Uk south india business meet 2014

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UK South India Business Meet 2014
POST MEET REPORT
Thursday, July 10th
, 2014
Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, UK

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The flagship meet of BSICC, with Sivaleen Inc as the delivery partner, UK South India Business
Meet, was held on 10th
July 2014 at the UK Parliament, Westminster, London. The business meet
had Lord Swraj Paul as special guest and was chaired by Mr Virendra Sharma MP, Patron of BSICC.
The audience included representatives from South Indian states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Members of House of Lords & House of Commons,
representatives from other Indian states/ other countries etc.
THE MEET
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Mr.Virendra Sharma MP, the Patron of BSICC
welcomed the delegates attending the business
meet. Sujit S Nair., FRSA. Director/ Chief Co
Ordinator of BSICC played the role of anchor
during the business meet.
Mr.Philip Abraham, BSICC Vice Chair - Kerala
provided a brief overview of BSICC and its
activities. Mr.Alister Jones, Deputy Director -
Global Operations at UKTI Investment Group
gave an overview on how UKTI supports
overseas companies to invest and grow in the UK.
Mr.Mike Knowles, who is part of British Business
Group, Delhi spoke about the Lessons that India
can learn from the UK of 1964 in his talk titled
"India 2014 - UK 1964.. Lessons to be learnt". Mr.
Bradley Starr, Founder of Bizantra.com, who has
extensive experience in pursuing cross cultural
business activities between UK and India offered
his perspective on what is required to successfully
pursue IT business between UK and India.
Mr.Srinivas Rao Jalakkam, BSICC Vice Chair for
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana & Mr.Radhakishore Pandrangi, who was Office Director of US
Commercial Service in Hyderabad spoke about various opportunities in Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana. Promising Telugu actor Mr.Rahul Venkat, who also happens to be the first cousin of Telugu
movie Superstars Mr.Chiranjeev and Mr.Pawan Kalyan, provided insights into the business
opportunities available in the Telugu film industry. Noted journalist Ms.Rani Singh, a BBC
Broadcaster, delved deeper into PR and Media relationships that are required for Indian companies in
UK. Julian Marwitz, CEO of Arineos UG, spoke about "Affordable housing and energy efficiency -
smarter ways for housing".

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Mr.Salman Ahmed, Presidency college, Bangalore spoke
about Educational Opportunities in Karnataka. Prof. Dr.
K.P. Haridas, Chairman and Managing Director, Lords
Hospitals, Kerala talked about New model in Healthcare
relevant to South India. Mr.Akash Nahar, Director, Yes
We Can Foundation, Bangalore spoke in detail about
Making Impactful Social Investments in South India.
Mr.Sowri Manoharan, Ms.Priya Shah and Ms.Aneesha
Ramani from UKTNCC spoke about the Business
opportunities in Tamil Nadu. Mr.Jayant Nadiger & Mr.
Filippe De Potter from Belgium investment and trade
body took a bi-thematic approach for their talk titled
"Karnataka, gateway to India - Belgium, gateway to
continental Europe". Dr. Kurinjivenden of
Bharathidasan Govt College, Pondicherry Central
University spoke about Business Opportunities in
Puducherry. Mr.Harish Haridas, a serial
entrepreneur from Kerala, spoke about Business
Opportunities in Kerala. BSICC Director Mr.Pius
John spoke about Ongoing and Upcoming mega
projects in Kerala. Noted singer from Kerala,
Franco, also interacted with the audience. Mr.Jacob
Ravibalan, BSICC Vice Chair - Tamil Nadu
delivered the vote of thanks.
During the business meet, BSICC celebrated the
achievements of few individuals and organisations from
South India who have not only made a huge difference
to the lives of the people in the South India states but
have also contributed to the economic development of
their respective states. Prof. Dr. K.P. Haridas, Chairman
and Managing Director, Lords Hospitals was honoured
with "Lifetime Achievement Award". Presidency Group
of Institutions was honoured with "Most Promising
Education Institute" for their amazing work in the field
of education. Noted dancer Tony Vanchinthanam was
honoured with Young Talent Award

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