ET Soonicorns Summit 2023: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to unveil blueprint for building a robust maritime ecosystem

The Indian maritime shipping industry stands on the cusp of transformational change as it gears up to power the India@100 vision. With a coastline spanning over 7,500 kms and maritime trade accounting for a staggering 95% of India’s total trade volume, the maritime sector holds a pivotal role in the country’s economy. By harnessing the power of technology, adopting green initiatives, and implementing forward-thinking policies, the maritime shipping sector is poised for rapid transformation and the country’s maritime startups are playing a key role in leading this change.

At the Bengaluru edition of the ET Soonicorns Summit 2023 – an Economic Times initiative to track the next frontiers of growth for the Indian startup ecosystem – the maritime startup sector will be in focus, with a Keynote Address by Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Government of India on the theme of ‘Building a future-ready maritime shipping industry to power India@100.’ The Summit – scheduled to bring together key policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem stakeholders in Bengaluru on August 26 – will feature a special Maritime Startup Spotlight Track which will also showcase disruptive startups from the sector, such as ShipsKart, Navalt, EyeROV, Planys, and Logstar, among others, along with the launch of a report on the 50 Emerging Maritime Startups of India.

Register now for the ET Soonicorns SummitWith a focus on fostering connections, sharing actionable insights, and enabling collaborations, the ET Soonicorns Summit provides a platform for startups, investors, policymakers, and industry influencers to explore the key trends and themes shaping India’s innovation economy and define a roadmap for powering the future of India’s technological transformation. The Inaugural Session of the ET Soonicorns Summit, which will feature the Keynote Address by Union Minister Sonowal, will also include inaugural addresses by influential leaders in the ecosystem. They include Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Aarin Capital and Manipal Global Education; Governing Council Member, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL); Member of the Board of Governors, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), Purushottam Kaushik, Head – Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution – India, World Economic Forum, and Rajat Tandon, President, Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA).

During his keynote address, the Shipping Minister will delve deep into the strategic roadmap for driving the transformation of India’s maritime shipping industry. He will highlight the significance of fostering a collaborative ecosystem that brings together government bodies, private enterprises, and technological innovators to drive innovation and efficiency besides also shedding light on the government schemes driving growth and sustainability within the sector.

To know more about the ET Soonicorns Summit, visit the website and sign up to participate for the Bengaluru edition of the event scheduled for August 26.

Register now for the ET Soonicorns Summit

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