The Intersection of Technology, Innovation and India’s Energy Sector Will Be Among Key Areas of Focus at India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, October 13-15 in New Delhi

Event will feature a new Innovation Agora program centered on technology, innovation and digital transformation

NEW DELHI--()--Technology and innovation’s role in shaping the energy future will be in focus at the third annual India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, October 13-15 in New Delhi. The event, presented by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, brings together delegates from Indian and regional energy companies, institutions and governments, as well as a number of international speakers.

This year’s conference will mark the debut of the Innovation Agora, a program discussing insights on innovation within the energy industry, emerging technologies and solutions and will include sessions dedicated to digital transformation, electrification, sustainability and advanced fuels.

The Agora will also bring together 10 energy startups from India, chosen in cooperation with Invest India, Start-Up India and Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations (AGNIi). The participants were selected based on the novelty and innovative nature of the solutions that they offer to business challenges in areas such as biofuels, solar power, artificial intelligence, battery storage, grid management and machine learning, among others. The companies selected to participate are:

  • Amol Carbons Pvt. Ltd.
  • Amperehour Solar Technology Pvt. Ltd.
  • DD Bio Solution Technology Pvt. Ltd.
  • Energos Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Flutura Business Solutions Pvt. ltd.
  • h2e Power Systems Pvt. Ltd.
  • Indian School of Innovation in Sustainability
  • Indisolar Products Private Limited
  • Ossus Biorenewables Pvt. Ltd.
  • Red Ginger Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

"The addition of the Innovation Agora program at India Energy Forum by CERAWeek reflects the pivotal role that technology and innovation have to play in India’s new energy future,” said Atul Arya, senior vice president and chief energy strategist, IHS Markit. “The featured startups, chosen out of a field of more than 50 applicants, reflect India’s ever-growing role as a robust and dynamic center for new thinking and innovation across the energy spectrum."

The startups will be provided with time to present their company and innovation story to delegates, as well as attendance of the full program at India Energy Forum by CERAWeek.

Visit https://indiaenergy.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the most up-to-date program information. Session times, topics and speakers are subject to change.

Registration for members of the news media:

Media registration is open for members of the news media that wish to cover India Energy Forum by CERAWeek.

All members of the media are required to apply for accreditation. Registrations are not transferrable.

Applications for media credentials can be submitted at the following link: https://bit.ly/2nEzt1i

Registered journalists will be able to attend the main conference program that begins Monday, October 14.

A designated work room for credentialed news media will be provided on site.

For media inquiries related to the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, contact Jeff Marn, jeff.marn@ihsmarkit.com or Katherine Smith, katherine.smith@ihsmarkit.com.

Editors Note:

Background Information about IHS Markit in India:

IHS Markit started its first center in India in 2005, and currently has more than 3,000 employees across Delhi’s National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai. India represents the firm’s largest employee base outside of the United States and the United Kingdom.

IHS Markit works closely with governments and organizations in the Indian subcontinent across core sectors of energy & natural resources; automotive; financial markets, maritime & trade; and engineering & product design.

About IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com)

IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.

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Contacts

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Jeff Marn
IHS Markit
+1 202 463 8213
Jeff.marn@ihsmarkit.com

Press Team
+1 303 858 6417
press@ihsmarkit.com

Release Summary

Technology and innovation will be among the key topics at India Energy Forum by CERAWeek in New Delhi October 13-15. https://indiaenergy.ceraweek.com

Contacts

News Media:

Jeff Marn
IHS Markit
+1 202 463 8213
Jeff.marn@ihsmarkit.com

Press Team
+1 303 858 6417
press@ihsmarkit.com