Program Format:
September 22, 2008
3:00 - 5:00 PM
International Business Center, Las Vegas Convention Center
Coordinators: Arup Kumar Mitra and Yash Kansal, U.S. Commercial Service India
| 2:45 | Speakers meet at the venue |
| 3:00 | Yash Kansal invites panelists to be seated at the head table; introduction |
| 3:05 | Welcome remarks by Arup Kumar Mitra, Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, India |
| 3:15 | Remarks by Hon’ble Shri Santosh Bagrodia, Minister of State (Coal), Government of India on “Role of Coal in fueling India’s Energy Needs” |
| 3:30 | Presentation by Mr. Partha S. Bhattacharyya, Chairman, Coal India on “Opportunities to participate in Indian coal mining sector” |
| 3:50 | Remarks by Mr. Rana Som, Chairman & Managing Director, National Mineral Development Corporation on “Opportunities to participate in India’s mineral mining sector” |
| 4:05 | Perspective of an U.S. company about working in India- Caterpillar Global Mining, Asia Pacific North Division (India office) |
| 4:15 | Remarks by Mr. Shourya Mandal, Partner, Fox & Mandal on “Legal and taxation issues in India’s mining sector” |
| 4:25 | Presentation by Joe Ringer, Senior Business Development Officer, Ex-Im Bank on export financing |
| 4:40 | Open House for Q&A |
| 5:00 | Session ends |