Business Symposium - How to Work in the Indian Market
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 31, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM NZDT
RSVP by COB Wednesday 28th October for catering purposes.
Location
Innes Common, Hamilton.
Free parking is available. View the map here to find out more.
Fees/Admission
Free of charge for all attendees, members and non-members welcome - registrations are essential for catering purposes.
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Description
As part of the ongoing India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Business Engagement series, the Waikato Chamber of Commerce and Waikato Diwali Mela 2026 invite you to a free Business Symposium: How to Work in the Indian Market.
Hosted by the Indian Cultural Society Waikato Inc, Waikato Chamber of Commerce, JSR Refrigeration & Total Assurance this event is an opportunity for Waikato businesses exploring or growing their importing and exporting opportunities with India.
To start, enjoy a working lunch provided by the Indian Consul General’s office to then hearing from experienced business leaders who will share their journeys into the Indian market, the challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and the successes they've achieved.
Hear from our speakers:
- MC Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, Indian Consul General
- Hamish Wiig, General Manager LATAM, Middle East, Asia & Africa, Gallagher
- Praveen Paulsamy, Commercial Manager, Olam Food Ingredients
- Earl Rattray, Co-Founder, Binsar Farms Ltd
- Thomas Potgieter, General Manager, Lonrix Ltd
Event Timings:
12.00 pm Arrival, fork & walk-style lunch and networking
1.00 pm Business Forum
2.00 pm Afternoon tea
2.30 pm Event concludes
Stay on for the Waikato Diwali Mela 2026 celebrations from 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm!
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