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The ETNow.in Business Conclave and Awards 2025 is set to return with its Mangaluru Edition - a platform that brings together India’s most influential minds in business, policy, finance, and technology. The event will recognise leaders who are shaping the future with innovation, resilience, and purpose, while also spotlighting Karnataka’s fast-evolving economic landscape. Why This Edition Matters As India works toward becoming a $7-trillion economy by 2030, inclusive and data-led policymaking will be central to sustaining momentum. Karnataka continues to rank among the top three state economies, contributing nearly 8.9% to the national GDP. The conclave will decode how coastal Karnataka, and Mangaluru in particular, can power the next phase of growth. When & Where Date: 30 October 2025Time: 4 PM onwardsVenue: MangaluruStreaming: LIVE on ETNow.in Guest of Honour Captain Brijesh Chowta - Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada Key Sessions & Agenda Highlights 4:10 PM – 4:20 PM Opening Address Coastal Karnataka's Role in a $5 Trillion Economy Puja Sethi, Managing Editor, Times Network Digital 4:20 PM – 4:40 PM Guest of Honour Address Captain Brijesh Chowta 4:40 PM – 5:00 PM Fireside Chat 1 Re-thinking Growth & Leadership from Mangalore Dion Monteiro, Director, Rohan Corporation India Pvt Ltd 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Panel Discussion 1 Port, Policy, Prosperity: India’s Coastal Growth Engine Dharmendra B Mehta – President Elect, CREDAI Karnataka Arun Prabha – General Manager, Mangaluru Smart City Ltd 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM Fireside Chat 2 The Digital Pivot: How MSMEs Can Scale Through E-Commerce Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat – MD & CEO, Karnataka Bank 5:50 PM – 6:20 PM Panel Discussion 2 – Health Tech Dr Prashanth Marla K – Medical Director, AJ Hospital & Research Centre Samarth Masson – National Sales Leader (Healthcare & Nonprofit), AWS 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM Panel Discussion 3 Stewards of Legacy: The Future of Family Businesses in Mangalore Vinaya Hegde – President, Nitte Education Trust Anshul Arzare – MD & CEO, YES Securities 6:50 PM – 7:20 PM Panel Discussion 4 Voices of Tomorrow: Young Leaders Redefining Mangaluru Ajml Yenepoya – MD, Unity Care & Health Services Pvt Ltd Gurudatta Shenoy – Managing Partner, Mukund MGM Realty M. Athmika Amin – Executive Director, JV International Pvt Ltd 7:20 PM – 7:40 PM Fireside Chat 3 Dinesh Pai – Founder & Executive Chairman, Hangyo Ice Cream 7:40 PM – 8:00 PM Guest of Honour Closing Address 8:00 PM onwards Felicitation Ceremony → Networking Dinner & Cocktails ETNow.in Business Conclave and Awards 2025 – Mangaluru Edition: Sponsors Presenting Sponsor: Rohan CorporationPowered By: IntelKnowledge Partner: NitteWealth Management Partner: YES SecuritiesBanking Partner: Karnataka BankTech Partner: AWSHealthcare Partner: A.J. HospitalLuxury Car Partner: Sundaram MotorsData Cloud Partner: SnowflakeSustainability Partner: Hero CyclesBusiness Solutions Partner: ZohoEV Partner: AmpereOnline Realty Consultant Partner: Roof & FloorNGO Partner: World Vision
