WORLD SME PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT

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1 Organised by nd rd 2-3 November, 2012 Hotel Sofitel BKC Mumbai, India SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA WORLD SME PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT th 9 International Event Co - Organiser Partner Partner Supported by IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (IITC-INDIA) EISBC EUROPE - INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA Partner Partner Knowledge Partner Supported by Event Managed by MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA Industrial and SME Research Centre of India SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Macro Events and Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

2 PREAMBLE SMEs throughout the globe play an important role for the growth of every Nation and contribute immensely to the industrial development and output, exports, forex earnings and creation of employment opportunities. They constitute more than 90% of all enterprises in most of the countries and employ more than one third of the total working population in emerging economies. They are also driving force behind large number of innovations, stimulate private ownership, entrepreneurial skills and help diversify economic activity. Globalization and subsequent opening up of various economies have created plenty of opportunities for the SMEs; however, at the same time it has given rise to a number of challenges. The challenging global markets and highly integrated economies have imposed the necessity of coping up with local and international competitors. In this highly integrated global economy, SMEs are faced with two fold problems: On one hand they face severe asset constraints and limitations on their access to critical resources which restrict their capacity to compete in the competitive global environment; on the other hand their local advantage is being wiped off by powerful international organizations capturing their local markets and niches. Despite the initiatives taken by economic policy experts across the globe to support the SMEs and create a platform to enable them to play a larger role in the globalized economy, it is very evident that new path of economic reforms and policy development are required in order to enable these small units to become competitive, integrate them successfully and operate fully in the globalised industry.

3 ABOUT THE SUMMIT Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India) and India International Trade Centre (IITC-INDIA) have taken initiative to organize the WORLD SME PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT to provide a platform for international SMEs to identify business partnership and enhance connectivity in different countries, review the existing institutional mechanisms, policy reforms and initiatives for developing SMEs and deliberate on various strategies that can be adopted for becoming competitive. The Summit will provide enormous opportunities to the SMEs from India and various countries to identify potential opportunities in different markets across the globe, international trade policy and procedures, opportunities for joint ventures, technology transfer and contract manufacturing tie-ups, international business alliance and investment. The Summit will also provide platform for SMEs to exhibit their products and services, identify their potential suppliers, buyers and enhance their connectivity. Eminent speakers from across the industry and globe will address the Summit to share their experience and expertise. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SUMMIT Connectivity and Networking Presentation and Deliberations Mentoring Keynote speeches Identify business partners Identify investment opportunities Information on new technology Joint Venture and Collaboration Opportunities B2B Meets Global SME Excellence Awards Gala Dinner

4 TOPICS TO BE COVERED Overview of Global SME Sector Strengthening SMEs in Economic Slowdown for Better Growth Indian SMEs Challenges and Opportunities The outlook of innovative India - Manufacturing and Services Sector Enhancing Technology Adoption in manufacturing industries Driving Profitability through ICT adoption Benchmarking Good Production Practices Build competitiveness through R&D & Innovations India's Industry vision in 2020 Enhancing Knowledge based Services Intellectual Property Rights Implications on SMEs looking beyond Boundaries Devising Innovative Industrial policies - Need of the hour Next generation SMEs - Strategies for Competitiveness Outsourcing opportunities for SMEs Understanding Free Trade Agreements (FTA) - Benefits for SMEs Joint Ventures and Technology Transfers Building Progressive Enterprises Building Effective Supply Chain through forward and backward linkages Accessing Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds for Expansion

5 BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS Opportunity to promote products and services amongst visitors from India and abroad Identifying business partners, buyers, importers, exporters and agents Identify investment opportunities, trade promotion and technology transfers Contract manufacturing, joint ventures opportunities for business expansion Interaction with Government officials, Bankers and Multinational companies Opportunity to meet Overseas and Indian delegates to establish business contacts OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN BUSINESS CONTRACTS, MOUs AND AGREEMENTS We will also encourage and provide an opportunity to the Exporters - Importers, Industrialists, Buying Agents, Chambers of Commerce, Government Departments, Investment Boards, Export / Trade Promotion Organisations to sign Business Contracts, Memorandums of Understanding / Agreements for Economic Cooperation & Franchising as also sign other Export, Trade & Industry promotion documents during the event. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Partners and Directors from SME Sector CEOs, CMDs, MDs, EDs, Directors from Corporate & MNCs Executives from Banks and Financial Institutions Marketing and Finance Heads of SMEs Business heads of organizations IT and IT enabled service providers Knowledge Providing Institutions R & D Institutes and Laboratories Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund Providers Heads of industry associations Individuals and Entrepreneurs Delegates from academic and research institutions Representatives of government agencies Government Establishments and PSUs Service Providers and Logistic companies Exporters & Importers Consultants and Project Advisors Buying & Selling Agents Legal Firms Officials from FTZ, SEZ and Technology Parks Investment Boards Quality assurance and certification agencies Branding and Advertising Companies Engineering Designers Credit Rating Agencies Quality Management Companies Insurance Companies

6 ABOUT THE ORGANISERS SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA (SME CHAMBER OF INDIA) is a leading organisation, represents large number of SMEs from India and abroad and provides assistance and support to Indian and overseas SMEs for enhancement of business activities and identify investment partners, technology upgradation, joint ventures and alliances For more info log on to INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (IITC-INDIA) is a Leading International Organisation, functioning towards promotion of international trade, investment promotion, technology transfer, joint ventures, and other business opportunities. Also organises International Conferences, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, B2B Meets, Product Launch and interactive sessions. The activities of IITC-INDIA are supported by Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. For more info log on to

7 Organised by nd rd 2-3 November, 2012 Hotel Sofitel BKC Mumbai, India SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA WORLD SME PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT th 9 International Event Co - Organiser Partner Partner Supported by IITC-INDIA INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (IITC-INDIA) EISBC EUROPE - INDIA SME BUSINESS COUNCIL GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA Partner Partner Knowledge Partner Supported by Event Managed by MAHARASHTRA INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PACKAGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF INDIA Industrial and SME Research Centre of India SME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Macro Events and Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

8 For Participation Contact Ms. Neera Inamdar - Deputy Secretary General Tel: smechamberofindia@vsnl.net For Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunity Contact Ms. Saakshi Kulkarni - Director Mobile: Tel: For Membership, Assistance & Support Services Contact SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER OF INDIA Tel: / Fax: / smechamberofindia@vsnl.net Website: Registered & Head Office 3, Upper Ground Floor, Samruddhi Venture Park, Marol MIDC Industrial Estate, Andheri (E) Mumbai