February 23, 2018 The Leela, Gurugram, Maple Hall

Leadership Excellence Awards

Knowledge Partner:

INDIANLAWYERSASSOCIATION

Summit Partner

TENTATIVE AGENDA

9:15 AM: Registration

9:50 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome Speech by:

Ms. Bithika Anand, Founder & CEO – Legal League Consulting

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: Inaugural Address by Chief Guest

Keynote Address by Special Guest

10:20 AM – 11:10 AM: Inaugural Session: Banking on the World Bank Index

India’s ranking in the World Bank ease of doing business survey for 2018 climbed a record 30 notches to 100

as a range of regulatory and policy reforms put in place by the Union and state governments over the past

four years have started delivering results. Highly eminent representatives and leaders from the business and

legal fraternity will share their insightful and compelling views on their perception on recent reforms

including:

Indian Economic Reforms focusing on improving business climate and productivity

New Companies Act

Make In India

Digital India

GST & De-monetisation

Removal of sectoral investment limits

Re-capitalisation of Public Sector Banks

And of the performance of the Narendra Modi – led government and how do they see the businesses

sustaining going forward.

11:10 AM – 11:15 AM: Session Summary and Q&A

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: First Networking Break

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM: Session II – Promising India, Progressing India

India has emerged as the fastest growing major economy in the world as per International Monetary

Fund (IMF) and is expected to be one of the top three economic powers of the world over the next

10-15 years, backed by its strong democracy and partnerships.

Moody's has affirmed the Government of India's Baa3 rating with a positive outlook on the series of

reforms by the government.

India is currently one of the top five destinations for investments. India received the highest ever

inflow of equity in the form of foreign direct investments (FDI) worth US$ 43.4 billion in 2016-17

and has become one of the most open global economies by ushering in liberalization measures.

The inception of Insolvency & Bankruptcy era has further demonstrated a landmark commitment by

GOI to strengthen the economy and allow a smooth functioning of businesses in India, thereby

installing deeper confidence of investors in Indian business ecosystem.

The session will delve into some of the recent initiatives and measures to promote India as CENTRE POINT

for global investment while taking a closer look at the challenges which still exists and sharing their

perspectives on what the future entails from the investment point of view.

12:20 AM – 12:30 AM: Session Summary and Q&A

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM: Session III –Arbitration preferred ADR Route and India enroute to become a HUB

The growth in domestic and international trade and commerce has spurred competition, provided new

opportunities and imputed risks. As the justice delivery system struggles to keep pace with the growing

economy, the panel of experts will delve into the Arbitration Landscape and share their perspective on :

Arbitration becoming a preferred ADR route

Corporates inclining more towards established Arbitral Institutions

Commercial arbitration witnessing a steady transition and

Resolution of domestic and cross border disputes becoming more sophisticated.

In-house legal teams exploring this route to leverage the advantages offered

Lack of institutional arbitration infrastructure – a major hindrance in making India a hub for

Arbitration in Asia.

1:20 AM – 1:30 AM: Session Summary and Q&A

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Networking Lunch

2:30 PM – 3:10 PM: Session IV – The Block Chain Eco-system

The Block Chain ecosystem has seen an enormous evolution since its inception: over a dozen alternative

crypto-currencies presently hold market capitalizations at or above $1 billion, while the total market cap for

the space as a whole sits at well over $100 billion. They are about enabling new channels to power small

business growth, employee payroll networks, B2B and D2C transactions, as well as equity and debt

financing. As the global crypto-powered ecosystem is uniquely positioned to reshape the way we transact

business and interact in the global commercial market, the panel of experts will delve into:

How Banking may be disrupted by Fintech Start-Ups

Future of Crypto-enabled marketplace in India

Regulatory Concerns

Need for Policy Framework for monitoring and taxing

3:10 PM – 3:20 PM: Session Q&A

3:20 PM – 3:35 PM: Second Networking Break

3:35 PM – 4:25 PM: Session V - Digitisation and Digital Security for a Digital India

With the Digital India roll-out, de-monetisation, push on digital payments, rising e-commerce penetration,

and an unprecedented number of platforms and services transacting PII of individuals and now with the

advent of GST, the process of digitisation has increased mani-folds. The core progressive vision of Digital

India is central to ensure that all citizens and users reap the benefits of technology and the Internet. The

panel of experts will discuss on the following:

Impact of digitization in the economy

Need for data security in the light of rising cyber crimes

Stronger data protection and privacy regulatory framework

Role of Artificial Intelligence in security intelligence

General Data Protection Regulation and what it means for India

4:25 PM – 4:35 PM: Session Q&A

4:35 PM – 5: 25 PM: Session V – Disputes & Forensics Investigations

The panel will focus on the Dispute Resolution landscape in India, Latest Trends and evolving role of

Experts.

Recent changes in the Indian regulatory and dispute landscape.

Nature of disputes witnessed in India: Trends, Rise in disputes, dispute process, etc.

Key challenges in dispute resolution in India.

Role of Experts in Dispute Resolution and best practices”

5:25 PM – 5:35 PM: Session Q&A

5:35 PM – 5:40 PM: Closing Remarks

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Special Address by leading Industry Figure and Opening of Leadership Excellence

Awards

6:15 PM Onwards: Excellence Awards to be presented followed by Cocktails

CONFIRMED & INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS

The Summit will provide an opportunity to network and interact with business leaders, CXOs, General Counsels and Legal Luminaries & professionals. Not just the speakers, the audience will also be one-of-its kind – drawn from the list of the best and the brightest.Some of the select organiza ve con

Ever since the debut of our annual , Legal League Consulting has been a Leadership Excellence Awards in 2017champion of entrepreneurial spirit and salutes distinguished business leaders and organizations in India for their unmatchable commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies.

The gala awards ceremony will be held in The Leela @ Gurugram, to commemorate the outstanding contributions of CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders and leading figures from legal fraternity, who have epitomized the core values of a true leader by building enterprises that have had a deep and enduring impact on the wider society.

Based on the comprehensive , the awards will be spread across various categories qualitative & quantitative studyand industry domains, the Awards and will be hosted over Cocktails.

The impact of the will be magnified through media coverage of the entire event. Leadership Excellence Awards 2018 We for the coverage. We are also reaching out to other business & are in the process of tying up with media houses law associations.

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