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India is one of the world's most dynamic countries and is designated as a priority market by the U.S. Department of Commerce. India's economy grew on average 8 percent over the last ten years and growing dynamism in several of its regional markets have created wide and diverse business prospects for U.S. companies. The country's supply chains are responsible for its continued growth and globalization. The sector is valued by official studies at $500 billion.
India's infrastructure needs present an unprecedented opportunity for U.S. firms in developing supply chains, warehouses, cold chain storage, ports, roads, railroads, airports, and power grids. India will invest $1 trillion in its infrastructure during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) and looks for private sector participation to fund half of this massive expansion through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. India's highly entrepreneurial and rapidly globalizing private sector is investing in infrastructure projects and is actively looking for suitable partners in USA.
This one-day global business forum is designed to be intensive and specific for business decision-makers, strategic business planners, export, marketing and operations managers, top professionals, legal practitioners, consultants, and academics with a special interest in India's Supply Chain and the business impacts of its continuing growth and globalization. We suggest sending a team of executives to the Forum.
Plus! - Candid Industry and Business Case Panels with experienced executives.
The USA India Business Summit (UIBS), the Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education & Research (CIBER) and Georgia College & State University.
The U.S. Commercial Service, The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), The Metro Atlanta Chamber, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Am Cham India, Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute and MM Activ
Other ISCMOC sponsors include USIBRC, Georgia College, Infosys, Manhattan Associates, DACHSER Intelligent Logistics, Metro Atlanta Chamber and USIII.
8:30-9:15am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:15-9:30am Welcoming Remarks
9:30-10:15am Keynote Address - India's Integration with Global and USA Supply Chain
10:15-11:00am Morning Special Session - A Perspective on US and Georgia’s Supply Chain & Logistics Industry
Coffee Break
11:15-12:15pm Panel A - Building Supply Chain and Logistics Infrastructure in India
Ports, Airports and other opportunities
11:15-12:15pm Panel B - India opportunities in Logistics Sector
Warehousing and Cold Chain, Freight forwarder and Air Freight
12:30-2:00pm Luncheon Keynote Address - Opportunities and Challenges in India's Supply Chain and Logistics Sector
2:15-3:00pm Afternoon Special Session - Challenges and Opportunities for Global Multinationals: How New Business Models, Scale, Technology and Frugal Innovation Can Combine to Create Real Breakthroughs in India's Supply Chains
Coffee Break
3:15-4:15pm Panel C - Indian Supply Chain and Logistics Sector
Agriculture and Food, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Partnerships
3:15-4:15pm Panel D - IT and Other Services
IT and Allied Technologies, Enterprise Resource Planning and Warehouse Management Systems
4:15-5:00pm Case Studies - Case studies of Warehousing and distribution in India
Food, Retail and Technology
5:15-7:30pm Reception
Conference Fees:
Registration Link: http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/registration.php
