The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mangaluru, is set to host a significant conclave aimed at empowering the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The event, themed 'Powering MSMEs to Scale: Leadership, Capital & Innovation', will be held at Hotel Vivanta this Saturday.
Focus on the Backbone of Indian Industry
Positioning MSMEs as the critical backbone of India's industrial growth and supply-chain resilience, the conclave addresses the urgent need for these enterprises to evolve. In a competitive, technology-driven global market, scaling capabilities, embracing innovation, strengthening sustainability, and enhancing leadership are no longer optional but essential for survival and growth.
The forum will serve as a melting pot for industry leaders, policymakers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), technology experts, financial institutions, and MSME entrepreneurs. Their collective deliberation will center on key growth enablers identified as crucial for the sector's future.
Key Themes and Conference Highlights
The conclave agenda is packed with sessions designed to provide actionable insights. Delegates can expect deep dives into several core areas essential for modern MSMEs. The conference highlights include detailed discussions on:
- MSMEs in the Global Fast Lane: Leadership insights focused on scaling, improving competitiveness, and driving growth.
- Enabling MSME Growth through Finance: Exploring traditional and alternative credit solutions to fuel expansion.
- Manufacturing Excellence: Strategies for productivity and quality upgradation in production processes.
- Digital Transformation & AI Adoption: Leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence, for a competitive edge.
- Capability Building & Leadership: Focusing on leadership development and holistic enterprise transformation.
Eminent Speakers and Expected Outcomes
The conclave boasts participation from a roster of distinguished experts and leaders. Confirmed speakers include Deepak Shetty, Chairman of the CII Manufacturing Excellence Council; Ravindra Srikantan, Chairman of the CII Karnataka State Council; and Natraj Hegde, Chairman of the CII Mangaluru District Council.
They will be joined by Abhinav Bansal, Vice-Chairman of CII Mangaluru District Council; Srinivas Dandapur, Deputy General Manager of Karnataka Bank; Gopika Sunil, Relationship Manager at M1xchange; and Madhu G, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer of Qscript Software.
The expected outcome of this gathering is to provide a clear roadmap for local and regional MSMEs. By addressing the triad of leadership, capital access, and technological innovation, the conclave aims to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and networks needed to scale their operations and compete effectively on both domestic and international stages.
