The 2023 edition of the India Global Forum (IGF) brought together renowned industry leaders, policymakers, political heads, and entrepreneurs from India, the Middle East, and Africa in a dynamic exploration of untapped opportunities. Against the backdrop of global events like G20 and COP28, the Forum aimed to uncover the growth potential in technology, critical minerals, energy, and demographic factors. Attendees engaged in a series of sessions, starting with insightful welcomes by Prof. Manoj Ladwa, the Founder of IGF and H.E. Satish Sivan, Hon. Consul General of India in Dubai
The Forum witnessed active participation from several members of UIBC-UC, adding significant value to the diverse discussions. UIBC-UC's Chairperson and Founder of KEF Holdings, Mr. Faizal Kottikollon, was an esteemed panellist in the Townhall event, ‘Keeping the Black Swans at Bay’ alongside other industry experts including Mr. Mohandas Pai (Chairman, Aarin Capital Partners), Mr. Vimal Shah (Chairman, BIDCO Foods), Mr. Bhaskar Ramesh (Director, Google India), Mr. Haresh Aswani (Managing Director, Tolaram Group, India), Ms. Amina Mohamed (Founder & President, Trade Negotiations Investment Forum).
During the "Audience Interaction: Navigating the Funders Landscape" session, Mr. Sujeet Kumar, Co-founder of Udaan and founding member of UIBC-UC, provided valuable insights into navigating the funding landscape. Mr. Nikhil Kamath, Co-Founder of Zerodha, True Beacon, and Gruhas, shed light on leapfrog innovation during the session titled "WTF is Leapfrog Innovation?"
