CNN will host the CNN Asia Business Forum at the Make In India Week, in Mumbai on Sunday 14 February 2016. Make in India Week 2016 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
The one-day invitation-only forum will bring together 300 key political and business leaders from across the region to examine Asia’s breakout potential on a global stage. During numerous round-tables, panel discussions and networking opportunities, delegates will explore new ideas, technologies, and leadership skills that will shape Asia as well as India’s economic and social future.
CNN’s leading business anchors and correspondents, Fareed Zakaria, Richard Quest and Andrew Stevens will be key moderators at the forum. Confirmed speakers include India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Nalanda University Chancellor George Yeo, Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra, GE South Asia President and CEO, Banmali Agrawala, Twitter Asia Pacific and Middle East Chief Rishi Jaitly, Google India & South East Asia Managing Director Rajan Anandan and Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl.
Session 1
'State of the World' keynote address by Fareed Zakaria: CNN anchor Fareed Zakaria presents a snapshot of global geopolitics. As global demand cools, Zakaria asks what Asia’s big opportunities are.
Session 2
Growing India: CNN’s Fareed Zakaria goes one-on-one with India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to discuss India’s path forward and the obstacles it needs to overcome.
Session 3
Secrets of Leadership: CNN anchor Richard Quest sits down with CISCO Executive Chairman John Chambers to discuss the secrets of leadership during the good times and through transition and uncertainty.
Session 4:
Made in Asia: CNN’s Richard Quest leads a panel of manufacturing pioneers from the world’s biggest companies who are creating jobs and building factories around the globe.
Panelists include:
1. Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra
2. Aditya Birla Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla
3. Emerson Electric Co. President, Edward Monser
4. GE South Asia President and CEO, Banmali Agrawala
Session 5:
Disrupters: CNN’s Andrew Stevens leads a panel of tech experts to discuss how young, nimble, innovative companies can help India leapfrog its rivals.
Panelists include:
1. Snapdeal Co-founder and CEO, Kunal Bahl
2. Vinnova Director General, Charlotte Brogren
3. Google India and South East Asia Managing Director, Rajan Anandan
4. DJI Director of Strategic Partnerships, Michael Perry
Session 6:
Secrets of Leadership II: CNN’s Richard Quest goes one-on-one with Air Asia CEO, Tony Fernandes to discuss successful leadership and creating an environment where ideas can flourish.
Session 7:
Asia 2020: CNN’s Andrew Stevens leads a discussion on the economic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges Asia faces plus the tactics to ensure Asia’s growth is smart growth over the next decade.
Panelists include:
1. Kerry Logistics Network Chairman, George Yeo
2. US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma
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