IABCA Global Leaders Forum

The 2022 IABCA Global Leaders Forum will focus on diaspora diplomacy.

This exciting new initiative will explore the India-Australia relationship through 3 engaging panel discussions and workshops and will be free for public to attend. The forum will leverage the expertise of key leaders across both nations and will navigate some of the central pillars that underpin Australia’s relationship with India. On Friday 29 April 2022 the IABCA Global Leaders Forum and the Awards Ceremony will transform The Star Sydney into an exciting meeting of minds activation hub.

'Our growing people to people links – may over time prove to be the most significant asset of all.' Peter Varghese AO, IES 2035​

1.30 PM - 2.15 PM (AEST) Technology & Innovation Panel

Topics: TBC

Speakers:

Facilitator - Kylie Bell, A/Managing Director, Investment NSW

Opening remarks: Consul General Manish Gupta, Consulate General of India, Sydney

• Rajat Kulshrestha, CEO and Co-Founder, Space Machines Company

• Rustom Kanga, CEO, iOmniscient Pty Ltd

• Tushar Jani, Group Chairman, Cargo Service Center (CSC) Group and SCA Group of Companies

• Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Professor Veena Sahajwalla, 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, Founding Director, Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology,  UNSW

• Vikram Singh, Country Head, Tata Consultancy Services

• Vish Padmanabhan, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner ( India & Middle East), Investment NSW

2.30 PM - 3.00 PM (AEST) Soft Power & Diaspora Diplomacy

Topics: TBC

Speakers:

Facilitator: Sheba Nandkeolyar, Founder & CEO, MultiConnexions

• Ankur Dhawan, President Study Abroad, upgrad.com

• Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor, Deakin University

• Former Senator The Hon Lisa Singh, Deputy Chair, DFAT, Australia India Council, CEO, Australia India Institute

• Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, Investment NSW

• Nick Hockley, CEO, Cricket Australia

• Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor, University of Queensland​, Chair, Asialink Advisory Council, Former Secretary of the DFAT 

• Trudy Witbreuk, ​State Director NSW, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

3.15 PM - 4.00 PM (AEST) Austrade Fireside Chat

Topics: TBC

Speakers:

If you are looking to learn more about India, the bilateral relationship, or are eager to enter this space, we encourage you to complete your free registration and join us at the inaugural IABCA Global Leaders Forum!