Download Private Event for Consumer Goods

Industry Partnership Strategy Meeting for Food, Beverage,
Retail and Consumer Goods
New Delhi, 25-27 September
Overview
Companies in the food, beverage, retail and consumer sectors face a set of complex and interdependent
challenges, raised by CEOs at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. These include:
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Growth of new markets (India and China, the value-driven consumer, organics and the "bottom of
the pyramid")
Business issues (counterfeiting, marketing effectiveness, private label, retail consolidation,
innovation and industry reputation)
Impact of technology (RFID, nanotechnology and GMO)
Role of the private sector in social issues (obesity, hunger, privacy, product safety, marketing to
children and sustainable development)
These are challenges that cannot be properly addressed by any single company. Rather, it is critical for
leaders to work together and move forward through dialogue and shared action.
The Steering Board of the Food, Beverage, Retail and Consumer Goods communities at the World
Economic Forum has prioritised specific challenges for us to address over the year, namely: stemming the
demand for counterfeits, improving workplace wellness programmes, issues in sustainable food production,
the industry response to Millennium Development Goals on hunger through “bottom of the pyramid” models
and how the industry can respond to global water shortages.
Industry Partnership meetings are designed to provide senior executives the opportunity to meet in a private
setting, share lessons learned and drive forward projects around these issues throughout the year. Like the
Annual Meeting, these gatherings invite business leaders from other industries, as well as leading thematic
experts. In New Delhi, our goal is that you will:
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Gain a heightened awareness of issues of fundamental importance to your industry – or, as we call
it, “improved peripheral vision”
Develop ideas on new, innovative approaches to overcome industry challenges
Expand your network of contacts in a wide-range of fields
Deepen a desire to partner with other stake-holders to improve the state of the world
Shape multi-stakeholder projects that are relevant and unique for the industry
We hope you enjoy the meeting and look forward to hearing your feedback,
Helena Leurent
Global Leadership Fellow
Associate Director
Head of Food & Beverage Community
+41 (0)22 869 1447
Marcello Mastioni
Global Leadership Fellow
Senior Community Manager
Head of Retail & Consumer Goods Community
+41 (0)22 869 1479
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Private Event for Food & Beverage and Retail & Consumer
Goods
New Delhi, 26-27 November
Programme
Saturday 25 November
19.00 - 22.00
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal
Dinner
India Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Finalist Announcement and Public
Private Partnership Dinner
The Ceremony for the Finalists of the India Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2006
showcases the best examples of social entrepreneurship and public-private
partnerships in India. It is a unique opportunity to learn about cutting edge innovations
leading the way in education, microfinance, rural livelihoods and environmental issues.
Our celebrated guest is Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, who will
highlight the work of the Forum's Centre for Public-Private Partnerships in India in
health, education and water. This social event allows participants to mix with highlevel dignitaries, corporate figures and social entrepreneurs and find common
linkages.
Special Guests
 Uday H. Khemka, Vice-Chairman, SUN Group of Companies, United Kingdom;
Young Global Leader
 Maxine Olson, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative,
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New Delhi
 Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, India
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Sunday 26 November
08.45 - 09.00
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Opening
Welcome and Introductions
09.00 - 10.15
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Working Session
When the Tap Runs Dry
The India National Commission on Water predicted that by 2050 demands of water
will exceed all available sources of supply. Already about 15% of all groundwater
aquifers in India are in critical condition, which will grow to 60% in the next 25 years
unless there is change. The uncertainty of water availability and quality in agriculture
poses significant risks to companies further down the value chain. This session will
examine the complex and politicized nature of this challenge, as the issue has yet to
be tackled. Positive engagement between the private sector, Indian governments,
NGOs, farmer associations with support from global water resource experts may
shape a framework for collaboration.
1) What impacts will water usage have on the supply chain?
2) What type of incentives would be required to encourage water efficiency?
3) How can some key water security risks be mitigated?
Discussion Leaders
 Rebecca R. Black, Director, Office of Economic Growth, US Government Agency
for International Development, India
 Col Valmiki Katju, Senior Advisor (Environment), Development Alternatives, India
 Kapil Kumar Narula, Associate Director, Water Resources Programme, Energy
and Resources Institute (TERI), India
Moderated by
 Dominic Waughray, Director, Environment Initiatives, World Economic Forum
10.15 - 10.30
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Contact Break
10.30 - 12.30
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Interactive Session
Retail Futures
Retail is India's new mantra. Demographic trends and changes in consumer spending
are bringing strong players to enter the arena, supported by plans to improve
infrastructure and develop urbanization. Key industry players and experts will work
hands-on to shed light on the possible futures for retail and address the top-of-mind
questions that remain open.
1) Which are the possible futures for Retail within the scenarios the World Economic
Forum has developed for India?
3) What are the key levers available to retailers and how should they be used? (e.g.,
single brand stores, cash & carry, brand licensing)
2) What are the risks and opportunities in each possible future, and which are the
needed actions?
Discussion Leaders
 Harminder Sahni, Chief Operating Officer, Technopak Advisors, India
 Jose Zacharias, Regional Head, ICICI Bank, India
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Sunday 26 November
Experts
 Rajiv Kumar, Chief Executive and Director, Indian Council for Research on
International Economic Relations (ICRIER), India
 Arun Maira, Chairman, Boston Consulting Group (India), India
 Alexander Van de Putte, Director, Head of Global Practices, World Economic
Forum
Moderated by
 Deepankar Sanwalkar, Head, Consumer Markets, KPMG India, KPMG, India
12.30 - 13.30
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Light Lunch
Changing Trade Trends: The Impact on Indian Industrialization
While Doha negotiations have been suspended, the changing trends in global trade
continue unabated: rising intra-market and intra-regional trade in South Asia;
increasing demand for food produce leading both to the potential for India to become a
net food importer, as well as expanding opportunities for value-added food production.
The result is a need for foresight in ensuring prospective demand for technical skills
including sanitation and hygiene standards knowledge, expertise in intra-industry and
intra-regional trade; and agricultural industrialization skills can be met.
1) Are India-based businesses prepared for predicted changes in demand for goods
and services?
2) What steps should industries take in order to ensure India is best positioned for new
market opportunities and needs?
3) How does this relate to the prospects for progress in the Doha Round?
Special Guest
 Harsha Vardhana Singh, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization
(WTO), Geneva
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Monday 27 November
09.00 - 10.30
Sheraton Hotel Kamal Mahal I
Workshop
Working Towards Wellness
In developing countries such as India, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis have drawn a
great attention from both the public sector and the private sector. However, far less
effort has ever been put on the prevention of chronic diseases despite the fact that
around 80% of 35 million chronic disease-related deaths occur in low and middle
income countries. As Indians live longer, chronic diseases, related to ageing, are
expected to take a greater toll and we should start thinking of the ways to address this
issue. This session will bring together multi stakeholders to share their views on the
prevention of chronic disease in developing countries.
1) Can preventing chronic diseases and infectious diseases be achieved at the same
time given limited resources?
2) How successfully have multinational companies adopted their wellness programs to
developing countries?
3) Are there any best practices of preventing infectious diseases that are transferable
to the prevention of chronic disease in developing countries?
Discussion Leaders
 Sunil Mehra, Executive Director, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child,
India
 P.V. Ramana Murthy, Director, Human Resources, Coca-Cola India, India
 K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India
 Rajarshi Sengupta, Partner, Technology Advisory Services,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, India
 Michael J. Thompson, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, USA
 Cherian Varghese, National Professional Officer,Non Communicable Diseases
and Mental Health, World Health Organization, India
Moderated by
 Naresh Trehan, Executive Director, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre,
India
14.00 - 14.30
We recommend that attendees join the following sessions in the public programme
(for those registered to the India Economic Summit only)
15.00 - 16.15
Taj Palace Hotel Durbar Hall
Sessions in Parallel
Will There Really Be a Retail Revolution?
India is rated as one of the most attractive emerging retail markets -- its size is
assessed at US$ 200 billion with a potential of 30% growth over the next five years.
Such a market opportunity is too big to be ignored by both national and international
players, but how is the Indian retail landscape evolving with the country's growing
prosperity? How have consumers and brands changed in the climate of 8% growth
and retail expansion?
Discussion Leaders
 Mohamed A. Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, United Arab Emirates; CoChair of the India Economic Summit
 Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries, India;
Co-Chair of the India Economic Summit
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Monday 27 November
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Ajay Dua, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, India
Moderated by
 Vikram Chandra, Managing Editor, NDTV, India
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Tuesday 28 November
10.15 - 11.15
Taj Palace Hotel Durbar Hall
Plenary Session
The Rural Economy: India's Future Growth Catalyst
70% of the Indian population still lives in the countryside and is expected to play a
much bigger role in India's growth picture. Agriculture still accounts for a sizeable 22%
of GDP, thus the sector must grow at 4.1% if GDP is to increase 10% annually over
the next five years. What is needed to transform peasant farms into agribusinesses?
How can business and government work together to address the infrastructure
roadblocks that are holding back a possible rural economic boom?
Special Guests
 Sharad Chandra Pawar, Minister of Agriculture of India
 Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister, Government of Punjab, India
Discussion Leaders
 Graham Mackay, Chief Executive, SABMiller, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the
India Economic Summit
 Sunil Bharti Mittal, Vice-President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India
 Martial G. Rolland, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India, India
 Jyotiraditya Scindia, Member of Parliament, India
Chaired by
 Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering &
Industries, India
Taj Palace Hotel Jehangir Hall
Can India Run without Water?
India is in a water crisis as the per capita availability of water has decreased from
6,000 cubic metres to 1,800 in the last 60 years. The agriculture and industry sectors
consume 85% and 5-8% respectively but these levels appear unsustainable. How will
water management issues reshape Indian politics, growth plans and industry
competitiveness? How can public-private partnerships help avert a looming national
crisis?
Special Guests
 Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, India
Discussion Leaders
 Ravi Narayanan, Adviser, Arghyam Foundation, India
 Maxine Olson, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative,
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New Delhi
 Atul Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Company, India
Moderated by
 Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce, India
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Tuesday 28 November
10.15 - 11.15
Taj Palace Hotel Durbar Hall
Plenary Session
The Rural Economy: India's Future Growth Catalyst
70% of the Indian population still lives in the countryside and is expected to play a
much bigger role in India's growth picture. Agriculture still accounts for a sizeable 22%
of GDP, thus the sector must grow at 4.1% if GDP is to increase 10% annually over
the next five years. What is needed to transform peasant farms into agribusinesses?
How can business and government work together to address the infrastructure
roadblocks that are holding back a possible rural economic boom?
Special Guests
 Sharad Chandra Pawar*, Minister of Agriculture of India
 Amarinder Singh*, Chief Minister, Government of Punjab, India
Discussion Leaders
 Graham Mackay**, Chief Executive, SABMiller, United Kingdom
 Sunil Bharti Mittal**, Vice-President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India
 Martial G. Rolland**, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India, India
 Jyotiraditya Scindia**, Member of Parliament, India
Chaired by
 Dhruv M. Sawhney**, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering &
Industries, India
14.45 - 16.15
Taj Palace Hotel Shahjehan Hall
Sessions in Parallel
India's Supply Chain: Why So Slow?
A single Indian market seems mythical given the multiple duties, tolls and taxes
charged on transiting goods (octroi) and the inspection points set up at state border
crossings. What key policy changes are needed to improve the country's supply chain
infrastructure, particularly in farming areas? What will be the impact of Special
Economic Zones on the country's physical connectivity and supply chain
management? How can public-private partnerships better connect consumers,
suppliers and producers across the country?
Special Guest
 Parthasarathi Shome**, Adviser to the Minister of Finance of India
Discussion Leaders
 Paul W. Bradley**, President, Arshiya Technologies International, India
 Pankaj Chandra**, Professor, Operations and Technology Management, Indian
Institute of Management, India
 Vikram Kirloskar**, Vice-Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India
 Hans-Joachim Körber**, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Metro, Germany
 Ajay Prasad*, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, India
 François Rubichon*, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Aeroports de Paris (ADP),
France
Moderated by
 Steven Okun**, Vice-President, Public Affairs, UPS, Singapore
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Tuesday 28 November
Taj Palace Hotel Jehangir Hall
Can India Run without Water?
India is in a water crisis as the per capita availability of water has decreased from
6,000 cubic metres to 1,800 in the last 60 years. The agriculture and industry sectors
consume 85% and 5-8% respectively but these levels appear unsustainable. How will
water management issues reshape Indian politics, growth plans and industry
competitiveness? How can public-private partnerships help avert a looming national
crisis?
Special Guests
 Vasundhara Raje**, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, India
Discussion Leaders
 Judith Ayres**, Assistant Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency,
USA
 Ravi Narayanan*, Consultant, Arghyam Trust, India
 Maxine Olson**, UN Resident Director, United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), New Delhi
 Atul Singh**, President and Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Company, India
Moderated by
 Jamshyd N. Godrej**, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce, India
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