IFCCI in partnership with the illustrious and historic “Les Entretiens” will host, for the very first time, the India edition—*Mumbai – Les Entretiens
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) has partnered with the illustrious and historic “Les Entretiens” to host, for the very first time, the India edition—*Mumbai – Les Entretiens*—on Friday, 18th October 2024 in Mumbai.
Founded in 2003 by Mr. Jérôme Chartier, then member of the French Parliament and Mayor of Domont (Val-d’Oise), this inaugural India edition will center around the visionary theme: Mumbai 2047 – The Rising of a Global Metropolis. This exclusive and high-profile gathering will be honored by the presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India.
The event will convene an exceptional assembly of VVIPs from France and India, including thought leaders, top decision-makers from economic, political, scientific, philosophical, cultural, and social spheres, to engage in profound reflection and debate on the future of Mumbai as a global metropolis and the broader trajectory of urban development in a future-ready India.
Some of the dignitaries who will be present include:
- Ms. Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, Former Minister of Sports and Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Ms. Najat Vallaud Belkacem, Former French Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Research.
- Ms. Monique Canto-Sperber, French Philosopher & Current Director, CNRS
- Mr. Bernard Charles, CEO, Dassault Systemes
- Mr. Jean-Jacques Santini, Advisor to Chairman & CEO of BNP Paribas Group
- Mr. Vincent Montagne, President & CEO, Media- Participations
- Mr. Vincenzo Vinzi, President & Dean, Essec Business School and President, Conference des Grandes Ecoles
- Mr. Nadir Godrej, Managing Director & Chairman, Godrej Industries Ltd
- Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, Jindal Steel Foundation
- Mr. Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder upGrad & Swades Foundation
- Mr. Atul Ruia, Chairman, The Phoenix Mills Ltd
- Mr. Bijoy Jain, Architect, Studio Mumbai
Co-chaired by Mr Sumeet Anand, Founder and CEO of IndSight Growth Partners & Former President, IFCCI and Ms Florence Verzelen, Executive VP at Dassault Systèmes, the Mumbai Inter-Views will be organised with the support of the French Embassy in India and French Institute in India(IFI). The Indo-French chamber of Commerce & Industry will be collaborating with Avid Learning as their knowledge partner to develop this high-level leadership dialogue which will take place in Mumbai from 9am - 4:30pm. The discussions will feature special Inter-Views and Conversations covering various areas of Mumbai’s development, including the vision of the city, infrastructure, urban culture, education, sustainability etc.
This is an exclusive, strictly by-invitation event, restricted to CXO-level management only.
RSVP to: tracy.fernandes(@)ifcci.org.in & swapnil.nelugal(@)ifcci.org.in
We look forward to your presence at this prestigious conference.