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After successful editions in Gorakhpur, Lucknow and Varanasi, TOI Dialogues travels to Kanpur to continue its mission to explore the rise of Uttar Pradesh. Renowned for being a leading producer and exporter of leather and textile goods, Kanpur has emerged as a thriving economic hub in recent years.

In addition to its financial prowess, the city has made significant contributions to art, literature and cinema, helping shape the cultural landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

Kanpur’s blend of tradition and modernity makes it an ideal destination for TOI Dialogues. The event will bring together thought leaders and experts to decode how the city is playing a pivotal role in the state’s progress and India’s growth story.

AGENDA

5:30 PM - 5:40 PM
Opening Address
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  • Dhanush Vir Singh

    Vice President, The Times of India Group

5:40 PM - 6:00PM
Keynote Address By
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  • Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi

    Advisor to Hon'ble CM Uttar Pradesh

6:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Panel 1: Transforming Kanpur into a Thriving Economic Hub
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  • Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh

    Professor, Business Environment, IIM Lucknow

  • Manoj Gupta

    Chairman, MKU Ltd & Chairman, CII Uttar Pradesh infrastructure committee

  • Maneesh Mansingka

    Director, Singer India Limited and Director, JK Urbanspaces

  • Mayur Maheshwari

    CEO, Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited(UPSIDC)

  • Sudeep Goenka

    Director, Goldiee Masale

6:55 PM - 7:20 PM
Fireside Chat 2: Journey to the Stardom
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  • Manu Bhaker

    Indian Shooter & Double-Olympic Medalist

GUEST PROFILES

  • Shri Awanish Kumar Awasthi

    Advisor to Hon'ble CM Uttar Pradesh

  • Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh

    Professor, Business Environment, IIM Lucknow

  • Sudeep Goenka

    Director, Goldiee Masale

  • Maneesh Mansingka

    Director, Singer India Limited and Director, JK Urbanspaces

  • Mayur Maheshwari

    CEO, Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited(UPSIDC)

  • Manoj Gupta

    Chairman, MKU Ltd & Chairman, CII Uttar Pradesh infrastructure committee

  • Anupriya Goenka

    Actor

  • Zakir Hussain

    Actor

  • Amit Sial

    Actor

  • Srikanth Bolla

    Chairman, Bollant Industries Pvt Ltd

  • Malini Awasthi

    Folk Singer & Padma Shri Awardee

  • Manu Bhaker

    Indian Shooter & Double-Olympic Medalist

  • Divyenndu

    Actor