The 2012 Telfer India Forum

“Establishing Your Presence in India – What You Need To Know”

The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with the Indo Canada Ottawa Business Chamber (ICOBC), the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation of Ontario and the Sponsoring Organizations, presented the 2012 Telfer India Forum on March 8, 2012.

This half day event involving senior business and government leaders from Canada and India is designed to help prepare Canadian companies in establishing an ongoing presence in this dynamic and globally strategic market.

Topics of the Conference will include:

India as an investment destination – what are the trends, opportunities and challenges?
The modes of entry into the Indian market and the advantages and disadvantages of each
Strategies to mitigate your risks as you establish your presence in India
Who can help you effectively establish your presence in India?
The state of Indo-Canadian commercial relations and the significance of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA)
Presented by Don Stephenson, Chief Trade Negotiator, Canada India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)

For more information contact:

(613) 562-5800 ext 2396
www.telfer.uOttawa.ca/india
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Program

Time	Room	Session
2:15 p.m.	DMS 4101	Registration and Networking
2:45 p.m.	DMS 4101	Welcome and Introduction – Telfer’s Commitment to India Francois Julien – Dean, Telfer School of Management
2:50 p.m.	DMS 4101	“Why India Matters” – Mrs. Narinder Chauhan, Deputy High Commissioner of India in Canada
3:00 p.m.	DMS 4101	Ontario’s Commitment to India Akhil Tyagi, International Marketing Consultant Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, Ontario
3:10 pm	DMS 4101	The Indian Investment Climate Moderator: Anju Malhotra, Senior Manager, Trade Finance & Team Lead, Global Transaction Banking, The Bank of Nova Scotia Speaker : Peter Hall, Chief Economist Export Development Canada (EDC)
3:30 p.m.	DMS 4101	“Establishing a Presence in India – What You Need to know “ Moderator: Marvin Hough, Executive in Residence – Telfer School of Management Panelists: Joan Vogelesang, President, Toon Boom Alan Solheim, VP Dragonwave Pierre Gignac, SVP, EDC Sriram Iyer, CEO, ICICI Bank Canada
4:30 p.m.	12^th Floor Desmarais	Networking Break – 12^th floor
4:50 p.m.	12^th Floor Desmarais	Roundtable Discussions (30 mins) Participants will have the choice of 2 roundtables once they arrive at the conference. Key Aspects of Establishing Your Presence in India Table 1 – Modes of Entry Mahesh Mani, Partner, KPMG Andrea Johnson, Partner FMC Law Table 2 – Cultural Aspects to be Considered Pradeep Mechant, Chair, Indo Canada Ottawa Business Chamber (ICOBC) Akhil Tyagi, International Marketing Consultant, Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation Table 3 - Mitigating Risks and Who Can Help Al Hamdani, VP and Head of Structured and Project Finance Russi Surti, President, Global Ventures
5:50 p.m.	DMS 4101	“Canada/India - Towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership” Moderator Greg Tereposky, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) Don Stephenson, Chief Trade Negotiator, Canada India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) Rana Sarkar, President, Canada - India Business Council Question and Answer Period
6:40 p.m.	DMS 4101	Closing Remarks Pradeep Merchant, Chair, ICOBC
6:45 p.m.	DMS 4101	Dinner and Networking