41.37% (premium income) and 87.69% (policies) in Bahrain. Praised by A.M. Best for consistent profitability, LIC (Int'l) has won several awards, including the MEIF 2012 from Bahrain's Central Bank and UAE's Excellence in Insurance Dispute Resolution 2020. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, it's upheld trust through product excellence and service delivery.

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The 138-year-old Ayurvedic Company, promoted by the Burman family, started operations in 1884 as an Ayurvedic medicines company. From its humble beginnings in the bylanes of Calcutta, Dabur India Ltd has come a long way today to become a transnational consumer goods company with the largest herbal and natural product portfolio in the world. Dabur has successfully transformed itself from being a family-run business to become a professionally managed enterprise. What sets Dabur apart is its ability to marry traditional knowledge of Ayurveda with modern-day Science to roll out efficacious products that are tailored to suit the specific needs of consumers across the globe. As a Promoter-owned but professionally managed Company, Dabur has always set new standards in Corporate Governance & Innovation.

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NHPC Limited is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydro projects. NHPC has also diversified in the field of Solar & Wind energy development etc. NHPC Ltd. (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) was incorporated in 1975 under Companies Act, 1956. The company is mandated to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources in India and abroad. NHPC is a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009. NHPC has an authorized share capital of ? 15,000 crores, paid-up share capital of ? 10,045.03 crore and an investment base of ? 78089.17 crore as on December 31, 2023. NHPC's total installed capacity as on 31 January,2024 is 7097.20 MW including 1546 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 6971.20 MW from 22 Hydro Power Stations, 76 MW from two Solar Power Project and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC's hydro share of 6971.20 MW comes to about 14.88% of the country’s total installed Hydro capacity of 46850.18 MW.

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For more than three decades, Century Financial has strived to make investing in global financial markets easy and accessible for local and expatriate clients in the UAE. The company has been an undisputed leader in providing excellent client services and an array of trading instruments across various asset classes. We have always focused on providing our clients with the best experience possible with our high-touch services, multi-asset trading platforms, tailored research, and a range of investable products. We lay a great emphasis on educating investors so they are better equipped to manage their investment portfolios. This has helped us win our client’s trust as a regional leader in global financial market investments. For more than 33 years, UAE investors have continued to choose Century Financial, a multiple award-winning financial service company, as their top choice..

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Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal is established under Company Act 2063 on August 14, 2018 (2075 Shrawan 29). The main objectives of this Institute are to offer training, workshop and seminar and enhance the knowledge, skills and capabilities of the employees of financial sector and other stakeholders, conduct research and consulting to strengthen the financial sector, offer specific accredited courses and creating data bank for the use of banking community and help strengthen the financial systems in Nepal.

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Nepal Chamber of Commerce, established in 1951 (corresponding to Bikram Sambat 2007, is the first Chamber of Commerce in Nepal. At present, it has more than 1,600 ordinary members and more than 8,000 registered firms are affiliated to it. The Chamber organized the First National Conference on Industry and Commerce in 1955. Being located in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, the Chamber has been playing an important role in the field of trade promotion and also in the formulation of commercial, industrial and fiscal policies of the Government of Nepal.

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The Institute of Cost Accountants of India would be the preferred source of resources and professionals for the financial leadership of enterprises globally." "The Cost and Management Accountant professionals would ethically drive enterprises globally by creating value to stakeholders in the socio-economic context through competencies drawn from the integration of strategy, management and accounting.

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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It is a premier national professional body set up under an act of Parliament, the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. ICSI functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The Institute provides top-quality education to the students of Company Secretaries (CS) Course and best quality set standards to CS Members. At present, there are more than 65,000 members and around 2.5 Lakhs students on the roll of ICSI. ICSI has its headquarters at New Delhi, four Regional Offices at New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and 72 Chapters across India. It has been contributing to the initiatives of Government of India that have potential to excel the social-economic growth of India.

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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants with over 200,000 fully-qualified members and 500,000 students worldwide - and they're among the world's best-qualified and most highly sought-after accountants. Our mission is to be a global leader in the profession by: - Providing opportunity and open access to people of ability wherever they are in the world - Supporting and promoting the highest ethical, governance and professional standards - Advancing the public interest Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. Through our public interest remit, we promote appropriate regulation of accounting, and conduct relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

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CNN News18 (also known as Cable News Network News18 and originally CNN-IBN) is an Indian English-language news television channel founded by Raghav Bahl based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is currently co-owned by TV18 and Warner Bros. Discovery. CNN provides international coverage for the channel, while Indian Broadcasting Network concentrates on Indian and local reports. In May 2014, Reliance Industries announced it would be taking over Network18. The move was touted as "the biggest-ever deal in the Indian media space". Reliance Industries already had indirect control of the TV18 network by virtue of investments it made in Network18 starting from January 2012.

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Schedule 'A', 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise of the Government of India, was incorporated on 23 October 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956. POWERGRID is a listed company in which the Government of India holds 51.34% stake and the remaining stake is held by institutional investors and the public. POWERGRID is mainly engaged in the business of transmission of power through its EHVAC/HVDC transmission network. The company has diversified into telecom business by leveraging its Pan India transmission network through stringing of optical ground wire(OPGW).POWERGRID has provided/providing consultancy services to domestic and international clients by leveraging its capability and experience in the field of power transmission, sub transmission, distribution management, load dispatch & communication etc.

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S. Lakshmanan
Managing Director Tecton Engineering & Construction LLC

Born 1965, a graduate in Civil Engineering, after working in India, Libya and UAE, he established Tecton Engineering & Construction LLC in the year 2004 and is the Group Managing Director. He transformed the Tecton Group into a fast expending, multi- disciplined EPC conglomerate having operations in more than 12 countries such as GCC region, India, Southeast Asia, European Union and North Africa in its key sectors such as Seawater Desalination, Water and Wastewater, Hydrocarbons (Oil & Gas), Construction, Infrastructure, Industrial Projects etc. It is also awarded with UAE's Best Water Management Company of the Year 2022 by MEED Project Awards 2022. The Group is currently executing the largest Desalination Plant in India at Chennai for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board and the largest Industrial Treatment Plant in India at Dahej, Gujarat, for Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation.

Amit Jain
Global CEO, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Group

Mr. Amit Jain is the Global CEO of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Group (SWRE). He joined SWRE in 2019 as the Country Head for USA and Australia. He has been instrumental in developing Australia as a key and successful market for the company, making it amongst the largest solar EPC players in the region. In his new role as Global CEO, he will oversee the company’s worldwide operations. He is a veteran in the EPC sector with over 30 years of experience in various industries such as Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical/ Process plants, Power Transmission and Telecom Infrastructure. His expertise lies in developing new markets as well as the management and execution of mega projects in challenging environments. In his previous role with Punj Lloyd, he held various senior leadership positions while managing the P&L responsibility for Qatar and Oman. Earlier in his career, he also worked with ABB and RPG Transmission Limited. He is an Engineer from Delhi University and holds an MBA degree in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

Eugene Mayne
Founder and Group CEO - Tristar Group, UAE

Mr. Eugene Mayne founded Tristar in 1998. Under his leadership the group and its entities have grown to become Middle East’s largest privately-owned energy logistics company. Mr. Mayne has been listed among the top 25 most influential logistics executives in the Middle East for seven consecutive years by the ITP Media Group. He also received a number of recognitions such as the Maritime Personality of the Year at the ShipTek International Awards 2021, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa 2020, and the RoSPA Influencer Award at the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards 2020. In March 2023, Mr. Mayne was named as ‘IOD Distinguished Fellow 2023’ by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, for his ‘outstanding contribution to profession and the society’. He is a Board Member of the Global Compact Network UAE.

Mohit Ralhan
Chief Executive Officer - TIW Capital, Singapore

Mr. Mohit Ralhan is the CEO of TIW Capital, who is based in Singapore. He has more than 2 decades of experience in Fund Management and investments like listed securities, fixed return, buyouts, margin expansion & turn-around situations, machine learning and artificial intelligence-based investment strategies. Mr. Ralhan has served as the chairman of investment committee of multiple funds and has seen multiple recessionary environments. In a career spanning two decades he has invested and served on boards across multiple sectors. Mr. Ralhan is an industry veteran and a regular speaker and moderator in various industry forums across the globe. He received many accolades during his career. Mr. Mohit Ralhan has been conferred the Distinguished Fellowship at the recently concluded Annual Convention of Institute of Directors at the House of Lords, London. He has also been awarded by The Times Group as the “Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia” for the years 2019 & 2020. Mr. Ralhan has been awarded by the International Business Magazine, UAE as “Excellence in Product Innovation Singapore” for the year 2023.

His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan
Hon’ble Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, Govt. of UAE

Mala Roy
Managing Director - Thermogreen Cool Coat Pvt. Ltd., India

Ms. Mala Roy, Managing Director of Thermogreen Cool Coat Pvt Ltd, a visionary leader driving innovation and sustainability. She has been at the forefront of innovation, spearheading ventures in hydrocarbons, carbon composite bridges, and LED since 2004. Aligned with India's "Make in India" initiative, she bridged academia-industry gaps by harnessing technology from esteemed institute like IIT-Bombay. Notably, she spearheaded the adoption of IIT Bombay innovation, under the brand name Thermacool. Under her guidance, Thermacool has emerged as a revolutionary game changer in providing innovative sustainable energy saving solution to reduce carbon footprint and provide comfort to occupants with a simple cost-effective coating solution. This technology has become integral to the mission of offering effective solutions for carbon footprint reduction and energy conservation, simplifying lives by combating solar heat and its adverse effects thereby playing a pivotal role in mitigating global warming.

Ovais Sarmad
Former Dy. Executive Secretary - United Nations Climate Change, Germany

Mr. Ovais Sarmad appointed as Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the Assistant Secretary-General level. The appointment has been made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau. Mr. Sarmad will succeed Richard Kinley of Canada, to whom the Secretary-General and the Executive Secretary are grateful for his dedicated service to United Nations climate change efforts over the past 20 years. Mr. Sarmad, who currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brings to the position nearly 27 years of experience with IOM, where he worked in several policy and management areas to strengthen the Organization's operational effectiveness in close consultation with IOM Member States. He was instrumental in the establishment of the organization's Ethics and Conduct Office and was a key team member negotiating the agreement which brought the IOM into the United Nations System.

Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS
Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India

Mr. Unmesh Sharad Wagh has joined in Indian Revenue Services in 2000. As an Assistant Commissioner in Central Excise and Customs, Jalgaon, Maharashtra in the year 2002 to 2004. As a Deputy Director and Additional Director, DRI Ahmedabad, he has the experience of intelligence gathering and detecting various instances of commercial fraud, detected Customs duty evasion as well as smuggling activities on various fields. He worked as Under Secretary Tax Research Unit (TRU) and Director Excise in Ministry of Finance. He also worked on deputation to Ministry of IT and Communication, Home and Coal at Delhi. He worked as Additional Commissioner CGST (Vadodara). Before joining current assignment he was working as Commissioner, Customs (Port) Kolkata. Before joining IRS, worked as Tehsildar in Government of Maharashtra and Assistant Commandant Railway Protection Force. He has varied experience in the field of Policy formulation; intelligence gathering with regard to national security issues and taxation and legal issues.

K. P. Mahadevaswamy
Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC (India) Ltd., Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India

Mr. K. P. Mahadevaswamy assumed the pivotal role of Chairman & Managing Director of NBCC (India) Ltd., a Navratna CPSE along with additional responsibility of Chairman of Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd. (HSCL) and Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation Limited (HSCC). Embarking on his journey with NBCC as Deputy General Manager (Engg.) in 2005, he exhibited exceptional leadership and expertise and successfully went up the ladder in the organization. As Director (Commercial) of NBCC, he had a comprehensive portfolio that included the execution of the Redevelopment of 7 GPRA Colonies, the Hon’ble Supreme Court Monitored “Amrapali Works”, Real Estate Division, Business Development Division, Central Procurement Division, and Overseas works. His leadership at HSCL as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is particularly noteworthy. During his tenure, he successfully transformed the company's operations from people driven to system driven. Within a very short span of his leadership, he turned around the loss-making PSU-HSCL into a profitable Mini-Ratna entity. Prior to his tenure at NBCC, Shri Swamy had anexposure in working with large scale refinery company i.e., PSU, BHPV (Bharat Heavy Plates & Vessels Ltd) and also gained experience with reputed MNC for refractory work.

S. Nataraj
Senior AVP - SWELECT Energy Systems Limited, India

Mr. S. Nataraj is a skilled advisory professional with over eighteen years of experience with M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Roorkee. His core areas of expertise include Solar Energy Advisory, Project Structuring, Financial Modelling, Renewable Energy Certificate Mechanism, Contract Management. He also has worked in the areas of Sustainability Strategy, Advisory & Assurance, EHS Management / Audit, Due Diligence, Water Footprint, Carbon Advisory / Strategy and Climate Change. A Qualified OHSAS Auditor for OHSAS: 1999 (IRCA, United Kingdom) and EMS Auditor for ISO 14001:2004 (IEMA, United Kingdom)

R. K. Tyagi
Chairman & MD, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

Mr. R. K. Tyagi, is an Electrical Engineer from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh and has completed M. (Tech) in Energy Studies from IIT Delhi. He is a “Fulbright Scholar” from Carnegie Mellon University, USA. He has over 33 years of industry rich experience in Power Sector at various key positions in leading CPSUs. Prior to this, he was Director (Operations) POWERGRID. He has handled multi-disciplinary work in various business areas of POWERGRID such as Asset Management, Engineering, Business Development (domestic and overseas), Telecom, Load Despatch & Communication, NTAMC, DMS etc. and Head of POWERGRID’s North Eastern Region.

Sameera Fernandes
Director - Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Century Financial Consultancy LLC

Ms. Sameera Fernandes is a Corporate Affairs & Sustainability professional with over 2 decades of global experience. She is well regarded as a Sustainability leader with specialization in key areas of Green Finance, Sustainable Investments, International Partnerships and Change Management. She is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Century Financial, an investment service provider in UAE, and is responsible for driving the company's sustainability agenda. She is also certified by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. She played an instrumental role in the recent release of the Gulf Investment Report 2023 at the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, further substantiating her influence in shaping global investment discussions. She has won numerous awards, including the Global Women Leadership Award for Leadership Excellence in CSR in UAE. Apart from this, she is the Author of two books released by the Minister of Education, Karnataka – the Price of Truth and Educating the Next, Feature writer for Friday Magazine of Gulf News, European Boardroom Advisor and previously held leadership positions in Al Ghurair Investments, Sun Microsystems, Jet Airways and Nokia. She is an active member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and the Emirates Environmental Group.

H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, IFS
Consul General of India, Dubai

Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan assumed charge as Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates on 9 October 2023. Mr. Sivan is a career diplomat with nearly twenty years of rich experience working in the Government of India. At the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, he has worked in various capacities including in External Affairs Minister’s Office, in East Asia Division handling relations with China, Korea and Mongolia, until his recent assignment as Joint Secretary handling Rapid Response Cell and the Developmental Partnership Administration Division that involved overseeing India’s Grant-in-aid projects in the neighbouring countries. He has also served in different capacities in Indian Missions in Beijing, Washington DC and as the Deputy Chief of Mission in Seoul. Mr. has a Masters Degree in Commerce from the University of Madras. He speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. He also speaks Chinese (Mandarin).

Dr. Amar Patnaik, MP
Hon'ble Member of Parliament of India

Dr. Amar Patnaik, a distinguished scholar and lawmaker, boasts a formidable educational background spanning prestigious institutions worldwide. With a B.Sc. (Hons.) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, P.G.D.B.M. from Xavier Institute of Management, and LL.B. from Xavier University, Odisha, he pursued further studies at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore University, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. and Masters in Public Management. Dr. Patnaik's accolades include being a Fellow at Harvard University, an Alumnus of the Wharton School, and a Chevening scholar at LSE, IA&AS. Since June 28, 2019, he has served as a dedicated Member of Parliament, representing Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, while also assuming roles as the general secretary of the BJD Parliamentary Party office and spokesperson of Biju Janata Dal. His leadership extends to heading the IT-Wing.

Vipul Roongta
Managing Director & CEO, HDFC Capital

Mr. Vipul Roongta is the Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Capital, the real estate private equity arm of HDFC group, and manages one of the largest residential funds in India focused on funding the development of affordable and mid-income homes. Over the last 2 decades, he has cumulatively been part of USD 5 Bn of real estate investments across affordable, sustainable, and smart housing in India. He is consistently regarded as an affordable housing eco-system expert and has been rated as one of the top real estate fund managers in the country. He has won multiple industry awards including awards for “Real Estate Fund Manager of the Decade” and “Remarkable Contribution to Affordable Housing”. He has played an active role in policy making at the central and state level and serves on various boards and industry associations including Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and RBI committee on Residex. He is focused on addressing the demand-supply gap for affordable homes in India and is pioneering adoption of sustainability and technology in financing and development of affordable housing in India.

Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS
Chairman & Managing Director, Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.

Mr. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS is the Chairman & Managing Director of REC Limited since May 17, 2022. He is an IAS officer (Manipur: 1993) and holds B.E. in Electronics from NIT, Bhopal and P.G. in Optoelectronics & Optical Communication from IIT, Delhi. Prior to joining REC, he was Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Government of India. During his illustrious IAS career, he has held various administrative positions in the areas of Finance, Power & Energy, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Elections, Law & Justice, Commerce & Industries, Minister’s Offices (Corporate Affairs, Agriculture & Food Processing Industries), Education, Human Resource Development, Sericulture, Agriculture & Cooperation, Economic affairs, Economics & Statistics, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, District Administration (Surguja & Raipur district in Chhattisgarh and Senapati district in Manipur) and revenue administration. As CMD, he provides strategic vision and overall direction to REC for achieving its corporate objectives. He is also the ex-officio Chairman of REC’s wholly-owned subsidiary viz. REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL).

Dr. Surender Singh Kandhari
Chairman and Founder, Al Dobowi Group, UAE

Dr. Surender Singh Kandhari was born in 1948 in India. He graduated with Honours from Loyola College Madras, where he was the Student Union President. In 1976; He came to Dubai and formed the Al Dobowi Group. The group today is the leading management services provider in the UAE and has grown to have over 1500 employees and have a significant presence in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Ghana, Europe and Canada. He is a vivid golfer and is a founder member of the Emirates Golf Club, where he was until recently the Club Captain. He is also a founding member of the World Trade Centre Club, on the Board of the Governors of the Indian Sports Club and the Vice President of the Auto Parts Merchants Group. He is also the Chairman of the Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh Temple, Dubai - the First Sikh Gurudwara in the UAE; to name a few of his activities.

Jayashree Nair
Chief Executive Officer - The New India Assurance Company Limited, UAE

Ms. Jayashree Nair is an accomplished professional with an impressive educational background. She is recognized as a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India and Fellow of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. With a career spanning over three decades, she has excelled at various levels within organization. Notably, she made history as the first female Company Secretary in the 100+ year history of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Her exceptional skills and expertise were instrumental in the successful listing of the company in November 2017. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Chief Executive Officer, overseeing operations in the UAE. With over 30 years of corporate experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. For 11 years, she served as the Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of New India Assurance Co. Ltd., where she played a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and corporate governance. She has extensive experience in operations, having dedicated more than 15 years to this field. Her expertise is highly regarded, and she has even been invited to conduct classes at the prestigious Insurance Institute of India in Mumbai. She has been entrusted with the task of revising chapters in the licentiate book for the Insurance curriculum.

Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia
Chairman & President
Apeejay Stya and Svran Group
Chairman, Apeejay Education
Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University

Dr. Berlia was the first woman to lead a multi-state apex chamber of commerce in India, serving as the President of the PHDCCI in 2005. She was the first woman in India to lead her own pharmaceutical company, when not yet 30 and was the first woman entrepreneur of a major educational group in India. As Chairperson of Apeejay Education, she runs network of 26 Educational Institutions (Schools and Higher Education Institutions), and has made outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay vision of ‘Quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building’ is effectively reflected in all its institutions. In 1995, she represented India at the UN World Social Summit at Copenhagen and delivered the keynote address on the ‘Role of Women at the Work Place’. She is also a recipient of numerous awards for contribution towards business, industry and academia by leading industry bodies. Very recently IOD honoured her as a Distinguished Fellow of IOD for 2023 for her outstanding contribution to public welfare & public policy specially her contribution as a pioneering entrepreneur, Industrialist and educationist, by promoting women empowerment and social inclusion.

KVN Chakradhar Babu, IAS
Joint Managing Director - Transmission Corporation of Andhra

Mr. K V N Chakradhar Babu, 2011 batch IAS officer, assumed charge as Managing Director of APGenco on 07.04. 2023 and also as the Joint Managing Director (FAC) for APTransco. APGENCO, a state owned undertaking being the state power Generation utility contributes 40-45% of total Energy Requirement of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. K V N Chakradhar Babu after completion of training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie, has started Indian Bureaucracy career in 2013 as Sub Collector- Krishna and further worked as Commissioner- Municipal Administration /Urban Development Authority from Oct,2014 to Apr, 2015, Project Officer- Tribal Welfare from Apr, 2015 to Nov, 2016, Joint Collector & ADM Srikakulam from Nov, 2016 to Jun, 2019, JMD/ APTransco from Jun, 2019 to Jul, 2020 and District Collector & DM , Nellore Dt from Jul, 2020 to Mar, 2023.

Mohit Burman
Chairman, Dabur India Ltd.

Mr. Mohit Burman, Chairman of Dabur India Ltd, the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural healthcare Company. As a fifth-generation member of the Burman family, promoters of Dabur India Ltd, he is the driving force behind the family’s foray into several sunrise sectors. He led the family’s acquisition of majority stake in dry cell battery maker Eveready Industries, and Punjab Tractors Limited, which was later sold off to M&M. He was also instrumental in the Burman family’s entry into the Life Insurance sector in a joint venture with Aviva Plc. He is a firm believer of conducting business with highest corporate governance standards. He has been actively involved in expanding Dabur India’s presence in the overseas markets. He sits on the Board of several companies, including Aviva India, Punjab Kings, Eveready Industries, Universal Sompo, Dabur India Limited and Burman Hospitality. He started his career with Welbeck Property Partnership London and then joined Dabur Finance Ltd. a company specializing in fund and fee-based financial activities. He is equally active on the social front and is involved in a variety of welfare activities to improve the quality of life of weaker sections of the society.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban
Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

Mr. Abdulnasser Ibrahim Saif Bin Kalban is Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium. Prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2020, he had served as an Alternate Board Member of EGA since May 2017. He also sits on the Board of Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), EGA's bauxite mining subsidiary. As CEO, he is responsible for managing EGA’s ongoing operations and business and reports to EGA’s Managing Director. He joined DUBAL in 1996 and worked in both Major Projects and the Power and Desalination Department. (DUBAL merged with EMAL to form EGA in 2014). In 2014, he left his position as General Manager of Power and Desalination at EGA to become CEO of Dubal Holding LLC, EGA’s 50 per cent shareholder. He is a Board Member of the International Aluminium Institute, the Gulf Aluminium Council, and Emirates Research and Development Council. In 2023, he was appointed as a Board Member of UAE International Investors Councils. He has a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from Western Michigan University in the United States, and has completed Strategic Management and Leadership Courses at Insead Business School, France and Harvard Business School.

Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi
Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Abdulla Salem Al Nuaimi is the Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), where he leads the exchange’s strategy to increase market capitalization and create a vibrant marketplace to support Abu Dhabi’s growth bringing over 20 years of financial service experience. At ADX, Mr. Alnuaimi has played an instrumental role in the development of ADX’s trading platform, helping to establish the first application of Block chain technology in the UAE's financial sector. In addition, he sits on the Advisory Board at Abu Dhabi University (ADU), College of Business and Economics. He joined ADX from roles in investment banking and his work has been recognized for contributing to the development of Abu Dhabi’s capital markets. He is a certified Arbitrator and holds a Master's degree in Security and Strategic Studies from the National Defense College.

Mustafa Al Khalfawi
Chief Executive Officer, Ajman Bank

Mr. Mustafa Al Khalfawi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank since September 2023, brings over two decades of rich experience garnered from esteemed institutions like the Al Futtaim Group, Emirates NBD, and FAB. With a distinguished career spanning various pivotal roles within prominent UAE banks, he embodies a deep understanding of the region's financial landscape. His academic background is anchored in a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, providing him with a solid foundation in management principles and strategic decision-making.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWRE) is a global pure-play, end-to-end renewable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions provider. The company provides EPC services for utility-scale solar, floating solar and hybrid & energy storage solutions and has a total portfolio of 13.6 GWp (including projects commissioned and under various stages of construction). SWRE also manages an operation and maintenance (O&M) portfolio of around 7 GWp solar power projects, including for projects constructed by third parties. Present in 29 countries today, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited has operations in India, South-east Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia and the Americas.

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Afcons Infrastructure, a company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, specialises in extreme engineering and construction. Afcons is one of the leading infrastructure development companies in India and is among the top 10 companies in marine infrastructure in the world. With a portfolio of challenging and complex projects in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, we have executed turnkey megastructures involving innovative design and comprehensive construction services. Since 1959, Afcons has delivered over 350 infrastructure projects and is among the top 150 international and global contractors. Afcons is a leader in the Marine, LNG and Metro Rail segments in India and is ranked 6th globally in Marine and Port facilities and 21st globally in the Bridges sector. It is the only Indian company in the Top 25 International Contractors in both sectors. Afcons is also the highest-ranking Indian contractor in the Top 50 International Contractors in the Transportation sector. Afcons has had the distinction of being the only infrastructure company, in 2019, to win the Africa Best Employer Brand Award. Afcons has also won Maharashtra State Best Employer Brand Award in 2021 for excellence in Covid-19 management.

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Founded in March 2021 within the dynamic landscape of DIFC Dubai, Lamer Capital Ltd emerged with a steadfast purpose: to empower our clients to reach their financial milestones. Harnessing the knowledge of our experienced professionals, we craft a personalised investment strategy that is underpinned by a wide range of services. Our aim is not only to offer services but to become an integral ally in our client’s financial well-being. We currently hold a CAT 3C license from the regulator that permits us to engage in the following activities. We offer a comprehensive range of financial services spanning both financial as well as non-financial realms. Our core services are investment advisory, insurance solutions, credit solutions, legacy & estate planning and asset Management – Standardized & Bespoke Strategies. Our business activities include advising on financial products, arranging credit and advising on credit, arranging custody, arranging deals in investments and managing assets. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of market trends, economic dynamics, and risk management. We help you develop strategies that align with your aspirations and risk tolerance and continuously adapt them to the changing market conditions.

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GAIL (India) Ltd was incorporated in August 1984 as a Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). It is India’s leading natural gas company with diversified interests across the natural gas value chain of trading, transmission, LPG production & transmission, LNG re-gasification, petrochemicals, city gas, E&P, etc. It owns and operates a network of around 15583 km of natural gas pipelines spread across the length and breadth of country. It is also working concurrently on execution of multiple pipeline projects to further enhance the spread. GAIL commands ~70% market share in gas transmission and has a Gas trading share of over ~ 50% in India. GAIL and its Subsidiaries / JVs also have a formidable market share in City Gas Distribution. In the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market, GAIL has significantly large portfolio. GAIL is also expanding its presence in renewable energy like Solar, Wind and Biofuel.

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Established in the year 2009 and today ranks amongst the reputed professional services firm providing multi-disciplinary services in Audit, Assurance, Taxation, Corporate Services, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Accounting/CFO Services, Transformative Technologies and Asset Management Solutions. Our experience across a wide range of industries is our single-most valuable asset. Our team has worked in multiple geographies covering Asia, Middle-East, and Europe having served companies of varied sizes and ownership. Our industry expertise ranging from trading, manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, FMCG, financial service, real estate and professional service industries contributing to significant portion of the regional economy. We offer an integrated, hands-on approach and expert perspective on the key issues faced to help you protect and enhance the value of your business.

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Led by the visionary entrepreneurs Mr. Ronald Colaco & Mr. Vivek Kumar, Clarks Exotica has emerged as a premier destination for corporate and leisure travellers alike. The Management team is characterized by their unwavering commitment to excellence, passion for hospitality, and relentless pursuit of innovation. Drawing on their extensive experience in the hospitality industry, the team is responsible for setting the resort's strategic direction, and ensuring that the resort remains a leading destination for travellers from around the world. Under their able guidance and leadership, Clarks has established itself as a beacon of excellence in the industry.

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The Al Dobowi Group was formed in 1976 to address the needs of a growing tyre management and service industry in the Middle East. We have grown beyond tyre management into providing our clients with all the solutions they need with regards to motion. This includes batteries for motive power and automotive batteries, oils & lubricants, conveyor belt systems and technical rubber products.

Al Dobowi is a globally renowned systems and solutions provider for tyre management, power storage, industrial rubber, material handling and fluid management industries. Established in 1976, the Al Dobowi group of companies have a significant presence in over 10 countries and employ over 2000 people, functioning collectively as a unified corporate enterprise focused on excelling in the business of manufacturing and distribution.

We contract manufacture our own tyres in some of the largest tyre plants in Asia, using our own equipment and R&D. We are the largest battery manufacturer in the MENA region and provides both automotive and industrial solutions that power the world’s diversified economic activities.

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The UAE-India relationship enjoys a strong bond based on age-old cultural, religious and economic ties between the two nations. This has been further been emboldened with the signing of landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between UAE and India, a testament to the deep rooted strategic relations between the two nations. It is under the blessings of these unwavering ties Bank of Baroda sowed its seeds in UAE with the opening of first branch in Dubai on 25th June, 1974. The branch was inaugurated in the august presence of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (may Allah bless his soul). Bank opened its 2nd branch in Abu Dhabi on 23rd July, 1974 followed by opening of more branches subsequently. Today, Bank of Baroda functions in the UAE as the only Indian Bank with a full-fledged banking operations license and has a wide network comprising of 5 Branches at Dubai, Deira, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras-Al-Khaimah, 45 ATMs, 9 Electronic Banking Service Units (EBSUs) at Burdubai (Dubai), Sheikh Zayed Road (Dubai), DMCC, Al Mas Tower (Dubai), Al Qusais (Dubai), Mussafah (Abu Dhabi), Shabiya (Abu Dhabi), National Paints (Sharjah), Hamriyah Free Zone (Sharjah) and RAKIA (Ras-Al-Khaimah) marking 50th year of our glorious banking presence in the UAE.

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Thermacool^TM is an innovative product developed by - IIT Bombay, it is an only Patented Technology on “Solar Heat Reflecting Coatings” called as “THERMACOOL”, manufactured and marketed by M/S Thermogreen Cool Coat Pvt Ltd.

THE PRODUCT is a coating applied on roof top and sun facing wall. It can be applied on both concrete as well as metallic surfaces. It confirms to BIS IS17218:2019 and is GRIHA Certified.

The cost-effective SRI Coating technology improves indoor thermal comfort on hot days by helping to reduce heat flow from the roof into occupied spaces. Depending on various parameters such as location, type of roof, reflectance of the cool roof material. The coating when applied-
(1.) Reduces electricity consumption substantially of single roof residential houses, Industrial plants, mobile transportations like buses, containers etc. (2.) Under social responsibility and ESG helps reducing carbon foot prints by saving energy.

PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION AND POTENTIAL

Last five year implemented SRI coating in various Govt. PSUs and institutions received satisfactory reports. Major clients where cool roof solution provided MES(Defence), NDDB, NMDC, Railways, Tata Steels and Projects (For new Parliament building), CPWD any many more. About 11 lakhs Sq ft roof top has been covered by Thermacool.

For Business promotion Thermogreen has credible exclusive partner agreement with TCIL (PSU) and exclusive private companies for taking on turnkey projects both in India and MENA region.

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With over three decades of strong experience in the vocational skilling and non-formal academic curriculum based training programs, Aptech Ltd. is a pioneer in the non-formal vocational training business in the country with a significant global presence. Ever since its commencement in 1986 and with a current presence of over 800 centres globally, Aptech Ltd. has effectively ventured into diverse sectors ranging from IT training, media & entertainment, retail & aviation, beauty & wellness, banking & finance, and pre-school segment amongst others. Aptech Ltd. has successfully trained students, professionals, universities & corporates through its two main streams of business - Individual Training and Enterprise Business Group.

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Ravin Group established in the year 1950, is one of India's fastest growing business groups. The group comprises companies managing diverse business interests in the power and energy sector. The Ravin Group management board comprises of highly qualified professionals with significant expertise in various markets and have been pioneers of change in the industry. The Group's values of Sustainability, Integrity and Innovation propel it to perform and excel in all spheres of activity. Ravin Group offers comprehensive solutions across 5 verticals such as Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, EHV & Accessories, Trading, EPC Services in the fields of renewables, cable laying, cable jointing and termination, sub – stations etc. The group's focused approach towards project management enables the creation of world class projects and innovative solutions. With proven technical prowess in handling mega projects and superior project management expertise, the Group has powered infrastructure development in over 43 countries. Over the past decade Ravin Group with its motto of Evolving and Energizing has been instrumental in bringing new technology into the cable and allied industries, enhancing the industry knowledge base. Quality determines success at Ravin Group. Continuous process improvements are carried out to ensure complete satisfaction of the customer and market requirements.

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