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3rd Edition of the International SME Convention (ISC): 19-21 March 2023

Posted on: December 29, 2022 | Back | Print

The Third Edition of International SME Convention (ISC) will be organized by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India in association with India SME Forum and other International Network organizations from 19 to 21 March  2023 at New Delhi, India.
 
The initiative promoted by the Government of India, has successfully served as a platform for intensive business discussions and interactions between progressive Small and Medium Entrepreneurs and fostering business partnerships and trade opportunities between Indian & global SMEs from around the world. The past two pre-Covid editions of ISC have seen over 337 SMEs from 44 countries, interact and build trade relations with over 2700 selected SMEs from India, with 50+ MOUs and 12 Joint Business Ventures already functional. The past editions have had the privilege of attendance by over 18 Ambassadors, 6 Ministers from India and 39 International Ministers, Officials and Dignitaries from other countries, facilitating curated business partnerships and trade opportunities for SMEs invited from across 45 countries, including India.
 
The Third Edition of International SME Convention aims to boost bilateral trade and partnerships with a focus on Cutting Edge Technology which will enable Indian MSMEs to build and scale up their operational and production efficiency. Around 3000 entrepreneurs from India and 300 International entrepreneurs, representing 60+ countries are expected to participate. ISC 2023 will feature 2-days packed sessions at the conference, 3 days power business breakfast & networking with like-minded, successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and international delegations from various countries in an intimate & collaborative environment, country sessions from various countries to discuss & showcase collaborative opportunities and Networking Dinners.
 
The themes of ISC 2023 will be:
 
a) SDG9: Strengthening Indian Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
b) Make in India: Automating Indian SMEs in the 4th Industrial Revolution
c) Technology Licensing & Collaborations: Key Enablers for Indian Enterprises
d) Cleantech: Innovations for developing a New India
e) Serviced in India: Empowering Partnerships with Service Enterprises
 
The Focus Sectors will be (a) Clean Tech & Green Energy; (b) Manufacturing Sector; (c)  Services Sector and (d)  Agro, Food Processing & Agri Implements.
 
Enterprises with Innovative / High Technology products and services interested in Business matching, Trade partnerships, Collaborations or JVs with Indian SMEs, or those looking to penetrate Indian markets are invited to register for ISC 2023. 
 
For further information you may kindly visit the website https://internationalsmeconvention.com/ or email the International Trade Desk of India SME Forum at itd@indiasmeforum.org.