GST TRANSITION
WHAT: GST- Transition and the Way Forward
WHEN: 1 June, Mumbai
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is organising a series of interactive sessions on GST across the country. It will focus on the implementation aspects of the new tax system in the context of the Central GST Acts and the draft rules.
STRATEGY FORUM
WHAT: WEF's Industry Strategy Meeting
WHEN: 7-8 June, San Francisco
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Industry Strategy Officers will meet to define and shape the outlook for industries, identify where sectors can work together for economic and societal benefit and look at how industries can manage disruption in light of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
FINTECH INNOVATIONS
WHAT: FintechX
WHEN: 8 June, New Delhi
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The IAMAI Conference looks at the explosive growth of the fintech industry. Much of it has been driven post-demonetisation. It discusses innovations and technologies behind the paradigm shift in the financial services sector.
GREEN BUILDINGS
Photo: Shekhar Ghosh
WHAT: Advanced Training Programme on Green Buildings
WHEN: 6-8 June, Jaipur
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Green buildings are becoming the norm. Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board along with CII will focus on water efficiency, energy efficiency, material resources and indoor environmental quality as more buildings adopt environment friendly solutions.
RETAIL INNOVATION
Photo: Shekhar Ghosh
WHAT: India Retail Conclave
WHEN: 9 June, New Delhi
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The CII retail conclave brings together leaders from the retail business to discuss the opportunities and the challenges in the fast growing Indian retail market. It will consider the impact of e-commerce on the sector and how companies can use technology to further gains.
TECH WHACK
WHAT: VR & AR World
WHEN: 13-15 June, London
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Industry experts from the VR and AR industry will come up with key-note presentations, demos and debates. It is part of the London Tech Week.