Conference on Entrepreneurship - Catalysts of Growth

Conference on Entrepreneurship - Catalysts of Growth
Theme: Challenges & Opportunities in a Volatile Economy
Emerging Entrepreneur Awards 2012
Saturday, 23 March 2013 : Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad

Entrepreneurship is the next revolution that must sweep over the country if we are to retain our competitive edge. There has been a great deal of attention paid to the subject of entrepreneurship over the past few years, primarily because they contribute considerably to economic growth. Entrepreneurship is the underlying factor that enhances competitiveness and prosperity that characterize the economy.

CII Southern Region’s Annual Regional Conference - “Entrepreneurship - Catalysts of Growth : A Discussion on Challenges & Opportunities in a Volatile Economy” will showcase some of the eminent and successful leaders, who are incredible role models in their chosen business areas, who have fuelled the economic growth of our nation and provided livelihood to millions of people. The eminent panelists will also share their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced and success mantra which positioned them in the growth trajectory. They will highlight, to the benefit of the participants, the immense opportunities entrepreneurial businesses provide in a volatile economy.

Some of the eminent speakers at the Conference include:
• Dr D Purandeswari, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Government of India
• Mr Adi Godrej, President, CII & Chairman, Godrej Group
• Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, President (Designate), CII & Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Ltd
• Mr G V Sanjay Reddy, Chairman, CII Southern Region & Vice Chairman, GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd
• Mr B Santhanam, Deputy Chairman, CII Southern Region & Managing Director, Saint-Gobain Glass India Ltd
• Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII
• Mr C K Ranganathan, Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd
• Mr Le Phuoc Vu, Chairman, Hoa Sen Group, Vietnam
• Mr Sachin Bansal, Co founder and CEO, Flipkart.

Prior to the Conference, the CII-SR Emerging Entrepreneurs Awards for the year 2012 will be handed over to the entrepreneurs who have crossed the threshold of success. The main objective of this Award is to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship as well as to showcase the Emerging Entrepreneurs from Southern States.

The Award function and the Conference is scheduled between 1500 – 1800 hrs on 23 March 2013 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.