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Interactive session on Machine Learning

May 19, 2018 - The World Trade Center Kochi, on 21st March 2018, conducted an interactive session on Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Mr.Praseed Pai, Sr.Solutions Architect, UST Global was the speaker. He spoke about the discipline from an Algorithmic/Formal system angle and touched upon System Engineering, Consulting and Practice management in machine learning. He also explained how Actionable Intelligence can be gained by analysing the data when handcrafted algorithms fail. The session held at WTC Kochi, witnessed participation from tech enthusiasts as well as CTOs and CEOs of IT companies. Read More

Role of IoT in Smart Infrastructure

May 19, 2018 - On the occasion of World IOT Day (9th of April), World Trade Center (WTC) Kochi in association with NASSCOM organised a talk on “Role of IoT in Smart Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Development”. Mr Bavil Varghese, Director – Neona Embedded Labz spoke on the subject. The topics covered included - Smart energy, Smart waste management, Smart water, Smart buildings, Smart mobility and Challenges in smart infrastructure. The event was attended by representatives from the industry, IoT Startups, Electronics Startups, Data Analytics experts and Big Data Analytics companies. The event was featured on the World IoT Council list of events. Read More

WTC Kochi Partnered with #Future-Digital Summit

April 13, 2018 - The World Trade Center Kochi was an associate partner at #FUTURE-the first ever global digital summit organised by the Government of Kerala. It was a marquee event which witnessed 30 speakers, 3000 attendees and 14 sessions in 2 days who discussed and deliberated on how the state has advanced in technology and how these new technologies can be leveraged for a prosperous tomorrow. WTC Kochi was represented by Mr Balaram Menon, Managing Director and Dr Bose Nair, Vice President. At the valedictory ceremony, Dr Nair received the memento from the organisers for the support extended towards the summit. Read More

Trade 2018 - Endless Opportunities in Queensland

April 12, 2018 - In a joint session with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), World Trade Center Kochi organised an interactive session with the Investment promotion body of Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland Australia. Mr.Gitesh Agarwal, Trade & Investment Commissioner – India, Queensland and Mr.Sudeep Nambiar, Director Business Development – South Asia, Queensland spoke on the investment opportunities in Australia. Both the speakers interacted with the participants and also engaged in B2B meetings after the main session. Earlier Mr.Deepak Aswani, Co-Chair FICCI delivered the welcome address and Mr.Vivek George, Sr.Coordinator, WTC Kochi made the concluding remarks. Read More

Seminar on the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020

March 14, 2018 - World Trade Center (WTC) Kochi in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) and Ernst & Young Associates LLP, organised a Seminar on Mid-Term Review of Foreign Trade Policy & Opportunities for EXIM Community. This was organised in Kochi on 8th Feb 2018.Mr.R.Muthuraj ITS, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Mr.Sumit Kumar IRS, Commissioner Customs, Kochi & Mr.Alok Chanda Director, Ernst and Young LLP spoke on the subject & gave their insights on the subject.The session was intended to guide both merchandise and service exporters and importers, including units located in SEZs, EOUs etc. Read More

Dinner Meet on GST, E- Way Bill & Insolvency

March 14, 2018 - WTC Kochi partnered with Ernst & Young LLP & TiE Kerala to organise an Interactive session on Union Budget 2018-2019.The programme was held on 22nd Feb 2018 at Taj Gateway Hotel, Kochi. The seminar on discussed on the macro level proposals in Direct and Indirect taxes that were outlaid in the recently presented Union Budget 2018-19.However the focus of the talks were around areas like EWay Bill, Anti-profiteering measures, Insolvency etc. Matters pertaining to GST also came up for discussion. Mr.Prasanth Acharya, Director,EY LLP, Bangalore spoke on the indirect tax proposals in the Union Budget. Mr.Mithun D’souza, Director, EY LLP, Bangalore touched upon the direct tax proposals of the budget. Read More

Interactive Session on Union Budget 2018-19

March 2, 2018 - The World Trade Center Kochi in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) , Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK), ASA & Associates LLP organised an Interactive Session on Union Budget 2018-19: "Critical Analysis and Way Ahead for Indian Economy“ on 05 February 2018 at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi.The affiliated Chambers and Trade bodies of FICCI, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICCI), Kerala Merchants Chamber of Commerce (KMCC) and Cochin Special Economic Zone Industries Association (CEPZIA) were the Supporting Partners of the event. Read More

Workshop on Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)

March 2, 2018 - With the recent Amendment in the accounting standards to meet the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the accounting ecosystem is about to undergo a drastic overhaul. In this regard, the World Trade Center Kochi in association with Ernst & Young Associates LLP & Confederation of Indian Industries conducted a Workshop on Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). Partners from EY Associates LLP engaged the sessions The session aims to educate and create awareness among the top management officers, finance managers and accountants on Ind AS and its effects. It was also an opportunity for the Participants to clarify their queries on this evolving topic and its impact on areas like Phase 1 implementation, Financial Leasing etc. Mr Aditya Bhauwala, Partner, EY & Associates LLP, made the opening remarks and presented the theme of the Workshop. Dr Devesh Prakash, Associate Partner EY, spoke on the learnings EY had when they surveyed the companies who had already adopted the new standards. Mr Pradeep Suresh, Director- EY & Associates LLP supported and he also spoke about changes that have happened in the new Revenue and Leasing Standards. Mr Vivek George represented WTCK and proposed the vote of thanks. Read More

Talk on the Dark Web

February 2, 2018 - WTC Kochi in association with IEEE(The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Kochi Sub-section and the Internet Society (ISOC) Kerala Chapter, organized a talk on the Dark Web. Mr. Satish Babu , Chair, Apralo at ICANN was the key speaker for the event. The programme was conducted in the second floor Conference Hall of WTCK on 28th December 2017 (Thursday). The session was intended to enlighten the participants about Dark Web & make them understand the ethical use of the Deep Web and its business implications. The participants were also able to clarify their doubts on the subject with the speaker. Read More

Demystifying GDPR and its Impact on India Inc.

February 2, 2018 - WTC Kochi in association with KPMG organized the “Demystifying GDPR and its Impact on India Inc. “programme on 19th December, 2018, with the objective to provide an overview of the new European Union regulation, which takes effect on 25 May 2018. Mr.Mayuran Palanisamy, Director-IT Advisory KPMG, Chennai was the key speaker. The session was intended to create more awareness among Companies in Kerala as to what GDPR’s impact would be on their businesses. The programme was conducted on the second floor Conference Hall of WTCK & was attended by a focused crowd of delegates from various Companies in and around Ernakulam. The session was an opportunity for the Participants to clarify with the Speaker, their queries on the subject and how this topic will impact their projects and processes. Read More

Visit of Officials from the U.S. Consulate General

December 29, 2017 - Mr. James M. Fluker, Commercial Consul & Principal Commercial Officer – South India, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai along with Mr. Rahul Padmanabha, Lead - SelectUSA visited WTC Kochi on 6th December, 2017. The meeting focussed on the discussions regarding the overall business scenario of Kerala as well as identified several areas of mutual interest for both India and USA. Mr. Prasad Balakrishnan, CEO-Maker Village also participated at the meeting and gave an overview of the emerging entrepreneurship eco-system of Kerala. Mr. Fluker also went for a tour of the WTC Kochi to understand more on the facilities and services that this Center offers. Read More

Talent Engagement in a Flat and Virtual World

December 29, 2017 - The World Trade Center Kochi conducted a talk on ‘Talent Engagement in a Flat and Virtual World’ on 30th November 2017 at Holiday Inn Hotel Kochi. Mr.Rajesh Nair, Executive Director-Markets and Business Development-EY LLP was the Speaker. Mr.Rajesh Nair touched upon the shifts in the ways of working using some interesting case studies. He also shared his thoughts on the HR processes starting from recruitment and how each one of those has changed with technology. The session provided insights for HR professionals on better retainment and engagement of talent in their companies, updated on the latest trends and processes for talent engagement and also shared some best practices using case studies. The event was attended by HR professionals from various companies in and around Kochi. It was a mixed crowd comprising of MNCs to Start-Up Companies, Consultants etc. Read More