The Europe India Leaders Conference 2022, held on June 28 in Brussels, focused on enhancing business ties between Europe and India, featuring discussions on internationalization, sustainability, and trade relationships. Key sessions included insights on financing opportunities, brand building, and legal considerations for entrepreneurs in both regions. The conference aimed to explore collaborative opportunities and address challenges faced by businesses operating across Europe and India.

1. Morning session - LOCATION : EUROCHAMBRES, Brussels
Europe India Leaders Conference 2022 (EILC 2022)
28 June, Brussels, Belgium
10.00 - 10.10 Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
10.10 - 10.20 Opening Remarks
10.20 - 10.30 Keynote Address
Business Readiness for Internationalisation: An Industry-
Driven Programme
10.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11.15 Business opportunities in Flandres
11.15 - 11.45 Tea/Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:00 Sustainability and Renewable Technology Sectors as the
Priority Areas for Europe-India Collaboration
12:00 – 1:20 Companies Presentations
1:20 – 1:30 Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
1:30 – 2:00 Lunch

2. Afternoon session - LOCATION : European Parliament, Brussels
Europe India Leaders Conference 2022 (EILC 2022)
28 June, Brussels, Belgium
3.00 - 3.45 Tour of European Parliament and Networking
4.00 - 4.05 Opening Remarks
4.05 - 4.10 Europe India Leaders Conference – An overview
Launch of EUIndia60 Legends Coffee Table book
Felicitation
4.10 - 4.30
4.30 - 5.00 An overview of EU India trade relationship
The European Union is India’s third-largest trading partner.
The trade-in goods between the two parties increased by
12.5% in the last decade, and trade in services reached
the 32.7 billion euro mark in 2020. This session will focus
on the following aspects
Critical milestones in the history of India-EU trade relations
India-EU trade relations in the current geopolitical context
Untapped potential in terms of a comprehensive and
mutually beneficial FTA in the near future
The evolution of EU-India relations from economic to other
domains like science, technology, space, health,
environment etc.

3. Europe India Leaders Conference 2022 (EILC 2022)
28 June, Brussels, Belgium
5.30 - 6.00 Obtaining financing to grow your business in India
and EU market
A range of financing and monetary assistance services
that support companies are available in funds, loans,
sector-specific financing, niche grants, etc. This session
will focus on the following aspects
How easy or difficult is obtaining financing in India and the
EU.
What approach should an Indian company take in the EU
and an EU company take in India to access finance
What are the common pitfalls you have seen Entrepreneurs
falling into, and guidance on how to avoid them?
5.00 - 5.30 Building your brand & Expanding sales in EU Market
and Indian market
An Indian company in the EU and an EU company in India
should take different approaches to access the market
and sell the products or services in these regions. This
session will focus on the following aspects.
How easy or difficult is it to build your brand and sell in
India and the EU.
Can you narrate any examples of Creativity and Innovation
showcased by the Organisations and Companies to sell
their products or services in the regions?
How have recent changes in Policies, Legislation and
Nation level initiatives helped you and others you know in
these efforts?

4. Europe India Leaders Conference 2022 (EILC 2022)
28 June, Brussels, Belgium
6.30 - 7.00 Closing session and Networking
6.00 - 6.30 Legal considerations for EU Entrepreneurs in India and
Indian Entrepreneurs in EU
Before establishing a business, it is imperative to know the
legal requirements of the regions to ensure that it complies
with local laws and regulations. This session will focus on
the following aspects
How easy or difficult is it for companies to address legal
issues in India and the EU.
What approach should an Indian company take in the EU
and an EU company in India when they face legal issues.
How easy or difficult is it to hire ex-pats to work in
companies in India or the EU
Approaches to GDPR compliance and protecting IP rights -
trademarks, patents, copyright