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Partners 2018

Mobility Partner

Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 400+ cities today, Uber's rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.

For more information about Uber, visit - www.uber.com

Session Sponsor

Global Health Strategies (GHS) uses advocacy, communications and policy analysis to advance issues and power campaigns that improve health and wellbeing around the world. They work across some of the world’s most dynamic regions to enable policy innovations, mobilize resources and build political will, engaging global and local audiences to drive change.

GHS has offices in the US, Brazil, India, China, Africa and Europe, and have expanded our client base to include philanthropies, industry, multinational organizations, NGOs and governments. The result is a collection of fully integrated offices working to address the most pressing issues of the 21st century.

For more information about Global Health Strategies (GHS), visit - www.globalhealthstrategies.com

Strategic Partners

Formed in 2017 by U.S. business leaders, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has carefully selected the most powerful and strategically positioned Board of Directors for U.S.-India related matters. These members serve as both prominent business leaders and global influencers with an ability to impact international relations and corporate affairs worldwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., USISPF has offices in New York, Silicon Valley, Mumbai, and New Delhi.

For more information, visit - www.usispf.org

Smart Cities New York (SCNY) is North America’s leading global conference to highlight the innovations and investments being deployed to make cities more sustainable, livable, and equitable around the world. It convenes thought leaders from around the world to advance ideas about innovation, infrastructure and inclusion, with a focus on technology for social good, sustainability, resilience and equity. The discussions are rich in substance and intellectual rigor.

For more information, visit - www.smartcitiesny.com

Skill India is an initiative of the Government of India which has been launched to empower the youth of the country with skill sets which make them more employable and more productive in their work environment.

Skill India offers courses across 40 sectors in the country which are aligned to the standards recognised by both, the industry and the government under the National Skill Qualification Framework. The courses help a person focus on practical delivery of work and help him enhance his technical expertise so that he is ready for day one of his job and companies don’t have to invest into training him for his job profile.

For more information, visit - www.skilldevelopment.gov.in

Founded in 2012, Media & Entertainment Skills Council is a Not-for-Profit Organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Council has been promoted by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) with financial support by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). MESC has a mandate to create 11.74 lakhs (1.2 mn approx.) skilled workforce by 2022 and contribute to the National Skill Mission of creating 500 million skilled workforces by 2022.

The Consortium Partners of MESC Includes FICCI Entertainment Division, Film & Television Producers Guild of India Limited, Indian Outdoor Advertiser’s Association, Indian Broadcasting Foundation, Film Federation of India and Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI).

For more information, visit - www.mescindia.org

Cambridge Central Asia Forum (CCAF) is an interdisciplinary forum established by academic faculty members of the University of Cambridge, and based at Jesus College, Cambridge. CCAF was established in 2001 and is closely linked to the Centre for Development Studies, University of Cambridge. The primary purpose of CCAF is to collate Cambridge’s scholarly activities in Central Asia and the Caucasus and to raise the interest of the best interdisciplinary minds to engage in research in the region. A further key activity is to promote bi-lateral academic relations between Central Asia and the United Kingdom; it aims both to promote research within existing disciplines, in the arts and sciences, social sciences, engineering and medicine, and to encourage new interdisciplinary research on Central Asia and Eurasia. CCAF’s management committee is chaired by Professor Lord Robert Mair FRS, and CCAF is directed by Dr Siddharth Saxena, a principal scientist at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge and a Fellow-Commoner of Jesus College.

For more information, visit - www.centralasia.group.cam.ac.uk

Meridian International Center is a premier nonprofit, global leadership organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Building on more than 55 years of experience, Meridian prepares U.S. and international leaders to meet global challenges and opportunities. Their suite of programs delivers the approach and environment for leaders to understand global issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build valuable relationships.

For more information, visit - www.meridian.org

Knowledge Partners

Since its launch in 1999, Knowledge@Wharton, the Wharton School's award-winning online journal of business research and analysis, has evolved from a single website into a network of sites that provide cutting-edge knowledge and timely business analysis to more than 1.31 million registered users in 200 countries. Recognized among its peers and outside experts as the premier online business school publication, Knowledge@Wharton uses innovative technology, including podcasts, videocasts and mobile channels, to engage its audience.

For more information, visit - knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu

From scholarship and study abroad, to workforce training and leadership programs, IIE offers a wide range of services to help local students, advisors, and educators throughout India thrive in today’s interconnected world. IIE has been engaged with higher education in India for over 60 years.

IIE India has a robust network of academic, corporate, government, and non-profit partners, and has developed and implemented a strong set of activities in higher education scholarship and leadership development in critical fields such as energy and health. In addition to designing and implementing many programs throughout the region, IIE is a leader in research on higher education in India and U.S.-India exchange, as well as in promoting partnerships between U.S. institutions of higher education and their counterparts in India.

For more information, visit - www.iie.org

Education Partner

BrainGain Magazine (www.braingainmag.com) the leading Study Abroad magazine for students, their parents, and mid-career professionals in South Asia. We aim to be the definitive source of information for anyone interested in exploring and learning about Study Abroad opportunities outside South Asia. Our primary target audience is between the ages of 16 and 35 years. We provide content to guide students and their parents through the decision-making process when exploring options to study abroad. The topics covered help readers understand fields of study, admissions, financing, specific countries, regions or cities, student life, scholarships, job prospects for chosen field, socio-cultural environments, safety and visa issues. Told through lively interviews, photos, videos and podcasts, we provide an interactive platform that helps students realize their dreams.

For more information, visit - www.braingainmag.com

Digital & PR Communications Partner

Gutenberg is a digital integrated marketing communications firm headquartered in New York, with eight offices in the US, UK & India. In a digital world, where new marketing campaigns are launched at the click of a mouse, we tell memorable stories—backed by measurable results—that make brands stand out. A strategic partner to clients, Gutenberg’s storytelling converges at the intersection between owned, paid and earned media.

Gutenberg’s team of 80 storytellers includes digital ninjas, authors, editors, playwrights, filmmakers, brand wizards, PR mandarins, SEO buffs, programming geeks, and sociologists. These teams have expertise in diverse industries and use digital, content, PR, and video as their building blocks—turning data and insights into powerful narratives. Globally, Gutenberg services industries such as technology, banking and finance, real estate, healthcare, education, defence and aviation, hospitality, industry associations, media and entertainment, start-ups, e-commerce and marketplace, lifestyle, and not-for-profit causes.

For more information, visit - www.thegutenberg.com

University Partners

Since 1870, St. John's University has been committed to giving talented students from all walks of life a personal and professional edge with an outstanding education that builds on their individual abilities and aspirations. Our faculty is ranked among The Princeton Review’s top 300 professors in the country. St. John’s has a global reputation for excellence and celebrates diversity in all its forms. U.S. News & World Report ranked St. John’s fourth among America’s top 10 universities for ethnic diversity. More than 1,000 international students pursue their goals at St. John’s, which offers more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral majors, from pharmacy to philosophy to sports management. St. John’s is committed to the development of its students through a rich value - based education. Each year, students complete over 250,000 hours of service at over 100 sites. At St. John’s, we give our students a global home base that starts in New York City—one of the most multicultural centers in the world—and extends to our locations in Rome and Paris.

For more information, visit - www.stjohns.edu

Uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 40,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. The campus spans 126 hectares in the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID) co-existing with more than 100 leading companies.

Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year to international students to undertake studies at the university. Macquarie is also home to some of Australia's most exceptional facilities. More than AU$1 billion has recently been invested in its facilities and infrastructure including the Macquarie Hospital, robotised library, museums, Macquarie Incubator and the Cyber Security Hub. Many of the best universities across the US, UK, Europe and Asia choose to partner with Macquarie, as do global organisations such as Microsoft, Optus, Google, and Johnson & Johnson.

For more information, visit - www.mq.edu.au

Arizona State University is a top-ranked research university comprised of five campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area and four regional learning centers throughout Arizona. In 2018, ASU was chosen by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s most innovative school for the third year in a row. And according to the Institute of International Education, ASU is the top public university chosen by international students.

ASU is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the U.S. It had approximately 72,000 students enrolled in fall 2017, including 59,198 undergraduate and 12,630 graduate students. ASU's charter, approved by the Arizona Board of Regents in 2014, is based on the New American University model created by ASU President Michael Crow.

For more information, visit - www.asu.edu

St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is a campus university located in West London. Excellent rail links mean that central London is only 30 minutes away so students enjoy all the advantages of a perfect location – a personal, self-contained campus community experience in a world renowned city. The local area is beautiful and safe and students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation for their first year.

St Mary's has 6000 students, approximately 10% of whom are international students from over 90 different countries. The campus is very friendly and has a lovely community atmosphere.

St Mary's has specialisms in Business Management, Education, Sports Science, Sports Management, Politics and International Relations and Tourism.

95% of St Mary's students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA). Courses have an emphasis on academic and professional personal development, practical exposure to the modern workplace and career progression.

For more information, visit - www.stmarys.ac.uk

Chamber Partners

ANZIBA is a joint association of natural allies, in India that adds value beyond the strengths of the individual countries. ANZIBA provides a key focus point of Indian Business looking for collaboration with Australian and New Zealand businesses. A non-profit association, the main aim of ANZIBA is to increase trade and investment relations between Australian and New Zealand businesses and India. It also acts as a forum for Australian and New Zealand business interests in India to exchange experiences, provides a network of contacts and acts as a conduit for informing the Indian Government of the interests of the members of the association. Relations between all three countries are on the upswing and we believe that ANZIBA assists its members in capitalizing on the opportunities in the highly prospective Indian market.

For more information, visit - www.anziba.co.in

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce India is an independent, non profit organisation with the aim to enable, promote, and encourage Swedish companies to drive sustainable long term business in India. SCCI provides a business-oriented networking platform to its member companies by promoting Swedish commercial interests in India and encouraging the development of trade, commerce and industry relations between Sweden and India. Social and cultural relations are also encouraged between the two countries.

For more information, visit - www.swedishchamber.in

Media Partner

India Briefing has developed into a premium source for insight on doing business in India. It publishes business news concerning foreign direct investment into India, including the most important tax, legal and accounting issues. Asia Briefing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dezan Shira & Associates, Asia's largest independent foreign direct investment practice. Asia Briefing through its stable of titles including ASEAN, China, India, Russia, Indonesia and Vietnam Briefings provides business intelligence to foreign investors interested or operating in these markets.

Originally incorporated in Hong Kong in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates is in its third decade of operations and has subsequently grown to support 28 offices and over 300 staff members globally. Operational throughout China, ASEAN and India, its mission is to guide foreign companies through Asia’s complex regulatory environment and assist them with all aspects of establishing, maintaining and growing their business operations in the region.

For more information, visit - www.india-briefing.com

Gift Partner

Penguin Random House India is the subcontinent’s largest English language trade publisher. The company publishes over 250 new titles every year and has an active backlist of 3000 titles. With a strong fiction and nonfiction list, we publish across every segment including biography, travel, business, politics, history, religion and philosophy, lifestyle, cookery, health and fitness, sports and leisure, visual books and children’s books. The children’s titles are published under the Puffin and Ladybird imprints.

Our illustrious author list includes three Booker Prize winning novels (The God of Small Things, The Inheritance of Loss and Life of Pi) and virtually every major literary prize, including the Nobel Prize, the Magsaysay Award, the Jnanpith Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. Several of our authors are also recipients of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, India’s highest civilian honours.

For more information, visit - www.penguin.co.in

Prize Sponsor

Quikr is India’s largest classifieds platform that is used by over 30 million unique users a month. It is present in 1000 cities in India and operates several large classifieds businesses across real estate, automobiles, jobs, services and goods. Quikr is accessible across mobile app, mobile site as well as desktop, and allows consumers as well as small businesses to sell, buy, rent and find things across its multiple categories with great ease. Quikr’s investors include Tiger Global Management, Kinnevik, Warburg Pincus, Matrix Partners India, Norwest Venture Partners, Nokia Growth Partners, Steadview Capital, Omidyar Network etc.

For more information, visit - www.quikr.com

Advertising Partner

Intact Advertising Pvt. Ltd. print media agency expanding its territory beyond conventional advertising methods since 2008. Offering wide range of services including advertising and web solutions. Providing one stop solutions for your marketing, branding and technical requirements.

For more information, visit - www.intactadvertising.com

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