| 0930 – 1030 hrs (60 mins) |
INAUGURAL SESSION
0930 – 0935 hrs — Welcome Address
0935 – 0940 hrs — Theme Address & Context Setting
0940 – 0950 hrs — Address
0950 – 1000 hrs — Special Address
1000 – 1005 hrs — MoU Signing Ceremony between KLSICCI and CII
1005 – 1010 hrs — Launch of Nilgiris India Economic Dialogue (NIED) Logo
1010 – 1025 hrs — Address by Guest of Honour
1025 – 1030 hrs — Concluding Remarks
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| NETWORKING TEA • 1030 – 1045 hrs | |
| 1045 – 1145 hrs (60 mins) |
SOUTH INDIA & SOUTH ASIA
Industry Leaders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Regional Value Chains The session will explore opportunities arising from South India’s geographic proximity to, and longstanding economic, cultural and maritime ties with, South Asia. It will examine how complementary strengths, emerging opportunities and shared development priorities can be leveraged to deepen trade, investment and business partnerships. 1045 – 1050 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1050 – 1130 hrs — Panel Discussion
1130 – 1145 hrs — Interaction and Close of Session
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| 1145 – 1215 hrs (30 mins) |
SOUTH INDIA & SOUTH ASIA
Diplomats’ Perspective on Strengthening Regional Value Chains The session will bring together diplomats from South Asian countries to share their perspectives on South India, assess their countries’ economic engagement with the region, and explore sectoral opportunities and avenues for strengthening economic and bilateral ties. 1145 – 1150 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1150 – 1200 hrs — Address
1200 – 1215 hrs — Interaction and Close of Session
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| 1215 – 1315 hrs (60 mins) |
Building Partnerships for Asia’s Next Growth Story: Role of Southern States The session will bring together industry leaders from the Southern States to showcase the region’s diverse economic strengths and its growing connections with global markets. The dialogue will seek to identify priority sectors, potential areas of collaboration and actionable business opportunities that can deepen South India-Asia engagement. 1215 – 1220 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1220 – 1300 hrs — Panel Discussion
1300 – 1315 hrs — Interaction and Close of Session
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| NETWORKING LUNCH • 1315 – 1430 hrs | |
| 1430 – 1530 hrs (60 mins) |
SOUTH INDIA & EAST ASIA
Industry Leaders’ Dialogue on Advancing Technology, Innovation & Industrial Excellence The session will showcase South India’s and East Asia’s technological capabilities, innovation strengths and industrial expertise, while exploring emerging opportunities for collaboration. Discussions will address barriers to deeper industrial cooperation and identify practical solutions to accelerate technology adoption, skills development and institutional partnerships. 1430 – 1435 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1435 – 1515 hrs — Panel Discussion
1515 – 1530 hrs — Interaction and Close of Session
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| 1530 – 1600 hrs (30 mins) |
SESSION ON NEXTGEN LEADERS
Leading Indian Businesses into a Global Future As Indian businesses expand beyond domestic markets, a new generation of leaders is shaping growth with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and a global outlook. This session will bring together emerging business leaders to share insights on navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape, harnessing technology and forging future-ready partnerships. 1530 – 1535 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1535 – 1600 hrs — Panel Discussion
1600 hrs — Close of Session
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| 1600 – 1700 hrs (60 mins) |
SOUTH INDIA & SOUTHEAST ASIA
Industry Leaders’ Dialogue on Driving Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnerships The session will showcase Southeast Asia’s technological capabilities, innovation strengths and industrial expertise, while exploring emerging opportunities for collaboration with South India. Discussions will address barriers to deeper industrial cooperation and identify practical pathways to accelerate technology adoption, skills development and institutional partnerships. 1600 – 1605 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1605 – 1645 hrs — Panel Discussion
1645 – 1700 hrs — Interaction and Close of Session
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| 1700 – 1730 hrs (30 mins) |
SOUTH INDIA & SOUTHEAST ASIA
Diplomats’ Perspective on Driving Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnerships The session will bring together diplomats from Southeast Asian countries to share their perspectives on South India, reflect on their countries’ economic engagement with the region, and identify sectoral opportunities and pathways for deeper bilateral cooperation. 1700 – 1705 hrs — Opening Remarks by Session Moderator
1705 – 1730 hrs — Panel Discussion
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| CLOSE OF SUMMIT • 1730 hrs | |
*Invited. Draft programme — speakers, timings and sessions are subject to change.
Whether you are looking to expand into new markets, identify trusted partners, explore investment opportunities or drive technology collaboration, NAMASTE ASIA provides the platform to connect with the right stakeholders, forge strategic partnerships and unlock new opportunities across South India and Asia.
Preethi K
preethi.k@cii.in
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044-4244 4555