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Celebrating the
UN International Day of education,
EICBI and Water & Shark
presents
The Role of Education in Building and Protecting Economic Value: Trade, Investment & Wealth
at
UK Parliament, London
28th January 2026
Europe India Centre of Business and Industry and its associate organisations have organised 29 Major sessions at British Parliament in London, 5 Major summits at European Parliament in Brussels over the past few years in promoting trade and relations between India and European Union as well as between India and the UK.
In addition to the physical summits, EICBI has organised number of virtual activities as part of the EuropeIndia40 VIEWS campaign so as to promote discussions amongst the current Members of Parliament from India, UK, European Union and EuropeIndia40 leaders.
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SPEAKERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
Celebrating UN International Day of Education, which recognises lifelong learning, not just formal schooling. Water and Shark presents “The Role of Education in Building and Protecting Economic Value: Trade, Investment & Wealth
.
Welcome Address
Mr Sujit S. Nair,
Chairperson
Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI)
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Keynote addresses
Moderated by Mr Abhishek Tripathi, Vice Chair – EICBI/ CEO - Abiflo
Lord Rami Ranger - Member of House of Lords, UK Parliament
Lord Kuldip Sahota - Member of House of Lords, UK Parliament
Hon Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst - Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley, UK
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While academic education helps individuals and businesses create value, the next challenge is ensuring that this value is preserved, structured, and transferred responsibly across generations and borders.
This next sessions by Water and Shark experts and its partners will look at education not only as an academic tool, but as a lifelong enabler, from creating economic value through skills and trade, to protecting and managing that value responsibly through wealth education
.
Next-Gen Capital and Impact Investing: Educated Decisions for Sustainable Value Creation
CA Dixit Jain,
Partner
Water & Shark
.
The Role of Education in the Great Wealth Transfer: Protection, Preservation and Cross-Border Continuity
Adv CA Harsh Patel,
Founder and Global CEO
Water & Shark
.
Continued Education in the Age of AI.
CA Sarthak Ahuja,
Director - Niamh Ventures Pvt. Ltd / Partner - Sandeep Ahuja & Co
.
Transforming Global Education
Ms Kerry Bannigan,
President of the Board and Managing Director
PVBLIC Foundation
.
Bridging Digital Divide in Education
Mr Raaj Shamji
Associate Director of Public and community Engagement - Birmingham City University
Ms Shabana Qureshi
Birmingham City University Community Ambassador
Mr Aborode Olusegun
Blockchain Data Lead
Surgence Labs
.
Networking
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Proven strategies, authentic experiences, and fresh thinking that business leaders can learn from and implement with confidence.
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Join CEOs, CFOs, Exec. GMs, marketers, and Board members will receive an extensive briefing on strategies to pursue your business in India and the EU.
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Interaction with experts from education sector which helps in updating the knowledge at interactive sessions
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Global networking: In transferring and exchanging Ideas
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Scope of enhancing marketing opportunities and collaborations
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Network with critical experts and explore new business opportunities
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Sharing and learning of best practices and success stories
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Sharing your points of view on growth enablers and get feedback for the same from other experts at the conference
'This event will bring considerable benefits to all the leaders who attend by increasing access to the connections to grow their business across continents.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Business leaders from micro, small and medium scale enterprises
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Leaders from Education sector
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Investors and Investment seekers
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Banking and Financial Institution Representatives
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Consultants seeking new engagements
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Accountants who can help new companies
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Solicitors/Lawyers who provide guidance
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Senior Academicians and Thought Leaders
