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India Today Conclave 2024 showcases the power of international intelligence and exchange
Mumbai: The India Today Conclave, renowned as an unparalleled platform for intelligence exchange and cultural celebration, proudly announces its 21st edition scheduled for 15-16 March 2024, in New Delhi.
This year, the conclave takes pride in showcasing a diverse line-up of speakers hailing from various corners of the globe, embodying the spirit of international collaboration and excellence. Among the distinguished international speakers gracing the event are British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis, Egyptian comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef, World Economic Forum president BørgeBrende, Rogers International Commodity Index founder and author Jim Rogers and many more.
The conclave serves as a beacon of global connectivity, bringing together luminaries from diverse backgrounds to share their insights, experiences, and expertise with audiences eager to engage in meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas. It brings together intellectual minds who are willing to share their infinite wisdom.
Rogers International Commodity Index founder and author Jim Rogers offers invaluable perspectives on global finance and investment strategies with emphasis on Equity.
British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis who brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and perspective to the conclave.
Egyptian comedian and TV host Bassem Youssef known for his wit and satirical commentary, promises to infuse the event with laughter and cultural exchange.
World Economic Forum president BørgeBrende brings insights into global economics, governance, and international cooperation.
The presence of these esteemed international speakers underscores the significance of the India Today Conclave as a truly global platform for dialogue and exchange. Their diverse backgrounds, achievements, and perspectives enrich the conclave, offering attendees a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences to engage with.
Enclosed is the international speakers list:
- Alex Ellis | British high commissioner to India
- Bassem Youssef | Egyptian comedian, TV Host
- BjarkeBundgaardIngels | Danish Architect, funder and creative partner, BjarkeIngels Group
- BørgeBrende | president, World Economic Forum
- Eric Garcetti | Ambassador of the United States of America to India
- Florina Gogoi | Winner, Super Dancer
- Moran Cerf | Professor of Neuroscience and Business
- Philip Green OAM | Australia’s High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to Bhutan
- Jim Rogers | Founder, Rogers International Commodity Index; Author
Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking discussions, insightful keynote addresses, and engaging interactions with some of the brightest minds from around the world.
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Rajesh Sundaram joins NDTV Profit as senior editor, assignment
The 32-year newsroom veteran has launched channels on three continents and covered everything from 9/11 to South African television
MUMBAI: NDTV Profit has bolstered its newsroom with a hire who has done rather more than most. Rajesh Sundaram, a journalist with over three decades of editorial, managerial and consultative experience across India and international markets, joins as senior editor, assignment, tasked with sharpening the network’s newsgathering and real-time response.
Sundaram’s career reads like a tour of Indian media’s most formative moments. He began at Businessworld in 1994, moved to Zee News as bureau chief across Mumbai and Chennai, then joined NDTV in 2002 as part of its political bureau during a particularly febrile period in Indian politics. A stint as India correspondent for Al Jazeera International followed, where he covered key geopolitical developments and got his first serious taste of the global newsroom.
What sets Sundaram apart, however, is his serial channel-launching habit. At NewsX, he helped get the operation off the ground. At Headlines Today, part of the India Today Group, he served as editor. At News Nation, he helped launch the Hindi news channel and its digital ecosystem. He then crossed continents to lead the launch of ANN7 in South Africa as editor-in-chief, overseeing both television and digital. Back in India, he launched Tamil news channels News7 Tamil and Cauvery News, and later served as principal consultant for the launch of Marathi channel Lokshahi. Most recently, he helped build and lead the Press Trust of India’s video service and content studio, before stints consulting for Business Today and The Himalayan Times.
Rahul Kanwal, chief executive and editor-in-chief of NDTV, left little doubt about what Sundaram is expected to deliver. “The assignment desk is where a newsroom’s intent becomes action,” he said. “Rajesh brings a rare combination of field experience and leadership in building news operations at scale.”
Sundaram has reported from across India and the world, covering elections, civil conflicts, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 US presidential election.
At NDTV Profit, he will lead the assignment desk, driving editorial coordination and real-time response across markets and breaking developments. For a business news network sharpening its focus on speed and multi-platform delivery, it has hired a man who has built newsrooms from scratch on three continents. The assignment desk is in good hands.
