Past Event

Ideas For India conference

Date:

July 5, 2024

Location:

  • Royal Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY, UK

About

Ideas for India 2024 is the place to engage in high level discussions on the New India.

India’s economic growth rate is the highest amongst major economies today, as China struggles with a bloated infrastructure sector, local government bad debts, a zero-Covid policy and an ageing population. At the same time, wars in Europe and the Middle East have strained global relationships, while the US is focused on its Presidential election.

As the Western world diversifies its supply chains and geopolitical dependencies away from China, India stands to benefit.

The UK and India face a stellar future economic relationship, with the imminent resolution of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement. Ideas For India 2024 is an annual get-together of change-makers, policy and business leaders for high-level discussions on pertinent topics.

Ideas for India is part of EPG’s India Week. To find out more click here.

400+ attendees. 100+ foreign delegates. 10+ countries represented.

Part of the 2nd edition of the India Week.

10+ sessions. 2 days.

Why attend

If you believe in New India and are excited about the economic opportunity it offers, this is a must-attend event for you. More than 100 business leaders from India and other countries are expected, with opportunities for high-level networking, arranging B2B meetings and interacting with senior policy makers.

This year’s Agenda is even more ambitious, taking place on Friday 5 July.

Speakers

Prabhu Guptara
Prabhu Guptara

Board consultant and Publisher, Pippa Rann Books

Arvind Chari
Arvind Chari

CIO, Quantum Fund Advisors

Catherine Moss
Catherine Moss

Partner, Shakespeare Martineau

Sushma Maharaj
Sushma Maharaj

Partner, Shakespeare Martineau

Sneha Nainwal
Sneha Nainwal

Partner and Head of India Desk, Shakespeare Martineau

Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor

Partner, Shakespeare Martineau

Jazz Kaur Sohal
Jazz Kaur Sohal

Global Beauty Communications Specialist

Mira Kaushik OBE
Mira Kaushik OBE

Co Director, VHAH FEST

Jeevanandham Rajagopal
Jeevanandham Rajagopal

Senior Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates LLP

Aarti Pal
Aarti Pal

Founder, South Asian Beauty Collective

Brijesh Damodaran Nair
Brijesh Damodaran Nair

Managing Partner, Auxano Capital

Aashika Balaji
Aashika Balaji

Chief of Staff to Founder and CEO, Aptia Group

Sakshi Chhabra Mittal
Sakshi Chhabra Mittal

Founder and CEO, FoodHak

Aashni Shah
Aashni Shah

Founder, Aashni + Co

Sujata Assomull
Sujata Assomull

Launch Editor in Chief

Priyanka Chaudhary Raina
Priyanka Chaudhary Raina

Co-Founder, Maate and Gracia Raina Foundation

Pratik Dattani
Pratik Dattani

Founder, Bridge India

Prof. Christophe Jaffrelot
Prof. Christophe Jaffrelot

Professor of Indian Politics and Sociology, King's India Institute

Divia Thani
Divia Thani

Global Editorial Director, Conde Nast Traveller

Devender Yadav
Devender Yadav

President, Delhi Congress Committee

Tony Matharu
Tony Matharu

Founder and Chairman, Integrity International Group

Azeem Rafiq
Azeem Rafiq

English Cricketer

Shaunaka Rishi Das
Shaunaka Rishi Das

Director, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies

Pankaj M. Munjal
Pankaj M. Munjal

Chairman and MD, Hero Cycles LTD

Ramanan Ramanathan
Ramanan Ramanathan

Former (First) Mission Director at Atal Innovation Mission, Additional Secretary at NITI Aayog

Howard Dawber
Howard Dawber

Deputy Mayor of London, Business and Growth

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India Week 2024

India Week logo

The conference is part of a wider India Week during 3 July – 6 July 2024, including:

  • 3 July: Education Innovation Conference, Education Leaders’ Awards
  • 4 July: Indo-UK Business Conclave Awards
  • 5 July: Ideas for India conference, Fashion Show, Drinks Reception
  • 6 July: Film Conclave, India Week Shopping Festival, Black-tie Celebration Dinner

To find out more about these other events, visit the India Week microsite (external link).

Read our T&Cs here. Detailed agenda subject to change.

Some events will be invite-only due to security or space constraints.

Partners

Organiser
India Week Partner
India Week Partner
Charity Partner
India Week Partner
Radio Partner
Session Partner
Session Partner

FAQs

About Ideas for India 2024

What is Ideas for India?

Ideas for India provides a global forum to share the story of India’s growth with the world. Ideas for India is an event taking place in July 2024 which provides a gateway for businesses and change-makers to understand the economic, political and cultural nuances of working with India. The ‘India Story’ abroad is often presented through a narrow lens, be it focusing only on business and the economy, society or policy landscape. Given its diversity, everything about India, and its polar opposite, is true in unison. Ideas for India aims to help ‘India watchers’ better understand this, and make high-level business and policy connections.

Ideas for India is a registered trademark that is incorporating not just the bilateral dialogue between these countries, but helping companies have a truly global perspective. Our guests include world leaders, governments, industry experts, innovators, founders, change-makers and investors.

But Ideas for India is not just about business opportunities. Each year, we support a charity that is helping India’s most disadvantaged live better. In 2024, that Charity Partner is The Leprosy Mission, with Ideas for India particularly supporting its incredible work in working with leprosy patients near Patna in Bihar.

Who is the event aimed at?

Ideas for India aims to help ‘India watchers’ better understand this, and make high-level business and policy connections. Our guests include world leaders, governments, industry experts, chambers of commerce and trade promotion agencies, innovators, founders, change-makers and investors.

If you have a particular target audience, we can help curate B2B meetings for you to maximise your business development opportunities during your visit to London. Please get in touch with us and we would be delighted to help.

Who is your Charity Partner this year?

Our chosen Charity Partner is The Leprosy Mission. Leprosy starts by damaging nerves close to the surface of the skin. The first signs are often discoloured patches on the body that have lost sensation. Because mycobacterium leprae multiplies slowly, symptoms of the disease can take a long time to develop – around five years on average but sometimes as long as 30 years.

It is a 21st century disease, devastating people’s lives right now. If treated early, it’s unlikely the disease will cause permanent disability. But if left untreated, it progresses and the nerve damage spreads. Lacking sensation in their hands and feet, people with leprosy can injure themselves. And these injuries can lead to ulcers, infection and permanent disability. Leprosy can cause muscle paralysis, resulting in clawed fingers and foot drop. This makes it difficult for people to walk or use their hands. The condition can also damage nerves in the face, causing the eyelid muscles to stop working. As the eyes are no longer protected by blinking, they are easily damaged, leading to sight loss and blindness. Some people experience reactions to the leprosy bacteria in their body, even when the bacteria are dead/have been treated and treatment is underway or completed. These reactions can cause pain, sickness, swelling of the skin and fever. They are hard to treat, making it necessary for people to stay in hospital for a long time.

A cure for leprosy has been available since 1982. Multidrug therapy is a combination of three drugs taken daily for six or 12 months, depending on the severity of the disease. But while treatment stops leprosy progressing, it can’t reverse disability.

This is why the specialist services we provide are vital. A clawed hand, dropped foot or damaged eyelids can be restored with surgery. Ulcers can heal with effective treatment. Custom-made protective footwear can reduce the chances of injury and stop ulcers developing. However, some disabilities caused by leprosy are too severe for surgery to have much effect.

How do I apply for a Press Pass?

Please get in touch with your details and we’ll reach out to you shortly.

Visiting from abroad

I am from India and I wish to attend this event. How can I sign up and be a part of the delegation?

We have special Hosted Delegate packages for Indian Delegates, which includes accommodation, travel, meals as well as sight-seeing. Please email us at contact@bridgeindia.org.uk and we’ll reach out to schedule a call and understand your requirements.

Do you have preferential room rates available?

Yes, we have preferential room rates for confirmed delegates at the event venue. These are available only to ticket-holders.

Do you provide visa invitation letters?

Yes, we do for confirmed delegates, once payment is received. Please get in touch with your assigned contact and they can help you further.

My visa didn't come in time. Can I get a refund?

We advise delegates to allow plenty of time for the visa process so as to receive it in time. In case you do not receive your visa in time, we can process a refund, in line with our Terms and Conditions and minus an Admin Fee.

Sponsor Opportunities

What Sponsor opportunities do you have?

We have several branding opportunities available throughout the event, including the curation of pre-arranged B2B meetings for you. If you want to apply to be a Sponsor, Please get in touch with us at contact@bridgeindia.org.uk for more information and we’ll reach out to you shortly. Please let us know your budget and your primary reason for wishing to get involved (e.g. lead generation, business development, market awareness, branding etc). 

Do you have Exhibition opportunities?

We do, at the Ideas for India conference in London, which can be tailored to your needs. If you want to apply to be an Exhibitor, Please get in touch with us at contact@bridgeindia.org.uk and we’ll reach out to you shortly. Please let us know your budget and your primary reason for exhibiting (e.g. lead generation, business development, market awareness, branding, etc).

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