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Event Details
We're excited to welcome you to the 6th edition of Fusion 4.0, an online event where the big thinkers and doers in manufacturing and technology come together. At Fusion, we dream big about the future of manufacturing, turning today's challenges into tomorrow's opportunities.
Fusion is a one-of-a-kind experience, where leaders from across the fraternity - startups, leading manufacturers, and technology experts - share their wisdom, spark ideas, and inspire each other. This year's event will feature thoughtful panel discussions, powerful talks from industry leaders, and an exciting glimpse into the most promising advances in manufacturing.
We will also be facilitating the winners of the Manufacturing Innovation Challenge(MIC)- Sixth Edition. MIC is nasscom CoE's flagship program that is enabling co-creation and innovation in the manufacturing industry. The platform has given manufacturing enterprises the opportunity to connect with deep-tech startups and co-create personalized solutions. This year's MIC edition features three exciting use cases from Maruti Suzuki, Schneider Electric & Gold Star Jewellery.
Jul 21, 2023
14:00 - 16:00 GMT +05:30
Here's Why You Should Attend
- Be Part of the Innovation Journey: At Fusion 4.0, you'll experience first-hand the exciting breakthroughs in manufacturing. The winners of the Manufacturing Innovation Challenge will be felicitated and they will present their game-changing solutions that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
- Join the Dialogue: Participate in important discussions with leading minds in the industry. Our panel discussions and keynotes are not just about listening – they're about engaging, questioning, and contributing your own thoughts and ideas.
- Expand Your Connections: Fusion 4.0 is a meeting point for professionals from all walks of life. You'll get the opportunity to network with startups, seasoned manufacturers, tech experts, and academics. It's not just about who you'll meet, but also the collaborations that might follow.
- Learn from the Best: Our line-up of speakers are industry leaders ready to share their wisdom. Get ready to soak in their insights and leave the event with newfound knowledge and inspiration.
Agenda
- 14:00 - 14:15Welcome Address – Boost Digitization and Innovation in Manufacturing Industry by Co-creation.FUSION 4.0 – Forum Uniting Start-ups and Industries on New Technologies is CoE’s initiative to build a collaborative ecosystem for accelerating manufacturing digitization.
Amit Saluja
Sr. Director and Center Head of NASSCOM CoE
- 14:15 - 14:30Industry Keynote Session: Embracing Digitalization for the future need of Agile ManufacturingDigitalization fosters agility by breaking down traditional barriers between different stages of the manufacturing process. With real-time integration and feedback loops, manufacturers can respond quickly to changes in demand, technology, or market conditions, ensuring faster adaptation and more efficient production.
Tapan Bhatt
Operation Head at Nestle India
- 14:30 - 14:55Panel Discussion – 1 Leveraging Startup Ecosystem for driving innovation in ManufacturingOpen innovation and collaboration in manufacturing are vital as they enable organizations to access external expertise, foster creativity, and accelerate POCs (Proof of Concepts), resulting in the development of better solutions/products, increased market competitiveness, and expanded opportunities for growth and success.
Rohan Chhatwal
Head, Innovation Centre of Excellence at Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Satish Hegde
VP - Operations at Gold Star Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
Devadas Shetty
Vice-President Supply Chain Performance – Global Supply Chain International at Schneider Electric
Praveen Kapse
Vice President at Tridiagonal Solutions
- 14:55 - 15:25Panel Discussion 2- Strategies to accelerate digitization in your manufacturing plantThe discussion will focus on a step-by-step approach to drive innovation and digitalization which covers a clear vision and roadmap for digital transformation in the manufacturing plant. Identifying the areas that can benefit the most from digitalization, setting up specific goals, and outlining the steps required to achieve them.
Sandeep Gupta
CIO at Cairn India (Vedanta group)
Dhaval Mankad
VP – Information Technology at Havmor Ice Cream Private Limited (Lotte Group)
Bimal Puri
Senior Vice President & CIO (Fluoro Chemicals and Technical Textile Business) at SRF Ltd.
Amit Sood
Director, GBS GTEC of Whirlpool Asia
- 15:25 - 15:40Award Ceremony- MIC 6th Edition
- 15:40 - 15:55Winner Presentation
- 15:55 - 16:00Closing Note
Speakers
Tapan Bhatt
Operation Head at Nestle India
Rohan Chhatwal
Head, Innovation Centre of Excellence at Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Sandeep Gupta
CIO at Cairn India (Vedanta group)
Satish Hegde
VP - Operations at Gold Star Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.
Praveen Kapse
Vice President at Tridiagonal Solutions
Dhaval Mankad
VP – Information Technology at Havmor Ice Cream Private Limited (Lotte Group)
Bimal Puri
Senior Vice President & CIO (Fluoro Chemicals and Technical Textile Business) at SRF Ltd.
Amit Saluja
Sr. Director and Center Head of NASSCOM CoE
Devadas Shetty
Vice-President Supply Chain Performance – Global Supply Chain International at Schneider Electric
Amit Sood
Director, GBS GTEC of Whirlpool Asia
Who Should Attend
Manufacturing Functional Leaders and Managers from IT Department, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Projects, Planning
Directors and Functional teams from small and medium manufacturing enterprises
Founders, Business Development & Technical Team from Deep-Tech Startups/Tech SMEs
Faculty, Researchers, and students from academia