WTCA Day - Destination India

2026 WTCA Day – Destination India

Connecting Global Opportunities with India’s Growth Story

Hosted by World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)

Co-hosted by World Trade Center Pune

June 9, 2026

Pune, India

Preliminary Agenda

10:00–11:00 amRegistration

Morning Session – Invest in India with WTC Ecosystem

11:00-11:10 am Opening and Introduction

- Mr. Scott Wang, WTCA Vice President, Asia Pacific

11:10-11:20 am  Welcome Remarks

- Mr. Niraj Khinvasara, Executive Director, WTC Pune

- Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, WTC Mumbai, WTCA Board Director

11:20-11:40 am Keynote Speech

Connecting Global Opportunities with India’s Growth Story

- Mr. Prakash Javadekar, Former Union Minister, Government of India

11:40-11:50 am Introduction of Invest India

- Ms. Rhea Sekhon, Senior Manager, Invest India

11:50-12:30 pm  Panel Discussion by Industry Leadership

                       Investment Opportunity in India

Moderated by Mr. Niraj Khinvasara, Executive Director, WTC Pune

- Mr. Dinesh Dubey – Chief Operating Officer, WTC Thane, Welspun One Logistics Park

- Mr. Siddharth Parekh – Groupwide Investment and Strategy, Tata sons - Chairman's Office

-  Ms. Chitra Raste – Regional Head (West), EXIM Bank

12:30-1:10 pm Panel Discussion by WTC Executives

The WTC Network as a Strategic Investment Multiplier

Moderated by Ms. Priya Pansare, Director, Trade & Investment Promotion, WTC Mumbai

- Mr. Navneet Agarwal, Regional Director-Trade Promotion, WTC Jaipur

- Ms. Isha Chande, Director, WTC Nashik

- Mr. Vivek George, Assistant GM, WTC Bengaluru/Kochi/Chennai

- Mr. Vamsi Krishna, Director-Economic Development, WTC Shamshabad    

1:10-1:30 pm        Q&A

1:30-1:40 pm        Group Photo

1:40-2:40 pm        Networking Lunch

Afternoon Session – Invest in WTC Projects & Member Discussion

2:40-2:55 pmWTCA Investment Matchmaking Program (IMP) Update

- Mr. Scott Wang, WTCA Vice President, Asia Pacific

2:55-3:10 pm WTCA Branding Platforms & Regional Updates

- Ms. Adele Zhang, WTCA Senior Regional Services Manager, Asia Pacific

- Mr. Badal Saboo, WTCA Business Development Lead, India & APAC

3:10-3:25 pmRAC/MAC Updates

- Ms. Priya Pansara, Vice Chair, APAC RAC

- Mr. Vivek George, Chair, Business Club MAC

- Mr. Niraj Khinvasara, Chair, Trade Services MAC

3:25-4:00 pmMember Discussion/Q&A

4:00-4:10 pmClosing Remarks

4:10-5:40 pmOptional Tour - WTC Pune Facility Showcase/Tour

7:30-9:00 pmOptional Networking Reception

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For those plan to stay in Pune for the night of June 8th or 9th or both, WTC Pune has extended generous discounted rate at The Ritz-Carlton Pune Hotel and Marriott Suites Pune, both owned by the parent company of WTC Pune. If you are interested in, please indicate in the registration form. WTC Pune team will reach you and provide booking assistances accordingly.