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SHARING LESSONS

WHAT: 10TH Assocham Higher Education Summit 2017

WHEN: February 23, New Delhi

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The summit will debate new steps and initiatives to strengthen quality in existing institutions and universities. Also on the agenda is ways to establish linkage between industry, academia and the government. The event is being organised by Assocham with Association of Indian Universities.

BRAINSTORMING LUXURY

WHAT: CII-Sotheby's Global Luxury Realty Conclave

WHEN: February 25-26, New Delhi

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The conclave will bring together all the stakeholders in luxury real estate who will brainstorm new trends in the space in India as well as overseas. It's a platform for participating brands to showcase and promote global luxury development to a select gathering of high net worth individuals.

AGENDA FOR REFORM

WHAT: OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Capital Market and Financial Reform in Asia

WHEN: March 2-3, Tokyo

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: This year's roundtable will discuss key issues in capital flows and capital market development in Asia, financial technology (FinTech) developments and regulatory responses, and financing of green infrastructure investment.

SHOWCASING BRAND UP

WHAT: Uttar Pradesh (UP) Travel Mart

WHEN: February 25-27, Lucknow

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: It's the third edition of the event organised by FICCI with the government of UP. About 50 top of the line foreign tour operators will attend the meet. The Chief Minister will address the gathering and plans are afoot to showcase the state as a leading tourist destination.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

WHAT: Food Importers Meet 2017

WHEN: February 23-24, Gurgaon

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: FICCI in association with Made In World, Saudi Arabia is organising a two day buyer seller meet for the food sector. Some 80 procurement heads from around the globe are expected to attend. Indian companies will get an opportunity to showcase their products and meeting with buyers will be arranged at the venue itself.

LOOKING EAST

WHAT: 4TH India CLMV Business Conclave

WHEN: February 27, Jaipur

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The government of India, under its "Act East Policy" is eyeing investment opportunities in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV). The conclave, being organised by the CII along with the government, will bring together representatives from these countries and delegates from the Indian industry to explore business opportunities.

THE LABOUR CONUNDRUM

WHAT: Conference on Labour Reforms

WHEN: March 3, Chennai

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation have made changes in labour laws imperative in India. There is a need for big-ticket reforms in legal and regulatory frameworks to enhance competitiveness of corporates. Against this backdrop, CII - Southern Region along with Aparajitha (Knowledge Partner) is presenting the Conference on Labour Reforms: "Agenda, Accomplishments & Aftermath"