Featured Keynotes
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Where Ideas Turn Into Action
Big ideas matter most when shaped by real-world experience. From keynote insights to hands-on sessions and meaningful peer conversations, every part of the program is designed to challenge your thinking, expand your network, and accelerate your growth.
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2026 Schedule
Venue
Hotel Pullman Aerocity
12:30
Registration & Lunch
14:00
Welcome Address
Confirmed:
Ms. Siobhan Flax, Associate Director, BVI Hong Kong Office
14:10
Premier’s Keynote Address: “BVI-India: A Strategic Partnership for India’s Global Expansion”
Confirmed:
Dr. The Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier; Minister of Finance, Government of the Virgin Islands
14:30
Keynote Address: The Indian Growth Story – Macroeconomic trends impacting Indian Financial Services
15:00
Keynote – Regulatory Perspective – India & BVI – A Strategic Partnership
Confirmed:
Mr. Kenneth Baker, CEO, BVI FSC
15:30
Break
16:00
Cross-Border Structuring – Unique positioning of BVI in the India market
16:30
Fireside Chat with the BVI Minister of Financial Services “BVI’s Interest in India: Tapping into a Global Powerhouse”
Confirmed:
Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Government of the Virgin Islands
17:00
Preserving Indian Prosperity – Unveiling BVI Trusts, Family Offices, Wealth & Succession Planning
17:30
Break
17:45
The Competitive Advantages of BVI Funds – Charting a Course through the BVI’s Regulatory Landscape
Confirmed:
Ms. Ayana Glasgow, Director of Financial Services
Mr. Kenneth Baker, Managing Director, BVI Financial
18:20
Presentation: The BVI Service Triangle linking India with the rest of the world
18:45
Closing Remarks
18:50
Netowrking Cocktail
20:00
End of Day
Venue
Gift City Club
12:00
Registration
12:30
BVI-GIFT City Roundtable
13:30
Lunch
14:30
End of Day
Venue
St. Regis, Mumbai
12:30
Registration and Lunch
14:00
Welcome Address
Confirmed:
Ms. Siobhan Flax, Associate Director, BVI Hong Kong Office
14:10
Premier’s Keynote Address: “BVI-India: A Strategic Partnership for India’s Global Expansion”
Confirmed:
Dr. The Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier; Minister of Finance, Government of the Virgin Islands
14:20
The Indian Growth Story – Macroeconomic trends impacting Indian Financial Services
Confirmed:
Dr. Nishith Desai, Founder, & Associates
14:45
Cross-Border Structuring – Unique positioning of BVI in the GIFT ecosystem
Inviting:
Tushar Sachade, Partner, PWC
Akshay Thakurdesai, Managing Director, India Country Head & Global Head- GCCs, Apex Group
Tejesh Chitlangi, Managing Partner, IC Reg Fin Legal
15:30
Keynote – Regulatory Perspective – India & BVI – A Strategic Partnership
Confirmed:
Mr. Kenneth Baker, CEO, BVI FSC
16:00
BVI Funds – A Global Gateway for Indian Managers
Confirmed:
Dr. Shikha Bagai,Country Managing Director, India & Mauritius Vistra ITCL
Inviting:
Viraj Kulkarni, Founder & CEO, Pivot
Nishith Desai, Managing Partner, Associates
Sreekanth Nadella, Managing Director, KFintech
Siddharth Shah, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
16:30
Break
17:00
Fireside Chat with the BVI Minister of Financial Services “BVI’s Interest in India: Tapping into a Global Powerhouse”
Confirmed:
Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Government of the Virgin Islands
17:20
Preserving Indian Prosperity – Unveiling BVI Trusts, Family Offices, Wealth & Succession Planning
Inviting:
Soumya Rajan, Founder, Waterfield Advisors
Rishabh Shroff, Co-Head, Private Client & Head, International Business Development, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
17:50
The Competitive Advantages of BVI Funds – Charting a course through the BVI’s Regulatory & Compliance Landscape
18:10
Presentation: The BVI – A Global Fintech Hub
18:40
Closing Remarks
18:45
Networking Cocktail
20:00
End of Day
Venue
JW Marriott Bengaluru
12:30
Registration & Lunch
14:00
Welcome Address
Confirmed:
Ms. Siobhan Flax, Associate Director, BVI Hong Kong Office
14:10
Premier’s Keynote Address: “BVI-India: A Strategic Partnership for India’s Global Expansion”
Confirmed:
Dr. The Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier; Minister of Finance, Government of the Virgin Islands
14:25
Keynote Address: The Indian Growth Story – Macroeconomic trends impacting Indian Financial Services
15:00
Keynote – Regulatory Perspective – India & BVI – A Strategic Partnership
Confirmed:
Mr. Kenneth Baker, CEO, BVI FSC
15:20
Cross-Border Structuring – Unique positioning of BVI in the India market
15:45
Break
16:15
Fireside Chat with the BVI Minister of Financial Services “BVI’s Interest in India: Tapping into a Global Powerhouse”
Confirmed:
Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Government of the Virgin Islands
16:40
Preserving Indian Prosperity – Unveiling BVI Trusts, Family Offices, Wealth & Succession Planning
17:20
The Competitive Advantages of BVI Funds – Charting a course through the BVI’s Regulatory Landscape
Confirmed:
Ayana Glasgow, Director of Financial Services (Session Chair)
Mr. Kenneth Baker, Managing Director, BVI Financial Services Commission
17:45
BVI Funds – A Global Gateway for Indian Managers
18:20
Closing Remarks
18:30
Networking Cocktail
20:00