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##### DAY I: 30 October 2025

CII-IMD Leadership Masterclass

1230 – 1330 Hrs. | Registration & Lunch |
1330 – 1345 Hrs. | Welcome Address |
1515 – 1545 Hrs. | Masterclass Session I | Dr. Frédéric Dalsace Professor of Marketing & Strategy IMD Business School
1515 – 1545 Hrs. | Networking Break |
1545 – 1715 Hrs | Masterclass Session II: | Dr. Amit Joshi Professor of AI, Analytics, Marketing Strategy IMD Business School
1715 – 1745 Hrs. | Q&A Session |

##### DAY II: 31 October 2025

##### 0830 – 1000 Hrs. Registration & Welcome Tea/ Coffee

1000 – 1100 Hrs. Inaugural Session

##### Welcome Address and Moderation by:

##### Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee

Director General, CII

##### Special Address by:

##### Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee

Director General, CII

##### Special Address by:

##### Mr. R Mukundan

President Designate, CII, Chairman, CII Leadership Summit and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Ltd

##### Leadership Address by:

##### Mr. Harshavardhan Neotia

Chairman, CII-Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership and Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group

##### Keynote Address by:

##### Shri Nitin Gadkari

Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India

##### Or

##### Dr. S. Jaishankar

Minister of External Affairs of India, Government of India

##### Or

##### Shri Devendra Fadnavis

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra

##### Closing Remarks by:

##### Dr. Janmejaya Sinha

Chairman - India, Boston Consulting Group

##### 1100 – 1115 Hrs. Networking Break

1115 – 1215 Hrs. Leading with Agility Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

As global tensions reshape trade routes, regulations, and market dynamics, leaders must operate with sharper foresight and greater adaptability. The need to read weak signals, recalibrate swiftly, and lead through ambiguity is more urgent than ever.

This session will delve into how senior leaders navigate geopolitical volatility — turning risk into resilience and uncertainty into strategic advantage. Participants will understand models for agility in decision-making and learn how to future-proof global operations in a rapidly shifting landscape.

##### Suggested Speakers:

##### Mr. T V Narendran

Global CEO and Managing Director, Tata Steel

##### Or

##### Mr. K. Krithivasan

CEO, Tata Consultancy Services

##### Mr. Satish Reddy

Chairman, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

##### Or

##### Mr. Dilip Shanghvi

Chairman and Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

##### Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Ex-Foreign Secretary, Government of India

##### Or

##### Mr. Kanwal Sibal

Ex-Foreign Secretary, Government of India

##### Session Chair:

##### Dr. Naushad Forbes

Co-Chairman, Forbes Marshall

##### 1215 – 1230 Hrs. Networking Break

1230 – 1330 Hrs. Leading Transformation: Navigating Change at Scale

Transformational leadership requires far more than setting bold goals—it demands clarity of vision, alignment across functions, and the discipline to sustain momentum over time. It also calls for the courage to challenge status quo, inspire collective ownership, and embed change deep into the organization’s DNA.

This session will examine how successful leaders’ architect and execute large-scale change, particularly when navigating entrenched structures, cultural inertia, and external disruption. Participants will gain insights into steering transformation with precision and purpose—balancing speed with sustainability and vision with operational rigor.

##### Suggested Speakers:

##### Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj

Past president, CII and Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Limited

##### Mr. Naveen Jindal

Chairman, Jindal Steel & Power

##### Ms. Priya Nair

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited

##### Mr. Vir S Advani

Chairman & Managing Director, Bluestar

##### Mr. Shailesh Chandra

Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd

##### Mr. Vellayan Subbiah

Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, and Chairman & Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited

##### Mr. Nilesh Gupta

Managing Director, Lupin

##### Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka

Chairperson, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

##### Mr. Deepinder Goyal

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Zomato Limited

##### Or

##### Mr. Abhiraj Singh Bhal

Co-Founder & CEO, Urban Company

##### Session Chair:

##### Mr. R Mukundan

President Designate, CII, Chairman, CII Leadership Summit and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Ltd

##### 1330 – 1430 Hrs. Networking Break

1430 – 1515 Hrs. Transforming Indian Brands into Global Icons

Indian companies are no longer content with being local champions — they are aiming to stand tall on the global stage. With a rich legacy of entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural depth, India has the potential to shape brands that resonate worldwide. Yet, creating a truly global brand requires more than just quality products; it calls for vision, consistency, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences across geographies.

The session will explore the journeys of Indian brands that have successfully expanded beyond borders, the challenges they faced, and the strategies that helped them scale globally. Leaders will discuss how Indian enterprises can leverage heritage, innovation, and adaptability to create enduring global brands while staying rooted in Indian values.

##### Fireside Moderator:

##### Mr. Suhel Seth

Founder and Managing Partner, Counselage India

##### Speakers:

##### Mr. Rudra Chatterjee

Managing Director, Luxmi Tea

##### Ms. Aashti Bhartia

Non-Executive Director, Jubilant FoodWorks

##### Mr. Rahul Mishra

Fashion Designer

##### 1515 – 1530 Hrs. Networking Break

1530 – 1645 Hrs. Navigating the Tech Tide: Strategies to Cope, Manage, and Grow

With AI, automation, and digital convergence redefining business as usual, leaders must now take an active role in shaping their organization’s technology narrative. It’s not just about adoption — it’s about integration, governance, and value creation.

This session will focus on how leaders can embed technology into core strategy, manage the risks of digital acceleration, and build adaptable, innovation-driven enterprises. Participants will leave with frameworks to scale digital maturity and drive sustained competitive advantage.

##### Suggested Speakers:

##### Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya

Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India

##### Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan

Past President, CII Chairman, Axilor Ventures & Co-Founder, Infosys

##### Ms. Ipsita Dasgupta

SVP & MD - HP India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka

##### Mr. Praveer Sinha

CEO, Tata Power

##### Mr. Salil Parekh

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Infosys

##### Mr. Arun Srinivas

Managing Director & Country Head, Meta India

##### Mr. Gaurav Banerjee

Chairman, CII National Council on Media & Entertainment (M&E) and Managing Director and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI)

##### Moderator:

##### Mr. Ajay Vidyasagar

Regional Director – Asia Pacific, YouTube

##### Or

##### Ms. Gunjan Soni

Country Managing Director (India), YouTube India

##### 1645 – 1700 Hrs. Networking Break

1700 – 1815 Hrs. Winning the Talent Game in Family Businesses: Attracting and Retaining the Best

Attracting and retaining high-quality talent remains one of the biggest hurdles for family businesses today. While they offer stability, legacy, and strong values, family enterprises often face perceptions of limited growth, lack of professional governance, or family favouritism. At the same time, next-generation leaders and professionals expect transparency, merit-based growth, and global exposure. Balancing these dynamics is key to ensuring family businesses not only survive but thrive in a competitive talent market.

The session will explore strategies to strengthen the employer brand of family businesses, create transparent and merit-driven cultures, and design compelling career paths for both family and non-family professionals. It will also address governance models that build trust, reward frameworks that retain top talent, and practices that blend tradition with modernity. Participants will gain actionable insights into making their enterprises true talent magnets in today’s evolving landscape.

##### Suggested Speakers:

##### Mr. Anant Goenka

Vice-Chairman, RPG Group

##### Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan

Past President, CII Chairman, Axilor Ventures & Co-Founder, Infosys

##### Mr. Harish Lakshman

Chairman, Rane Group

##### Mr. Neville Tata

Head of Star Bazaar (Trent Hypermarket Division), Trent Ltd. (Tata Group)

##### Ms. Gauri Kirloskar

Managing Director, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

##### Ms. Ananya Birla

Board Director at Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd

##### Ms. Nadia Chauhan

Joint Managing Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Parle Agro

##### Ms. Nyrika Holkar

Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce (G&B), Godrej Enterprises Group

##### Moderator:

##### Dr. Janmejaya Sinha

Chairman - India, Boston Consulting Group

##### 1815 – 1830 Hrs. Networking Break

1545 – 1645 Hrs. Developing High-Performing Teams: Strategies for Lasting Impact

High-performing teams don’t emerge by accident—they are built through intentional leadership, trust-building, and cultural alignment. In a world of hybrid work, diverse expectations, and rapid change, leaders must evolve how they nurture collaboration and unlock potential.

This session will spotlight practices that elevate team performance—from fostering psychological safety to aligning purpose and accountability. Participants will learn actionable tools and best practices to strengthen cohesion, resilience, and shared ownership in their teams.

##### Suggested Speakers:

##### Mr. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty

Chairman, State Bank of India (SBI)

##### Mr. Siddhartha Mohanty

Chairperson, LIC of India

##### Mr. Rohit Jawa

Managing Director & CEO, Hindustan Unilever

##### Mr. Sunil A. D'Souza

Managing Director and CEO, Tata Consumer Products Ltd

##### Mr. Mohit Joshi

CEO and Managing Director, Tech Mahindra

##### Mr. Rishad Premji

Executive chairman, Wipro

##### Dr. Ric Roi

Affiliate Professor of Leadership and Organization, IMD

##### Moderator:

##### Dr. Janmejaya Sinha

Chairman India, Boston Consulting Group

##### 11645 – 1700 Hrs. Networking Break

1830 – 1900 Hrs. Special Plenary

##### Keynote Speaker:

##### Mr. Shashi Tharoor

Member of Parliament and Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, India Former Under-Secretary-General, United Nations

1915 – 2000 Hrs. Valedictory Session

##### Guest Speaker:

##### Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev)

Founder & Head of the Isha Foundation

##### Or

##### Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Spiritual Leader & Founder, Art of Living Foundation

##### 2000 Hrs. onwards Cocktails and Dinner