Jain International Trade Organization, USA (JITO USA) organized the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference in New Jersey, with the participation of 400 attendees from 20 states and 4 countries. The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academic luminaries, fostering knowledge-sharing and inspiring socio-economic growth within the Jain community and the broader global community.
Rajeev Pandya, JITO USA treasurer and New York Chapter chairperson, welcomed the participants, highlighting the growth and expansion of the Jain community in NY and the US. He emphasized the importance of nurturing the Jain network for future generations.
Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal, introduced by Dr. Neeta Jain, founder and president of the International Ahimsa Foundation, emphasized the significance of bilateral trade and collaborations between India and the United States, acknowledging the vital role of the Indian Diaspora in strengthening these ties.
At the conference, prominent figures like S.P. Kothari, a professor at MIT, and Rushabh Kapashi, a senior partner at McKinsey, delivered keynote speeches on technology trends and the evolving financial landscape. Technology and healthcare/pharma keynotes were presented by Mukesh Chatter, CEO of NeoNet, and Chintu Patel, founder of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, respectively.
The event also featured interactive panel discussions, where experts shared insights and perspectives. The tech panel focused on AI’s pervasive growth and emerging trends, the finance panel covered innovative strategies in business, and the healthcare/pharma panel highlighted the importance of affordability and innovation in the field.
The conference provided a valuable platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation, with attendees expressing their enthusiasm for future events that promote growth, collaboration, and professional development within the Jain community in New York, New Jersey, and across the US. Additionally, the conference included speeches from JITO leadership and concluded with an entrepreneurship workshop led by Yogendra Jain to educate and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs.
