Congress 2011 - New Delhi

The ICF Congress took place in New Delhi, India, from 19 – 23 October 2011.

 

The following topics were presented:

 

Welcome & Opening

Welcome & Opening by the ICF President

Mr. Valerio Battista, ICF President

Address on Japan

Mr. Hiroshi Ishihara, ICF Vice President

Business Session I - INDIAN PERSPECTIVES

Introduction

Mr. Peter Ford, Linkz Industries, Hong Kong

India Outlook - Collateral Damage: This Time Global & Governmental

Mrs. Rohini Malkani, Citigroup, India

Broadband and Telecom Market in India

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Upadhyay, Bharat Sanchar Nigam, India

The Electrical Industry in India

Mr. Vimal Mahendru, Indo Asian Electric Private, India

Science and Education in India: A Brief Historical Perspective

Dr. Ajoy Ghatak, formerly Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, India

 

Business Session II - BUSINESS IN INDIA - THE INSIDER PERSPECTIVE

Introduction

Mr. Bo Rasmusson, Ericsson, Sweden

Creating R&D Capability in India - The Aditya Birla Science & Technology Company

Dr. Luca Fontana, Aditya Birla, India

Establishing Business in India, Opportunities & Difficulties

Mr. Partha Bose, IBM Global Business Services, India

FTTH in Indian Cities

Mr. Brijesh Chandwani, Beam Telecom, India

 

Business Session III - INDUSTRY TRENDS

Introduction

Mr. Robert Kenny, General Cable, USA

The Growing Impact of DC on the Grid: Drivers and Trends

Mr. Wilfried Breuer, Siemens, Germany

UL´s Mark Integrity Program for Telecommunications Cable

Mr. Steven Galan, Underwriters Laboratories, USA

Approved Cables Initiative in the UK

Mr. Michael Simms, Prysmian, Italy

Business Session IV - INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL TRENDS

Introduction

Mr. David Garza, Viakable, Mexico

A Two Speed World - A Tale of Future Powers and Future Laggards

Mr. Alberto Bernal, Bulltick Capital Markets, USA

Power Sector in India

Mr. Arup Ghosh, North Delhi Power Ltd/Tata Group, India

 

Regional Analysis

The Wire and Cable Industry of India (prepared by CRU)

 

Presentations edited by Dres. Diane and Peter Goessing