Program

11th INDIA ASSOCIATION CONGRESS

Aug 31 - Sept 1, 2024

Day 1 – 31st August 2024
Time Program
0800 - 0930 Registration + Tea/Coffee
0930 - 0935 Opening Address
  • Prasant Saha India Association Congress
0935 - 0940 Lighting of Lamp
0940 - 0950 Keynote Address
  • Senthil Gopinath International Congress and Convention Association, Netherlands
0950 - 1000 Guest of Honor
  • Suman Billa, IAS Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
1000 - 1030 Power of Words
  • Mohammed Qahtani World Champion of Public Speaking 2015
1030 - 1100 Tea/Coffee + Opening of Exhibition
1100 - 1145 Staying Relevant in a crowded world (Part I)
  • Nita Kapoor Nita Kapoor Intl Spirits & Wines Association
  • Shankar Shinde International Federation of Customs Brokers Association
  • Sushma Morthania India SME Forum
  • Roland Landers All India Gaming Federation
  • Moderator Prasant Saha India Association Congress
1145-1200 Destination Presentation:
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
1200 - 1230 Future of Association
  • Dean West Association Laboratory, USA
1230 - 1315 Staying Relevant in a crowded world (Part II)
  • Jayesh Khimji Rambhia All India Plastic Manufacture Association
  • Sabyasachi Ray The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
  • Raj Kapoor India Blockchain Alliance
  • Srikanth Chandrasekaran Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - India
  • Moderator Deep Pal Public Affairs Forum of India
1315 - 1430 Lunch + Networking
1430 - 1445 Venue Presentation:
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
1445 - 1530 Creating a Sustainable MICE Destination
  • Suman Billa, IAS Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
  • Senthil Gopinath International Congress and Convention Association, Netherlands
  • Thomas Joseph Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
  • Moderator Philip Logan Royal Orchid Hotels
1530 - 1600 14 Conversations Driving Association Planning
  • Belinda Moore Strategic Membership Solutions, Australia
1600 - 1630 Tea/Coffee + Networking
1630 - 1645 Destination Presentation:
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau
1645 - 1715 Women in Association
  • Jaya Jain American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Trupti Pawar Hotel & Resturant Association of India
  • Dr Swapna Joshi The Nurses Association of India
  • Anju Gomes International Congress and Convention Association
  • Moderator Arindam Mookherjee Society of Actuaries, USA
1715 - 1720 Venue Presentation:
Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & Jaipur Exhibition Convention Centre- Managed By Accor
1720 - 1725 MICE Hotels:
Indian Hotel Company Limited
1725 - 1730 Venue Presentation:
Hyderabad International Convention Center
1730 - 1745 Destination Presentation:
Singapore Tourism Board
1745 - 1800 Group Photo
1800 - 1900 Welcome Cocktail & Networking
1900 - 1930 Special Address by Minister *
1930 - 2000 Association Excellence Awards
2000 - 2230 Gala Dinner
Day 2 – 1st September 2024
Time Program
0900 - 1000 Registration + Tea/Coffee
1000 - 1200 Roundtable 1 -
Healthcare Association Roundtable
  • Dean West Association Laboratory, USA
Roundtable 2 -
Practical AI tools for Association Professionals
  • Belinda Moore Strategic Membership Solutions, Australia
1200 - 1400 Lunch & Conclusion of IAC 2024

Nita Kapoor

Chief Executive Officer

International Spirits and Wines Association of India

With over 3 decades  of experience in varying leadership roles across sectors, Nita Kapoor’s experience expanses across FMCGs, Publishing , Angel investing , Media, Advertising , and has been actively involved in the social sector building brands and projects since 2005.

She joined ISWAI, a representative association  of global iconic companies, Bacardi, Suntory, Brown Forman, Campari , Diageo , Moet Hennessy, Pernod Ricard, John Disltilleries  and William Grant & Sons as the Chief Executive Officer in 2021.  She speerheads initiatives that build trust , credibility and reputation of the AlcoBev industry, in all aspects be it  driving industry’s strategy on regulatory affairs, strong proponent of ease of ding business and  engages with domestic and global  stakeholders on  the improtanceof alcobev sector in the ongoing bi-lateral talks (FTA). Nita is passionate about promiting  ISWAI’s philosophy and practice  of moderation of alcobev consumption for those who choose to drink .  

Nita is an alumnus of IIM-A and Harvard Business School .

AI and Association Roundtable

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used across many industries in various ways, from drafting emails to writing code. Breakthroughs in the science behind AI have enabled a remarkable surge of new capabilities and use cases for associations and nonprofits, as well as in the for-profit space.

Associations gather and store large amounts of member and event data, feedback, legal documentation, and more. Associations can use generative AI to summarize documents and ask the system to present the data in new ways.

Generative AI can save organizations countless hours of work daily by automating processes, summarizing documents, visualizing datasets, and more. AI systems can perform tasks difficult for humans to accomplish and produce consistent results.

With AI tools aiding in data analytics and visualization, associations can save time and effort and generate more accurate and consistent analyses. In some cases, these AI tools can perform tasks that would tax even the most dedicated human given large amounts of data. However, like with all output from an AI system, analyses need to be validated by a human. Indeed, all text should be fact-checked to ensure accuracy.

Medical Association Roundtable

Medical associations share many common characteristics. They typically depend on the voluntary professional activity of individuals to drive a not-for-profit business model. Their business is to represent the interests of the profession, to use collective knowledge to define standards, to define policy and to be a trusted voice for the public. Yet, beyond those similarities, medical associations are hugely diverse in terms of business model, geography, community, size and of course budget – the mix of challenges they are facing will therefore vary from group to group as well.

Medical Associations must communicate their value proposition, benefits, and services to potential members. Young medical professionals are tech-savvy – over 98% have the latest technology and spend nearly 4 hours daily on the Internet. Since the pandemic, video chatting and social media apps have been the most popular communication methods.

For today’s associations, the challenge of recruiting and engaging young professionals is never-ending. For medical associations and societies, it can seem utterly impossible. Young medical professionals keep rigorous schedules. Therefore, the challenge of competing for their time typically surpasses that of other associations.

The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Compelling Narratives

Storytelling is a powerful tool. This art can help associations effectively convey important messages. Storytelling also allows organisations to connect to target audiences. The art of storytelling remains a veritable sales tool. Salespersons regularly look for ways to better connect with audiences. Hence, this theme will resonate well among marketers and content creators. The session teaches how to craft relatable narratives and also highlight, how to drive action with storytelling.

Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change

In recent years, we have recorded great progress toward gender equality. Yet, it is still difficult for women to get leadership positions. Hence, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions in many industries. This subject matter deals with the challenges women face in leadership. Session will discuss how to break down the gender barrier in the workplace. The session will provide the tools and support for women to advance their careers.

The Future of Work: Adapting to a Changing Landscape

The way we work is changing. We must evolve with the trend to survive in any industry. This conference theme explores the techniques for adapting to this new landscape. Participants will learn about the latest technologies, business models, and strategies for success. This session will expose participants to the demands of modern work. More importantly, it will help attendees to better adapt to the new realities.

Building Connections in a Crowded World

Branding and marketing are two sides of a coin. Associations engages their members through marketing. Meanwhile, branding allows association to distinguish their products or services. With many associations competing for attention, it becomes necessary to stand out. Hence, this session is all about building connections. The theme will help Association Leaders find ways to connect members to their brands.