SMARTec 2021 offers opportunity to Australian companies
Estonian exports to India have been growing considerably for the last few years and there is room for genuine partnership and true collaboration given the strengths of the two countries, Ambassador Katrin Kivi said at the curtain-raiser conference for the 2nd edition of ‘The SMARTec Initiative India 2021’ held New Delhi.
“India is a strategically important for Estonian entrepreneurs due to its large market opportunities and growing consumer base. We hope to foster a real collaboration that also advances Indian interest,” said the Estonian envoy to India.
“Our strategic geographical presence, attractive ecosystem of innovation, beneficial tax structure, stable government and highly skilled personnel gives Estonia a distinguished advantage and provide a solid platform for up scaling and expanding business operations,” Amb. Kivi said at the ASSOCHAM organised event on 17 Nov 2021.
The Ambassador elaborated, “We are living in what is known as Asian century, where global outlooks are shifted towards a rapidly growing economies in Asia. Estonia is fully synchronised with this trend.”
‘The SMARTec Initiative India 2021’ is to be held 3-15 Dec 2021.
“The SMARTec India 2021 is a wonderful opportunity for our Australian companies to engage with tech experts, industry leaders and advance collaborative efforts to build our technological partnership,” said Petula Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.
“The SmartTec India 2021 is one of the initiative that can be partnered with International Trade Council (ITC) where sharing of new technologies and best practices can be of immense benefit to everyone around the world,” said Ranjini Rangan, Honorary Chair Person, International Trade Counsil (SEA) & Director, Olimea Advisory Pte Ltd.
The curtain-raiser event was also attended by dignitaries from partner countries like Finland, Estonia, Israel, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Japan. The focus areas for SMARTec India2021 include Aerospace & Defence, Financial Services, Healthcare, Enterprise AI & Automation, Industry 4.0, MSME & Start-ups, Smart Mobility. To celebrate the spirit of innovation, awards for 10 top innovations from various sectors and fields or work will be handed out on 3 December 2021.
The curated confluence of smart technologies will experience a 13-day long virtual exhibition to be attended by over 50 exhibitors from India and various leading countries, live demonstrations and launches of products and services as well as participation from progressive central and state governments. #investment #exports /fiinews.com
