3rd India UAE Partnership Summit

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the recently concluded convention of the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF), “3rd India UAE Partnership Summit”, was a resounding success.
The event had eminent speakers and over 110 delegates with impressive Emirati and Indian attendance. Our international delegates came from as far as Suriname and the Netherlands.
The Summit was held in partnership with Dubai Chambers at the Dubai Chambers Headquarters in Deria, Dubai, on 12th November 2025.
We were honoured to have His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE and Hon. Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as the Chief Guests and deliver the Keynote address virtually. We also had the honour of having H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General, Consulate General of India, Dubai, to be with us as Guests of Honour and address the delegates

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Aza - Support Partner

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Knowledge Partner

CHIEF GUEST

SPEAKERS

* Confirmation Awaited

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3rd INDIA UAE PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT

PROGRAMME

12th November, 2025

Dubai Chambers, Deira, Dubai

Time Session Details
8.30 AM – 9.15 AM Registration and Networking Registration and Networking
9.30 AM – 10.30 AM Inaugural Session: Gateways to Global Growth This opening session will set the tone for the conference by spotlighting the growing strategic and economic synergy between India and the UAE. With keynote addresses from ministers, it will highlight shared ambitions, outline the global growth trajectories of both nations, and frame the role of bilateral collaboration in driving sustainable economic development and global competitiveness.
Welcome Address:
  • Mr. Rajiv Podar, Chairman IBLF, CMD Podar Enterprise

  • Mr. Khalid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President - Commercial & Corporate Services Sector, Dubai Chambers
  • Mr. Dinesh Joshi, President IBLF, CMD, SatyaGiri Group
  • H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India Abu Dhabi
Keynote Address:
  • His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE (virtual)
  • Hon. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (virtual)

Vote of Thanks:
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF
10.30 AM – 11.00 AM Inaugural Plenary: Emerging Collaborations – Mapping the Road Ahead The key Investment Attraction bodies from both sides along with our Knowledge Partner shall use emerging pictures from data and numbers to present the opportunities, advantages and synergies of investments that will shape the next phase of bilateral cooperation. This session shall set the tone of the event and help the discussions that follow.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies
  • Mr. Mohamed Sharaf, COO-FDI, Dubai Economic Development Corporation
  • H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General of India in Dubai
  • Mr. Avinash Gupta, MD & CEO, Dun & Bradstreet India
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF (Moderator)
11.00 AM – 11.40 AM Session 1: Emerging Technologies & AI – Innovation Bridge Focused on the transformative role of emerging technologies, this session will delve into the potential of AI, digital infrastructure, fintech, and advanced manufacturing as catalysts for innovation-led growth. Thought leaders from both nations will examine how collaborative innovation can unlock new business models, talent pools, and cross-border tech ecosystems.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Atul Nishar, Founder of Hexaware Technologies Ltd
  • Ms. Devyani Pawar, Founder and CEO, DP House of Media
  • Mr. Arjun Sarkar, Vice President - Digital Ecosystem and Partnerships, Dubai Commercity
  • Mr. David Reche, Co-Founder & CTPO, Cercli
  • Mr. Lalit Mahadeshwar, Founder & MD, Sateri Systems
  • Mr. Naveen Kumar Linga, Managing Director, WeXL Edu (Moderator)
11.40 AM – 12.15 PM Session 2: Emerging Opportunities – Catalysing Partnership Highlighting untapped and high-potential sectors, this session will showcase areas ripe for investment and joint ventures, including clean energy, startups, and financial new-age products among others. It will provide insights into enabling environments, government incentives, and the role of public-private partnerships in catalyzing new- age business collaborations.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Director, Philipcapital (DIFC), UAE
  • H.E. Walid Hareb AlFalahi, CEO, Dubai Consultancy & UAE Trade Centre
  • Mr. Anesh Kisoen, Sr. International Business Advisor Asia, The Hague & Partners
  • Mr. Robert Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer, Expo City Market Centre (Moderator)
12.15 PM – 12.50 PM Session 3: Emerging Horizons – India-UAE and the New Age Synergies Following the successful signing of the CEPA and the initial signs of its positive impact on bilateral trade and investment, the discussion will now turn to the emerging horizons and evolving synergies. These developments are poised to unlock significantly greater benefits for both economies in the near future.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Vijay Dhage, Founder and Managing Director, WinExt Polytech
  • Mr. Ajinkya Ramesh Deo, Managing Director, Rameshdeo Productions (National Award Winner Film star)
  • Mr. Stefan Ferrier, Chief Technical Officer, Baitali Group, Suriname
  • Dr. Sahitya K. Chaturvedi, Secretary General, IBPC Dubai (Moderator)
12.50 PM – 01.25 PM Session 4: Emerging Alliances – The Future Begins Today This dynamic session brings together visionary leaders from diverse sectors to explore how cross-sectoral collaboration is reshaping the India-UAE growth story. From innovation and sustainability to digital transformation, the panel will spotlight new models of partnership that are unlocking opportunity, resilience, and shared prosperity in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Sumeet Kabra, Director, RR Global
  • Dr. Sunita Dube, Chairperson, Medscape India
  • Mr. Ravi Sinha, Director, MSME Business Forum India
  • Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO and Founder, Podar Eduspace (Moderator)
01.25 PM – 01.30 PM Sum-up and Vote of Thanks This will culminate the event with a formal summation of the conference highlights and a vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective efforts of all participants in shaping a promising roadmap for bilateral and global engagement.

•   Mr. Sandeep Joshi, Executive Director, IBLF

01.30 PM Lunch Lunch
* To be confirmed

CORE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Inaugural Session: Gateways to Global Growth

Welcome Address:
Mr. Rajiv Podar, Chairman IBLF, CMD Podar Enterprise
Mr. Khalid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President – Commercial & Corporate Services Sector, Dubai Chambers
Mr. Dinesh Joshi, President IBLF, CMD, SatyaGiri Group
H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India Abu Dhabi

Keynote Address:
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE (virtual)
Hon. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (virtual)

Vote of Thanks:
Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF

Inaugural Plenary: Emerging Collaborations – Mapping the Road Ahead

  • Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies
  • Mr. Mohamed Sharaf, COO-FDI, Dubai Economic Development Corporation
  • H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General of India in Dubai
  • Mr. Avinash Gupta, MD & CEO, Dun & Bradstreet India
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF (Moderator)

Session 1: Emerging Technologies & AI – Innovation Bridge

  • Mr. Atul Nishar, Founder of Hexaware Technologies Ltd
  • Ms. Devyani Pawar, Founder and CEO, DP House of Media
  • Mr. Arjun Sarkar, Vice President – Digital Ecosystem and Partnerships, Dubai Commercity
  • Mr. David Reche, Co-Founder & CTPO, Cercli
  • Mr. Lalit Mahadeshwar, Founder & MD, Sateri Systems
  • Mr. Naveen Kumar Linga, Managing Director, WeXL Edu (Moderator)

Session 2: Emerging Opportunities – Catalysing Partnership

  • Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Director, Philipcapital (DIFC), UAE
  • H.E. Walid Hareb AlFalahi, CEO, Dubai Consultancy & UAE Trade Centre
  • Mr. Anesh Kisoen, Sr. International Business Advisor Asia, The Hague & Partners
  • Mr. Robert Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer, Expo City Market Centre (Moderator)

Session 3: Emerging Horizons – India-UAE and the New Age Synergies

  • Mr. Vijay Dhage, Founder and Managing Director, WinExt Polytech
  • Mr. Ajinkya Ramesh Deo, Managing Director, Rameshdeo Productions (National Award Winner Film star)
  • Mr. Stefan Ferrier, Chief Technical Officer, Baitali Group, Suriname
  • Dr. Sahitya K. Chaturvedi, Secretary General, IBPC Dubai (Moderator)

Session 4: Emerging Alliances – The Future Begins Today

  • Mr. Sumeet Kabra, Director, RR Global
  • Dr. Sunita Dube, Chairperson, Medscape India
  • Mr. Ravi Sinha, Director, MSME Business Forum India
  • Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO and Founder, Podar Eduspace (Moderator)

Sum-up and Vote of Thanks

  •  Mr. Sandeep Joshi, Executive Director, IBLF

Photo Gallery

Head Office
Podar House
10 Marine Drive, Churchgate
Mumbai – 400020, INDIA
Overview

3rd India UAE Partnership Summit

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the recently concluded convention of the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF), “3rd India UAE Partnership Summit”, was a resounding success.
The event had eminent speakers and over 110 delegates with impressive Emirati and Indian attendance. Our international delegates came from as far as Suriname and the Netherlands.
The Summit was held in partnership with Dubai Chambers at the Dubai Chambers Headquarters in Deria, Dubai, on 12th November 2025.
We were honoured to have His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE and Hon. Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, as the Chief Guests and deliver the Keynote address virtually. We also had the honour of having H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General, Consulate General of India, Dubai, to be with us as Guests of Honour and address the delegates

Support Partner

Aza - Support Partner

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Knowledge Partner

Speakers

CHIEF GUEST

SPEAKERS

* Confirmation Awaited

EMCEE

Program

3rd INDIA UAE PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT

PROGRAMME

12th November, 2025

Dubai Chambers, Deira, Dubai

Time Session Details
8.30 AM – 9.15 AM Registration and Networking Registration and Networking
9.30 AM – 10.30 AM Inaugural Session: Gateways to Global Growth This opening session will set the tone for the conference by spotlighting the growing strategic and economic synergy between India and the UAE. With keynote addresses from ministers, it will highlight shared ambitions, outline the global growth trajectories of both nations, and frame the role of bilateral collaboration in driving sustainable economic development and global competitiveness.
Welcome Address:
  • Mr. Rajiv Podar, Chairman IBLF, CMD Podar Enterprise

  • Mr. Khalid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President - Commercial & Corporate Services Sector, Dubai Chambers
  • Mr. Dinesh Joshi, President IBLF, CMD, SatyaGiri Group
  • H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India Abu Dhabi
Keynote Address:
  • His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE (virtual)
  • Hon. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (virtual)

Vote of Thanks:
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF
10.30 AM – 11.00 AM Inaugural Plenary: Emerging Collaborations – Mapping the Road Ahead The key Investment Attraction bodies from both sides along with our Knowledge Partner shall use emerging pictures from data and numbers to present the opportunities, advantages and synergies of investments that will shape the next phase of bilateral cooperation. This session shall set the tone of the event and help the discussions that follow.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies
  • Mr. Mohamed Sharaf, COO-FDI, Dubai Economic Development Corporation
  • H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General of India in Dubai
  • Mr. Avinash Gupta, MD & CEO, Dun & Bradstreet India
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF (Moderator)
11.00 AM – 11.40 AM Session 1: Emerging Technologies & AI – Innovation Bridge Focused on the transformative role of emerging technologies, this session will delve into the potential of AI, digital infrastructure, fintech, and advanced manufacturing as catalysts for innovation-led growth. Thought leaders from both nations will examine how collaborative innovation can unlock new business models, talent pools, and cross-border tech ecosystems.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Atul Nishar, Founder of Hexaware Technologies Ltd
  • Ms. Devyani Pawar, Founder and CEO, DP House of Media
  • Mr. Arjun Sarkar, Vice President - Digital Ecosystem and Partnerships, Dubai Commercity
  • Mr. David Reche, Co-Founder & CTPO, Cercli
  • Mr. Lalit Mahadeshwar, Founder & MD, Sateri Systems
  • Mr. Naveen Kumar Linga, Managing Director, WeXL Edu (Moderator)
11.40 AM – 12.15 PM Session 2: Emerging Opportunities – Catalysing Partnership Highlighting untapped and high-potential sectors, this session will showcase areas ripe for investment and joint ventures, including clean energy, startups, and financial new-age products among others. It will provide insights into enabling environments, government incentives, and the role of public-private partnerships in catalyzing new- age business collaborations.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Director, Philipcapital (DIFC), UAE
  • H.E. Walid Hareb AlFalahi, CEO, Dubai Consultancy & UAE Trade Centre
  • Mr. Anesh Kisoen, Sr. International Business Advisor Asia, The Hague & Partners
  • Mr. Robert Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer, Expo City Market Centre (Moderator)
12.15 PM – 12.50 PM Session 3: Emerging Horizons – India-UAE and the New Age Synergies Following the successful signing of the CEPA and the initial signs of its positive impact on bilateral trade and investment, the discussion will now turn to the emerging horizons and evolving synergies. These developments are poised to unlock significantly greater benefits for both economies in the near future.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Vijay Dhage, Founder and Managing Director, WinExt Polytech
  • Mr. Ajinkya Ramesh Deo, Managing Director, Rameshdeo Productions (National Award Winner Film star)
  • Mr. Stefan Ferrier, Chief Technical Officer, Baitali Group, Suriname
  • Dr. Sahitya K. Chaturvedi, Secretary General, IBPC Dubai (Moderator)
12.50 PM – 01.25 PM Session 4: Emerging Alliances – The Future Begins Today This dynamic session brings together visionary leaders from diverse sectors to explore how cross-sectoral collaboration is reshaping the India-UAE growth story. From innovation and sustainability to digital transformation, the panel will spotlight new models of partnership that are unlocking opportunity, resilience, and shared prosperity in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Panel consisting of:

  • Mr. Sumeet Kabra, Director, RR Global
  • Dr. Sunita Dube, Chairperson, Medscape India
  • Mr. Ravi Sinha, Director, MSME Business Forum India
  • Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO and Founder, Podar Eduspace (Moderator)
01.25 PM – 01.30 PM Sum-up and Vote of Thanks This will culminate the event with a formal summation of the conference highlights and a vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective efforts of all participants in shaping a promising roadmap for bilateral and global engagement.

•   Mr. Sandeep Joshi, Executive Director, IBLF

01.30 PM Lunch Lunch
* To be confirmed
Core Organizing Committee

CORE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Highlights

Inaugural Session: Gateways to Global Growth

Welcome Address:
Mr. Rajiv Podar, Chairman IBLF, CMD Podar Enterprise
Mr. Khalid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President – Commercial & Corporate Services Sector, Dubai Chambers
Mr. Dinesh Joshi, President IBLF, CMD, SatyaGiri Group
H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal, Hon. Ambassador, Embassy of India Abu Dhabi

Keynote Address:
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE (virtual)
Hon. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (virtual)

Vote of Thanks:
Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF

Inaugural Plenary: Emerging Collaborations – Mapping the Road Ahead

  • Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies
  • Mr. Mohamed Sharaf, COO-FDI, Dubai Economic Development Corporation
  • H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Hon. Consul General of India in Dubai
  • Mr. Avinash Gupta, MD & CEO, Dun & Bradstreet India
  • Mr. Pankaj Savara, Head UAE Chapter, IBLF (Moderator)

Session 1: Emerging Technologies & AI – Innovation Bridge

  • Mr. Atul Nishar, Founder of Hexaware Technologies Ltd
  • Ms. Devyani Pawar, Founder and CEO, DP House of Media
  • Mr. Arjun Sarkar, Vice President – Digital Ecosystem and Partnerships, Dubai Commercity
  • Mr. David Reche, Co-Founder & CTPO, Cercli
  • Mr. Lalit Mahadeshwar, Founder & MD, Sateri Systems
  • Mr. Naveen Kumar Linga, Managing Director, WeXL Edu (Moderator)

Session 2: Emerging Opportunities – Catalysing Partnership

  • Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Director, Philipcapital (DIFC), UAE
  • H.E. Walid Hareb AlFalahi, CEO, Dubai Consultancy & UAE Trade Centre
  • Mr. Anesh Kisoen, Sr. International Business Advisor Asia, The Hague & Partners
  • Mr. Robert Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer, Expo City Market Centre (Moderator)

Session 3: Emerging Horizons – India-UAE and the New Age Synergies

  • Mr. Vijay Dhage, Founder and Managing Director, WinExt Polytech
  • Mr. Ajinkya Ramesh Deo, Managing Director, Rameshdeo Productions (National Award Winner Film star)
  • Mr. Stefan Ferrier, Chief Technical Officer, Baitali Group, Suriname
  • Dr. Sahitya K. Chaturvedi, Secretary General, IBPC Dubai (Moderator)

Session 4: Emerging Alliances – The Future Begins Today

  • Mr. Sumeet Kabra, Director, RR Global
  • Dr. Sunita Dube, Chairperson, Medscape India
  • Mr. Ravi Sinha, Director, MSME Business Forum India
  • Mr. Vedant Podar, CEO and Founder, Podar Eduspace (Moderator)

Sum-up and Vote of Thanks

  •  Mr. Sandeep Joshi, Executive Director, IBLF

Photo Gallery

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Contact
Head Office
Podar House
10 Marine Drive, Churchgate
Mumbai – 400020, INDIA