AFTERNOON SESSION
Location - European Parliament, Brussels

Introduction

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Welcome to EILC 2024

Mr Sujit S Nair.
Chairman - Europe India Centre for Business and Industry

Welcome Address

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Keynote Address 

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Keynote Address

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• Felicitations.

• Certificates to EuropeIndia40 leaders

Moderated by
Cllr Aarien Areti
Councillor - London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea/ Vice Chair - EICBI

Panel Discussion 1 - An overview of EU India relationship 
India and the EU are strategic partners, with a relationship that dates back to the early 1960s. The two sides have a comprehensive dialogue and cooperation mechanism, which covers a wide range of issues, including trade and investment, security, climate change, and sustainable development. This session will focus on the following aspects

• Critical milestones in the history of India-EU trade relations

• India-EU relations in the current geopolitical context

• The evolution of EU-India relations from economic to other domains like science, technology, space, health, environment etc.

PANELISTS

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MODERATOR
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Panel Discussion 2 - EU-India Collaboration Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry
This discussion will focus on companies that have successfully collaborated or are exploring collaboration on semiconductor projects between the EU and India. The panel will provide insights into their experiences, highlighting the benefits and potential of such partnerships. This session will focus on the following aspects.

• What are the key trends shaping the semiconductor industry in India and the EU?

• What challenges need to be addressed to enhance trade, investment, and technology transfer in the semiconductor sector between the EU and India?

• What are the opportunities for joint ventures, R&D partnerships, and other forms of cooperation between EU and Indian semiconductor companies?

• What role can governments play in fostering EU-India collaboration in the semiconductor industry?

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MODERATOR
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Panel Discussion 3 - EU-India Collaboration Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Sector
This discussion will focus on companies that have successfully collaborated or are exploring collaboration on renewable energy projects between the EU and India. The panel will provide insights into their experiences, highlighting the benefits and potential of such partnerships.
This session will focus on the following aspects:

• What are the key factors driving the growth of the renewable energy sector in India?

• What opportunities exist for EU companies in India's renewable energy market, and what government schemes support such collaborations?

• What are the key trends shaping the renewable energy industry in both India and the EU?

• How can the EU and India collaborate to enhance energy security, sustainability, and the transition to cleaner energy sources?

• What role can governments play in fostering EU-India collaboration in the renewable energy sector?

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PANELISTS

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Closing remarks

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Networking