International Open Seminar | IIHT 2025

23^rd Edition
India’s Largest HAND TOOLS
POWER TOOLS & FASTENER EXPO!
Bombay Exhibition Centre,
Mumbai

27−29 September 2025

International Open Seminar

Open Seminar & Business Meets on “Advancements in Technology for the Future of Manufacturing & Maintenance”
DAY – 1 (27^th SEPTEMBER 2025 – SATURDAY)
THEME – HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS & FASTENERS
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER
10:00 Hrs	REGISTRATIONS
10:45 Hrs	OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME
Session – 1 11:00 – 12:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Tool Maintenance and Longevity: Best Practices for Hand and Power Tools!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. M. Lokaraj, Secretary General (FKCCI (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry) SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Navneet Singh Gill, Managing Director (Yogiji Digi Ltd.)
Session – 2 12:00 – 01:00 Hrs	TOPIC – New technologies in metal manufacturing globally saving 37% on operating costs and 42% on capex, with green credentials!	SPEAKER – Mr. Ralph Rossouw, Managing Director (Vedanta Resources)
Session – 3 01:00 – 02:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Importance of Hand Tools in the age of AI!	SPEAKER – Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Sales & Marketing Head (Magadh Hand Tools)
Session – 4 02:00 – 03:00 Hrs	TOPIC – From Craft to Industry: Evolution of Hand Tools, Power Tools & Fasteners!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Ms. Shalini Singh, Chief Executive Officer (Capital Goods & Strategic Skill Council) SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. P G Subramanian, Executive Secretary (ICTMA - Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers Association)
Session – 5 03:00 – 04:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Smart Hand and Power Tools: The Integration of Connectivity and Automation!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. M. Veena, Secretary (FTCCI – Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry) SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Tejas Dudakiya, Honorary Secretary (Machine Tools Manufacturers Association)
Session – 6 04:00 – 05:00 Hrs	GRIP & GROWTH: POWER TOOLS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS & OEMs NETWORKING MEET

DAY – 2 (28^th SEPTEMBER 2025 – SUNDAY)
THEME – CUTTING & WELDING
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER
10:00 Hrs	REGISTRATIONS
10:45 Hrs	OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME
Session – 1 11:00 – 12:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Safety Standards & Innovations in Cutting and Welding!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Viswa R Sanjiv, Vice President (CUMI – Carborundum Universal Limited)
Session – 2 12:00 – 01:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Sustainability, ESG and Corporate Governance or Risk Management!	SPEAKER – Mr. P.G. Subramanian, Executive Secretary (Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturers' Association)
Session – 3 01:00 – 02:00 Hrs	TOPIC – AWAITED!	SPEAKER – Mr. Pankaj Sharma, General Secretary (Association of Trade & Industrial Undertakings)
Session – 4 02:00 – 03:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Sustainable Welding & Cutting: Green Technologies for a Cleaner Future!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Vikas Gupta, AGM (Engineers India Ltd.)
Session – 5 03:00 – 04:00 Hr	TOPIC – Laser Cutting vs Plasma Cutting: Choosing the Right Technology!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Mehul Desai, National General Secretary (AIAWA - All India Automobile Workshop Association)
Session – 6 04:00 – 05:00 Hrs	WELDING & LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY MEET & EXCELLENCE AWARDS

DAY – 3 (29^th SEPTEMBER 2025 – MONDAY)
THEME – UMEX (Used Machinery)
TIME	SESSION	SPEAKER
10:00 Hrs	REGISTRATIONS
10:45 Hrs	OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME
Session – 1 11:00 – 12:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Quality Control in Used Machinery: Ensuring Performance After Repurposing!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Parag Shah, Secretary (Fasteners Association of India)
Session – 2 12:00 – 01:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Fastener Technologies: Trends and Innovations!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Naresh G Seth, President (AJIGIDC Industries Association)
Session – 3 01:00 – 02:00 Hrs	TOPIC – Sustainability in Machinery: The Role of Repurposing in Circular Manufacturing!	SPEAKER – (TBA / Tentatively) Mr. Pankaj Sharma, General Secretary (Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings)
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