IACC’s Report Showcase: Media Launch

Date : 29 October 2021

Location : Taj Connemara, Chennai

Report : Recommendations to build stronger ties between India & Australia in Technology and Innovation – A call to action

Co-Chairs : Mr. Deepak Padaki, VP, IACC & EVP – Strategy, M&A and Chief Risk Officer, Infosys, Mr. Suresh Raman, VP & Regional Head, Tata Consultancy Services

Keynote Address : Ms. Sarah Kirlew, Australian Consul General for Southern India and Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology

Speakers : Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Principal Secretary to Govt., IT Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and Mr. Gaven Standon, Executive Partner Ecosystem, TelstraT

The Chamber launched its landmark report entitled ‘Recommendations to build stronger ties between India & Australia in Technology and Innovation – A call to action’ on 29 October 2021 at a hybrid event in Chennai. Ms. Petula Thomas, CEO, IACC, welcomed everyone, introducing the strategy and plans for its implementation that will be taken forward along with Mr. Deepak Padaki & Mr. Suresh Raman, Co-Chairs of IACC’s Science & Innovation leadership forum. Mr. Bhavik Damodar from KPMG India highlighted opportunities in the six key sectors outlined in the report. Ms. Sarah Kirlew, Australian Consul General for Southern India and Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology delivered Keynote Addresses. Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Principal Secretary to Govt., IT Department, Government of Tamil Nadu delivered a Special Address. Insightful & encouraging comments were shared by the Indian and Australian industry representatives Mr. Deepak Padaki, VP, IACC & EVP – Strategy, M&A and Chief Risk Officer, Infosys, Mr. Suresh Raman, VP & Regional Head, Tata Consultancy Services and Mr. Gaven Standon, Executive Partner Ecosystem, Telstra. Thank you to event sponsors Tata Consultancy Services (Report Partner), Adani ConneX Private Limited (Gold Sponsor), Carisma Solutions Private Limited and ANZ Bengaluru (Silver Sponsors)