Malawi-India Business Meet – 2017
17 March, 2017
Venue: Bingu International Convention Centre, Lilongwe
Programme Session - 1
0800-0830 : Registration
0830-0900 : Commencement of Programme
0900-0905 : Welcome remarks by Director of Ceremonies, Director, MITC
0905-0915 : Remarks by H.E. Mr. Suresh Kumar Menon, High Commissioner
0915-0920 : Remarks by Hon’ble Mr. Bright Msaka, Minister of Energy, Mining &
Natural Resources, Govt. of Malawi
0920-0925 : Remarks by Hon’ble Mr. Nicholas Dausi, Minister of Information & ICT
0915-0925 : Keynote Address by Hon’ble Joseph Mwanamvekha, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Govt. of Malawi, Guest of Honour.
Session – II
0925-0945 : Presentation by Mr. Clement Kumbemba, CEO Malawi Investment & Trade Centre
0945-1030 : Malawi - Panel Discussion (Energy/Health/Agriculture/ICT)
Health Break
1045-1145 : Presentations by Indian Business delegates
Mr. Sanjay Lamba, Regional Representative, EXIM Bank, resident in Johannesburg, SA
“EXIM Bank and financial packages for Indian projects in Africa”
Mr. Dalip Dua, MD, Krishna Hydro & Om Energy, India on “Sustainable Development of Hydro Power by IPP”
Mr. Mansoor Bheda on “Hybrid Seeds and Agriculture in Malawi”
Mr. Venkatachalam Annamalai, Country Manager, Intl Operation, Ashok Leyland, resident in Kenya “Ashok Leyland in Africa – their experience and way forward”
Mr. Vikrant, Manager (Africa), Eicher Motors, resident in India “Commercial Vehicle
Sector and Eicher in India and Africa”
Dr. Vithal Karoshi, Country Coordinator, Crops & Soil Sciences Deptt. LUANAR “Agriculture opportunities for Malawi - Indian experience”
Mr. Aziz Qureshi, Marketing Consultant, Kirloskar Generators - “Energy scenario – How India can assist –Kirloskar- Power, Performance & Peace of Mind”
1145-1200 : Panel Discussion with Indian Speakers & Q&A Session
1205-1210 : Release of Malawi-India Business Handbook
1210-1215 : Closing Remarks by Hon’ble Minister of Industry,
Trade & Tourism Mr. Joseph Mwanamvekha
1215-1220 : Closing Remarks by High Commissioner of India
1220-1225 : Vote of Thanks – Mr. Anil Kumar, Head of Chancery, HCI Malawi.
1225-1230 : Group Photo
1235-1300 : Press Briefing and end of Programme