Purpose of the Summit

The objective of the summit is to discuss the challenges faced by the manufacturing industries, especially MSMEs in Gujarat and brainstorm a path forward in building their digital skills and digitalizing their plants.

Visionary Leaders Speak

Now or Never:

Industry at the verge of Tech driven transformation

Digital led growth in Gujarat:

Innovation, Industry Transformation and Policies

Panel Discussions

Catalyzing Industry 4.0:

Collaborative Strategies Across Ecosystems

Empowering Deep Tech:

Strategies for Nurturing Startup Growth in Gujarat

Smart Solution Showcase

Deep-tech companies will showcase cutting-edge innovative solutions for improving productivity and efficiency in plants

Reasons to Attend

Listen to the success stories from leaders driving transformative change

Learn about actionable strategies and best practices for digitalization

Discover cutting-edge solutions

Stay ahead of the curve

Who Should Attend ?

Manufacturing Leaders

Deep-tech Startups

Academia

Incubators

Investors

Industry Associations

Agenda

Registration

Time : 12:30 pm – 01:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Time : 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm

Welcome Address

Time : 02:00 pm – 02:15 pm

Industry Keynote Session

Now or never – Industry at the verge of Tech-driven transformation

The session will highlight the pressing need for digitalization to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness, especially for MSMEs. The industry leader will emphasize the pivotal role of smart solutions in propelling manufacturing enterprises towards growth and resilience for the future.

Time : 02:15 pm – 02:30 pm

Panel Discussion - 01

Catalysing Industry 4.0 - Collaborative Strategies Across Ecosystems

The panel discussion will focus on the collective efforts required to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions in the state. Thought leaders from industry associations, academics, manufacturing, and technology industry will discuss how to close the gap between technology awareness and adoption. The session will spotlight examples of panelists' activities to encourage digital adoption in their organizations, as well as provide actionable ideas to foster a collaborative ecosystem integrating deep tech startups and industries to work together and thrive in the digital era.

Time : 02:30 pm – 02:55 pm

Panel Discussion - 02

Empowering Deep Tech - Strategies for Nurturing Startup Growth in Gujarat

The panel discussion will bring actionable insights about the vital steps required to foster the growth of deep tech startups within Gujarat. From providing targeted funding and mentorship to facilitating collaboration with industries and academia, the session will gather views from the panellists to chart a roadmap for sustained innovation and growth of the state's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

Time : 02:55 pm – 03:20 pm

Digital Solution Showcase

Deep tech startups connected to CoE will present their technology solutions to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Time : 03:20 pm – 04:05 pm

Chief Guest Address

Digital led growth in Gujarat – Innovation, Industry Transformation and Policies

The session will delve into how the state of Gujarat, a leading industrial state in India, is committed to promoting faster and inclusive growth. While our state’s growth is led by machinery-driven production with automation in place to increase productivity, there is a need to advance our capabilities in IT technology. The session will emphasize the imperative to pivot towards technology-led industrial growth, outlining our vision to establish a world-class IT infrastructure, ensure the availability of highly skilled resources, boost tech adoption, foster innovation in emerging technologies through deep tech startups, and provide strong policy support.

Time : 04:05 pm – 04:20 pm

Guest of Honor Address

Time : 04:20 pm - 04:30 pm

Celebrating Success stories of Digitalization

Time : 04:30 pm – 05:00 pm

Closing Remarks Followed by Networking High Tea

Time : 05:00 pm onwards

Speakers
Registration

Contact Us

nasscom CoE Center of Excellence, Gandhinagar

Email : smartmanufacturing@nasscom.in or visit gujarat.coe-iot.com