The All India Industrial Gases Manufacturers Association saw unprecedented success this week, with some 350 delegates from as far divergent locale’s as Nebraska to Chennai flying in to attend the definitive Indian industrial gas fixture of the year.
The 34th Seminar of its kind, dubbed, ‘Growth in Industrial Gases Through Application Technology’ held at Dubai’s, The Atlantis The Palm began with a beachfront pre-registration cocktail evening and cultural dinner on 9th January. Sponsored by Cryolor Asia Pacific and co-hosted by Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd., the conference appetiser offered an opportunity for delegates to congregate before two full days of presentations, exhibitions, technical sessions and hospitality.
The Seminar gathered pace on Tuesday when a prestigious cohort gathered to launch the official programme. Chief Guest of Honour, His Excellency Shri M K Lokesh, the Indian President’s Ambassador joined Chief Guest, His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Ministry of Foreign Trade, alongside Saket Tiku, Vice President of AIIGMA, R S Sachdeva Vice President of AIIGMA and Karan Bhatia, President of AIIGMA on stage to officiate proceedings.
Early programme highlights included a surprise presentation from Sanjiv Lamba, Executive Board Member of tier one company, The Linde Group. Entitled, ‘Global Gases Industry – A journey to the East’, Lamba provided seasoned advice regarding three key megatrends affecting the industry, before discussing ways in which the industry can manage change and maximise opportunity.
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