Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion – Northeast Business Conclave 2.0

Exploring Growth & Innovation Across Key Sectors

Welcome to the Panel Discussion sessions of the Northeast Business Conclave 2.0, where industry leaders, policymakers, and experts come together to discuss opportunities, challenges, and advancements in critical sectors.

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Key Discussions:
1. Panel Discussion on Sustainable & Renewable Energy

1	Shri Atindra Roychoudhury, Former RCE	Oil India Limited (Moderator)
2	Shri Gokul Chandra Swargiyari, MD	Assam Gas Company Limited
3	Shri Subrata Das, CEO	Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited
4	Shri S.K Barua, CEO	North East Gas Distribution Company Limited
5	Shri Sunil Kanti, ED Refinery	Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Guwahati
6	Shri Rajnesh Gogoi, MD	Assam Petrochemicals Limited

Inuagural Session Speaker:
1. Dr. Ravi Kota, IAS – Chief Secretary of Assam
Keynote Speaker:
1. Shri Sazzad Alam, Joint Secretary, Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprise Departments, Govt. of Assam (Speech on Biofuel)
2. Shri Manuj Kumar Barua, CEO of Purba Bharati Gas Private Limited (Gas Grid & Pipeline)
3. Shri Rupjyoti Phulan, RCE, Oil India Limited (Exploration & Production, Gas, Transportation)
4. Presentation from NRL

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2. Panel discussion on information technology

1	Shri Mukul Das	IT Consultant (Moderator)
2	Shri Omkarnath S Rath, COO	Assam Startup - The Nest
3	Shri Jyotirmoy Chakravorty, Founder	Ubona Technologies

Keynote Speaker:
1. Shri Syedain Abbasi, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, PHE, WR, Irrigation and IT Departments, and Chairman, APDCL
2. Smt. Krishnangi Bhuyan, Tata Semiconductor Project Head, Assam

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3. Panel discussion on cross-border trade opportunities Northeast session

1	Shr. Ishntor Sobhapandit, Regional Director	Indian Chamber of Commerce NE (Moderator)
2	Shri Loken Das, CGM	NABARD
3	Shri Som Kamei, Advisor	Northeast Council

Keynote Speaker:
Consulate General of Bhutan (Speech on Gelephu Terminal, Samdrup Jongkhar)
Shri Satybrata Bose, Managing Director, Purabi Dairy
Topcem/ Dalmia Cements
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Jehirul Islam, Chairman, MJI Group
Industry Partner
Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region
Co-Partner:
Indian Chamber of Commerce