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The current global landscape is characterized by a pervasive uncertainty stemming from a confluence of volatile factors. Global geopolitics is increasingly fragmented, with the rise of multi polarity challenging the established world order and leading to intensified competition between major powers. Regional dynamics are further complicated by internal conflicts, resource scarcity, and the resurgence of nationalistic ideologies. This geopolitical instability directly fuels security concerns, evident in the proliferation of hybrid warfare tactics, the expansion of cyber threats, and the growing risk of conflict in strategically vital regions. Geo-economic anxieties are equally prominent, manifested in supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and the ongoing debate over globalization versus regionalization. The interconnectedness of these factors creates a complex web of challenges, demanding innovative strategies and collaborative solutions to navigate this uncertain world.


In this perspective, the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Ceners-K are organizing a conference on Friday, 23rd May 2025, at The Lalit, Kolkata, from 9.30 AM to address the significant issues of Global and Regional Geo-Politics, Security and Economics.


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May 23, 2025

09:15 - 15:00 GMT +05:30

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The Lalit Kolkata
KOLKATA, West Bengal, India
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Agenda

  • Welcoming Delegates
    09:15 - 10:00Welcoming Delegates
    Welcoming Dignitaries & Guests – Col. T. S. Sarkar (Retd.), Assistant Secretary, Ceners-K / Mr. Robert Harless, Ceners-k

    Networking Tea / Coffee at the pre-function area of Galaxy Hall
    10:20 - 11:15Global Situation & India's suggested Response

    ACM Arup Raha (Retd.)

    President at Ceners-K

    Dr. Swapan Dasgupta

    Former Member of Parliament

    Amb. Ashok Kantha

    Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs at Former Ambassador of India in China; Former Director, Institute of Chinese Studies

    Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh

    Former Deputy National Security Adviser at Former Director General, BSF

    11:15 - 12:00Regional situation & envisaged response of India

    Amb. Gautam Mukhopadhyay

    Former Ambassador of India to Myanmar

    Dr. Sriparna Pathak

    Professor - China Studies & IR; Founding Director - Centre for NE Asian Studies of Associate Director - Jindal India Institute, O.P. Jindal Global University

    Mr. Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

    Former Bureau Chief - East, Press Trust of India at Founder Director, Artahniti

    12:25 - 13:45Trade & Geo Economics

    Dr. Rajeev Singh

    Director General of Indian Chamber of Commerce

    Mr. Roopendra Narayan Roy

    Founder & CEO of Sumantrana Management Consultants LLP; Past President, Indian Chamber of Commerce

    Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal

    Chairman & Managing Director of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Indian Chamber of Commerce

    Brig. Niladri Shankar Mukherjee (Retd.)

    Executive Director & Secretary, Ceners - K

    Maj. Gen. Arun Roye (Retd.)

    Founder & Governing Council Member of Ceners-K

    Prof. Dipankar Sengupta

    Department of Economics at University of Jammu

    Curtain Raiser
    10:00 - 10:20Curtain Raiser
    Session Coordinator: Col. T.S. Sarker (Retd.), Assistant Secretary, Ceners-K

    Welcome Address

    Address by Guest of Honour

    Mr. Manish Tewari

    Hon'ble Member of Parliament

    Dr. Rajeev Singh

    Director General of Indian Chamber of Commerce

    10:20 - 10:35Networking Tea / Coffee break

Speakers

  • Mr. M.K. Narayanan (Former National Security Advisor of India; Former Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal)

    Mr. M.K. Narayanan

    Former National Security Advisor of India; Former Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal

  • Mr. Manish Tewari (Hon'ble Member of Parliament)

    Mr. Manish Tewari

    Hon'ble Member of Parliament

  • ACM Arup Raha (Retd.) (President at Ceners-K)

    ACM Arup Raha (Retd.)

    President at Ceners-K

  • Dr. Rajeev Singh (Director General of Indian Chamber of Commerce)

    Dr. Rajeev Singh

    Director General of Indian Chamber of Commerce

  • Col. T.S. Sarkar (Retd.) (Assistant Secretary at Ceners-K)

    Col. T.S. Sarkar (Retd.)

    Assistant Secretary at Ceners-K

  • Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh (Former Deputy National Security Adviser at Former Director General, BSF)

    Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh

    Former Deputy National Security Adviser at Former Director General, BSF

  • Amb. Ashok Kantha (Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs at Former Ambassador of India in China; Former Director, Institute of Chinese Studies)

    Amb. Ashok Kantha

    Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs at Former Ambassador of India in China; Former Director, Institute of Chinese Studies

  • Dr. Swapan Dasgupta (Former Member of Parliament)

    Dr. Swapan Dasgupta

    Former Member of Parliament

  • Lt. Gen. J.R. Mukherjee (Retd.) (Member Emeritus, Ceners - K)

    Lt. Gen. J.R. Mukherjee (Retd.)

    Member Emeritus, Ceners - K

  • Amb. Gautam Mukhopadhyay (Former Ambassador of India to Myanmar)

    Amb. Gautam Mukhopadhyay

    Former Ambassador of India to Myanmar

  • Mr. Jayanta Roy Chowdhury (Former Bureau Chief - East, Press Trust of India at Founder Director, Artahniti)

    Mr. Jayanta Roy Chowdhury

    Former Bureau Chief - East, Press Trust of India at Founder Director, Artahniti

  • Dr. Sriparna Pathak (Professor - China Studies & IR; Founding Director - Centre for NE Asian Studies of Associate Director - Jindal India Institute, O.P. Jindal Global University)

    Dr. Sriparna Pathak

    Professor - China Studies & IR; Founding Director - Centre for NE Asian Studies of Associate Director - Jindal India Institute, O.P. Jindal Global University

  • Prof. Dipankar Sengupta (Department of Economics at University of Jammu)

    Prof. Dipankar Sengupta

    Department of Economics at University of Jammu

  • Mr. Roopendra Narayan Roy (Founder & CEO of Sumantrana Management Consultants LLP; Past President, Indian  Chamber of Commerce)

    Mr. Roopendra Narayan Roy

    Founder & CEO of Sumantrana Management Consultants LLP; Past President, Indian Chamber of Commerce

  • Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal (Chairman & Managing Director of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.;  Senior Vice President, Indian Chamber of Commerce)

    Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal

    Chairman & Managing Director of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Indian Chamber of Commerce

  • Brig. Niladri Shankar Mukherjee (Retd.) (Executive Director & Secretary, Ceners - K)

    Brig. Niladri Shankar Mukherjee (Retd.)

    Executive Director & Secretary, Ceners - K

  • Maj. Gen. Arun Roye (Retd.) (Founder & Governing Council Member of Ceners-K)

    Maj. Gen. Arun Roye (Retd.)

    Founder & Governing Council Member of Ceners-K

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