Agenda
A New Business Technology Paradigm: The New Promise of Information Technology
SMEs acknowledge that usage of technology can bring in cost optimization, operational efficiency, energy efficiency and of course productivity improvement. There is buzz about cloud, social media, mobile. Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate and SMEs have enough on their minds than to try and keep track of it all. In this session, get a peek into some of the new technologies that are making businesses more efficient and effective. Also get to hear from those who already are using it.
Panelist
Jaimin R. Vasa, President, Gujarat Chemical Association (GCA)
Nanda Nandan Mahapatra, Vice Chairman,Textile Association India -Ahmedabad Unit (TAI)
Vishad Rahangdale, Chief Information Officer, Electrotherm
Moderator
Sunil Kakkad, Chairman, Indo American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
SMEs In India - Financing Options At Every Stage Of Growth
Speaker
Bipin Dudani, SVP & Zonal Business Head, Religare
7.50 to 8.40 PM: PANEL
The Changing Role of CFOs in SMEs
For CFOs in SMEs particularly, the recent global economic downturn has been a pivotal event, though not in expected ways. Under a glaring spotlight, SME CFOs and their finance departments have had to address urgent capital acquisition, cash-flow and revenue challenges. Volatility and uncertainty also drew them into more frequent boardroom conversations about new investments, profitability, risk management and strategic decisions related to supply chains, pricing and production. SME Studies point out that finance’s effectiveness lags, particularly in broader areas of responsibility and impact, where company success often hinges on the CFO’s advice. Against this backdrop, today’s SME CFOs are faced with the need to tightly manage their balance sheets while positioning their companies for growth. This dual challenge requires them to define how they can make their operating models more flexible while simultaneously improving their financial planning and analytical capabilities.
Panelist
Vikram Oza, Director-Finance, Jindal WorldWide
Naveen Bohra, CFO, Metro TelWorks
Subir Basak, CEO, Celestial Biologicals Limited
Ashutosh Y Shukla, MD, Aerotherm Products.
Moderator
Hemendra Shah, Vice President (Commercial) & CFO, Elecon Engineering
5.30 PM to 6.00 PM: Registration and Conversations
A New Business Technology Paradigm: The New Promise of Information Technology
SMEs acknowledge that usage of technology can bring in cost optimization, operational efficiency, energy efficiency and of course productivity improvement. There is buzz about cloud, social media, mobile. Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate and SMEs have enough on their minds than to try and keep track of it all. In this session, get a peek into some of the new technologies that are making businesses more efficient and effective. Also get to hear from those who already are using it.
Panelist
Jaimin R. Vasa, President, Gujarat Chemical Association (GCA)
Nanda Nandan Mahapatra, Vice Chairman,Textile Association India -Ahmedabad Unit (TAI)
Vishad Rahangdale, Chief Information Officer, Electrotherm
Moderator
Sunil Kakkad, Chairman, Indo American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
6.50 PM to 7.10 PM: Session 1
Cloud Power - Future of Business Productivity for modern SMEs
Speaker
Gagandeep Sachdeva, CRM Lead, Tectura India- A Microsoft Gold partner
7:10 PM to 7.30 PM: Keynote Address
Technology- The Business Enabler for SMEs
Speaker
Hemal Patel, CEO, Elitecore
SMEs In India - Financing Options At Every Stage Of Growth
Speaker
Bipin Dudani, SVP & Zonal Business Head, Religare
7.50 to 8.40 PM: PANEL
The Changing Role of CFOs in SMEs
For CFOs in SMEs particularly, the recent global economic downturn has been a pivotal event, though not in expected ways. Under a glaring spotlight, SME CFOs and their finance departments have had to address urgent capital acquisition, cash-flow and revenue challenges. Volatility and uncertainty also drew them into more frequent boardroom conversations about new investments, profitability, risk management and strategic decisions related to supply chains, pricing and production. SME Studies point out that finance’s effectiveness lags, particularly in broader areas of responsibility and impact, where company success often hinges on the CFO’s advice. Against this backdrop, today’s SME CFOs are faced with the need to tightly manage their balance sheets while positioning their companies for growth. This dual challenge requires them to define how they can make their operating models more flexible while simultaneously improving their financial planning and analytical capabilities.
Panelist
Vikram Oza, Director-Finance, Jindal WorldWide
Naveen Bohra, CFO, Metro TelWorks
Subir Basak, CEO, Celestial Biologicals Limited
Ashutosh Y Shukla, MD, Aerotherm Products.
Moderator
Hemendra Shah, Vice President (Commercial) & CFO, Elecon Engineering
8.40 PM Onwards:
Cocktail & Dinner
