What to expect at Ahmedabad edition of ET Make in India MSME Regional Summit

The inaugural edition of the ET Make in India MSME Regional Summits series, scheduled to be held at Ahmedabad on May 27, promises to bring together industry leaders, experts and stakeholders to promote, celebrate and strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector to build future-ready MSMEs.

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The MSME regional summit in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is set to commence with a special keynote address by Sandip J. Sagale, MSME Commissioner, MSME Gujarat on the topic “Building future-ready MSMEs for India@100: Policies, schemes & initiatives to promote MSMEs in Gujarat”.

This will be followed by a series of talks, panel discussion and masterclass, all of which cover a wide range of topics of relevance to the MSME sector, including digital transformation of MSMEs, making them Industry 4.0-ready, strategies for building global competitiveness and tapping new market opportunities. The event will also showcase success stories of businesses that Make in India, Make for Globe.
The Ahmedabad edition of the MSME Regional Summit will be followed by on-ground summits in Chennai and Hyderabad in June and will culminate in the fifth edition of the ET MSME Day 2023 Virtual Conclave on June 27.

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ET MSME Regional Summit - Ahmedabad: Key themes and Speakers
Here’s a glimpse into the key sessions, themes and speakers expected at the Ahmedabad edition of the ET Make in India MSME Regional Summits that will be held at Renaissance Ahmedabad Hotel, Gandhinagar Hwy, Ahmedabad, on May 27.

• Keynote address on Building future-ready MSMEs in Gujarat

Sandip J. Sagale, MSME Commissioner, MSME Gujarat, Government of Gujarat, will deliver the opening keynote address on the theme of “Building future-ready MSMEs for India@100: Policies, schemes & initiatives to promote MSMEs in Gujarat”. During his address, MSME Commissioner Sagale will share insights on the state and progress of the Gujarat MSME industry, highlighting key opportunities, challenges and milestones. He will also elaborate on Gujarat's pivotal role as a major exporter, driving the momentum of Make in India; Make for Globe. The MSME Commissioner is also expected to discuss the different schemes and initiatives launched by the Gujarat government to boost the MSME sector and detail their impact.

• Talk on Strategies for MSMEs to identify the right markets for exports and growth

Jaimin Vasa, Former President of GCCI and President of Gujarat Chemical Association and Patron donor of AMA- Jaimin Vasa Center for MSME, will give a talk on the topic “Strategies for MSMEs to identify the right markets for exports and growth”. During his session, Vasa will share actionable ideas and insights on how MSMEs can pick the right markets to expand into, as well as navigate the complex landscape of international markets and build global competitiveness to achieve large-scale growth.

• Panel discussion on ‘Make in India; Make for Globe’ theme

Speaking at a panel discussion on the theme of “Make in India; Make for Global: Enabling MSMEs to develop global competitiveness and tap new market opportunities” are experts and leaders from key MSME focused industry bodies and associations, including Mahendra Shah, National Chairman, CAIT; Rajiv Gandhi, Chairman, FICCI Gujarat State Council / CEO & MD, Hester Biosciences Limited; Vijay Mangukiya, Regional Chairman – Gujarat GJEPC/Partner, Dhani Jeweller; Paresh Kantilal Mehta, Regional Chairman (WR), FIEO; and Apurva Shah, Treasurer, GCCI. The panellists will deliberate on the role of Make in India; Make for Globe initiative in strengthening Gujarat's MSME ecosystem, highlight sector specific opportunities and challenges in the state, and importance of collaboration between government organisations and industry bodies, while addressing challenges faced by MSMEs with regards to finance, logistics and compliance when looking to expand at a global scale and more.

• Masterclass on Top Industry 4.0 trends and strategies

Amit Saluja, Center Head - Gandhinagar CoE, NASSCOM, will conduct a masterclass on “Top Industry 4.0 trends and strategies to unlock the growth of India's manufacturing sector”. During this masterclass, Saluja will discuss how the latest Industry 4.0 technologies are revolutionising the manufacturing landscape and disrupting the way manufacturers produce and distribute their products. Attendees will also learn effective strategies for leveraging advanced technologies like automation, artificial intelligence and IoT to drive growth and competitiveness besides understanding how Industry 4.0 can help unlock new possibilities for the future of manufacturing in India.

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