India Sweden Innovation Day – 14th October 2024
Theme for 2024 :
Accelerating Green Growth for Inclusive Transition
The India Sweden Innovation partnership, rooted in a commitment to driving prosperity and addressing global challenges, evolves through co-funding, co-development, and co-creation. Established with Prime Ministers’ Joint Statements and Action Plans, the partnership, epitomized in the 2021 Virtual Summit, aims to leverage the strengths of India and Sweden for mutual benefit.
India, the world’s 5th largest economy, while being a global solutions provider, seeks innovative solutions for sustainable growth and high technology-driven progress. Sweden, a leader in Innovation, excels in sustainability, R&D, and the 4th Industrial Revolution. This synergy has already shown immense growth and the potential is unlimited.
Recent high-level announcements, especially during COP-28, emphasize the leadership and commitment to a just transition and net-zero emissions by 2050 through the India-Sweden ‘Industry Transition Partnership.’ This collaboration strengthens low-carbon industrial transition, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
As the world faces a permacrisis, India and Sweden can be the beacons of hope, collaborating closely to address global issues. Accelerating a sustainable and equitable green transition while fostering economic growth is paramount. Our focus includes sustainable energy, safe transport, start-up ecosystems, Industry transition, Inclusive AI, Sustainable Aviation, Digitalization, circular economy, security, space, smart cities and improved quality of life.
The Innovation Day serves as a catalyst and a call to action, urging the acceleration of innovative solutions through technology and digitalization for a green growth transition. A post-event networking opportunity enhances collaboration and exchange.
Your participation empowers India Sweden business eco-system.
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We are looking forward to welcoming you to India Sweden Innovation Day 2024!
Schedule
08:00 INDIA SWEDEN INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP
Topic: Co-Creating the Future
11.00-11.33 CET Sweden India Transport Innovation & Safety Panel Discussion
• Malin Petersen, Program Manager, International Cooperation, Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation Agency
• Magnus Härviden, Senior adviser, research and space policy matters, Ministry of Education and Research
• Dr.Per-Arne Wikström, Counsellor, Innovation and Science, Office of Science and Innovation, Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi
• Dr. KR Mangalaa, Scientist, D/Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
• Dr. Vijay Kumar, Scientist. G/Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
• Rupa Thakrar Bagoon, Market Manager Bangalore, Business Sweden
• Dr.Sanjay Mishra, Senior Advisor, Scientist H, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Moderator: Carl Rosen, Director, Ministry of Enterprise and coordinates Sweden’s international Innovation Partnerships
08:45 INAUGURATION
08.45-09.15 CET INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP PANEL on Green Growth with Inclusive Transition.
• Peder Wallenberg, Board Member & Partner, Cohesion Investments
• Caroline Asserup, Interim Director General, Swedish Energy Agency
• Pia Sandvik, CEO, Technology Industries of Sweden, Member of India Sweden Business Leaders’ Roundtable (ISBLRT)
• Kamal Bali, President & MD, Volvo Group India and Co-Chairman, CII Europe Council
• Naresh Wadhwa, Director, DPIIT, Government of India
• Helen Ågren, Deputy Director & responsible for the LeadIT initiative, Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute
09.16-09.18 CET Welcome by Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO India Unlimited
09.19-09.22 CET Setting the Agenda by Robin Sukhia, Secretary General & CEO,
Sweden-India Business Council / Chairman, Scandinavian Chemotech
09.23-09.27 CET Welcome Speech by H.E. Tanmaya Lal, Secretary West, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
09.28-09.31 CET Welcome Speech by H.E. Jan Thesleff, Ambassador of Sweden to India, Government of Sweden
09.32-09.40 CET Inaugural Speech by Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister for Science and Technology, Government of India
09.41-09.50 CET Inaugural Speech by Chief Guest, H.E. Ebba Busch, Vice Prime Minister & Minister for Energy and Enterprise, Government of Sweden
10:10 ENERGY & INDIA-SWEDEN INDUSTRY TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP – ITP
Topic: Strategic Innovations to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Steel and Cement Industries.
The Swedish energy Agency is hosting a session to share updates on the progress in the LeadIT initiative ITP
• Johanna Lissinger Peitz, Senior Advisor, Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise
• Ludvig Lindström, Senior Advisor, Swedish Energy Agency
• Katarina Malaga, Professor in Sustainable Construction, Head of R&D and Business development, RISE
• Nisha Jayaram, Principal Counsellor, CII Godrej GBC
• Tania Irebo, Business Area Manager. Production Technology, Swerim
• Dr S K Chaturvedi, Joint Director, NCCBM, Government of India
Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute
11:00 LeadIT PANEL – MEET THE INDIAN CEMENT DELEGATION WORKING WITH INDUSTRY TRANSITION
Fireside chat with Anupam Badola, Deputy CSO, Dalmia Cement
• Kapilavai Narayana Rao, Chairman, SICMA Environment & Sustainability Committee and Corporate EHS Head, My Home Industries.
• Sajeesh Gangadhar Kurup, Unit Head – Salboni Grinding Unit, JSW Cement
• Vivek Sharma, General Manager – Projects, JK Cement
• Bhanu P Singh, Unit Head – Aditya cement Works, Ultratech
• Felipe Sanchez, Lead, Country Partnerships, LeadIT
Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute
11:45 MAKE IN INDIA : ANALYSIS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Empowering Green Growth through Make In India
• Mattias Ringman, Vice President – Head of Finance, BA Dynamics, Saab
• Kamal Bali, President & MD, Volvo Group India and Co-Chairman, CII Europe Council
• Sara Larsson, Chief Executive Officer – Swedish Chamber of Commerce India
• Cecilia Sjöstedt, Vice President of the Critical Care division, Getinge
• Susanne Pulverer, CEO & CSO, IKEA India
Moderator: Håkan Kingstedt, Chairman, Sweden-India Business Council
12:30 NETWORKING LUNCH (45min)
13:15 TRAVEL AS A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
• Björn Ekegren, Country Manager Sweden and Finland, Emirates
• Johan Nyrén, Senior Partner / Owner, BIG Travel Sweden AB
Moderator: Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council, Sweden India Tech Community, Entrepreneur & Investor
13:30 THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR INDIA SWEDEN: AI AND INDUSTRY
Topic: What can major tech players do to accelerate AI’s Role in Industry Transition and Sustainability, and which role can the India and Sweden tech eco-system play
• Micael Larsson, Technology Strategist, Microsoft Sweden
• Christian Østergaard, Lead Visionary, PostNord AB
• Sujay Dutta, Strategic Business Lead, Informatica, Sweden
• Naresh Sharma, Principal Advisor, Global IT Sourcing, Svara
Moderator: Christer Nocke, Director & Head Business Development, Large Deals, LTIMindtree
14:05 FIRESIDE CHAT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION
Nagaraju Cheemalamarri, Vice President, Wipro Limited, Sweden
Moderator: Sanjoo Malhotra, CEO India Unlimited
14:10 SWEDEN INDIA TECH COMMUNITY (SITEC): BRIDGING INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT ACROSS BORDERS
Learn more about the power of the dynamic ecosystem connecting Sweden and India, lead by Cecilia Oldne. A unique ecosystem of startups, SMEs, large corporates, investors, government, academia, media, incubators and influencers.
Fireside chat with Prashant Agarwal, CEO, Serneke International and Member of India Sweden Business Leaders’ Roundtable (ISBLRT)
• Peder Wallenberg, Board Member & Partner, Cohesion Investments
• Mikeal Kretz, Founder & Executive Partner, QGroup & SchbangQ
• Prasad Vanga, Founder & CEO, Anthill Ventures
• Radhika Bajoria, Founder, Radically Yours
• Lauri Lehtovuori, Founder & CEO, Combient Foundry
Moderator: Cecilia Oldne, Chief India Representative, Sweden-India Business Council & Head of Sweden India Tech Community & Investor
14:55 COFFEE BREAK (20min)
15:15 AI AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITIES
This session will delve into how AI and innovation are transforming cities into smarter, more sustainable environments, aligning with the challenges and opportunities presented by urbanization and climate change.
15:15 – 15:30 Fireside Chat
• Pelle Bokedal, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Sales, Consat Telematics AB
• Mikael Emtinger, CTO and AI Developer, Tjing
• Rupali Deshmukh, Country Manager India, IVL
15:30 – 16:15 Panel Discussion
• Dr. Ajit Salvi, Director Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies, All India Institute of Local self-government, Mumbai
• Mikael Emtinger, CTO and AI Developer, Tjing
• Pelle Bokedal, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Sales, Consat Telematics AB
• Peter Anderberg, Founder & CEO, Heatnet Global
• Rupali Deshmukh, Country Manager India, IVL
• Vinay Dhar, CSO, Consat-Orahi and Head of Digital Transformation Business, Consat
Moderator: Arati Davis, Lead, Business Co-Development, LeadIT Secretariat, Stockholm Environment Institute
16:15 DESIGNING FOR CIRCULARITY IN TEXTILES
• Anna Söderholm (Jarnehammar), Vice CEO, IVL
• Björn Vedin, CEO, Aditya Birla Domsjö
• Minna Karlsson Alm, Product Design engineer/ RA Material transformation leader, IKEA
Moderator: Cay Bond, Author, Design & Fashion Journalist, Curator
16:45 NETWORKING MINGLE (1h15min)
