2026 Annual London Global Convention | Corporate Governance & Sustainability & Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards | Theme - Boards at the Crossroads of Volatility and the AI Era: Shaping the future of Corporate Governance and Sustainability | 18 – 21 November 2026, London (UK)
IOD Bengaluru-Business Forum - Empowering SME's for Sustainable Growth
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    Date & Time

    Saturday, 08th March, 2025

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    Venue

    Sigma Hall, The Chancery Pavilion
    Bengaluru

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    Theme

    Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth: The Board’s Role in Innovation, Finance and Workplace Transformation

Nitesh

Chief Guest

Nitesh K Patil, IAS

Director
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Department of Industries and Commerce

Prasad

Chaired by

D.V. Prasad, IAS (Retd.)

Bengaluru Region
Hony. Chairman IOD
Bengaluru Region

former Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka & former Chairman and MD, Food Corporation of India

Special Guests
   

  • Uma

    Uma Reddy

    Sr. Vice President
    FKCCI, Bangalore
    Managing Director
    Hitech Magnetics &
    Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

  • Rajan

    R.G. Rajan

    Honorary Zonal Director
    Institute of Directors
    Bengaluru Region

  • Jothi

    Dr. S. Jothi Neeraja

    MD & CEO
    People Tree Group of Hospitals

Distinguished Speakers
   

  • Sastry

    Bindu Sastry

    Founder & MD
    Mauverick

  • Sidhartha

    Sidhartha Mehra

    Strategic Advisor / Startup Mentor

  • Ramaswamy

    Yeshasvini Ramaswamy

    Founder & CEO
    Culturelytics

  • Suresha

    Suresha Iyer

    President
    Risk & Compliance
    JMR Infotech

  • Debasish

    Debasish Pradhan

    Assistant General Manager
    SIDBI

Gold Partner

Bronze Partner

Supporting Partner

Key Topics

  • Building Future-Ready MSME's: Strategies for Growth & Resilience
  • Building resilient SME workplaces through Strategic Governance
  • Merging Entrepreneurial Vision with Board Governance and Emerging Technologies for lasting Impact
  • The Role of Directors in Ensuring Compliance Controls: Focus on Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention and Corporate Ethics

Focus of the Event

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in the Indian economy, supporting economic development, innovation, and employment generation. As businesses navigate complex challenges in an era of sustainability, digital transformation, and globalization, the role of the board of directors becomes increasingly significant. In this business Forum, we will brainstorm how boards can empower SMEs for sustainable growth by focusing on good governance, innovation, effective utilization of financial resources, and workplace transformation.

Target Audience

Decision-makers driving growth and innovation in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Directors, CEOs, and CXOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Board Directors, Representatives from Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies, Venture Capitalists, Private Equity Professionals, Fintech Innovators, Industry Consultants and Practitioners, Policy Experts, Think Tanks, Key Industry Decision-Makers, and Members of the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Registration Fee

  • Complimentary for
    IOD Members (Active)
  • Non-Members
    Rs. 3000
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