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Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Global Conference on Plastics in Automotive
Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation

10th October 2024
Novotel, Pune
e-Booklet

Overview

Overview

The theme "Innovate, Integrate, Accelerate: Plastics Leading Automotive Transformation" is critical today as the automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Innovation in plastic materials enhances vehicle performance, safety, and sustainability by reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency. Integration of advanced plastics into automotive components drives seamless advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles. Overview Accelerating these changes is vital to meet stringent environmental regulations and consumer demand for greener, smarter cars. As the industry transitions to a more sustainable future, this theme underscores the essential role of plastics in driving technological breakthroughs, promoting efficiency, and leading the global automotive transformation.



AGENDA

10th October 2024

09:00 – 10:00
Networking & Registration
09:40 – 09:59
Emcee Announcement
10:00 – 10:05
Lamp Lighting
10:05 – 10:10
Welcome Address by Bill Shukla, Managing Director, Milacron India Private Limited
10:10 – 10:15
Opening Note by Nisha Shukla, Senior Assistant Editor – B2B Division, Worldwide Media, The Times Group
10:15 – 10:30
Hall of Fame Felicitations
10:30 – 11:30
Panel Discussion: Concept to Car: Transforming Automotives with Plastic Innovations

Speakers:

  • Bill Shukla, Managing Director, Milacron India Private Limited
  • Chandrakant Nayak, Country President and CEO, Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India)
  • Shailendra Goswami, Chairman & Managing Director, Pushkaraj Group
  • Sunil Koparkar, Managing Director, IAC India, Thailand & Japan
  • Yashovardhan Agarwal, MD, Welspun Corp Limited
  • Dr KC Vohra, Chairman ASDC & Former Sr. Deputy Director & Head ARAI Academy, ARAI
  • Vinit Adarkar, VP, RD/IDM & Head of Department – Design(Styling), Interior and Exterior Modules, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Divakar Gokhale, Head of Mobility - Indian Subcontinent, Head of Business Development - Indian Subcontinent, Covestro

Moderator: Rahul Kamat, Editor – B2B Division, Worldwide Media, The Times Group

11:30 – 11:55
Case Study: Driving Innovation and Process Excellence in the Automotive Industry with Milacron’s Injection Molding Solutions by Bill Shukla, Managing Director, Milacron India Private Limited.
11:55 – 12:55
Panel discussion: Innovative Materials: Exploring Bio-based and Recycled Plastics for Automotive Applications

Speakers:

  • Jaiprakash Ramani, Chief Marketing Officer, Auto Comp BU, Supreme Group
  • Olivier Chastang, India Country General Manager, Forvia Faurecia
  • Dr Nileshkumar Kukalyekar, Business Director- South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Envalior India
  • PC Jayan, Business Unit Head - Technical Centre,Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd.
  • Ganesh Garkhedkar, R&D Function Head - 2W, Varroc Polymers Ltd.

Moderator:  Nisha Shukla, Senior Assistant Editor – B2B Division, Worldwide Media, The Times Group

12:55 – 13:15
Case Study: Function Integrated Solutions for Future Mobility by Divakar Gokhale, Head of Mobility - Indian Subcontinent, Head of Business Development - Indian Subcontinent, Covestro
13:15 – 13:30
Case Study: Hot Runners for New Age Automotive Plastics & Applications by Vishal Agarwal, President, Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt. Ltd.
13:30 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00
Panel discussion: Design Innovations: Enhancing Aesthetics, Functionality, Sustainability and Safety with Plastic Components

Speakers:

  • Hyder Khan, CEO & Director, Godawari Electric Motors
  • B.Thej Kumar, Vice President – Operations, Product Development and Quality, Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt Ltd.
  • Bhila Patil, Vice President, RADIX Dies & Moulds Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ajay Jain, Head of India Studio & Global Design Strategy, Tata Motors Design
  • Nilesh Shroff, Business Leader, Milacron
  • Shibashis Ghosh, Sr. Tech Specialist – Design & Manufacturing, Altair Engineering

Moderator: Rahul Mahajan, Deputy Director & Head of Engineering Design & Simulation and Passive Safety Laboratory, ARAI

15:00 – 15:15
Case Study: New Trends in PP Compounds for Automotive Application by Jignasha Bambhaniya, Scientist – Advanced Polymer Compounds, JJ Plastalloy Pvt. Ltd.
15:15 – 16:15
Panel Discussion: Plastics and Autonomous Vehicles: Integrating Sensors, IoT, and Advanced Materials for the Future of Mobility

Speakers:

  • Dr. Rajamanickam C S, Head of Thermal Management, TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd -Technical Centre
  • Vishal Bhargava, Group CIO, IT & Systems, Naxnova
  • Srivatsa Vani Prasanna Sriperumbudur, Associate Chief Engineer (Sr. GM) – Trims, Mahindra Research Valley, Mahindra & Mahindra
  • Noel Harris, Program Manager, Tata Technologies
  • Prashant Yadav, Deputy General Manager, FEV India

Moderator: Divakar Gokhale, Head of Mobility - Indian Subcontinent, Head of Business Development - Indian Subcontinent, Covestro

16:15 – 17:15
Panel discussion: Sustainable Solutions: Circular Economy Approaches to Plastic Recycling and Reuse in Automotive Manufacturing

Speakers:

  • Gautam Mehra, Founder, Paripatram Solutions
  • Kashyap Devulapally, Co-founder & Chief compliance officer, Elima
  • Haren Sanghavi, MD, GMS Machinery
  • Gaku Nakayama, Director of Mobility - Asia, Covestro Engineering Plastics
  • Amit Patel, Head Business Development & Partnership, Nepra Resource Management Pvt. Ltd.

Moderator: Dr Medha Tadpatrikar, Executive Committee Member, Material Recycling Association Of India

17:15 – 17:30
Yudo Contest Winner declaration
17:30 – 17:35
Vote of Thanks by Mr. Ranjan Haldar, Deputy General Manager, B2B Division, Worldwide Media, Times Group
17:35 – 17:35
Event Ends
*Agenda and timings are subject to change

Speakers

Ajay Jain

Head of India Studio & Global Design Strategy, TATA Motors Design

Amit Patel

Head Business Development & Partnership, Nepra Resource Management Private Limited

B.Thej Kumar

Vice President – Operations, Product Development and Quality, Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd

Bhila Patil

Vice President, Radix Dies and Mold Pvt. Ltd

Bill Shukla

Managing Director, Milacron India

Chandrakant Nayak

CEO and Country President, Dow India

Divakar Gokhale

Head of Mobility - Indian Subcontinent, Head of Business Development - Indian Subcontinent, Covestro

Dr K.C. Vora

Chairman ASDC & Former Sr Deputy Director & Head of ARAI Academy

Dr Nileshkumar Kukalyekar

Business Director - South Asia, Middle East and South Africa, Envalior

Dr. Rajamanickam C S

Head- Thermal Management, TTC Business Unit, Tata Autocomp Systems Limited

Gaku Nakayama

Head of Mobility, Asia, Covestro Japan

Ganesh Garkhedkar

R&D Function Head - 2W, Varroc Engineering

Gautam Mehra

Founder, Paripatram Solutions

Haren Sanghavi

Managing Director, GMS Plastic Machinery Private Limited

Hyder Khan

CEO & Director, Godawari Electric Motors

Jaiprakash Ramani

Chief Marketing Officer, Automotive BU Supreme Group

Jignasha Bambhaniya

Scientist, JJ Plastalloy Pvt Ltd

Kashyap Devulapally

Co-founder & Chief Compliance officer, Elima

Dr Medha Tadpatrikar

Executive Committee Member, Material Recycling Association Of India

Nilesh Shroff

Business Leader, Milacron India

Noel Harris

Program Manager, Tata Technologies

Olivier Chastang

India Country General Manager, Forvia Faurecia

PC Jayan

BU Head, TTC Business Unit, Tata Autocomp Systems Limited

Prashant Yadav

Deputy General Manager – Trims & lighting, FEV India

Rahul Mahajan

Deputy Director and Head of Engineering Design & Simulation, and Passive Safety Laboratory, ARAI

Shailendra Goswami

Chairman and Managing Director, Pushkaraj Group

Shibashis Ghosh

Senior Technical Manager – Design and Manufacturing Solution, Altair

Srivatsa Vani Prasanna Sriperumbudur

Associate Chief Engineer (Sr. GM) – Trims, Mahindra Research Valley, Mahindra & Mahindra

Sunil Koparkar

Managing Director, IAC India, Thailand & Japan

Vinit Adarkar

VP and Head - Interior, Exterior Development, Styling, Mercedes-Benz India

Vishal Agarwal

President, Yudo Hot Runner India Pvt. Ltd

Vishal Bhargava

Group CIO - IT & Systems, Naxnova

Yashovardhan Agarwal

Managing Director, Welspun BAPL

Quick Contacts

For Partnerships

South

 Mahadev. B M: +91 9448483475 mahadev.b@wwm.co.in

West & North

 Ranjan Haldar M: +91 9167267474 ranjan.haldar@wwm.co.in
For Editorial Participation Rahul Kamat M: +91 9892612075 rahul.kamat@wwm.co.in
Nisha Shukla M: +91 8830116335 nisha.shukla@wwm.co.in
For Delegate Participation thetimesgroupgcpa@gmail.com
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