• Government financial assistance scheme for technology upgradation for MSMEs 
• Disruptive Technologies and their disrupting the markets and how industries could take required technological interventions 
• Key initiatives by the Government of India in promoting participation of Industry with R&D Academia to achieve above technological objectives. 
• Initiatives by various Government departments facilitating technology upgradation 
• Latest available Technologies and innovations with R&D Academia’s for industry 
• Opportunities and scope of technology collaboration by MSMEs with R&D Academia 

Confirmed speakers: 

• Dr. Sujata Chaklanobis, Scientist “G” & Head (CRTDH, PACE & A2K+ schemes) and In-Charge - Central Electronics Limited and Consultancy Development Centre, DSIR
• Dr. Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Director, CSIR-AMPRI
• Dr. N. Anandavalli, Director, CSIR-SERC
• Dr. Ashis Kumar Chakraborty, Head of SQC & OR Division, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)