To: Members / Select Non Members
8th India Innovation Summit 2012
30-31 August 2012 : Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organizing the eighth edition of the India Innovation Summit on 30 – 31 August 2012 at Hotel Leela Palace, Bangalore. The theme for the eighth India Innovation Summit, chaired by Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Limited and President Designate, CII, is "India Innovates for the World ". The changing landscape of innovation in India can be seen from an industry vertical viewpoint or from life stages of the company perspective. The sheer diversity and momentum across sectors and stages puts India as one of the most happening places for Innovation in the world and it is very aptly called “Startup Nation”. The Summit explores the vibrant business environments in terms of opportunities & challenges and takes a closer look at the emergence of India innovating for the world.
Since its inception in 2005, the India Innovation Summit has brought together over 4000 experts, practitioners and innovators from diverse backgrounds to discuss and deliberate on 'Innovation'.
Key Takeaways for participants would be:
Ø Understand the emerging perceptions on Innovation, R & D concepts, etc.,
Ø Network with CEOs and industry representatives across the country, during the meet
Ø Understanding the big picture of corporates as growth enablers
Ø Become a part of CII's online community and network with other participants
Ø Experience the innovative ideas, products and services being showcased
Ø Will inspire you how to think differently and innovative
The Topics for the 8th India Innovation Summit includes:
Ø Thinking India – Researching for the World!
Ø Designing in India – A world of Design
Ø Made in India – Factory for the World
Ø Marketing Indian Innovations: Indian Skills to Indian Products
Ø Innovation Beyond Business: Balancing the Profession and Passion
Ø Transportation – Solutions for 21st Century
Ø Affordable and Inclusive Healthcare
Ø Innovations in Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Ø Panel Discussion: ‘Big challenges for Start-Ups- An Indian experience’
Key Inaugural Speakers includes: Shri Jagadish Shettar, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka and Mr K V Kamath, Chairman, Infosys Limited and others
The 7th edition of the Innovation Summit held on 8 & 9 September 2011 at Bangalore was a grand success with active participation of industry / academia. Please click on the link to watch
a) Inaugural Session:Mr D V Sadananda Gowda, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka – delivering the Inaugural Speech on 8 September, 2011- https://vimeo.com/33442302
b) Banquet Session: Mr Shantanu Moitra, Music Composer at the Banquet Session on “Innovation Beyond Business-Innovation through Melody for Social Discovery” - https://vimeo.com/33442593
Please click on the given below link to fill in your nominations for the 8th edition of the India Innovation Summit 2012. Click here to Register Online and for information about the Summit.
[For sponsorship opportunities- please contact Mr K Ramesh, Director & Head, CII Karnataka State / Mr Augustine, at ramesh.k@cii.in / augustine@cii.in]
Look forward to your active participation.
Regards,
Krishnan
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L Krishnan
Chairman, CII Karnataka & Managing Director, Taegutec India Pvt Ltd
Confederation of Indian Industry
No. 1086, 12th Main
HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Bangalore - 560 008
Tel : 080-42889595
Fax : 080-25276709
Email : chairmankar@cii.in
Web : www.cii.in