10:00 – 10:45 hrs
- Trade Fair Inauguration & Walkaround the Trade FairRibbon cutting ceremony & Walk through the Exhibition
- Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India
- Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
- Shri. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Minister for Energy Resources and Law, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Selvi S. Keerthana, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Government of Tamil Nadu*
- Shri. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
- Shri. Girish Tanti, Chairman, IWTMA & Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group
- Dr. Saravanan Manickam, Vice Chairman, IWTMA & Country Head & MD-India, Nordex Group
- IWTMA EC Members & Chairman, PDA
10:45 - 12:00 hrs
- Ministerial Plenary Session:
- Opening Address and Context Setting (5 mins) by Shri. Girish Tanti, Chairman, IWTMA & Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group
- Inaugural Address (5mins) by Shri. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
- Special Address (5 mins) by Shri. C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, Minister for Energy Resources and Law, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Special Address (5 mins) by Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
Recognition of exceptional leadership in Wind Sector by the States (08-10 states) & State Awards and Global MoUs for development of Wind Industry
- Keynote Address (10 mins) by Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India
- Vote of Thanks (3 mins) by Dr. Saravanan Manickam, Vice Chairman, IWTMA & Country Head & MD-India, Nordex Group
Followed by Media interaction with Union Cabinet Minister (MNRE) **
12:00 – 12:15 hrs
- Technology Presentation on "From Megawatts to Firm Power: Engineering Resilient Hybrid Energy Parks for India’’ by Mr. Bernhard Telgmann - President Technology and Group CTO, Suzlon Group
12:15 – 13:15 hrs
- Wind Manufacturing: Competitiveness through Localisation
India has built a strong wind manufacturing ecosystem, with approximately 24 GW of WTG manufacturing capacity and a comprehensive domestic value chain covering blades, towers, nacelles, gearboxes, generators, converters, and other critical components.
This high-level panel will bring together OEMs, component manufacturers, and policymakers to discuss the fiscal, policy, and infrastructure interventions required to deepen localisation, attract investment, improve cost competitiveness, and position India as a global wind manufacturing hub.
Key Discussion Areas:- Fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, including capital subsidies, interest subvention, SGST reimbursement, and certification support.
- Policies and state-level incentives to attract and retain OEM and component manufacturing investments.
- Strengthening localisation and critical-material supply-chain security.
- Circularity and sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Logistics, ports, and infrastructure readiness for large-scale wind manufacturing.
- Scaling India's manufacturing capabilities and enhancing global export competitiveness.
Moderator:- Shri. Sidharth Jain, Director, MEC+
Panellists:- Shri. Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
- Shri. Gurpratap Boparai – CEO, Manufacturing Suzlon Energy
- Shri. RPV Prasad, MD, Envision Energy India Pvt Ltd
- Dr. Jochen Witzig, SVP & CEO, ZF Wind Power
- Shri. Amar Harishchandra Variawa, Country Head, Vestas India
- Shri. Rajesh Balakrishan, CEO, Aditya Birla Advanced Materials
- Shri. Milind Kulkarni, CEO, Adani Wind Power
- Shri. Shreyas B Suvarna, Chief Executive Officer, Senvion India
- Dr. Saravanan Manickam, Vice Chairman, IWTMA & Country Head & MD-India, Nordex Group
13:15 hrs – 14:00 hrs
- Networking Lunch
14:00 – 14:15 hrs
- Shri Tulsi Tanti Memorial Lecture: – Wind as the backbone of an electrified and resilient India – Mr. Ben Backwell, CEO, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
14:15 – 15:15 hrs
- Panel Discussion on“State Leadership: Attracting Investment”
India's wind-rich states have a critical role to play in accelerating the next phase of wind energy deployment. This high-level panel discussion will explore how proactive state leadership, enabling policy frameworks, dedicated infrastructure, and effective planning can create a stronger investment environment for the wind energy sector.
The discussion will examine the effectiveness of current policy and project execution frameworks and identify the interventions required to accelerate investments, including the development of dedicated wind energy zones, transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy corridors in wind-rich states.
Key Discussion Areas:- Electricity Act & Resource Adequacy: Strengthening the role of wind energy in long-term resource adequacy and power planning.
- Accelerating Project Execution: Addressing regulatory, land, approval, and implementation challenges affecting wind projects.
- Grid Allocation for Wind: Ensuring timely and adequate grid connectivity for upcoming wind energy capacity.
- Transmission & Infrastructure Planning: Strengthening transmission networks and advance planning in wind-rich regions.
- Future Auction & Tender Design: Developing effective state-level procurement and auction mechanisms as ISTS waiver benefits recede.
- Wind Energy Zones & Corridors: Exploring dedicated zones and corridors to facilitate large-scale investments and project development.
- Enabling Infrastructure: Planning the supporting infrastructure required to strengthen manufacturing, logistics, evacuation, and overall project development.
Moderator:- Shri. Sivakumar Vepakomma, Director (Power systems), SECI
Panellists:- Shri. Santosh K Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
- Shri. Gaurav Gupta, Additional. Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Karnataka
- Shri. Manu Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, New & Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh*
- Ms. Abha Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy, Industries, Energy and Labour Department), Government of Maharashtra
- Shri. Vishal Kumar Dev, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha
- Shri. Ashwini Kumar, Principal Secretary, Government of Gujarat
- Thiru. Anil Meshram, Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu*
- Shri. Kamalakar Babu, Vice Chairman & MD, NREDCAP, Government of Andhra Pradesh
15:15 – 15:30 hrs
- Technology Presentation on “RE Grid Integration” by Mr. PR Gopan, Chief Technology Officer, Envision Energy India.
15:30 – 15:45 hrs
- Refreshment Break
15:45 – 16:00 hrs
- Technology Presentation on “Senvion’s Next Era of Wind Technology” by Mr. Juergen Birnbaum, Chief Technology Officer, Senvion
16:00 - 17:00 hrs
- Demand for Wind: Unlocking Value Beyond the Megawatt
As India's electricity demand grows and industries increasingly electrify, wind energy will play a critical role beyond capacity addition. This session will explore how wind can enhance grid flexibility, support emerging applications, and create greater value through integrated energy solutions.
Key Discussion Areas:- Wind + Storage and Hybrid Energy Systems
- Wind for Power-to-X applications (Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia)
- Night-time C&I power and load-following solutions
- Technologies enabling greater flexibility and reliability
- The evolving role of wind in meeting future electricity demand
Moderator:- Shri. Amit Kumar, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat
Panellists:- Shri. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA
- Shri. Akash Tripathi, Managing Director, SECI*
- Thiru Arun Roy, Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Ltd
- Shri. Kailash K Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, CTUIL
- Shri. Samir Chandra Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director, Grid India*
- Shri. Parag Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Resolven
- Shri. Mahesh Vipradas, Vice President, Sembcorp India
- Shri. Vignesh Nandakumar, Chief Executive Officer, Lumara Energy
*Invited
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