The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is set to host the 11th edition of the Manufacturing Conclave East at a city hotel on July 5. With the theme "Future Ready to Future Proof Manufacturing," the event aims to gather eminent leaders from the industry to deliberate on emerging technologies and their potential to future-proof the manufacturing sector.
The conclave, focusing on competitiveness, inclusiveness, and sustainability, promises to be a pivotal event. Industry leaders, policymakers, and experts will discuss the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the manufacturing sector through insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses, and networking sessions. These interactions aim to foster meaningful exchanges and collaborations, shaping the future of manufacturing in the state and region.
Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director of Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd, will grace the conclave as a special guest. Bali, who has had an illustrious career in the automotive and engineering industry with organizations such as the Eicher Group, the Escorts Group, SDF India, and Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK), brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the event.
Other key speakers addressing the conclave include Suvendra Behera, Chairman, CII Eastern Region & Vice Chairman & Managing Director, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd; Prithish Chowdhary, Deputy Managing Director, Titagarh Rail System Ltd; Ranjot Singh, Chairman, CII Jharkhand State Council & Managing Director, Emdet Jamshedpur Pvt Ltd; Ravindra Kulkarni, Plant Head – Jamshedpur, Tata Motors Ltd; Ramphal Nehra, Director & Plant Head, Tata Cummins Pvt Ltd; Ujjal Chakraborti, Managing Director, JCAPCPL; Sanjay Sabherwal, Managing Director, Metalwork Industries Ltd; Saurabh Verma, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG; Anand, Sr. Vice President, Tata Hitachi; and Sarajit Jha, Chief Business Transformation Services & Digital, Tata Steel Ltd, among many others.
The conclave will feature discussions on Business Beyond Borders: Realigning to Global Value Chain; Future Technology for Future Business: Towards Intelligent Manufacturing for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond; and Inclusive & Sustainable Manufacturing: The Way Ahead.
The primary aim of the conclave is to establish and enhance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies, deliberate on policies, share best practices, explore business developments, and discuss management strategies. The overarching goal is to fortify the engineering and manufacturing sector, including MSMEs, fostering a robust foundation for sustainable development, growth, and innovation.
The CII Manufacturing Conclave East is anticipated to be a landmark event, driving the agenda for future-ready and future-proof manufacturing. With a focus on sustainability, inclusiveness, and competitiveness, the conclave aims to chart a path for the manufacturing sector that is resilient and innovative, ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
