
Flagship Conference
CAFE Meeting
Date
29-30 May 2026Venue
GIFT CityTiming
11:30 AM onwardsSchedule
Event Agenda
Introduction & Sangathan Mantra
Welcome & Introduction of Participants; Sangathan Mantra; Context Setting & Objectives of the Meeting
Pillar Wise Presentation: Capability Building
Presentation – Capability Building (20 min)
Pillar Wise Presentation: Capability Building
Feedback from participating firms / other pillars + deliberation thereof (40 min)
LUNCH
Lunch & Networking Break
Pillar Wise Presentation: Research
Presentation – Research (20 min)
Pillar Wise Presentation: Research
Feedback from participating firms / other pillars + deliberation thereof (40 min)
Pillar Wise Presentation: Policy Advocacy
Presentation – Policy Advocacy (20 min)
Pillar Wise Presentation: Policy Advocacy
Feedback from participating firms / other pillars + deliberation thereof (40 min)
BREAK
Networking Tea Break
Pillar Wise Presentation: Thought Leadership
Presentation – Thought Leadership (20 min)
Pillar Wise Presentation: Thought Leadership
Feedback from participating firms / other pillars + deliberation thereof (40 min)
Deliberations / Suggestions: Sources of Funding
Funding structure & sustainability; Contribution model & partnerships; Open deliberation & suggestions
Cafe Website and Session
Demonstration of professional services capability index, Tender Monitoring; CAFE Website presentation
Collective Conclusion
Day 1 Reflections – Key takeaways; Way forward & priorities for Day 2

