Jaipur Background
Global Rise 2026

Jaipur
Edition

Empowering local MSMEs and SMEs in Jaipur to access global markets, leverage newly signed FTAs, and adapt cutting-edge AI technologies for rapid operational scalability.

Date

October 07, 2026

Venue

Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre

TIMELINE

Event Agenda

Join us for highly structured panel discussions, digital transformation workshops, and focused networking.

09:30 – 10:00

Registration & Networking

10:00 – 10:10

Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

Sandipan Ray

Sandipan Ray

Founder & Director, SMBConnect

10:10 – 10:20
Inaugural Keynote

Jaipur's Enterprise Advantage: Empowering MSMEs for Global Growth

Dr. K.L. Jain

Dr. K.L. Jain

President, RCCI

10:20 – 10:30
Keynote

Building Rajasthan’s Industrial Future: The Role of Industries & Commerce in Enabling MSME Growth

Himanshu Joshi

Himanshu Joshi

Assistant Commissioner, Department of Industries and Commerce, Ministry of MSME

10:30 – 10:45

Radius Systems

Sumit Kumar

Sumit Kumar

SMB Head, Radius Systems Pvt. Ltd.

10:45 – 10:55
Leadership Address

The Business Agenda for Rajasthan: What Industry Needs to Grow, Invest & Compete

Suresh Agarwal

Suresh Agarwal

President, FORTI

10:55 – 11:10
Taking Indian Craft Global

The story of Building Jaipur Rugs

Anupriya Rajawat

Anupriya Rajawat

Creative Head (Arts & Culture), Jaipur Rugs

11:10 – 11:30

Networking Break

11:30 – 12:30
Panel Discussion 1

Beyond Tradition: Technology, Innovation & Global Growth for Jaipur’s Gems, Jewellery & Handicrafts

Moderator
Praveen Sharma

Praveen Sharma

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Sigma Synergy LLP

Panellists(5)
Ajay Data

Ajay Data

Founder & MD, Data Group

Dr Arun Agarwal

Dr Arun Agarwal

Senior Vice President & Spokesperson, RCCI

Rajiv Arora

Rajiv Arora

Founder, Amrapali Jewels

Harshit Garg

Harshit Garg

Director, Derewala Industries Limited

Thomas Jose

Thomas Jose

R&D Lead, Vaibhav Global Ltd.

12:30 – 12:45
Sponsor Session (SOLO by Interakt - Haptik)

Build Your AI Business Team in Minutes

Kunal Koli

Kunal Koli

Manager, Interakt by Jio Haptik

12:45 – 13:00
Brand Story

From Jaipur to the world: Building a global Furniture & handicrafts business through craftsmanship, innovation & exports

Girish Agarwal

Girish Agarwal

Founder, Sankalp International & Member - COA & Regional Convenor - Northwest Region

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 14:15

Can Rajasthan Become India’s Next Global Garment Hub?

Rakshit Poddar

Rakshit Poddar

Director, Cheer Sagar Exports | President, GEAR

14:15 – 15:15
Leadership Discussion 2

Building Businesses That Scale: What Rajasthan’s MSMEs Need to Compete in the Next Decade

Moderator
Anshu Harsh

Anshu Harsh

Writer, Publisher, Speaker, Simply Jaipur Publications

Panellists(3)
Ripul Goel

Ripul Goel

Director, Arihant Group

Dinesh Gupta

Dinesh Gupta

(Bagman of India), Founder & President, Sekawati Impex

Mahavir Pratap Sharma

Mahavir Pratap Sharma

Founder, Oscar Exports and Swishin Ventures

15:15 – 15:30
Global Market Outlook

Opening New Frontiers: Unlocking Global Market Opportunities for Jaipur's MSMEs

Bhupinder Singh

Bhupinder Singh

Assistant Director, FIEO Rajasthan

15:30 – 15:45
Guest of Honour

Jaipur's Next Growth Chapter: Building a Globally Competitive MSME Ecosystem

Pradeep Ojha

Pradeep Ojha

Director, MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Jaipur, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

15:45 – 16:00

The RISE Awards 2026

16:00 Onwards

High Tea & Networking

KEYSPEAKERS

Meet The Speakers

Hear from policymaking officials, trade specialists, export ecosystem enablers, and technology consultants.

Sandipan Ray

Sandipan Ray

Founder & Director

SMBConnect

Dr. K.L. Jain

Dr. K.L. Jain

President

Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)

Himanshu Joshi

Himanshu Joshi

Assistant Commissioner

Department of Industries and Commerce, Ministry of MSME

Sumit Kumar

Sumit Kumar

SMB Head

Radius Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Suresh Agarwal

Suresh Agarwal

President

FORTI

Anupriya Rajawat

Anupriya Rajawat

Creative Head (Arts & Culture)

Jaipur Rugs

Praveen Sharma

Praveen Sharma

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Sigma Synergy LLP

Ajay Data

Ajay Data

Founder & MD

Data Group

Dr. Arun Agarwal

Dr. Arun Agarwal

Senior Vice President & Spokesperson

RCCI

Rajiv Arora

Rajiv Arora

Founder

Amrapali Jewels

Harshit Garg

Harshit Garg

Director

Derewala Industries Limited

Thomas Jose

Thomas Jose

R&D Lead

Vaibhav Global Ltd.

Kunal Koli

Kunal Koli

Manager

Interakt by Jio Haptik

Girish Agarwal

Girish Agarwal

Founder

Sankalp International & Member - COA & Regional Convenor - Northwest Region

Rakshit Poddar

Rakshit Poddar

Director & President

Cheer Sagar Exports | GEAR

Anshu Harsh

Anshu Harsh

Writer - Publisher - Speaker

Simply Jaipur Publications

Ripul Goel

Ripul Goel

Director

Arihant Group

Dr. Dinesh Gupta

Dr. Dinesh Gupta

(Bagman of India), Founder & President

Sekawati Impex

Mahavir Pratap Sharma

Mahavir Pratap Sharma

Founder

Oscar Exports and Swishin Ventures

Bhupinder Singh

Bhupinder Singh

Assistant Director

FIEO Rajasthan

Pradeep Ojha

Pradeep Ojha

Director

MSME Development & Facilitation Office - Jaipur, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

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