While LAC’s exports are driven by crude oil, metal ores, and agricultural products, India’s strengths lie in pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, and IT services, presenting opportunities for diversification and mutual growth. Bilateral trade in services is another area that brims with growth opportunities. To expand trade in goods and services, India and the LAC region would do well to usher in robust, comprehensive trade mechanisms, including bilateral agreements, digital trade platforms, and the expansion of trade in high-value sectors like renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. How can India and the LAC region create trade systems that foster resilience and inclusivity? What role can digital technologies and bilateral frameworks play in reducing trade barriers?

India’s pharma market is projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 and USD 450 billion by 2047, driven by generics, OTC medications, bulk drugs, vaccines, biosimilars, and biologics. With the highest number of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and 500 API producers, India accounts for 8% of the global API market. Meanwhile, Latin America’s biotechnology market, valued at USD 84.7 billion in 2023, is set to grow at 14.1% CAGR. Collaborative opportunities include local manufacturing, digital health solutions, and skill-building initiatives like India’s Skill India programme. What strategies can India and LAC adopt to streamline regulatory barriers and reduce market entry hurdles? How can public-private partnerships bridge funding gaps and expand healthcare access?

In FY23, India exported 4.76 million automobiles, employing 19 million people directly and indirectly. Its EV market is projected to reach USD 7.09 billion by 2025. In 2022, LAC imports totalled USD 113.07 billion, with USD 4.33 billion from India, signalling collaboration opportunities. Globally, India, Mexico, and Brazil ranked 4th, 7th, and 8th in motor vehicle production. With abundant lithium reserves, the LAC region is pivotal for the global energy transition, complementing India’s rising focus on EVs and sustainable mobility. How can India and Latin America collaborate to create sustainable and scalable models for workforce development in the automotive industry? What role can India play in facilitating the integration of advanced technologies in Latin America’s automotive industry?

India is a global agricultural leader, supporting ~55% of its population. With the largest areas for wheat, rice, and cotton, it is the top producer of milk, pulses, and spices and ranks second in fruits, vegetables, tea, fish, sugarcane, and more. With a large agricultural base, India is an ideal partner for food security. Similarly, LAC is the largest net food-exporting region and both sides can share best practices in irrigation, precision farming, and cold storage that can address critical challenges. How can Indian innovations bridge LAC’s productivity gaps? What can India learn from LAC in addressing global markets and ensuring food security through public-private partnerships and technology transfers?

India’s mining sector embraces advanced technologies like UAV-enabled drones for mineral exploration, computer vision for safety, IoT sensors for real-time decisions, and digital tools to optimize renewable energy integration. Meanwhile, the LAC region holds vast natural resources, including over half the world’s lithium reserves, a third of its copper, and significant nickel and rare-earth metals. With rising mineral demand and expertise in mining technologies, India is well-positioned as a key partner for the LAC region's mining sector. How can India collaborate with LAC to address challenges in the mining sector while promoting sustainability, innovation, and efficiency? What other policies and schemes can be introduced which will focus on fostering investments, sharing technological advancements, and building partnerships to unlock the immense potential of LAC’s mining sector?

India's infrastructure and logistics sector is undergoing significant development, with a focus on improving road, rail, port, and airway networks to support the country's growing economy. Owing to large-scale infrastructure projects and initiatives like the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to enhance multimodal connectivity and reduce logistics costs, the Indian infra sector has seen significant growth. The LAC region comprising 35 countries and with a total population of over 663 million is progressing rapidly on regional transport and infrastructure integration. Both sides can share expertise in large-scale physical and digital infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships (PPPs) with key investment opportunities available for businesses in each other’s sectors. How can multimodal logistics networks improve trade efficiency? What role can PPPs and smart urban planning play in accelerating sustainable infrastructure development with partnerships of companies from both sides?

India's electricity generation capacity stands at 452.69 GW, with renewables playing a key role. Similarly, LAC's abundant renewable resources position it as a potential leader in low-emission hydrogen production and export. Despite shared challenges like fossil fuel dependency, economic constraints, and climate vulnerabilities, India and LAC can drive global progress in renewables including green hydrogen and energy storage. How can hybrid systems and cross-border grids transform energy resilience? What innovative strategies can mitigate economic and climate challenges in accelerating the energy transition?

The services sector, that contributes about two-thirds of the global GDP, plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of Indian and LAC economies across sectors such as banking, insurance, transportation, among others. With a median age of 28 years, India is uniquely positioned to leverage its youthful and talented demographic dividend through strategic collaborations with LAC economies. India’s Global Capability Centres (GCC) has also seen an impressive growth trajectory.

How can India partner with LAC countries to expand their respective services industries? How people-to-people collaborations and tourist flows will help cement the partnerships?

Central American Cooperation refers to the collaborative efforts among Central American countries to address shared challenges and promote regional development. This cooperation covers various areas, including economic integration, security, environmental protection, social development, and political stability.

It takes place through both formal institutions like the Central American Integration System (SICA) and informal collaborations between governments, international organizations, and private sectors.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is a grouping of twenty-one countries: fifteen Member States (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago) and six Associate Members (Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands).

MERCOSUR is a trading bloc which has six member countries of Latin America viz. Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay being the founding members, Venezuela joining Mercosur in 2012 and Bolivia´s incorporation being agreed to by all five members in July 2015.

The Pacific Alliance is an initiative of regional integration comprised by Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, officially established on April 28th, 2011.

S. Jaishankar is India’s External Affairs Minister since May 30th, 2019. He is a Member of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of India’s Parliament from the state of Gujarat.

He was Foreign Secretary from 2015-18, Ambassador to United States (2013-15), China (2009-2013), Singapore (2007-2009) and Czech Republic (2000-2004).
He has also served in other diplomatic assignments in Embassies in Moscow, Colombo, Budapest and Tokyo, as well in the Ministry of External Affairs and the President’s Secretariat. He was also President – Global Corporate Affairs at Tata Sons Private Limited from May 2018.

Dr S. Jaishankar is a graduate of St. Stephen’s College at the University of Delhi. He has a Masters in Political Science and an M. Phil and Ph.D in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.

He is a recipient of the Padma Shri award in 2019 and has written a widely acclaimed best-selling book: The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World, which was published in 2020. His second book: Why Bharat Matters was released in January 2024.

Piyush Vedprakash Goyal is an Indian politician. He was born on 13 June 1964. He is the son of Late Shri Ved Prakash Goyal who had served as a Union Minister for shipping in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. Piyush Goyal is a chartered accountant and a management professional in terms of expertise. He is a prominent figure within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a key minister in the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Currently, he is the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and a member of Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament

Previously, he was a three-term Rajya Sabha member and has helmed the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and before this Ministry of Railways, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Coal, Power, New & Renewable Energy, and Mines.Earlier, he held the post of the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He headed the BJP's Information Communication Campaign Committee where he oversaw the publicity and advertising campaign of the party including the social media outreach for the Indian General Elections 2014.

Goyal has also held additional charge of Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs twice in 2018 and 2019. Earlier he was Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy (2014–2017), and Mines (2016–17).

Goyal is the 2018 Carnot Prize Recipient for distinguished contributions to energy policy.

Shri Sunil Barthwal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar Cadre, is a Post Graduate in Economics. He did his B.A. (Hons) Economics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and his M.A. Economics from J.N.U., Delhi. He has a PG Diploma in Economics of Competition Law from King’s College, London.

During his rich and varied experience as an IAS officer, he has held various administrative positions in the areas of Finance, Social Security, Investment, Infrastructure, Mines, Steel, Energy, Transport etc. in the Government at Central and State level. He has also worked in the Competition Commission of India. He has been on the Boards of SAIL, NMDC, MECON, MSTC & NIIF. He was the CEO of Employees’ Provident Fund Organization, which is the largest social security organization of India. He has been instrumental in many reforms in EPFO resulting in making it more efficient, transparent and delivery-oriented organisation.

He has published articles in journals and other publications. He has represented India in many international forums.

Shri Barthwal held the post of Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India before joining Department of Commerce.

He has taken over the charge of Commerce Secretary with effect from 30th September, 2022. In the present role, Shri Barthwal is shaping the trade agenda of India and during his tenure as Commerce Secretary, India recorded its highest ever exports of US$ 776 billion.

Jai Shroff is the Chairman & Group CEO of UPL Limited, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals that plays a crucial role in global food security. A renowned entrepreneur and leader in sustainable agricultural solutions and services, Shroff has successfully scaled UPL from a family-owned business to the most global company in India.

Under Jai’s leadership as CEO, UPL has grown to become the one of the most expansive companies in the global agricultural sector, with operations in over 130 countries, and over 14,000 products and solutions that cover all elements of the food system. He has driven this success by maintaining intimate relationships with customers around the world and investing in innovation backed by industry research.

Dr. (Mrs). C. Tara Satyavathi (DOB – 21-08-1970) born in Guntur, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. She completed graduation (B.Sc. Agriculture) and M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) from Agriculture College, Bapatla, Acharya N G Ranga Agriculture University. She obtained Ph.D. in Genetics in 1998 from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. She was Gold medallist in UG, PG and Doctorate. She was the topper in Agriculture Research Service exam.

C. Tara Satyavathis first posting as Scientist in 1998 was at National Research Centre for Soybean, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. During 2006, she was selected for Senior Scientist position at Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi. In 2010, through direct selection she became Principal Scientist. Presently she served as Project Coordinator ICAR - AICRP on Pearl Millet, Rajasthan since April, 2017 to 15th February, 2023.She is now serving as Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad which is now declared as “Global Centre of Excellence for R&D in Millets”. During her masters and doctoral programme she worked on quality parameters in rice, crossability relationship and made hybridization in Brassica species. While serving at Indian Institute of Soybean research, Indore, she focused on genetic improvement, breeding for bold seeded soybean with improved seed germination, development of minimal descriptor in soybean and reference varieties that paved way for development of National Test guidelines for DUS (Distinctiveness Uniformity and Stability) testing in soybean which is essential for Plant Variety Protection. She also used marker technologies like AFLP and SSRs in discerning diversity in soybean and identification of QTL(s) for seed coat permeability.

In Pearl millet, she developed hybrids (4) and varieties (3), identified QTL(s) for downy mildew resistance, agronomically important traits, developed high grain iron and zinc pearl millet lines, genetic stocks for high lysine, high tryptophan, white grain etc. Her research in Pearl millet mainly focussed on nutritional quality improvement and abiotic stress tolerance especially seedling stress tolerance. She developed a number of mapping populations for economically important traits like downy mildew, thermo-tolerance in white coloured pearl millet background that are of use in food industry.

As Project Coordinator (Pearl millet), she has introduced benchmark levels of iron (42 ppm) and zinc (32 ppm) content in the promotion criteria in cultivar release policy for the first time ever in the world culminating in release of 40 hybrids and 2 varietiesof pearl millet with minimum 42 ppm iron and 32 ppm zinc leading to the nutritional security of rural women and children. Under her leadership, research efforts addressing rancidity in pearl millet and development of material and technologies for arid zones were taken up.

She completed research assignment with Bioversity International at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA in 2003. She has visiting scientist experience in Pearl millet molecular breeding at ICRISAT in 2007, international training on genome resource conservation with special reference to Pearl millet abiotic stress phenotyping at Kansas State University, Kansas, USA in 2013 and as part of delegation visited Uganda, Narirobi in Africa during 2018, 2019 and 2023. She is a member of Core Committee for International Year of Millets (IYoM)-2023 constituted by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, DA&FW, New Delhi. She is also a member of Task Force for Enhancing Production and Productivity of Millets.

She has published 180 research papers in reputed national and international journals. She has written three books, many book chapters, technical bulletins, popular articles. She handled 26 research projects financed by DAC, Govt. of India, DBT, AP Cess fund, GLDC Innovation fund, BMGF and ICAR. As Director, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad looking after the activities of Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (Shree Anna). As a major guide, she has successfully guided four students for Ph.D. degree and nine students for M. Sc degree in Genetics and Plant breeding. She served as Vice President of Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding; editorial board of Annals of Agriculture and Electronic journal of Plant breeding; as Councillor and Joint secretary of Indian Society of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi. She is Fellow of Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding.

Dr. Tara Satyavathi received Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award (2016) of ICAR, Outstanding Millet Scientist award (2018) from Govt. Of Karnataka, Outstanding Research Contribution in Pearl Millet Improvement in the country (2018, 2020) and M.S. Swaminathan Woman Scientist Award (2019) from ISGPB, Eminent Scientist Award (2023) from Agrivision, as partner in Asia Book of Records for longest online Millet Conclave conducted by various organizations.

Narayan Sethuramon is currently the Managing Director of Sanmar Engineering Technologies Private Limited and Sanmar Matrix Metals Limited, both part of the Chennai-based Sanmar Group. He leads the group’s global steel casting business, which operates in the USA, Mexico, and India, as well as the group’s joint ventures focused on the production of specialty valves.

From May 2015 to December 2016, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of MacLean Asia Pacific, a key division of the US-based McLean-Fogg Inc., a global manufacturer of automotive components and power utility products. Prior to that, he was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of W.S. Industries (India) Ltd., a Chennai-headquartered company known for manufacturing world-class electrical equipment with centers of excellence in India.

In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Narayan Sethuramon holds prominent positions in various industry bodies. He is a member of the CII National Council and currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the CII Trade Policy Council. He is also a member of the CII International Council and National Manufacturing Council. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu State Council from 2013 to 2014 and played a key role in founding CII’s Young Indians (“Yi”), serving as its Chairman in 2006-07. Additionally, he is a member of the CII Public Policy Council, further contributing to industry development and policymaking.

Mr. Wahi has over 30 years of International Marketing and General Management experience dealing with well-known and reputed international brands like DCM Toyota, Daewoo Motors, Volvo, AMC- South Africa, Sonalika, Escorts Kubota and now Captain Agri Machinery.

Over the years he has handled diverse product portfolios from Automobiles, Agri Machinery, Tractors, Construction Equipment, Engines, Clothing and Projects.

A Postgraduate with a Diploma in Business Management, Mr. Wahi heads the International Business Division for the Captain Agri Machinery, which is presently spread across 5 continents in over 70 countries. The group is a pioneer in development and manufacture of Mini and Compact Tractors in India.

He was based for five years in South Africa and is widely traveled in over 90 countries in North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe developing long term relations, building partnerships, and gaining cross cultural understanding. He also heads various export committees at senior level with industry bodies like CII and FICCI.

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The Honorable Frederick Stephenson was born on November 19, 1970 at Cedars to Sylvia Stephenson and Horace Andrews. The last of seven (7) children, he attended the Biabou Methodist School and the St. Vincent Grammar School.

Frederick Stephenson began his career in the Magistrate Court where he served for a period of twelve (12) years before moving to the Ministry of Health where he worked as a Senior Accounts Clerk. He also served as a Customs Officer at the Customs and Excise Department and in the Office of the Prime Minister before being elected on December 13, 2010, to represent in Parliament, the constituency of South Windward.

A committed Christian, he served as President of the St. Matthew Anglican Youth Movement and as President of the Anglican Youth Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He is an active member of the Anglican Church in the Parish of St Matthew with St Marks and St. Sylvan, as an Anglican Lay Minister.

In addition to serving in the Lay Ministry, Stephenson actively participated in a number of community groups. In 2000, he formed the Bridgetown Community Development Organisation and was involved in community beautification and Christmas lighting up competitions.

Minister Stephenson’s historical tenure in the Cabinet of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, is as follows:

2010 – 2020 Minister of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Gender, Family, Persons with Disabilities, Cooperatives, and Youth

2020 – 2024 Minister of Public Service, Consumer Affairs, Sports and Postal Corporation

2024 – present Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

Carlos Antonio García Carranza currently serves as the Vice Minister for Consular and Migratory Affairs of the Republic of Honduras, a position he has held since 2022. With decades of experience in international law, human rights, and diplomacy, he plays a key role in shaping Honduras' policies on migration and consular affairs.

His career includes extensive leadership in legal and political institutions. He has served as President of the Honor Court Tribunal of the Honduran Bar Association (2021-2023) and as its Vice President (2020-2022). Additionally, he has been involved in political and governance affairs, having been a Member of the Political Commission of the LIBRE Party of Liberty and Refoundation and Coordinator of the Media Commission for President Xiomara Castro's campaign in 2020. He co-founded the Partido Salvador de Honduras (PSH) and served as its Secretary of International Affairs (2018 2019), ran as a candidate for Congress in 2017, and was a member of the National Board of the Anti-Corruption Party (PAC) from 2016 to 2017.

Vice Minister García Carranza’s international career spans nearly three decades with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where he worked from 1988 to 2015. Throughout his tenure, he held key positions across multiple continents, including Senior Legal Protection Officer in Israel and Ecuador, Head of Regional Office in Chad, and Head of Field Office in Burundi. His expertise in refugee protection and humanitarian law took him to critical assignments in Bosnia, Indonesia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Mexico, among other locations. He also participated in special UNHCR missions in Pakistan, Albania, and Guantanamo, strengthening his experience in crisis management and international protection.

Fluent in Spanish, English, French, and German, Vice Minister García Carranza is well-equipped for international diplomacy and legal affairs. His deep understanding of migration policies and global humanitarian challenges continues to shape his leadership in Honduras. He also maintains a positive disposition toward India, recognizing its role in international development and cooperation.

The Undersecretary of International Economic Affairs Claudia Sanhueza Riveros has a degree in Economics, a degree in Business Engineering and a Master in International Economics and Economic Growth from the University of Chile. She also has a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge.

Her professional career began in 2004 as an Associate Researcher at the Microdata Center, at the Economics Department of the University of Chile. In 2007 she joined the faculty of Alberto Hurtado University´s School of Economics and Business, where she also served as the academic director of the Georgetown and Alberto Hurtado universities Applied Economics (MAPE) Master's program. Between 2007 and 2008, Claudia Sanhueza worked as a member of the Equity and Labor Presidential Advisory Commission, during Michelle Bachelet´s first government.

In 2011, and until 2018, she was a lecturer and researcher at the Diego Portales University´s Institute of Public Policies, where she became the academic director of the Public Policies Master's of the same university. In 2014 she joined the Cohesion and Social Conflict´s Center of Studies as a researcher. Between 2014 and 2015 she was a member of the Chilean Pension System´s Presidential Advisory Commission, during the Michelle Bachelet´s second government, which became the Pension Advisory Council´s president in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, she founded and directed the Universidad Mayor´s Economics and Social Policy Center, where she worked until 2022.

On March 11, 2022, she assumed as Undersecretary of Finance of the President Gabriel Boric´s government, a position that she held until March 10, when she was appointed Undersecretary of International Economic Affairs (SUBREI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile.

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Tania Margarita Cruz Hernández was born on June 23, 1969. She is a highly accomplished medical professional with over 30 years of experience in the field of health, specializing in neurosurgery and public administration.

She graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 1993 and later obtained the First Grade Specialist in Neurosurgery (1997), followed by the Second Grade Specialist in Neurosurgery (2007). In 2015, she expanded her expertise by earning a Specialist degree in Public Administration. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Science in Public Administration, a diploma in research design and biometrics, and a Doctorate in Medical Sciences (PhD). She is also a Researcher and Assistant Professor at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana.

Throughout her career, Dr. Cruz Hernández has held several key leadership positions in Cuba’s public health system, contributing to the development of medical care, research, and international collaboration.

She began her administrative career as Deputy Director of Diagnostic Means at the "Lucía Íñiguez Landín" Provincial Clinical Surgical University Hospital in Holguín (2004-2008), where she also served as Head of the Provincial Neurosurgery Group. In 2008, she was appointed President of the National Medical Commission of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Bolivia and later took on roles as Director of the Collaborator Clinic in La Paz (2008-2010) and Deputy Head of the Cuban Medical Mission in Bolivia (2010-2011).

Upon returning to Cuba, she served as Medical Director of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (2012-2015) and later became Director General of the International Center for Neurological Restoration (CIREN) from 2016 to 2018. She then took on a national leadership role as National Director of Hospitals in the Ministry of Public Health (2018-2019).

In 2019, she was appointed Advisor to the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, on public health matters, demonstrating her expertise in shaping national healthcare policies. She was then named Deputy Minister of Medical Assistance, Teaching, Medicines, and Science and Innovation at the Ministry of Public Health (2020-2022). Currently, she holds the position of First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba.

Dr. Cruz Hernández has played a crucial role in advancing Cuba's healthcare system through her leadership in hospital management, international medical missions, neurosurgical advancements, and public health policy. Her extensive experience in both clinical and administrative fields has made her an influential figure in Cuban medicine.

Eduardo Martínez Díaz was born on October 9, 1967, in Havana, Cuba. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Havana and later earned a PhD in Biological Sciences from the "Severo Ochoa" Molecular Biology Center at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

Dr. Martínez Díaz has dedicated his career to the advancement of biotechnology and scientific innovation in Cuba. His professional journey began at the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) in Havana, where he served as Head of Laboratory (1991-1994) and later as Head of the Production Process Control Division (1994-1999). From 1999 to 2012, he played a crucial role as Director of Technological Development at CIGB, overseeing key advancements in biopharmaceutical technology.

In 2013, he was appointed Director of Science and Innovation at BioCubaFarma, the country's leading biopharmaceutical corporation. He subsequently served as Deputy Director General of CIGB (2013-2015) and later as First Vice President of BioCubaFarma (2015-2017). From 2017 to 2024, he held the position of President of BioCubaFarma, leading major scientific and technological developments, including the creation of Cuban vaccines against COVID-19.

His leadership in science and technology led to his appointment as Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA) in February 2024, a role he held until November 2024, when he assumed his current position as Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba. Additionally, since 2018, he has served as a Deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, and he has been a member of the Cuban Academy of Sciences since 2012.

Scientific Contributions

Dr. Martínez Díaz has made significant contributions to Cuban and international biotechnology. He has:

• Developed 12 registered biotechnological products for commercial use.
• Authored four internationally registered patents.
• Published over 30 scientific articles in international journals.
• Presented at more than 80 international scientific events.
• Received 18 awards from the Cuban Academy of Sciences.
• Led the development of Cuban COVID-19 vaccines during his tenure at BioCubaFarma.

Amit Agrawal is the Secretary in charge of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India.

As a member of the Indian Administrative Service, he has served in top positions in the Government of India and the State Governments of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, broadly in the areas of economic and fiscal policy, technology, innovation and technical education.

His earlier assignments include Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India, Additional Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Adviser in the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister, Secretary in charge of the State Departments of Finance, Commercial Tax and Technical Education in the Government of Chhattisgarh, head of various State Government agencies and head of district administration and local government institutions.

He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and has served on the Boards and governing bodies of a number of regulatory bodies, financial sector companies, technology companies and public sector enterprises.

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Chinmay Patel functioning as Assistant Vice President, International Development. Business With total experience of 18 years and associated with Kalpataru since 2008.

Responsible for EPC business development in Latin America and Australia and towers export business across the globe.

Carmen Estela Pérez Gómez is the esteemed President of the Association of Pharmaceutical Industrialists and Chemists (INQUIFAR), the leading organization representing pharmaceutical manufacturers in El Salvador. With a strong commitment to advancing the industry, she plays a pivotal role in promoting and protecting the interests of the sector while ensuring the availability of high-quality contribute to public health.

Under her leadership, INQUIFAR continues to drive innovation, expand international market opportunities—particularly in Colombia—and strengthen regulatory standards. Her dedication to fostering industry growth and collaboration makes her a key figure in the pharmaceutical landscape of El Salvador and beyond.

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An alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and FMS, Delhi University, Mr. Rakesh Amol is a seasoned professional who has a track record of delivering turnarounds and performance improvements. With over 34 years of domestic and global experience in EPC and Manufacturing, Mr. Amol brings to the table, an extensive experience of managing organisations across a range of sectors like Power, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure amongst other industries. He has been associated with Ralson Tyres Limited since 2020 and has been driving the overall business strategy and operations for the green field TBR factory at Indore.

Prior to joining Ralson, Mr. Amol was associated with KEC International Ltd, an RPG Group company, one of India's largest industrial conglomerates as President – Infrastructure and Cables. He has also worked with Clyde Blowers Capital – a UK based private equity firm through which he has managed various portfolio companies across the globe. His other assignments have been at various leadership roles with Alstom Power, Voith Siemens and Mitsui.

H.E. María Luisa Hayem Brevé has served as the Minister of Economy of the Republic of El Salvador since June 3, 2019. With extensive experience in international trade, economic development, and financial inclusion, she has been instrumental in driving El Salvador’s economic policies and global trade initiatives.

Her distinguished career includes serving as a Counselor at the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2003. She later worked with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) from 2009 to 2016, where she led projects on international remittances, innovation, and financial services accessibility for low-income populations across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Additionally, she contributed to the Consultative Group to Aid the Poorest Population (CGAP), focusing on financial inclusion and innovation in international remittances.

Born on October 23, 1972, Minister Hayem Brevé holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business from La Libertad, El Salvador. She further pursued a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy, specializing in Economic Development and International Business, from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. She also holds a Certificate in Project Management from Georgetown University and a Diploma in French Language from La Sorbonne, Paris.

Her global expertise extends to India, where she led a research study on the microfinance sector as a Project Concern International (PCI) fellow in 2008. Most recently, she participated in VOGSS 2.0: Commerce/Trade Minister’s Session in November 2023.

As Minister of Economy, María Luisa Hayem Brevé continues to play a key role in shaping El Salvador’s economic growth, fostering international partnerships, and advancing financial inclusion and innovation in the region.

Master’s in business law and lawyer with over 28 years of experience in public management, holding senior-level management and advisory roles.

Ms. León has served as the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism since September 2024. Her professional background spans multiple sectors, including health, education, justice, fisheries and audit. She has held key executive positions such as General Secretary of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. Additionally, she has served as Manager of Modernization and Planning at Peru’s Supreme Audit Institution, and twice as Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Production, where she also held the position of General Secretary. She has been a Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion.

Her broad experience includes serving on the boards and governing councils of various organizations, including the Social Health Insurance System (ESSALUD) and the National Commission for Development and a Life Without Drugs (DEVIDA). She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Fisheries Health Agency (SANIPES) and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Port Authority (APN).

Furthermore, Ms. León is a seasoned postgraduate professor, having taught at several universities.

Her leadership roles have given her a profound understanding of the intersectoral and intergovernmental collaboration required to drive critical public policy initiatives. She has worked closely with both the Executive Branch and local governments, playing a key role in shaping and implementing policies essential for Peru’s development.

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T R Kesavan is the Group President of TAFE Limited, one of the world's largest tractor manufacturers and a key player in India's agricultural sector. He serves on the boards of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited, NSDC International, TAL Limited, and TAFE Reach Limited, and actively represents TAFE in industry bodies and government committees.

With 50 years of experience in agriculture, construction, mining, and material handling, he has played a pivotal role in shaping industry policies. He is associated with FICCI, the Madras Chamber of Commerce, the Tractor and Mechanization Association, the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, and global forums like the Club of Bologna and UN-Habitat Alliance.

A gold medalist in engineering and management, he has studied at the University of Madras, University of Bombay, and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and holds an honorary Doctor of Science from Harper Adams University.

An international speaker and mentor, Dr. Kesavan contributes to agriculture, public-private partnerships, and industry collaboration. Outside work, he enjoys mentoring students, painting, writing, carpentry, and Reiki healing. Happily married, he has two sons settled in Melbourne, Australia.

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Ashish Ashok Kataria is Promoter and Director at Ashoka Buildcon Limited(ABL). Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL), the flagship company of the group islisted on Indian Stock Exchange and is positioned amongst the Fortune 500companies in India. ABL has revenues of over USD 1 Billion and operates acrossthe world for Infrastructure Development in Highways, Power, Railways, SmartCities, Oil & Gas, Solar, Water Treatment, Building and System IntegrationProjects.

At the heart of exceptional leadership lies the ability to ignite inspiration, ignite motivation, and navigate teams towards a shared vision. Yet, there are rare individuals who go beyond these expectations, possessing a kaleidoscope of talents and skills that transcend boundaries. Aditya Parakh, the Co-Promoter and Chief Operating Officer at Ashoka Buildcon Limited, is one such entrepreneur.

As a second-generation leader at Ashoka Buildcon Limited, Aditya combines technical expertise with financial acumen, enabling him to navigate the complexities of the industry with finesse.
With a strong foundation in Civil Engineering from MIT Pune and a deep understanding of finance, Aditya brings a holistic approach to driving the company's growth and success. He has built upon the legacy of his predecessors, forging his own path and making a distinct mark in the industry.

With his dynamism and exploratory mindset, Aditya is determined to carry forward the legacy of Ashoka Buildcon Limited to new heights in the infrastructure development sector. His mission is to build the identity of the Company as one of the leading construction industry players across the globe.

Aditya's leadership philosophy rests on a triad of core principles: a strong value system, skill development, and global expansion. By upholding these values, Aditya empowers employees, fosters a culture of excellence, and ensures that Ashoka Buildcon Limited remains at the forefront of the industry. His contribution is evident in the significant strides made by the company internationally, expanding into South America, the Ivory Coast, Africa, Bangladesh, and more. Notably, the project being executed by Ashoka Buildcon Limited in Guyana has earned compliment from the honourable External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar. This global expansion showcases Aditya's ability to navigate diverse markets and deliver top-notch, quality work.