Day 3 inauguration + Opening panel session - Accelerating Australia India partnership opportunities

​Day 3 inauguration (11 am to 11:15 am)

• ​Nirvana Sutariya, Consul (Commercial Representative) & HOC

• ​Dr Manjula N, IAS, Secretary to Government, Kannada & Culture DepartmentGovernment of Karnataka, India

• ​Irfan Malik, National Associate Chair & NSW PresidentAustralia India Business Council (AIBC)

​Panel discussion:

​This session highlights emerging opportunities across technology, trade, and innovation, setting the stage for deeper partnerships between the two nations. Hear from leaders and changemakers as they outline strategies to accelerate growth, unlock new markets, and strengthen bilateral ties.

​Moderator: Irfan Malik

​Speakers:

• ​Sudhir Basavaraju, Priority Markets (UK, EU, India and Middle East), Investment NSW

• ​Merin Devassia, CEO, Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce

• ​Chris Carman, CEO , Workinitiatives

• ​Dianne Tipping, Chair - Export Council of Australia