The Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA) is a global network of independent think tanks that are ardent supporters of greater global trade liberalization and integration. The Alliance represents a network of like-minded think tanks who have opportunities to collaborate on events, research, and reports while enjoying a platform that highlights and cross- pollinates member organizations’ work on trade, globalization, and innovation policy. GTIPA’s Annual Summits bring together GTIPA members with world-leading and in-country subject matter experts to examine trade, globalization, and innovation policy issues. GTIPA Summits facilitate serious discussion in exploration of creative solutions to the difficult economic, development, and trade challenges facing the international community. GTIPA Summits are hosted by members and rotate annually, with past summits held in Berlin, Germany; Shanghai, China; Milan, Italy; and Mexico City, Mexico.

This year the summit is being hosted by Institute for Competitiveness, India and Shiv Nadar University and is scheduled on November 15-16, 2024 at Taj Mann Singh, New Delhi. The theme of this year’s Summit is “India: The Innovation Hub for Tomorrow”. The agenda for 2 days features insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to address the most pertinent challenges and opportunities in technology and innovation policy. The GTIPA Summit envisages a vital platform for policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and experts to convene and engage in meaningful discussions on pressing issues and emerging trends in technology and innovation policy. Through collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange, the summit aims to foster cooperation and drive positive change in the global innovation landscape.

This year the summit is being organised by Institute for Competitiveness, India and Shiv Nadar University and is scheduled on November 15-17, 2024 at Taj Man Singh, New Delhi.

The report on “US-India Subnational Innovation Competitiveness Index (SICI) released at the GTIPA (Global Trade & Innovation Policy Alliance) Summit 2024” was released at the GTIPA Summit on November 15, 2024.

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 GTIPA Summit 2024

India | The Innovation Hub for Tomorrow

November 15-17, 2024

Aftab Mahal, Taj Mansingh, New Delhi

Day 0 – Thursday, November 14, 2024

 3:00 PM Onwards – Arrival of Delegates

7:30 PM -10:00 PM –Fireside Chat between Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences & Professor, Department of Economics, Shiv Nadar University and Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India 

Welcome Dinner at Aftab Mahal, Taj Man Singh, New Delhi, facilitated by Rajat Kathuria.

Day 1 – November 15, 2024

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration of Delegates

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM – Opening Remarks and Welcome Keynote by Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences & Professor, Department of Economics, Shiv Nadar University and Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness

9:20 AM – 9:50 AM – Keynote Address by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Government of India.

9:50 AM – 10:00 AM – Brief note by Dr. Sheeba Khan on Building Innovation and Startup ecosystem at Shiv Nadar, University

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Panel Discussion on Future of Semiconductors, India’s Emerging Role and Global Challenges 

• Hemang Shah, Sr. Director, Government Affairs, Applied Materials India 
• Rajeev Khushu, Director Corporate Affairs and Govt Relations, Texas Instruments 

Moderated by Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM – Networking Tea/Coffee

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM – Keynote Address by Richard Dasher, Director, US-ATMC, Stanford University on “Innovation” 

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Presentation of 2024 U.S.-India Subnational Innovation Competitiveness Index Report by Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness & Stephen Ezel, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Panel Discussion on Driving Innovation in Nations’ States and Regions

• Pranjal Sharma, Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author 
• Sean Randolph, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute 

Moderated by Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Networking Lunch

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM – Keynote Address by John Cabeca, U.S. Intellectual Property Counselor for South Asia, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), American Embassy, New Delhi

2:20 PM – 3:20 PM – Panel on Policies to Drive Innovation in the Life-sciences and Healthcare Delivery

• Mark Schultz, Professor, University of Akron School of Law 
• Ankur Mutreja, Director – Strategy, Partnerships and Communications, PATH 
• Manish Diwan, Head – Strategic Partnership & Entrepreneurship Development, &  Make In India Facilitation Cell for Biotech sector, BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India 
• Prof. Collin Jamora, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University 

Moderated by Dr. Carlos Felipe Escobar, Higher Education/ Health Innovation Consultant, AFIDRO-Universidad El Bosque, Colombia 

3:20 PM – 3:45 PM – Networking Tea/Coffee

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM – Panel Discussion on Connecting Communities: Strategies for Bridging the Digital Divide (Presentation of 2024 GTIPA Crowd-sourced Report on Policies to Bridge the Global Digital Divide)

• Syed Munir Khasru, Chairman, The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG) 
• Małgorzata Bonikowska, Co-Founder and President, THINKTANK – Centre for Dialogue and Analysis 
• Stefano da Empoli, I-Com, Institute for Competitiveness (Confirmed)
• Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute 

Moderated by Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences & Professor, Department of Economics, Shiv Nadar University

4:45PM – 4:50 PM – Closing Address by Amit Kapoor & Rajat Kathuria

6:15 PM – Departure to India Habitat Center

7:00 PM Onwards – Cultural Evening & Dinner at India Habitat Center Terrace, New Delhi

Day 2 – November 16, 2024

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Delegates to assemble in the lobby to depart for SNU

8:30 AM – Depart to Shiv Nadar University

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Refreshments and High Tea at Shiv Nadar University 

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Discussion of Internal GTIPA Business

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM – Discussion of GTIPA Summit 2025 in Argentina (Presentation by Tetiana Rak, Fundación Internacional Bases)

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM – Keynote Address on “Empowering Grassroots Innovation” by Reema Nanavaty, Director, SEWA 

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Panel Discussion on “Commercializing Technology & Navigating Legal Landscapes”

• Manas Chaudhuri, Partner, Competition Law Practice, Khaitan & Co
• Shahana Chatterji, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Moderated by Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

12:45PM – 1:00 PM – Closing Address by Rajat Kathuria, Dean & Professor, Shiv Nadar University and Amit Kapoor, Honorary Chairman, Institute for Competitiveness

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Networking Lunch

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Campus and Lab Tours at SNU

4:00 PM – Leave for Taj Mansingh, New Delhi

Day 3 – November 17, 2024

4:30 AM – 5:00 AM – Delegates to assemble in the lobby to depart for Agra

5:00 AM – Depart for Agra to visit Taj Mahal

8:30 AM – Arrival At Taj Hotel in Agra

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Packed Breakfast for Delegates

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM –Taj Mahal Tour

12:00 PM – Depart for New Delhi

SPEAKERS

Abhay Karandikar

Secretary, Department of Abhay Karandikar Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

Montek Singh

Montek Singh Ahluwalia Economist

Amit Kapoor

Amit Kapoor Honorary Chairman Institute for Competitiveness

Rajat Kathuria

Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences & Professor, Department of Economics, Shiv Nadar University

Sean Randolph

Sean Randolph Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute

Dr. Manish Diwan

Dr. Manish Diwan Head – Strategic Partnership & Entrepreneurship Development, & Make In India Facilitation Cell for Dr. Manish Diwan Biotech sector, BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

Carlos Felipe Escobar

Carlos Felipe Escobar Higher Education/ Health Innovation Consultant, AFIDRO-Universidad El Bosque, Colombia

Stefano Da Empoli

Stefano Da Empoli I-Com, Institute for Competitiveness

Peter Copeland

Peter Copeland Deputy Director of Domestic Policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Ankur Mutreja

Ankur Mutreja Director – Strategy, Partnerships and Communications , PATH

Richard Dasher

Richard B Dasher Director, US-ATMC, Stanford University

Tetiana Rak

Tetiana Rak Fundación Internacional Bases

Collin Jamora

Collin Jamora Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University

Prof Khasrus

Syed Munir Khasru Chairman, The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance

Carolina Augrto

Carolina Augrto Partner Fundacion IDEA

Stephen Ezell

Stephen Ezell Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

Mark Schultz

Mark Schultz Professor, University of Akron School of Law

Pranjal Sharma

Pranjal Sharma Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author

Shahana Chatterji

Shahana Chatterji Partner Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Dr Manas Chaudhuri

Dr Manas Chaudhuri Partner Competition Law Practice, Khaitan & Co

Reema Nanavaty

Reema Nanavaty Director SEWA

Hemang Shah

Hemang Shah Sr. Director, Government Affairs Applied Materials

John Cabeca

John Cabeca U.S. Intellectual Property (IP) Counsellor for South Asia

Malgorzata Bonikowska

Malgorzata Bonikowska Co-Founder and President, THINKTANK - Centre for Dialogue and Analysis

Rajeev Khushu

Rajeev Khushu Director Corporate Affairs and Govt Relations Texas Instruments

PARTNERS