In recognition of the upcoming India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, EICBI
presents
UK India Leaders Conference 2023
1st March 2023
UK Parliament, London
27th summit in Europe


Europe India Centre of Business and Industry and its associate organisations have organised 23 Major summits at British Parliament in London, 3 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 and EuropeIndia40 leaders.
SPEAKERS - UK Parliament session
![]() Dr Suman LodhAssociate Professor, Kingston University London | ![]() Mr Tony GimpleChairman, Sparton Fund | ![]() Abhilasha DafriaChief Executive Officer, Angels Den |
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![]() Mr Padma KumarManaging Director, PK Flight Gallery equipment Ltd | ![]() Dr Chithra RamakrishnanDirector, ShruthiUK | ![]() Dr. David BozwardDirector of Employability and Entrepreneurship, Global Banking School |
![]() Cllr Philip AbrahamCouncillor, Loughton Town Council | ![]() Dr Monomita NandyDirector of Internationalization for Brunel Business School, Brunel University |
EVENT FORMAT
PROPOSED AGENDA
Find agenda and post conference report of our previous summit at UK & European Parliament and other locations HERE
2.30 - 4.30 PM
Afternoon Session
Location - UK Parliament
2.30 - 2.35 PM
Welcome Address
TBC
2:35 – 2:45 PM
Mr Sujit S Nair
Chairperson, Europe India Centre for Business and Industry
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Felicitations
3:00 – 3:35 PM
Panel Discussion 1 - The Free Trade Agreements: Insights and Opportunities
India and UK have concluded a number of rounds of talks for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement is estimated to double India-UK bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. This session will focus on the following aspects
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Benefits to India from FTAs
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Benefits to the UK from FTA
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Political challenges in UK and India while implementing FTA
MODERATOR
Dr Monomita Nandy - Director of Internationalization for Brunel Business School, Brunel University
PANELISTS
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Dr David Bozward – Director of Employability and Entrepreneurship, Global Banking School
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Ms Abhilasha Dafria, CEO – Angels Den
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Mr Padma Kumar – MD, PK Flight Gallery equipment Ltd
3:35 – 4:10 PM
Panel Discussion 2 - India-UK ties at 75: Looking back, moving forward
The year 2022 marked the 75 years of UK-India Diplomatic relations. This session will reflect upon the rapidly evolving relationship between India & UK and its multifaceted legacies, having grown into an enduring strategic bond between two of the world’s most vibrant liberal democracies. This session will focus on the following aspects
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Critical milestones in the history of India-UK relations
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India-UK relations in the current geopolitical context
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Areas to further strengthen UK India relations.
MODERATOR
Dr Chithra Ramakrishnan – Director, ShruthiUK
PANELISTS
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Dr Suman Lodh - Associate Professor, Kingston University London
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Cllr Philip Abraham – Councillor, Loughton Town Council
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Mr Tony Gimple – Chairman, Sparton Fund
4:10 – 4:30 PM
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 the UK and India 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 (EU/ UK/ India) 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
'UK India Business Conference 2022' will bring considerable benefits to all the leaders who attend by increasing access to the connections in the UK India corridor, financing, resources, and strategic insight 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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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
REGISTRATION
A delegate can attend the conference by becoming a strategic partner by paying Rs 60,000 and attend all our summits for a year. As a strategic partner of Europe India Centre for Business and Industry, one gets:
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Priority access to EICBI business meets/ events/ partner events for a year.
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Access to the delegate list ( Delegate Name, Designation, Organisation) of our summits
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Your logo and link on the “Strategic Partners” page of the EICBI website for a year.
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Opportunities to promote your organisation in EICBI E-Newsletter.
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Offers from our partner organisations
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Opportunities to organise joint events when possible.
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Broadcast your announcement and news through our social media channels.
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In case of the conference's postponement due to unforeseen circumstances like COVID etc., any payment made will automatically be adjusted to the rescheduled date.
Please do check the vaccine dosage required before your trip.