Gx, PAINT CONFERENCE OUKATA © 911 JANUARY 2015 Innovate to Succeed New Markets * New Technology * New SkillsO 2m INDIAN ‘Man Mohan Kedia PAINT. “CONVENOR. CONFERENCE Naw Marks © Now Teonnobgy« New SKI Dear Friend, It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to the 27'" Indian Paint Conference to be held at Hotel ITC Sonar, Kolkata, India rom 9"— 11 January 2015. New Markets, New Technology and New Skills are eternal concepts in a dynamic creation. From the fossils of the earth to the reach of the heavens man is challenged to explore. India's economy is in transition ~ rapidly moving from an agricultural to a manufacturing and service economy. With rapid urbanisation, increased per capita rural incomes, greater rural Penetration, an ever expanding middle class population combined with unprecedented investments in infrastructure and manufacturing industries, India is among the top business destinations globally ‘Tracing its roots back to Kolkata more than 110 years ago, the Indian paint industry has taken significant strides in contributing to the economic growth of the country. The industry estimated ‘at €28,000 crores in 2012- 18 is expected to reach %50,000 crores over the next few years. Its consistent perforance isa result of arch traction of hard work, entrepreneurship, innovation and marketing skills ~ a tradition that applies across categories, from the small-scale to the large producers. ‘The new Indian consumer - whether urban or rural ~is better informed, aspirational, quality ‘conscious and has easier access to financial assistance, These factors are contributing to ‘change the face of the Indian paint industry — from adopting and evolving technologies in every segment and innovating products to meet changing consumer preferences across paint ‘categories. Another key driver isthe dissemination of skils and knowledge to develop appropriate ski sets to accommodate the large sectoral shifts in the working population. ‘The Conference shall provide an opportunity to interact closely and informally with delegates from across the world. As "Partners in Excellence”, IPA looks forward to active participation land sponsorship from manufacturers, suppliers and technology providers worldwide to make this conference a grand success. Delegate registration and advertisement forms with details of foes are enclosed. Kindly return the forms duly filed in with the payment and advertisement material to the address given below. Please do contact us for further information Warm regards & best wishes Ye Man Mohan Kedia CONVENOR) Conference Secretariat THE INDIAN PAINT ASSOCIATION io Aram Exton, Post Pat 13 Pak Stes, Sack St Four Kala ODOT Phone 6153 286 1205, 286 1205Markets © Futuristic distribution modes. © Expanding midale class population - predicted to be 600 million strong by 2025. Quality and design conscious consumers, looking for cifferentiated products that are cleaner and greener, @ Fast-changing rural market and rapidly Geveloping Tier II & Tier Il cities. © Aspiring consumers with growing incomes, demanding more sophisticated products with ‘a keen eye on value for money. @ The new government's goal of building 100 ‘smart cities unfolds enormous opportunities ‘and fascinating challenges for the paint industry. Technology With sustainability being the foremost priority today, the paint and coatings industry worldwide is evolving to develop and design products and systems which are versatile, provide superior performance and can ‘be apptied on a variety of surfaces but most crucially which are environment friendly. All these factors hinge on evolving and adopting cleaner technologies {and innovating systems that have minimum impact on our already severely compromised environment. ‘The 27° Indian Paint Conference aims to bring to the fore a combination of scientific, technical and ‘business themes which addresses the requirements of future trends,Skills Skils and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of a country. As the Indian economy Continues to transform and mature, the working population would require training and skil development. The Inalan paint industry envisages to estabish a Sector Skil Councilto empower 1 milion people. Develop a strategy for skill development at the National level along with variations at the State level Map the gaps in the area of skil development and develop strategies to address the skill deficit Identity new areas for employability. Promote greater use of Information Communications Technology. Develop and implement an action plan to create human resources for global needs. Architectural Coatings Automotive Coatings Functional Coatings Protective Coatings Flame Retardant Coatings Anti-corrosive Coatings Wood Coatings Novel Biocide Technology Innovations in Raw Materials Next Practices in Environment Positive Technologies New Developments in Processing & Production Techniques and EquipmentIndia Focus Emerging economies, especially BRICS countries, have fuelled growth in the global paint and coatings market in recent years, These five nations accounted for almost 36% of the global demand of nearly 38 milion tons in 2012 and averaged an annual growth in demand volume of neatly 10% between 2005 and 2013, while the rest of the world remained more or less stagnant. As one among these economic powerhouses, India presents a vast arena of opportunity and challenge, Ingia’s 12% 5-Year Plan (2012-17) has an outlay of over 851 lakh crores towards infrastructure investment and more than 100% increase in investments in Non-Conventional Energy, Mass Rapid Transport Systems, Railways, Ports, Airports, Water Supply & Storage Systems. The outlay for investment in core industries of oll & gas, power, cement, electricity, mining, steel, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, telecommunication, health, food and agriculture is 1 tlion USD. It has been estimated that by 2017, there will be a huge shortfall in the housing sector ~ 40 million rural households and 20 million urban households — resulting in the need for greater thrust on public-private Partnerships in promoting affordable and sustanable cost-effective housing with environmentally sustainable building technologies.VENUE The Conference will be held at ITC Sonar, one of Kolkata’s finest luxury hotels. Set amidst expansive and elegantly designed gardenscapes, its state-ol-the-art facilities make it Kolkata’s most sought-after business conference venue. The Hotel is located just 80 minutes from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and a short distance from the city centre, ACCOMMODATION — TF. ‘Accommodation will be arranged at the Conference venue, Hotel ITC Sonar and the exquisite Hyatt Regenoy, a 15-minute drive away, SOUVENIR: ‘A.commemorative souvenir wil be published to mark the occasion. With abstracts of lectures held at the Conference and articles on diverse aspects and emerging trends in the Indian paint industry it will be a usoful resource. Informative and attractively designed, it will provide an excollont medium for advertising products and sorvices. YOUR HOST CITY Known for its warm and friendly residents, cosmopolitan and laid back ambience, Kolkata is an ubiquitous mix ofthe old and the new — the capital of colonial india. The city has a vibrant Iterary, artistic, scholastic and scientific herltage, From street food to fine dining, no trip to India is complete without a visit to this truly ‘one-of-a-kind city’ Places of interest include — Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral, Nicco Park, Kalghat Temple, Dakshineswar ‘Temple, Alipore Zoological Gardens, Birla Planetarium, Mother Teresa's Home, Nakhoda Mosque, Birla Mani, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Marble Palace and Shantiniketan, Kolkata is easily accessible to the picturesque Himalayan hill stations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, the Sundarbans, the \worla's largest mangrove forests and habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger, the pristine beaches of Mandarmani and the exquisite terracotta temples of Vishnupur. Kolkata is well connected to neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, Ce THE INDIAN PAINT ASSOCIATION (mags Mrs re) EL cea