Unlocking Insights at Innovation Exchange Forum
Dive into the heart of innovation and expertise at the Innovation Exchange Forum, running concurrently with the 19th edition of Indian Ceramics Asia to be held between March 5-7, 2025 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The unique conference is set to be a beacon for industry professionals, researchers and enthusiasts seeking to stay at the forefront of the ceramics landscape.
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Day 1 : 15th Feb 2023
| 10.00 – 13.00 hrs | Inauguration Ceremony |
| 13.00 – 14.00 hrs | Lunch Break |
| 14.00 – 15.00 hrs | Panel Discussion 1 – Energy Efficient Techniques in Ceramic Industries
Session Moderator: Dr. L K Sharma, Immediate Past President – Incers President – India Chapter of the American Ceramic Society CEO – Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Panelist: 1. Mr H L Rai – Managing Director, Zircar Refractories Ltd 2. Mr Neelavarnam M – Director, Amerys Special Refractory 3. Mr D.K Singh – Managing Director, Refractories Dynamics 4. Mr G C K Naik – Director, Inducto Metallurgy Company 5. Mr. K C Singh – Former Principal Technical Officer, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Khurja |
| 15.00 – 16.00 hrs | Panel Discussion 2 – Advance Ceramic Industries in India
Session Moderator: Dr. L K Sharma, Immediate Past President – Incers President – India Chapter of the American Ceramic Society CEO – Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Panelist: 1. Dr. Parag Bhargava – Professor, Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT Bombay, Powai 2. Mr S.N Laha – Managing Director, Natasha Consultancy Services 3. Mr. Dev Bhise – Technical Director, Bhise Ceramics Pvt Ltd 4. Mr. Suman Kumar Bal Joint President and CSMO, Hindalco Speciality Alumina Chemicals |
| 16.00 – 17.00 hrs | Panel Discussion 3 – Ceramic Wall & Floor Tile Industries & Growth in India
Session Moderator: Dr. L K Sharma, Immediate Past President – Incers President – India Chapter of the American Ceramic Society CEO – Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Panelist: 1. Mr. Rahul Sharma – Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Somany Ceramics Limited 2. Mr. Thirumurugan V – Director, Glorex Mines & Minerals Pvt Ltd 3. Dr. Sanjeev Bhasin – Group Head – Research & Development, Ashapura Group of Industries 4. Dr. Chandresh Agarwal – Managing Director, CERAFRIK 5. Mr Alakesh Mahata – Operation Head, Maple Ceremica Pvt Ltd. 6. Mr. V M Suresh – General Manager – Technical Sales & Marketing, CChakra Ceramic Inks 7. Mr. Francesco Cutelle – ACIMAC Promotional Department Project Manager |
Day 2 : 16th Feb 2023
| 10.30 – 11.30 hrs | Panel Discussion 1 – “Improving ceramics processing – Innovation in sintering, and the struggle for perfect planarity”. Company: Expert Lab Service |
| 11.30 – 12.30 hrs | Presentation Topic: New Developed Plant and Equipment for Sanitaryware Industry
Company: Neptune Industries Limited Speakers: 1. Mr Chandresh Parmar, General Manager Sales 2. Mr Hardik Thaker, Deputy General Manager |
| 12.30 – 13.30 hrs | Panel Discussion 2 – Alternative Fuels for Ceramic Industries
Session Moderator: Dr. L K Sharma, Immediate Past President – Incers President – India Chapter of the American Ceramic Society CEO – Mahamana Ceramic Development Organization Panelist: 1. Dr Preetam Singh – Associate Professor, Department of Ceramic Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi 2. Mr. Shital Doshi – Regional Manager Sales, Waaree Energies Ltd. 3. Mr. Somesh Jha – Director, Sharktooth Pvt Ltd |
| 14.00 – 17.30 hrs | Topic: Developing Roadmap for Environmentally Sustainable Brick Industry of India – a unique initiative by “iBaRT Expo 2023”
Session Moderator: Mr. Anand Damle Schedule: 14.00 to 15.15 hrs – Keynote Address & Presentation by Mr. Anand Damle 15.15 to 16.15 hrs – Presentations by invited experts / dignitaries 16.15 to 17.15 hrs – Panel discussion on likely roadmap (including Q & A Session) 17.15 to 17.30 hrs – Concluding Remarks |
