Legacy
Celebrating the people, partnerships and shared history that have strengthened India–UAE relations and created a foundation for lasting progress.
IBPG Business Conclave 2026
Legacy|Leadership|Leap
Indian Business & Professional Group · Abu Dhabi
Connecting Enterprise. Inspiring Leadership. Shaping the Future.
The IBPG Business Conclave 2026 brings together distinguished leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and professionals for meaningful conversations that celebrate shared progress and explore the opportunities ahead for India and the UAE.
About IBPG
The Indian Business & Professional Group (IBPG), Abu Dhabi, is a respected platform connecting Indian business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs in the UAE. Through knowledge-sharing, networking and constructive dialogue, IBPG supports stronger professional relationships, encourages collaboration and contributes to the enduring economic and cultural partnership between India and the UAE.
About the Business Conclave
The inaugural IBPG Business Conclave is a landmark platform created to connect enterprise with leadership. It brings together influential voices from government, diplomacy, business and society for focused discussions, fresh perspectives and valuable connections—while recognising the contribution of the Indian community to the UAE’s growth story.
The Conclave Theme
Legacy · Leadership · Leap
Three ideas frame the Conclave’s conversations: honouring the foundations that brought us here, recognising the leadership shaping today and preparing for the possibilities of tomorrow.
Leadership
Exploring how thoughtful leadership across business, diplomacy and society can turn ambition into meaningful, sustainable impact.
Leap
Looking ahead to the next chapter—new ideas, emerging voices and bold opportunities that will shape the future of enterprise and collaboration.
Be Part of the Conversation
Join the IBPG community for an afternoon of insight, dialogue and connection at the IBPG Business Conclave 2026.
Register NowIBPG Business Conclave 2026
Agenda
An afternoon of ideas, dialogue and connections shaped around the pillars of Legacy, Leadership and Leap.
Registration & Networking
Guests to Be Seated
Host
Welcome Remarks
RJ Yachna · RJ, Radio Kadak
Chairman’s Video Address
M. A. Yusuff Ali
Curtain Raiser
Rajiv Shah · President, IBPG
Legacy
India–UAE Historical Partnership
H.E. Mohammed Al FahimChairman & Board Member, Al Fahim Group
Nilesh VedChairman, Apparel Group
Sharad BhandariManaging Partner, ARDENT Advisory & Accounting LLC
M. S. AmeedFounder & Managing Director, A J Steel
ModeratorSuparna MathurFounder & Principal, Parna Impact Advisory
Leadership
Business Leadership
Adeeb AhamedManaging Director, Lulu Financial Holdings
Siddharth BalachandranExecutive Chairman & CEO, Buimerc Corporation
Rajesh KannanHead of WRB, UAE · Standard Chartered
ModeratorSheheen P. V.Managing Partner, BDO Legal UAE
Leadership
Leadership Beyond Borders
H.E. Dr. Deepak MittalAmbassador of India to the UAE
H.E. Mirza Hussain Al SayeghFormer Diplomat; Board of Trustees, Al Maktoum Foundation
H.E. Essa Al GhurairChairman, Essa Al Ghurair Investment LLC
ModeratorSridhar IyengarBoard Member, IBPG
Break
Keynote
Keynote Address
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence
Leap
The Next Chapter
Tanvi KanchanAssociate Director & Head of International Business, Anand Rathi International Business
H.E Maysa AlNuwaisExecutive Director, Community Engagement & Volunteering Sector, Authority of Social Contribution
Georgina O HaraCo-Founder, CPI Business
ModeratorVarun WahiGeneral Secretary, IBPG
Spotlight
Anand Ranganathan
Professor, Author & Columnist
Vote of Thanks
Manish Kotwala
Dinner & Networking
IBPG Business Conclave 2026
Voices of the Conclave
Meet the distinguished leaders, business voices and moderators shaping the conversations around Legacy, Leadership and Leap.
Featured Voices
Keynote
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence
Leadership
H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal
Ambassador of India to the UAE
Legacy
H.E. Mohammed Al Fahim
Chairman & Board Member, Al Fahim Group
Leadership
H.E. Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh
Former Diplomat; Board of Trustees, Al Maktoum Foundation
Leadership
H.E. Essa Al Ghurair
Chairman, Essa Al Ghurair Investment LLC
Leap
H.E Maysa AlNuwais
Executive Director, Community Engagement & Volunteering Sector, Authority of Social Contribution
Legacy
Nilesh Ved
Chairman, Apparel Group
Legacy
Sharad Bhandari
Managing Partner, ARDENT Advisory & Accounting LLC
Legacy
M. S. Ameed
Founder & Managing Director, A J Steel
Leadership
Adeeb Ahamed
Managing Director, Lulu Financial Holdings
Leadership
Siddharth Balachandran
Executive Chairman & CEO, Buimerc Corporation
Leadership
Rajesh Kannan
Head of WRB, UAE · Standard Chartered
Leap
Tanvi Kanchan
Associate Director & Head of International Business, Anand Rathi International Business
Leap
Georgina O Hara
Co-Founder, CPI Business
Spotlight
Anand Ranganathan
Professor, Author & Columnist
Moderators
Moderator
Sridhar Iyengar
Board Member, IBPG
Moderator
Sheheen P. V.
Managing Partner, BDO Legal UAE
Moderator
Varun Wahi
General Secretary, IBPG
Moderator
Suparna Mathur
Founder & Principal, Parna Impact Advisory
Opening & Proceedings
Curtain Raiser
Rajiv Shah
President, IBPG
Host
RJ Yachna
RJ, Radio Kadak
Vote of Thanks
Manish Kotwala
IBPG
Speaker participation and programme details are subject to change.