PROMOTING NBFCsWHAT: 3rd National Summit on "Non-Banking Finance Companies"(Illustration by Ajay Thakuri)
WHEN: April 25, Mumbai
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: NBFCs have commendable contributions towards financial inclusion, offering credit to retail customers in underserved and unbanked areas. The meet organised by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with Finance Industry Development Council will prepare a roadmap on innovations, diversification and regulatory measures for small and medium NBFCs to help authorities address issues raised by different stakeholders.
ALL ABOUT IPWHAT: Conference on World IP Day Celebration
WHEN: April 26, Chennai
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The conference is aimed at helping users know about their rights on intellectual property and how it can enhance the value of their businesses, spur new technologies and creative content, and protect their ideas. It will also explore emerging issues, policies and practices in implementing an effective IP culture in organisations and academia.
THRUST ON SUSTAINABILITYWHAT: The fourth India Sustainability Conclave
WHEN: April 26-27, New Delhi
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: This edition of the Conclave aims at discovering the momentum that sustainability-related initiatives have gained in the corporate sector, in light of the financial, corporate and environmental regulations mandated by the Indian government in recent times.
BRAINSTORMING
WHAT: 49th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank
WHEN: May 2-5, Frankfurt, Germany
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The ADB Board of Governors will hold the annual meeting to discuss developments in Asia and the Pacific, as well as institutional matters. Under the theme 'Cooperating for Sustainability', the meeting will connect finance and development professionals to exchange ideas and achieve tangible results.
BUILDING SMART CITIESWHAT: CII Smart City Investors Meet
WHEN: May 19, New Delhi
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: With the objective to contribute to Government of India's Mission of building 100 smart cities, the Confederation of Indian Industry has entered into MoUs with five country consortiums and with 14 proposed smart cities. The conference will provide all stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, challenges encountered and solutions adopted for smart cities. Minister of Urban Development Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest.