Focusing on the theme of Strengthening Trade & Sustainable Growth Partnerships in the EU India corridor,
Europe India Centre for
Business & Industry
presents
EU India Leaders Conference 2026
7th summit at European Parliament, Brussels
9th June 2026
This year’s engagements will take place across 3 locations in Brussels, bringing together Members of Parliament, diplomats, business leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and emerging leaders to advance dialogue across the EU–India corridor.
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Session 1 – European Parliament Session
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Session 2 – Invest in Austria
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Session 3 – EU India FTA Discussion in partnership with India Salon Brussels
EICBI convenes high-level dialogues bringing together Members of the European Parliament, national parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, and emerging leaders to advance collaboration across the European Union–India and wider Europe–India corridor. The organisation has convened major parliamentary summits and business forums at the European Parliament in Brussels and the British Parliament in London, engaging thousands of delegates from companies, governments, and institutions over the past decade.
A flagship initiative of EICBI is the EuropeIndia40 Leaders List, an annual recognition platform launched in 2019 that identifies and connects the next generation of leaders under the age of forty who are shaping Europe–India relations across business, policy, and civil society.
Through conferences, leadership platforms, publications such as the Europe India Journal, and engagement with EU institutions and regional governments in India, EICBI works to strengthen trade, investment, innovation partnerships, and strategic cooperation between Europe and India.
Our Impact
36
Parliamentary sessions
Sessions at the
EU Parliament in & UK Parliament
12
Diplomatic Visits
Coordinated Visits of European Parliamentarians & EU country Ambassadors
2880
Companies Engaged
Companies from India, EU and UK who have participated
47
Members of Parliament engaged
MPs from India, European Union and United Kingdom who participated in the sessions
07
EuropeIndia40 annual leaders list since 2019
Annual compilation of leaders under 40 in the EU India/ wider Europe India corridor.
198
NextGen Leaders recognised
A growing alumni of Next Gen leaders contributing to EU India/ wider Europe India relations.
SPEAKERS
EVENT FORMAT
PROPOSED DISCUSSIONS ( DRAFT AGENDA) - European Parliament Session
Find agenda and post conference report of our previous summit at UK & European Parliament and other locations HERE
Opening Remarks
TBC
Strengthening Trade & Sustainable Growth Partnerships in the EU India corridor - An Overview
Mr Sujit S Nair, MSc, MBA, FRSA
Chairman - Europe India Centre for Business and Industry
Keynote Address
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Members of European Parliament
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Member of Indian Parliament
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Felicitations
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Certificates to EuropeIndia40 leaders
EU–India Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategic Impact
A conversation exploring how the Free Trade Agreement could reshape capital flows, supply chains, and market access between two of the world’s most influential economic blocs. Focus will move beyond negotiation updates to what the agreement means for businesses, promoters, and policymakers navigating cross-border growth.
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Current status of negotiations
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Key sectors impacted (manufacturing, services, digital trade)
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Regulatory and market access considerations
Moderator
Prof. Dr Cristina Vanberghen - Professor and Senior Expert
European Commission
Panellists
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Mr Sudhakar Singh – Member of Parliament, India/ Parliamentary Committee Member - Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing
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Mag.Michael Saxl - Trade/Tariffs & EU Policy Specialist - Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
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Mr Jean-marc Fenet - Ex Minister-Counsellor for economic affairs in India and South Asia, French Embassy in India
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Mr Monish Pattipati – CEO, Ravi Hatcheries Group
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Mr Sujit S Nair, Chairman - Europe India Centre for Business and Industry
Driving Sustainability: EU India Collaboration for a sustainable Future
A forward-looking leadership dialogue on how EU India collaboration is redefining sustainability, not merely as a regulatory requirement, but as a strategic driver of innovation, capital allocation, and long-term enterprise value. The discussion will explore ESG convergence, climate finance, and the evolving role of business in shaping a resilient future. A dedicated focus on energy will examine transition pathways, clean energy partnerships, energy security, and opportunities for investment and technology collaboration between the EU and India.
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ESG frameworks and regulatory alignment
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Green investments and climate finance
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Corporate sustainability and innovation
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Energy transition, clean energy partnerships, and energy security
Moderator
Ms Kaveri Sinhji - Lead Strategist, Impact Think Tank
Panellists
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Dr Asif Iqbal, President – Indian Economic Trade Organisation
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Ms Karen Dumery - Founder - GoAct B.V
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Mr Karthik Krishna - Managing Partner, Evervantage Consulting LLP
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Ms Ricarda Redeker – Founder, Project Plastic Extinction
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Mr Ankit Jain – Director, Thirumals Paper Arizona Private Limited
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Mr Patrick Crehan – Director, CK Associates/ Ex Consultant – EU Delegation in New Delhi
Vote of Thanks
Networking
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Strategic Sector Insights:
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Engage in discussions about trends, challenges, and collaboration opportunities between the EU and India.
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Explore growth drivers, market opportunities, and government support mechanisms in the sectors in both regions.
Policy and Trade Relations:
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical and current dynamics of EU-India trade relations, including strategic partnerships and cooperation mechanisms.
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Learn about the evolution of relations encompassing trade, investment, security, climate change, and sustainable development.
