Confederation of Indian Industry (SR) is organising a one-day CII - Commercial Vehicle Summit – 3^rd Edition with the theme of “CVs Building Bharat Powerhouse” on 25 April 2025 between 0930 Hrs – 1900 Hrs at Hotel Feathers Chennai, India.   

The summit is chaired by Mr Pradeep Kumar Thimmaiyan, President & Chief Technology Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (P) Limited

The Commercial Vehicle ?Summit brings you closer to the transport solutions of the Future, New customers, Market and Regulatory Requirements which challenges the operators as well as developers permanently. The summit brings together top-class experts from the automotive & automotive supply industries (OEMs, Suppliers & Technology providers), Government agencies and Research Institutions to discuss about the best practices and new approaches.

The summit would cover the following sessions / panel discussions:

• Inaugural Session
• CxO’s Panel Discussion on trends and Developments in the Commercial Vehicle Industry:

Session Focus: The panel discussion focusing on Latest innovations, challenges, and future directions of the industry.

• Session on the "Decarbonization: The Path to Green Commercial Vehicle"

Session Focus: Technological advancements, environmental benefits, challenges, and future prospects of electric and alternative fuel-powered commercial vehicles

• CxO’s Panel Discussion on "Evolving Aftermarket Landscape"

Session Focus: the focus should be on the dynamic shifts within the aftermarket sector, driven by technological advancements, evolving customer demands, and the changing regulatory environment.

• Session on "ADAS Technology, Telematics, Connectivity / HMI & Digitization in Commercial Vehicles

Session Focus: The focus should be on how advanced technologies are transforming the commercial vehicle industry in terms of safety, efficiency, driver experience, fleet management, and operational effectiveness.

• Session on "Automotive Design, Simulation & Testing in Commercial Vehicles”

Session Focus: The focus should be on how modern design, simulation tools, and advanced testing methodologies are shaping the development of commercial vehicles. This involves exploring how these technologies contribute to improving vehicle performance, safety, fuel efficiency, and operational longevity while reducing costs and environmental impacts.

• Session on “Innovating Road Safety: Tackling Challenges and Advancing Solutions for Commercial Vehicles”

Session Focus: This session will delve into the cutting-edge safety technologies, regulatory frameworks, and best practices that are transforming the way commercial vehicles operate on the road. With the goal of reducing accidents, improving safety measures, and protecting both drivers and the public, this session will explore how the commercial vehicle industry is adapting to new challenges and driving forward safer practices.

The following key speakers are addressing the summit include

• Mr Rajinder Singh Sachdeva, Dy CEO & Chief Transformation Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd
• Mr Rajendra Petkar, President & Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Limited
• Mr Ganesh Mani, President & COO, Ashok Leyland Limited
• Dr Venkat Srinivas, Business Head - Trucks and Buses & Construction Equipment, Mahindra Group
• Mr Raghavendra Vaidya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler Truck Innovation Center India
• Mr Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer - Global, Switch Mobility
• Mr Paulraj Edwin, Managing Director, UD Trucks India Private Limited
• Mr P Kaniappan, Managing Director, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd.
• Mr Natarajan Sankar, Managing Director & Partner, India Leader, Automotive & Mobility Practice, The Boston Consulting Group
• Mr Michael Benz, Vice President Powertrain Systems Engineering, Tata Motors Ltd
• Mr Kishan Sreenath, Vice President-Powertrain Engineering, Group Trucks Technology, Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd
• Mr Nitin Jirafe, Managing Director, Tata Cummins Pvt. Ltd
• Mr Nagaraju Srirama, President & Director, JK Fenner India Ltd
• Mr Ramanathan V, President (Automotive Business Head), Lucas TVS Limited
• Mr Gursimran K, Co-Founder, Minus Zero
• Mr S Ramanathan, Managing Director, Automotive Test Systems amongst others.

More than 250 senior management personnel from diverse industries all over India are expected to attend this summit.

Summit Delegate Fee (Per Participant/excluding GST):

Delegate Fee – Actual Fee (Payment by or on 25 April 2025)

• CII Member: Rs. 7000

• Non-Member: Rs. 8000

• Educational Institution/Startups*: Rs. 5000

Note: Delegate registration allows access to the summit sessions, summit delegate KIT, networking coffee/tea breaks, Networking Lunch & Dinner. Prior registration is required / No spot registration.; for Startups category - Please provide the DPIIT Certificate to Avail this offer after the registration

The summit starts at 0930 Hrs (Registration starts at 0830 Hrs.) and conclude at 1900 Hrs followed by Networking dinner.

We request you to participate and nominate your colleagues from your organization to join this important summit on 25 April 2025 at Hotel Feathers, Chennai, India.  

Please confirm your participation / nominations by fill the below mentioned registration-cum-payment link for the summit by 25 March 2025.

Link: https://cam.mycii.in/OR/OnlineRegistrationLogin.html?EventId=E000069421

Is case of any difficulty to fill the online registration form, you may share us your delegate nominations details through the below format by email to pramod.k@cii.in; sreedharan.d@cii.in

• Name of the Delegate:
• His/her Official Designation:
• Name of the organization:
• Participant Email ID:
• Participant Mobile Number:
• Organisation Billing Address and GST number / Participant PAN Number (To raise Proforma Invoice for summit delegate fee)

For more details about sponsorships/ branding opportunities along with speaking opportunity at the summit. Please feel free to contact Mr K Samuel Johnson, Mob. 9840948053 Email: k.s.johnson@cii.in

We look forward to your participation at the summit.