After two successful editions in New Delhi, the much-anticipated third edition of the Festival of Manufacturing, popularly known as ‘Udyog Utsav', is set to take place in Mumbai on 21st March 2025. This flagship event, known for bringing together some of the most brilliant minds in the manufacturing sector, promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before.
The event, which will be held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Auditorium, Nariman Point, is expected to draw a large audience which would include industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from diverse sectors such as automotive, engineering, logistics, aerospace, and more. Adding to its prestige, Shri Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information Technology, and Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Tourism, Employment, and Skill Development, Government of Maharashtra, have confirmed their presence.
Empowering India's Manufacturing Space
Themed ‘Empowering India's Manufacturing Ecosystem: Driving Skill, Scale, and Sustainability,' this year's event will focus on critical conversations shaping the future of manufacturing. The discussions will explore the sector's far-reaching impact across industries like construction equipment, automotive, defence, aerospace, electronics, and more.
A Power-Packed Lineup of Discussions and Experts
The Festival of Manufacturing will feature six thought-provoking panel discussions with esteemed speakers from the industry. These panels will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Indian manufacturing sector:
CEO Panel: Build in India, Design for the World
- Speakers: TK Ramesh (MD, Ace Designers Group), Gaurav Roongta (MD, Man Structurals), Shailendra Shukla (MD Vehicle Group, Eaton Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.), Vivek Bhatia (MD & CEO, TKIL Industries), and Dr. Subodh Agarwal (IAS), Director General, Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan. This panel would be moderated by the Editor of ET Now Machinist, Amit Shanbaug
Accelerating India's Automotive Future: Unlocking Opportunities
- Speakers: F R Singhvi (President, ASDC), Kamal Bali (CEO, Volvo Group), Prashanth Doreswamy (President & CEO, Continental India), Diego Graffi (MD & CEO, Piaggio), Rohit Srivastava (Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility), and Bill Shukla (MD, Milacron India).
Overcoming Roadblocks, Building a Resilient Supply Chain: India's Journey to Logistics Dominance
- Speakers: Aditya Shah (Executive Director & CEO, V-Trans & V-Express), Darshan Godhawat (CEO & MD, AVA Global Logistics), Jitendra Srivastava (CEO, Triton Logistics & Maritime), and Samarnath Jha (MD & CEO, Accex Supply Chain Solutions).
Crafting India's Future: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in Manufacturing
- Speakers: Pushkar Gokhale (EVP & Business Head, Security Solutions, Godrej & Boyce), Nemin Vora (CEO, Odysse Electric Vehicles), Nilam Pathak (CEO, Rozgar Dhaba), Vikas Kapur (Chief Business Officer, Zavenir Daubert), and Sanjay Sangam (Head of Sales & Marketing, Renishaw). This panel would be moderated by Vaibhav Dange (Former Advisor, NHAI).
Strategic Defence Manufacturing: A Vision for India
- Speakers: Amit Mahajan / Munjal Shah (Directors, Paras Defence & Space Technologies), Jayanthi Bhagatha (Founder & CEO, JBI Aerospace), and Nikita Srivastava (CFO, Droneacharya Aerial Innovations).
Financing and Modernisation of SMEs
- Featuring key voices from the SME sector along with an experienced moderator from the industry.
Keynote Speeches, Masterclasses & Gala Dinner
Attendees can look forward to keynote addresses from honourable state ministers and a special session by Shri Sudhanshu Mani, the visionary behind the Vande Bharat Express. Adding an engaging element to the event, a Masterclass by TEDx speaker and startup mentor Umesh Rathod will offer valuable insights into the latest in the manufacturing sector.
A Strong Lineup of Partners
The event is co-powered by Ace Micromatic Group, with IGUS as the Associate Partner, MARPOSS as the Quality Partner, ZEISS as the Supporting Partner, and Triton Logistics and Maritime Pvt. Ltd. as the Logistics Partner. The event is also supported by TAGMA and the Indian Merchant Chambers, while ET Now Machinist, ET Now Polymers, and ET Now serve as the official media partners.
As Mumbai gears up to host this premier manufacturing event, the Festival of Manufacturing continues to be a key platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation, leading the way for India's industrial growth.
