On October 18, 2024, the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai hosted the ASCENT Conclave 2024, a premier gathering of over 700 entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators. Founded by Harsh Mariwala, Chairman of Marico Ltd., ASCENT Foundation’s annual event aimed to foster collaboration and share groundbreaking insights to drive long-term business growth.

The Conclave featured an impressive lineup of speakers:

• R. Gopalakrishnan: Author and Corporate Advisor, who discussed strategies for building enduring businesses.

• Anu Aga: Former Chairperson of Thermax, shared her journey of transforming personal challenges into purposeful leadership.

• Piyush Pandey: Chief Advisor at Ogilvy India, engaged in a fireside chat on brand-building with journalist Anuradha Sengupta.

• Vinati Saraf: CEO & Managing Director of Vinati Organics Limited, and Priyanjali Mariwala, Lead Director at ASCENT, discussed leadership dynamics in family businesses.

• Raamdeo Agrawal: Chairman & Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Group, provided insights on wealth creation.

• Subhash Talekar: President of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, highlighted the operational excellence of Mumbai’s dabbawalas.

• Kulin Shah: Co-Founder of Onsurity, spoke about building future-ready workplaces.

The event underscored ASCENT’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through peer-to-peer learning and collaboration, reflecting the organization’s belief in the “Power of Collective.” With a diverse membership spanning various industries, ASCENT continues to provide a platform for leaders to evolve and drive mutual growth.

The ASCENT Conclave 2024 not only celebrated India’s entrepreneurial spirit but also provided attendees with actionable insights and networking opportunities, reinforcing the importance of community in achieving business excellence.

For a visual recap of the event, you can watch the following video: