Kickstart the day with informal networking among innovators, R&D leaders, and IP strategists.

Inauguration of the Event

Topic: India’s Innovation Ecosystem & the Role of IP in Shaping a Globally Competitive Economy

Presentational by Brainiac IP Solutions
India’s Position in the Global IPR Landscape – Facts & Figures

By Mr. Ved Pandey, Head of R&D | Director, Haier Appliances | Project Management

By Mr. S. Pund, Head – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at Endurance Technologies Ltd.
Actionable strategies to help MSMEs and large manufacturers develop, protect, and monetize IP assets.

By Mr. Yogesh Umbarkar – Vice President – Mobility, India/APAC at Valtech Mobility GmbH

Panelists:
1. Dr. Arun Kumar Kashyap – IP Advisor, Arista Consulting LLC,
Former Chief Research Manager (IPR) at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
2. Mr. Ved Pandey – Head of R&D | Director, Haier Appliances | Project Management
3. Mr. Sahastrarashmi Pund – Head – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at Endurance Technologies Ltd.
4. Mr. Pradeep Kumar – IPR Specialist | IPR Manager, Inventor Mahindra & Mahindra – Swaraj Division
5. Mr. Dipak Khule – Head of R&D, JSW Energy Ltd | Battery Technology.

By Mr. Dipak Khule, Head of R&D, JSW Energy Ltd
Actionable strategies to help MSMEs and large manufacturers develop, protect, and monetize IP assets.

By Mr. Salil Inamdar, Innovation Manager | Bosch Global Software Technologies.
Explore how startups can craft effective innovation and IP strategies to protect ideas, attract investors, and drive sustainable growth.

By Mr. Mahesh Nikam – Head – General Manager, Business Transformation, Innovation & IP, KOEL
Balancing Heritage and Breakthroughs explores how manufacturing organizations honour their legacy while driving innovation, protected and enabled by strong IP strategies.

By Mr. Shripad Kulkarni – Principal Lead – Innovation Management, Forbes Marshall
Discover strategies to lead the innovation revolution by fostering creativity, agility, and a culture that prepares organizations to thrive in the future

By Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Manager, IPR & Knowledge Management | Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
Examines how strong intellectual property management supports successful global market entry. It highlights strategies that align innovation, regulatory readiness, and competitive positioning for international growth.

Panelists:
1. Dr. Sunita Jadhav – Vice Principal, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, Pune
2. Dr. Jayant Pawar – Assistant Director – Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (IIE) Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth
3. Mr. Mahesh Nikam – Head – General Manager, Business Transformation, Innovation & IP, KOEL
4. Mr. Shripad Kulkarni – Principal Lead – Innovation Management, Forbes Marshall
5. Dr. Unmesha Patil – Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship I Vishwakarma University
6. Mr. Suneet Sabale – CEO & Founder, Brainiac IP Solutions

Wrapping up the summit with key takeaways and acknowledgments to speakers and delegates.