India has come a long way since Independence, but there is a longer way still to go. Our many strides in various fields with the simultaneous presence of enormous challenges presents a unique intersection of possibilities and drawbacks. The inaugural session of IDEAS INDIA 2008 will explore the biggest ideas that will shape Indias future in coming years.

Keynote: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
Panel:
• Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman, Aspen Institute India; Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co.Ltd.
• Gautam Thapar, Vice Chairman, Aspen Institute India; Chairman and CEO Avantha Group
• Tarun Das, President, Aspen Institute India and Chief Mentor, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)