Awards
FICCI Business Delegation to join FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum 2016
NEW DELHI: Coinciding with completion of 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Spain, the tenth edition of Global Business Forum is being held later this week in Madrid by FICCI in partnership with International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) and Spain Chamber of Commerce(SCC).
FICCI President Harshavardhan Neotia is leading a 30-member delegation to the mneet on 24 June 2016.
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor Subhash Chandra Pandey would represent the Government for promoting regional linkages between India and Spain,.
A large number of Spanish senior officials and industry leaders would also be present and share their perspective on further promoting trade and investment relations between the two countries.
With a view to highlight the sectoral complementarity and business possibilities between the two countries, the forum shall have prominent industry and sectoral leaders to share their perspective during parallel sessions focusing on renewable energy, media and entertainment & promoting cooperation in film making, infrastructure with a special emphasis on urban transport and highways, tourism and smart cities.
A Working Paper on “India-Spain: Synergising Economic complementarity” would also be released apart from FICCI signing a partnership agreement with SCC at the Forum.
Before the commencement of the Global Business Forum, a tripartite agreement between FICCI, Spain Chamber of Commerce and CEOE would be signed to operationalize the Forum in presence of Mr Tulsi Tanti, Chairperson of the India Spain CEOs Forum & Chairman of Suzlon Energy Limited and Mr. Fernando Abril-Martorell, Chairman, Indra Sistemas and Spanish Co-Chair of CEOs Forum on 24 June 2016 morning. FICCI has been assigned by DIPP to extend secretariat support to the recently constituted India-Spain CEOs Forum.
Potential areas of interest for Spanish companies in India are infrastructure (roads, airports, ports, railways), energy (renewable and non-renewable), technology in agriculture, food processing, water desalination/purification, city waste management and tourism there is a huge potential for cooperation from Spain to India. Similarly, for the Indian companies, there is a huge potential for cooperation in the areas of pharmaceuticals (generic medicines) and IT.
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
