Agenda

January

30th

THURSDAY

Morning 11:00 am - 12:00 am Renewable Energy Generation & Storage

Charting Ground Zero for India’s Renewable Energy Generation Leadership

Technology Focus Area : Solar & Wind

India’s renewable energy story is scaling new heights. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, a record-breaking 10 GW of solar capacity was added, propelling the nation closer to its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030. Meanwhile, India’s wind farms, with over 46,000 MW of clean energy, continue to drive the shift toward sustainability.

However, to truly lead the global renewable revolution, India must strengthen its position as a leader in renewable energy generation. How can India scale its solar and wind energy production and build a resilient energy infrastructure that meets its domestic needs? This session delves into the opportunities, challenges, and innovative technologies involved.

Key Note
- Sujoy Ghosh
  Vice President & Country Managing Director India, First Solar
Panel Discussion
- Dr.Rahul Walawalkar
  Founder & ChairpersonIndia Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) (Moderator)
- Dinesh Kabra
  Professor, IIT Bombay
- Navjit Gill Country Head- (India), Gentari Renewables India
- Gopan P R
  Chief Technology Officer, Envision Energy
- Priya Selvaraj
  Vice President, Country Head, Power Electronics Business at Siemens Gamesa
Morning 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Renewable Energy Generation & Storage

Ground Zero for Energy Security: Energy Storage as the Key to Net-Zero

Technology Focus Area : Energy Storage

As India accelerates its transition to renewable energy, the challenge of ensuring a reliable, continuous supply of power is paramount. With the ambitious target of installing 50 GWh of battery storage by 2030, the country is poised to create a resilient energy grid that can seamlessly integrate renewable sources, ensuring energy availability even when the sun sets or winds die down. In this session, we explore how energy storage is becoming the cornerstone of energy security, providing a vital solution for grid stability, enabling the efficient use of clean energy, and supporting the journey towards a sustainable, net-zero future.

Panel Discussion
- Suresh Sriramulu
  Orbia (Koura) (Moderator)
- Gayatri Vyas Dadheech
  CTO, Exide Energy Solutions
- Prof.Satya narayana Reddy
  Chief Commercial Officer, Anvi Power
- Dr.Kaushal Jha
  CEO, CEET
- Debi Prasad Dash
  President, IESA
Afternoon 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm The New Energy Frontier

Shifting Gears: Ground Zero for Electrifying India’s Freight and Public Transport

Technology Focus Area : Future Mobility

India’s electric future is charging ahead, with EV registrations surging by an incredible 80% in 2023, setting the stage for cleaner, greener cities and a revolution in urban mobility. As freight and public transport embrace electrification, the potential to cut emissions, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and transform daily commutes is unparalleled. This session takes you on a journey into the future of mobility, exploring innovative technologies and solutions that are driving India’s transition to an electrified, sustainable transport ecosystem.

Plenary Address - Transport and Mobility “HASHTIC”
- Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
  Founder, ITEL
Panel Discussion
- Prof. Karthik Athmanathan
  Professor of Practice, IIT Madras (Moderator)
- Prof.Kannan
  Professor of Practice, IIT Madras & Founder, Motorz
- S.A.Sundaresan
  Head - New Technologies, Ashok Leyland
- Sharvari Patki
  Program Head, Electric Mobility within the Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India
- Jasvipul Chawla
  Senior Director - Vehicle System Architect at Ola Electric.
Afternoon 03:30 pm - 03:45 pm The New Energy Frontier

Sustainability in Steel Manufacturing

Key Note - Sustainability in Steel Manufacturing
- Dhiren Panda
  JSW Steel
Afternoon 03:45 pm - 05:30 pm Energy Consumption & Circularity

Ground Zero for Sustainable Skylines: Scaling RE-Powered Commercial Spaces for Net-Zero

Technology Focus Area : Green Infrastructure

As cities expand and skylines rise, the call for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings has never been louder. By 2030, India’s green building market is projected to soar to $35 billion, reshaping urban landscapes with structures designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency and cost efficiency. This session explores the pivotal role of renewable energy-powered commercial spaces in achieving net-zero goals, addressing challenges, innovations, and scalable strategies to transform our built environment into a beacon of sustainability for future generations.

Keynote (Green Infrastructure)
- Prof. Radhakrishnan Pillai
  Professor in-charge, IITM Research Park
Panel Discussion
- Netra Walawalkar
  VP – India Markets, Customized Energy Solutions (Moderator)
- Pradeep Kumar Rao
  ESG General Manager, Brigade Group
- Sudalaiandi Ganapathy
  Energy Auditor, CBRE
- Sakhee Chandrayan
  Founder & President, INBAC Association
- S.Karthikeyan
  Dy Executive Director at Confederation of Indian Industry, (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Afternoon 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Energy Consumption & Circularity

Ground Zero for Carbon-Free Industries: Decarbonizing the Manufacturing Industry

Technology Focus Area : Green Hydrogen: Decarbonization of Cement, Steel, Aluminium and Ammonia Production

The manufacturing industry stands at a pivotal juncture, with hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, aluminum, and ammonia production facing mounting pressure to decarbonize. Enter green hydrogen - the game-changing solution to achieve carbon-free industrial processes. With India targeting the production of 5 million metric tonnes annually by 2030, supported by ₹8 lakh crore in investments under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the session outlines its transformative impact: cutting 50 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, creating 6 lakh jobs, and reducing ₹1 lakh crore in fossil fuel imports.

Special Address - Ground Zero for Net Zero
- Anson Sando
  Head Energy, IIT Madras Research Park
Panel Discussion
- Prof.Aravind Kumar Chandiran
  Associate Professor IIT Madras (Moderator)
- Neha Khandelwal
  Senior Director of product & Program management, Ohmium
- Rajesh M Badhe
  Chief General Manager (Hydrogen) IOCL R&D
- Manish Marathe
  Joint General Manager of Business Development at Technip Energies
- Prof. Saroj Kumar Nayak
  Professor, IIT Bhubaneswar
Afternoon 07:00 pm - 07:30 pm Climate Change Short Film Screening

Special Short Film Screening: Water Stories – Narratives from the Frontlines of Climate Change

Water lies at the heart of the world’s most pressing environmental risks. From extreme weather and biodiversity loss to resource crises, the impacts of water scarcity and excess are deeply intertwined with climate change. India, grappling with its worst water crisis in history, stands at the crossroads of this challenge.

Water Stories/Taneer Tales—an anthology of Tamil short fiction films directed by award-winning filmmaker Rishi Chandna —sheds light on the human-water relationship and its fragile balance amidst a changing climate. Set against the evocative backdrop of Pulicat Lake, these films explore deeply personal stories of communities navigating water’s shifting dynamics.

At EnVision, we bring you two poignant tales - The Feast & The Prediction.

Each film is a product of extensive research and collaboration with local communities, capturing their struggles, resilience, and hope in the face of climate change. This session seeks to reshape the narrative around water, offering not just stories but profound insights into the human experience and the urgent need for action.

Join us for this thought-provoking screening and dive into stories that reflect the reality of water’s role in shaping our future.
- Rishi Chandna
  Award-winning independent filmmaker

January

31st

Friday

Morning 09:00 am - 09:30 am Carbon Capture

Ground Zero for Emission Solutions: Turning Carbon into a climate action opportunity

Technology Focus Area : Carbon Capture

As the world battles rising emissions, carbon capture holds the key to transform CO₂ from a liability into an opportunity for climate action. India’s pioneering Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects are blazing the trail, with the potential to capture up to 1.5 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2025. This session delves into the cutting-edge innovations and applications of CCUS, showcasing how captured carbon can fuel new industries, drive sustainability, and accelerate the journey toward a net-zero future.

Key Note - Carbon Capture
- Prof. Rajnish Kumar
  Associate Professor, IIT Madras
- Janani Mittal
  Director Innovation and R&D, Technip Energies
Morning 09:30 am - 10:45 am Energy Consumption & Circularity

Ground Zero for Thermal Efficiency: Regulating Energy Consumption in Building Systems

Technology Focus Area : Heating & Cooling

As the demand for energy-efficient buildings rises, regulating energy consumption in heating and cooling systems has become essential for sustainable urban development. This session explores the cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches that are transforming how we manage thermal energy in buildings. Learn how optimizing heating and cooling processes not only reduces carbon footprints but also drives energy savings, paving the way for a future where thermal efficiency is the cornerstone of sustainable building design.

Keynote - Heating and Cooling
- Sudha Ramen
  Member Secretary, State Planning Commission, Govt of Tamil Nadu
- Rahul Agnihotri Advisor for Clean Cooling Solutions and Building Energy Efficiency, UN Environment Programme
Panel Discussion - Sustainable Heating and Cooling
- Prof. Satyanarayanan Seshadri
  Associate professor, IIT Madras (Moderator)
- Rajesh Tella Regional Manager - South, Danfoss
- Vikas Bakshi
  Assistant Vice President, Head Technology in Blue Star Limited
- Girja Shankar General Manager, Energy Efficiency Services Limited
- Sudheer Perla Managing Director, Tabreed Asia
Morning 10:45 am - 11:15 pm The New Energy Frontier

Ground Zero for Nuclear Innovation: Scaling Small Modular Nuclear for Net Zero

Technology Focus Area : Nuclear Energy

With India’s nuclear plants already powering over 7 GW of clean energy, the spotlight turns to the next frontier: Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Compact, scalable, and highly efficient, SMRs hold the promise to revolutionize energy security while slashing greenhouse gas emissions. This session dives into the cutting-edge innovations driving SMR adoption, exploring how they can redefine the energy landscape, fuel sustainable growth, and secure a net-zero future for generations to come.

Plenary Address - Challenges and Opportunities for Future Nuclear Power in India
- U Kamachi Mudali
  Vice Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute
Morning 10:45 am - 01:00 am Special Session: Startup - Pitch to Win Finale

Special Session: Pitch to Win – Startup Showcase (Energy Edition 2.0)

Where innovation meets opportunity! Co-presented by IITM Incubation Cell and Google for Startups, Pitch to Win: Energy Edition 2.0 is a high-energy platform for startups to showcase transformative solutions in Renewable Energy, Waste to Energy, Energy Storage & Efficiency, Electric Mobility, and Sustainable Heating & Cooling.

Finalists will take the stage at EnVision 2025, pitching their innovations to industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Winners will walk away with cash prizes of up to ₹1.25 Lac and the chance to be incubated at IIT Madras Incubation Cell—India’s top deep-tech incubator, nurturing 400+ startups with a combined valuation exceeding $6 billion.
Morning 11:30 am - 12:00 pm The New Energy Frontier

Ground Zero for Infinite Energy: Recycling RE Tech for net-zero impact

Technology Focus Area : Circular Economy

In the race toward a sustainable future, the circular economy offers a transformative approach to resource management, turning waste into opportunity. India’s circular economy has the potential to unlock $218 billion in economic benefits by 2030, reshaping how we design, use, and recycle resources across industries. This session delves into the role of recycling renewable energy technologies in minimizing waste, conserving resources, and achieving a net-zero impact, while redefining circularity as a loop of innovation and efficiency.

Key Note - Circular Economy
- N L SelvaKumar
  Head Energy Program, First Solar
- Prakash S
  Team Lead, Saint-Gobain India Private Limited
Afternoon 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Special Address : Sonam Wangchuk

Special Session – Fireside Chat with Sonam Wangchuk

Join the enigmatic Sonam Wangchuk for an inspiring Fireside Chat that promises to ignite ideas and drive impactful action. Renowned for his groundbreaking innovations like the Ice Stupa Project and community-driven sustainability initiatives through SECMOL, he will share, Innovative solutions to combat climate change and accelerate the transition to net-zero, stories of empowering communities to lead the charge for sustainable futures and personal insights and reflections on overcoming challenges and making a tangible impact.

Gain rare insights from one of India’s most influential changemakers and be inspired to act with urgency and purpose - a conversation you can’t afford to miss!

Sonam Wangchuk

Celebrated Innovator and Education Reformist

Founder, Secmol, Ladakh
Afternoon 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm The New Energy Frontier

Ground Zero for Energy Unity: One World, One Grid, One Future

Technology Focus Area : Grid of the Future

India’s energy grid is rewiring the future, spanning an impressive 195,181 circuit kilometers and forming a unified backbone that seamlessly integrates 195 GW of renewable power. As the nation blazes the trail toward a 500 GW green energy milestone by 2030, the vision of "One World, One Grid" is closer than ever. This session explores the transformative potential of a global interconnected energy network, uncovering how cutting-edge technologies and collaborative frameworks can revolutionize energy access, drive sustainability, and unify the world under a single, green energy grid.

Panel Discussion
- Prof.Ashok Jhunjhunwala
  Founder, ITEL(Moderator)
- Sheran Fernando
  Consultant, Head of Business Evolution and Innovation, Dilmah Tea
- Suvendra Kumar Senapati
  Head Sales & Commercial, L&T Digital Energy Solutions
- Sudeep Jain Additional Secretary Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Afternoon 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Money, Policy, Collaboration towards Net-Zero

Ground Zero for Green Growth: Financing the Transition to Net-Zero

Technology Focus Area : Climate Finance

As the race to net-zero accelerates, financing the transition is the turning point of sustainable growth. India’s ambitious climate goals by 2030 demand an investment of $2.5 trillion—yet current funding levels meet only a quarter of this need. This session dives into the critical role of climate finance in bridging this gap, exploring innovative funding mechanisms, global partnerships, and opportunities to unlock the capital required to drive green growth, empower clean energy transitions, and secure a sustainable future for all.

Panel Discussion
- Nat Malupillai
  Group CEO, IIT Madras Research Park, IITM Incubation Cell & Rural Technology Business Incubator (Moderator)
- Sandiip Bhammer
  Founder & Managing Partner, Green Frontier Capital
- Swapna Gupta
  Founding Partner, Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund
- Himanshu Sharma
  Associate VP, Theia Ventures
Afternoon 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Money, Policy, Collaboration towards Net-Zero

Ground Zero for Green Innovation: Startups Driving Climate Solutions

Technology Focus Area : Startups in Climate

As the world confronts the climate crisis and India seeing the rise of climate-focused entrepreneurship, startups are stepping up as powerful agents of change, pushing the boundaries of innovation to tackle environmental challenges head-on. In this session, we spotlight the bold ideas and transformative technologies that startups are bringing to the table, exploring how they are turning challenges into opportunities and redefining what’s possible in the fight for a greener, more sustainable planet.

Panel Discussion
- Anson Sando
  Head – Energy Programs, IITM Research Park (Moderator)
- Gayathri Reddy
  Founder, NOW Venture Studio
- Ann Anra
  Founder,wastED 360 Solutions
- Divanshu Kumar
  Co-founder & CEO, Solinas
Afternoon 05:30 pm - 06:30 pm Money, Policy, Collaboration towards Net-Zero

Ground Zero for Climate Action: Shaping Policies for a Net-Zero Future

Technology Focus Area : Climate Policy

In the battle against climate change, policies are the compass guiding nations toward a sustainable future. With India’s net-zero commitment by 2070 setting the stage, crafting effective climate policies is more crucial than ever. This session explores the intersection of ambition and action, delving into strategies to align economic growth considering environmental factors. Discover how policy innovations, regulatory frameworks, and global collaborations can drive transformative change, accelerate climate action, and pave the way for a resilient, net-zero future.

Panel Discussion
- Nat Malupillai
  Group CEO, IIT Madras Research Park, IITM Incubation Cell & Rural Technology Business Incubator (Moderator)
- Dr. Kathrin Misera-Lang
  German Consul General in Chennai
- Halima Holland Deputy British High Commissioner to Chennai
- Silai Zaki
  Australian Consul General in Chennai

February

01st

saturd ay

Morning Deep-dive workshop on EV & Energy Storage

The two largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the Electricity and Heat sector, at 16.3 billion tons, and the Transport sector, at 7.84 billion tons. Decarbonizing these sectors is critical in the fight against climate change.

The shift toward renewable energy for power generation is accelerating, yet most renewable sources—except nuclear—are inherently intermittent. Solar and wind, the dominant sources of renewable energy, are highly variable and diurnal in nature. Energy storage systems play a vital role in mitigating this intermittency, ensuring a stable and sustainable power supply while supporting decarbonization efforts.

Similarly, the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is driven by the urgent need to reduce GHG emissions in transportation. This transition is supported by advancements in battery technology, growing environmental awareness, and supportive government policies.

This workshop brings together experts from industry, government, and academia to dive into the evolving landscape of energy storage, uncover actionable insights and co-create a roadmap for leveraging energy storage as the backbone of a net-zero future.
Afternoon Deep-dive workshop on Grid of the Future

India is rewriting the global clean energy playbook. With one of the fastest-growing renewable energy capacities in the world, the nation is well on its way to achieving an ambitious 500 GW of RE capacity by 2030. This extraordinary scale of deployment underscores India's leadership in the clean energy transition, but it also brings a critical question: How do we prepare the grid for this renewable revolution?

This workshop in partnership with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) delves into the heart of the challenge - integrating large-scale renewable energy into India’s grid while ensuring environmental sustainability and grid reliability. From assessing the current impact of RE integration to exploring cutting-edge technologies and mapping out opportunities, this session aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap for the Grid of the Future.

Bringing together policymakers, industry experts, academics, and key stakeholders, the workshop will address pressing challenges, highlight scalable solutions, and outline actionable steps for a seamless energy transition. Can India’s grid rise to the challenge and become the backbone of a sustainable energy future? Join the conversation to find out.