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India Week 2023

Leicestershire, Oxford, London 07 May 2023
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SPEAKERS

Dr Raghuram Rajan

Dr Raghuram Rajan

Former Governor,

Reserve Bank of India

Baroness Arlene Foster

Baroness Arlene Foster

Former First Minister,

Northern Ireland

Kartikeya Sharma

Kartikeya Sharma

Member of Parliament,

Haryana

Angela Rayner*

Angela Rayner*

Deputy Leader,

Labour

Abhinandan Sekhri

Abhinandan Sekhri

Co-Founder,

Newslaundry

Richard Burge

Richard Burge

CEO,

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

Amit Lath

Amit Lath

CEO,

Sharda Group of Companies

Rahul Roy-Chaudhury

Rahul Roy-Chaudhury

Senior Fellow South Asia,

IISS

Kevin McCole

Kevin McCole

Managing Director,

UK India Business Council

Prof Walter Ladwig III

Prof Walter Ladwig III

International Relations,

King’s College London

Pratik Dattani

Pratik Dattani

Managing Director,

EPG Economic and Strategy Consulting

Chinmay Erram

Chinmay Erram

Director,

Erram Medicare Pvt. Ltd.

Ofer Fohrer*

Ofer Fohrer*

Deputy Ambassador,

Israel to the UK

Mohammed Ali Ashraf Fatmi

Mohammed Ali Ashraf Fatmi

National Spokesperson,

Janata Dal (United)

Pradyot Manikya

Pradyot Manikya

Chairman,

Tipra Motha

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Founder and MD,

Pride East Entertainment

Arunabha Ghosh

Arunabha Ghosh

CEO,

Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar

Member of Legislative Assembly,

Maharashtra

Elena Fernandes

Elena Fernandes

Supermodel, Influencer,

Actress and Philanthropist

Joshua Bethania

Joshua Bethania

Stand-up Comedian,

BBC New Comedy Award 2022

Agenda

7 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 12 May
10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ideas for India conference

The second edition of the 'Ideas Of India' conference will bring together business, industry and policy leaders from the UK, Europe and India to discuss the next wave of India's growth as an economy and a nation. Until recently, business, foreign policy and social issues occupied distinct spaces. The convergence of dialogue, engagement and collaboration between business, government, civil society and Indian diaspora has blurred the lines between each. Our conference operates at their convergence, helping drive conversations in a unique, inclusive and focused forum. We expect senior Ministerial attendance from the UK and India, with 500+ guests over the two days, including over 50 from India.
  • Arunabha Ghosh

    Arunabha Ghosh

    CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water

  • Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

    Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

    Founder and MD, Pride East Entertainment

  • Pradyot Manikya

    Pradyot Manikya

    Chairman, Tipra Motha

  • Angela Rayner*

    Angela Rayner*

    Deputy Leader, Labour

  • Rohit Pawar

    Rohit Pawar

    Member of Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra

  • Mohammed Ali Ashraf Fatmi

    Mohammed Ali Ashraf Fatmi

    National Spokesperson, Janata Dal (United)

6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Black-Tie Dinner

This black-tie dinner marks the culmination of the UK-India Week, bringing together all our major stakeholders from the previous days together to celebrate a winning partnership between the UK and India. Around 350 guests will attend a glamourous night at a 5-star location in central London, with a sparkling wine reception, three-course dinner, petit fours and coffee, and half a bottle of wine per person. It will include members of the British Armed Forces, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament and Lords, CEOs and others. Our last such dinner was in September 2022 in central London, when the net worth of the audience in the room was over £45 billion.
  • Elena Fernandes

    Elena Fernandes

    Supermodel, Influencer, Actress and Philanthropist

  • Joshua Bethania

    Joshua Bethania

    Stand-up Comedian, BBC New Comedy Award 2022

India is booming: It is the highest growth major economy in the world today

India Week 2023 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.

India’s inflation rate is lower than that of the UK, US and other major economies.

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

Equally, war, disrupted global supply chains and a hawkish Federal Reserve threaten a prolonged global economic slowdown which could inflict economic pain upon a generation.

As the UK and India reach the closing stages of agreeing a bilateral Free Trade Agreement, EPG’s India Week 2023 is an annual get-together of change-makers, policy and business leaders for high-level discussions on pertinent topics.

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.

The inaugural Ideas for India conference in May 2022 was held to celebrate India’s 75th anniversary of Independence, with speakers providing their vision for where they see India in the coming 25 years.

Day 1 featured an education delegation to Birmingham, hosted by Birmingham City University. Day 2 featured a Policy Forum on closer UK-India relations, the Commonwealth Education Conference and an Awards evening in Parliament. Day 3 featured the main plenary sessions, including discussions on India’s leadership in addressing climate change, tackling misinformation, unemployment, skill development, women’s participation in the workforce and building India’s institutions.

This year’s Agenda is even more ambitious, taking place from Sunday 7 May – Friday 12 May 2023.

Some of our event venues

Attendees

6 events

over 6 days

Speakers

12

Countries represented

Institutions

600

Attendees

SPEAKERS

Dr Raghuram Rajan

Dr Raghuram Rajan

Former Governor,

Reserve Bank of India

Baroness Arlene Foster

Baroness Arlene Foster

Former First Minister,

Northern Ireland

Kartikeya Sharma

Kartikeya Sharma

Member of Parliament,

Haryana

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Founder and MD,

Pride East Entertainment

Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar

Member of Legislative Assembly,

Maharashtra

Pradyot Manikya

Pradyot Manikya

Chairman,

Tipra Motha

Angela Rayner*

Angela Rayner*

Deputy Leader,

Labour

Amit Lath

Amit Lath

CEO,

Sharda Group of Companies

Arunabha Ghosh

Arunabha Ghosh

CEO,

Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Abhinandan Sekhri

Abhinandan Sekhri

Co-Founder,

Newslaundry

Richard Burge

Richard Burge

CEO,

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

Rahul Roy-Chaudhury

Rahul Roy-Chaudhury

Senior Fellow South Asia,

IISS

Kevin McCole

Kevin McCole

Managing Director,

UK India Business Council

Elena Fernandes

Elena Fernandes

Supermodel, Influencer,

Actress and Philanthropist

Ofer Fohrer*

Ofer Fohrer*

Deputy Ambassador,

Israel to the UK

Prof Walter Ladwig III

Prof Walter Ladwig III

International Relations,

King’s College London

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EPG CEOs Golf Weekend

CEOs Golf Weekend

Imagine a confidential, informal environment where you can discuss new ideas and current challenges with a small group of your peers, as well as celebrity guests and professional golfing stars.

Our CEOs’ retreat is hosted at Rutland Hall, an area of outstanding beauty, popular for cycling, fishing, bird-watching and watersports. And, of course, golf.

Discuss the heart of the UK-India legacy. To keep the discussions intimate, no more than 25 participants allowed to register (plus spouses).

The Format

Dates: Sun 7 – Mon 8 May

  • Celebrate King Charles III’s coronation in style
  • 18 holes of golf in breathtaking country beauty on Day 1
  • A truly global CEOs’ Forum on Day 2, with your peers (and golfing stars) from around the world
  • Take advantage of opportunities for the whole family, including horse-riding, boating and a luxury spa
  • Max 25 attendees, invitation-only

Want to attend?

Get in touch with us to find out more. Please note spaces are strictly limited.

Ideas for India

Ideas for India

The second edition of the Ideas for India conference will bring together business, industry and policy leaders from the UK, Europe and India to discuss the next wave of India’s growth as an economy and a nation.

Until recently, business, foreign policy and social issues occupied distinct spaces. The convergence of dialogue, engagement and collaboration between business, government, civil society and Indian diaspora has blurred the lines between each.

Our conference operates at their convergence, helping drive conversations in a unique, inclusive and focused forum.

We expect senior Ministerial attendance from the UK and India, with over 50 guests from India.

Setting the agenda

Dates: Thurs 11 – Fri 12 May
At the last edition of this event, sessions featured on prime time TV news in India and several stories ranked in the top ten trending stories of the day. In a true celebration of the breadth of India, MPs, Members of Legislative Assembly and other policymakers from seven political parties, across nine states in India attended the event.

Topics

Some of the proposed Agenda topics covered:

  • India’s growth as a major geopolitical power
  • The world’s economic growth engine
  • India’s coming decade of economic outperformance
  • India’s digital stack: Driving digital innovation and inclusivity
  • The next big global sports market
  • Media freedom and the fourth estate
  • Leading the world in renewable energy
  • Bilateral UK-India relations
  • State vs Centre: Policymaking challenges in India
EPG India Week Parliament Dinner & Awards

Indo-UK Business Conclave Awards

This event is organised in partnership with WBR Corp, which hosts leading business, investment and brand summits around the world, including in the the UAE and Thailand. India is today the world’s fastest-growing major economy; WBR’s team helps connect entrepreneurial and globally-focused business leaders from across India, to opportunities further afield.

Celebrate the best of Indian business

Date: Thurs 11 May. Invitation is strictly by invitation only.

Hosted at the House of Commons

Dinner at Parliament with Ministers, Members of Parliament from both the UK and India, as well as more than 50 business delegates from India.

EPG India Week Celebration Dinner

Celebration Dinner

The UK and India have much in common, not least now that the UK has an Indian-origin Prime Minister. This black-tie dinner will be the culmination of a week of high impact events. We will acknowledge and celebrate individuals who have made a significant contribution to strengthening the bilateral relationship.

Join 350 guests at a black-tie formal dinner

Date: Fri 12 May
Includes: arrival drinks and canapes reception, four course meal, red and white wine on your table.

Book your table today

Please note individual ticket bookings are not available.
For the Silver Table booking option, scroll to the Tickets section. For limited Platinum Tables, contact us.

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Delegate Ticket

For Bridge India and LCCI Members

£100

+20% VAT

Thurs 11 – Fri 12 May: Attend both conference days of Ideas for India. Ticket only eligible for current Bridge India and LCCI Members.

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Delegate Ticket

General Sales

£200

+20% VAT

Thurs 11 – Fri 12 May: Attend both conference days of Ideas for India.

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Black-tie Celebration Dinner

EARLY BIRD Gold Table

£3,000

+20% VAT

Fri 12 May: Table of 10 seats to black-tie dinner, including: canapes and drinks reception, four-course meal, red and white bottles of wine on your table.

For limited Platinum Table availabilty, please contact us.

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Sponsors

Sponsor Opportunities

Ecosystem Sponsor

WBR logo

Ideas for India Sponsor

Bridge India

Drinks Partner

Marlin Spike Logo

Sponsor

Language Interpreters Ltd logo

Community Partners

Become a Community Partner

Venue Partner

Royal Lancaster London Logo

Venue Partner

Rutland Hall logo

Chamber Partner

LCCI Logo

Chamber Partner

EICC Logo

Chamber Partner

IPCCI Logo

Catering Partner

Madhus Logo

PAST ATTENDEES

Past attendees for Ideas for India

PHOTOS

Mahua Moitra Sitaram Yechury Salman Khurshid India Week
BJP Minister Dr Aswath Narayan UK India Week
EPG India Week
Lord John Browne at UK-India Week
Angela Rayner speaking on India
UK-India Week
Birmingham City University education delegation at India Week
Guests at black-tie dinner India Week with Bridge India
UK-India Week
UK-India Awards 2022
UK-India Awards 2022
Birmingham City University education delegation at India Week

FAQs

About India Week 2023

What is the Agenda?

Please find the agenda by clicking on “Agenda” at the top of this page. The event is spread over a weekat various venues in Leicestershire, Oxford and London. Full details are provided to confirmed delegates.

Who will be attending?

This event is aimed at CxOs and senior decision-makers. We will have over 600 attendees over the week from sectors such as: policy and government, technology, AI, energy, automotive, banking, professional services, sustainability solutions, trade associations, venture capital, academia, civil society and more.

Where will the events take place?

The event will be over a week across multiple venues in central London, including the Houses of Parliament. For security purposes, the full details will be provided to confirmed guests.

Can I apply to be a Speaker?

We would be delighted to have speaker suggestions. Please note however that complimentary speaker slots are not available for service providers. Please fill in this form and we’ll reach out to you shortly.

Can I get a refund on my ticket?

Please check out Terms & Conditions here.

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 get in touch and we’ll reach out to you shortly.

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.

Sponsor opportunities

What sponsor opportunities do you have?

We have several branding opportunities available, including the curation of pre-arranged B2B meetings for you. If you want to apply to be a Sponsor, please get in touch and we’ll reach out to you shortly.

Do you have exhibition opportunities?

We do, at the Ideas for India conference, but elsewhere during the week also, which can be tailored to your needs. If you want to apply to be an Exhibitor, please get in touch and we’ll reach out to you shortly.

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