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Talk on Kochi: The Business Hub of the Future

February 14, 2020 - World Trade Center Kochi in association with Indo Japan Chamber of Commerce Kerala (INJACK) organized a talk “Kochi, The Business Hub of the Future” by Mr.Alkesh Kumar Sharma IAS, MD-Kochi Metro Rail, and CEO of Cochin Smart City Mission Ltd. Mr. Sharma shared his vision of turning Kochi into another GIFT City which has – International financial services, presence of multinational corporations, trade services, excellent connectivity, vibrant cultural economy, infrastructure, and high liveability index. He also stressed the need for adopting new technologies like IoT and AI for bringing in quality lifestyle. Read More

Business opportunities in Barcelona

January 18, 2020 - World Trade Center Kochi in association with GTech organized an interactive session with Mr. Thomas Joseph, Founder & Director, Mapp Law Chambers on “Business Opportunities in Barcelona”. The programme held at the Seminar hall - World Trade Center Kochi, discussed the possibilities of doing business in Barcelona, the process of setting it up and the Spanish economy in general. There were participants from sectors such as – IT, Manufacturing, Consultancies, Healthcare, Food processing and startups. The session was followed by a Q&A session where participants were able to clear their queries with the Speaker. Read More

Talk on Future of Mobility

January 18, 2020 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized a talk on “Future of Mobility – Challenges and Opportunities”. The talk conducted at WTC Seminar hall discussed subjects like Electric cars, Autonomous vehicles, E-mobility and its scope in India. There were participants at the programme representing – IT, manufacturing, automobiles, consultants, education and startups. Dr. Roshy John, Global Head - Robotics & Cognitive Systems, Tata Consultancy Services and Mr. Bavil Varghese, Chief Executive Officer, C- Electric Automotive Drives were the Speakers. The programme was done jointly with NASSCOM and IDFC First Bank. Read More

Magento Meetup Kochi

December 26, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi hosted a Magento meetup on 7th December 2019. The event was organized by the Kochi Magento meetup group along with NASSCOM. The programme had participants most of whom were IT professionals in the field of e-commerce solutions. Mr. Kalpesh Mehta, Magento certification advisory board member and Mr. Joseph Maxwell, Founder, SwiftOtter Solutions were the Speakers. The discussion was around the attacks on Magento based e-commerce platforms and on the actions to be taken for protection. Read More

Seminar on doing business in the U.S.

December 26, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi conducted a seminar on “Doing Business in the U.S.” in association with the Indo- American Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Vaibhav Manek, Partner and Co-Founder, KNAV Mumbai was the Speaker for the event.The programme discussed the ways in which a successful business can be set up and scaled in the U.S. The session also discussed the methods for marketing a brand in the U.S. The seminar had attendees from industries like – IT, chemicals, life sciences, consultancies, travel, logistics, coir, manufacturing, hospitality and start-ups. Read More

Seminar on Food regulations in India

December 26, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi in association with TiE Kerala and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan conducted a seminar on Food Regulations in India at the Four Points by Sheraton, Infopark. Mr. Biju Abraham, GM, District Industries Centre was the Chief Guest. Mr. Kunal Kishore, Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan was the Speaker at the event. The programme had participation from sectors like – Food processing, hospitality, quality control, e-commerce aggregators, chemicals, catering, marine products, consultants, education and startups. Read More

Talk on ''Security for Start Ups and SMEs''

December 5, 2019 - With the objective to raise awareness levels on cyber security among startups and medium size companies, WTC Kochi organised a talk '' Security for SMEs and Start Ups''. The event was held on 27th Nov 2019 at the Integrated Startup Complex, Kochi. Cyber Risk professionals from Ernst & Young LLP Chennai led the session. Mr.Jude Collins and Mr.Sukiraman Manivannan, Managers- Ernst&Young LLP were the speakers. Start Up Founders and SME Owners attended. The event was organised in association with Kerala Start-up Mission. Read More

Seminar on Taxation of Foreign Receipts

December 5, 2019 - A seminar that discussed cross border taxation, transfer pricing and aspects of FEMA was organised by WTC Kochi on 11th Nov 2019. This was done in association with the Indo American Chamber of Commerce. The programme held at Four Points by Sheraton, Infopark was attended by representatives from IT, food processing, manufacturing, consultants, finance, logistics and travel industries. Mr.Raghunathan Parthasarathy, Associate Partner Tax and Regulatory Services led the seminar. Read More

Certified workshop on ‘’Managerial Effectiveness’’

December 5, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized two batches of one day certified workshop on “Managerial Effectiveness”. The programme held on 16th & 31st Oct 2019 at Four Points by Sheraton had participation from industries such as IT, education, logistics, hospitality, manufacturing etc. It was an activity oriented and interactive session focused on entry and mid-level managers. Ms. Shiby P. K., Founder and Chief Mentor, Spinach was the faculty. Read More

Seminar on Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019

October 18, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized a “Seminar on Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019” on 26th September 2019 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Infopark. The seminar discussed the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 that came into effect in July 2019 and replaced the earlier ordinances. The forum had participation from Chartered Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, Tax and Compliance Team members from corporates. Mr. M. R. Bhat Regional Director (SR), MCA, Chennai was the Chief Guest at the event. He was joined by Mr. G.C. Yadav, Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ernakulam and Mr. V.M. Prasanth, Deputy Registrar of Companies. Ms. Deepa Bhatia Chirayath, Leader-Entity Governance and Compliance and Mr. Anoop Deshpande, Manager (Tax & Regulatory), PwC India spoke during the programme. Read More

Seminar on IT & ITeS Exports from Kerala

October 18, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi jointly with FIEO Kerala Chapter organized a seminar titled “IT & IT enabled Service Exports from Kerala – Opportunities and Challenges” on 23rd September 2019 at Four Points by Sheraton, Infopark. This session discussed the various opportunities, export incentives, foreign exchange risk management, infrastructural issues etc. related to IT and ITeS sectors. This interactive session was attended by participants from sectors such as IT & ITeS, media, consultants, manufacturing, finance, education etc. Mr. D.V. Swamy IAS, Development Commissioner, CSEZ was the Chief Guest. During his inaugural address, Mr.Swamy said that more handholding support needs to be given to performing companies. Mr. Saju K. Surendran, Dy. Development Commissioner, CSEZ, Mr. K.M. Harilal ITS, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Mr. K. Sreekumar Assistant Manager – Forex Division, Reserve Bank of India, Mr.Sreenath P. Lead- Talent Engagement, TCS, Dr. Bose K. Nair, Vice President, World Trade Center Kochi, Mr. Unnikrishnan K., Deputy Director General, FIEO and C. Prasanth, Vice President, IDFC Bank were the other speakers. Read More

Interactive Session on U.S. Visa Application

October 18, 2019 - An interactive session with the Senior Officials from the U.S. Consulate General Chennai was held at World Trade Center Kochi on 4th September 2019. The programme was organized jointly with the Indo American Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Christine Saclarides, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Consulate General Chennai spoke on the subject. Ms. Saclarides gave clarifications to the doubts that the participants had regarding non-immigrant visas like H1B, L1 and B1. The programme had participation from sectors like – IT, manufacturing, food processing, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, tourism etc. The programme was held at WTC Kochi Seminar hall. Ms. Mary Louis, Visa Assistant, from the Consulate was also present. Read More