2025 WTCA Asia Pacific Conference Agenda

* As of 05 November and subject to change

9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
 
 
3:00 PM
Mumbai City Walk for Early Arrivals
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A Walk through Kalagoda, FabIndia, Colaba Causeway

 
 
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
 
 
 
10:00 AM
Inaugural Ceremony - GES, APC & WTE 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Accrelerating Global Trade: Fostering Parnerships, Connectivity and Resilience

  • Keynote Address: (Ministers from Foreign and Indian Government - Central & State)
  • Leadership from WTC Mumbai (Dr. Vijay Kalantri - Chairman WTC Mumbai) Leadership from WTCA (Ms. Crystal Edn - Executive Director-Member Services- WTCA)
  • Leaders of International Organization Senior Leaders from Government
 
 
Exhibition Opening
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Country Pavilions, State Pavilions & Showcasing Maharashtra’s competitiveness in sectors such as Real Estate, Supply Chains, Agri-tech, AI, Engineering, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Auto components, Textiles and many more.


Country Pavilions: Malaysia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Iran, Thailand, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, Argentina, Belarus, Tanzania

 
 
12:00 PM
Fireside chat with Mr. Thomas Muthoot John, Executive Director, Muthoot Microfin
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Mr. Thomas Muthoot John, Executive Director, Muthoot Microfin
 
 
Round Table with Jaykumar Rawal: Diplomatic Dialogue for Global Partnerships and Strategic Partnerships (Venue: Incubation Centre)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
 
 
12:30 PM
MOU Signing (WTCA Members)
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
 
 
 
12:45 PM
Group Photo (for GES and APC)
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
 
 
 
1:00 PM
Networking lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 
 
 
2:30 PM
Opening/Introduction
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM
 
 
 
2:40 PM
APAC RAC Report
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
 
 
 
2:50 PM
WTCA HQs Update
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
 
 
 
3:00 PM
WTCA APRO Updates
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM
 
 
 
3:10 PM
New Member Introduction
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
 
 
 
3:20 PM
Group Photo (for APC)
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
 
 
 
3:30 PM
Coffee Break
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
 
 
 
3:45 PM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing 1: Panel Discussion - Exhibition/Event Panel - Uplift the Community for Prospertiy
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
 
 
 
4:15 PM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing 2: Panel Discussion - Real Estate Panel - Build Up Purpose "Driven Facility"
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

 

 

 
 
4:45 PM
APAC Member Best Practice Sharing 3: Panel Discussion - Trade Services/Innovation Panel - Leverage Connectivity for Innovation
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
 
 
 
6:00 PM
Cultural evening along with Gala Dinner (By invitation only) (Peacock Room)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
 
 
9:15 AM
Breakfast Meeting - India Real Estate Update and WTC Development
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
 
 
 
10:00 AM
Exhibition Opening
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Country Pavilions, State Pavilions & Showcasing Maharashtra’s competitiveness in sectors such as Real Estate, Supply Chains, Agri-tech, AI, Engineering, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Auto components, Textiles and many more.


Country Pavilions: Malaysia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Iran, Thailand, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, Argentina, Belarus, Tanzania

 
 
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Women in Leadership: Powering Inclusive Growth and Global Resilience
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
 
 
12:30 PM
Optional Business Tour: Visit WTC Navi Mumbai, networking lunch included
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
 
 
 
1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
 
2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Trade and Environmentally Responsible Practices
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
 
 
3:00 PM
Departure support to Airport
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 
 
 
Time Zone: (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Sri Jayawardenepura [Change Time Zone]