Kathmandu, March 15
Frost & Sullivan recently concluded the first edition of its flagship event, Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Summit South Asia 2018. The summit’s theme was ‘digital transformation – business and social impact’ integrating inspiring keynote sessions by industry stalwarts, Frost & Sullivan’s domain experts, and illustrious panelists.
Over 25 industry luminaries presented topical insights and more than 150 delegates came together to envisage a ‘Digital South Asia’, as per a media release.
According to Frost & Sullivan, the economic contribution of the SAARC nations will increase from 3.6 per cent in 2017 to 5.3 per cent in 2025 and the overall economy of the region will grow at 8.3 per cent (nominal growth rate) by 2025.
Senior thought leaders and industry specialists discussed various potential that South Asia has in terms of energy, agriculture and tourism, among others.
Dr Sanduk Ruit, executive director at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, was felicitated with this year’s ‘2018 GIL Leadership Award’ for his social impact through affordable healthcare.
Frost & Sullivan’s ‘2018 South Asia Best Practices Awards’ recognised companies for their accomplishments in areas of innovation, convergent thinking and advanced technologies that will catalyse and transform industries in the near future.
This year, 11 awards were presented to a range of deserving establishments and companies for their exceptional performance under various parameters, like innovation, technological augmentation, revenue, customer service, service provider, etcetera, the release adds.