| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45-08:50 | Group Photo | |
| 09:00-09:20 | Inaugural | |
| 09:20-10:00 | Dr. Sudhir M, Director, NITTE | Special Address |
| 10:00-10:45 | K Ullas Kamath, Founder, UK&Co | Why DISHA? Role of SME In India's Growth Story |
| 11:00-11:45 | *Raghunandan S, Former CEO, Capital Foods | Role of a Professional in Family Business |
| 12:00-12:45 | *Harish Bhat, Director, Tata Group | Importance of Brand Building for Family Businesses |
| 01:00-01:45 | Lunch | |
| 02:00-02:45 | *R Lakshminarayanan,Former Chairman, Jyothy Labs | In Conversation with K Ullas Kamath |
| 03:00-03:45 | *Arnab Basu, MD, ABFL | Smart Capital Structure: How SMEs Can Leverage Promoter Financing and NBFC Debt to Fuel Growth Without Losing Control |
| 04:00-04:45 | *Vinay Singh,Co-Founder and Partner, Fireside Ventures | Thinking Like a VC: What SMEs Need to Know About Venture Capital Psychology and Growth Expectations |
| 05:00-05:45 | *Manoj Kohli, Former India Head, SoftBank Group | Accelerating Growth Through Leadership and Innovation |
| 06:00-06:45 | *Prashant Dhebar, Investment Lead, Indorient | Preparing for SME IPO |
| 07:00-07:45 | *Shaishavi Kadakia, Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas | Legal Guide to Succession |
| 08:00-8:30 | *Giridhar Kamath | Ice-Breaker Games |
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-10:00 | Case Reading | |
| 10:00-11:45 | Biju Varkkey, Prof, IIM-A | Case Study Session |
| 12:00-12:45 | Impact of DISHA | Former DISHA Participants |
| 01:00-01:45 | Lunch | |
| 02:00-02:30 | Case Study Reading | |
| 02:30- 03:15 | Case Discussion | |
| 03:30- 04:15 | *Aditya Ghosh, Co-founder, Akasa Air | Winning over Competition |
| 04:30- 05:15 | *Vinita Bali, Former CEO, Britannia Industries | Lessons from the Boardroom |
| 05:30-06:15 | Balaji Bhat, Independent Consultant | Dealing with Failure |
| 06:30-07:15 | *Harsha Bogle, Cricket Commentator, Journalist | Inspiring Excellence: In Life and Leadership |
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:15 | Suresh R, Founder, Metis Family Office | Succession and Legacy |
| 11:30-12:00 | K Ullas Kamath, Founder, UK&Co | Are you Succession-Ready? |
| 12:15-01:00 | *Lavanya Nalli, Director, Nalli Silk Sarees Pvt. Ltd | Story of Intergenerational Success |
| 01:00-01:45 | Lunch | |
| 02:00-02:45 | *CFO, Bhima Jewellers | Finance First: Insights for SMEs |
| 03:00-03:45 | *Navas Meeran, Chairman, Group Meeran | Exiting a Business |
| 04:00-04:45 | *Pushpal Maheshwari, Co-Founder, DevX | Building AI agents for Retail & e-com |
| 05:00-05:45 | *Tejas Goenka, MD, Tally Solutions | Technology in Transformation |
| 06:00-06:45 | *Bhakti Modi, Co Founder & CEO - Tira Beauty | The Business of Beauty |
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-10:15 | Sudeendra Koushik, Founder, Innovation by Design | Driving Innovation |
| 10:00-10:45 | *Arindam Paul, Founder, Atomberg Tech Pvt. Ltd. | Zero to Scale |
| 11:00-11:45 | *Sameer Kothari, MD, Vanity Case Group of Companies | New Age Manufacturing |
| 12:00-12:45 | *Praveen Kumar, IPS & Shekhar Babu | Community Building |
| 01:00-01:45 | Lunch | |
| 02:00-02:45 | Sid Pai, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, UK&Co | |
| 03:00-03:45 | Manjunath Shenoy, Partner, UK&Co | |
| 04:00-04:45 | *Shashi Tharoor, Author, Politician & Former International Diplomat | Role of Business Leaders as Architects of National Progress |
| 05:00-05:45 | K Ullas Kamath, Founder, UK&Co | Concluding Session |
| 06:00-07:00 | Gradutation Ceremony |
The K. Ullas Kamath Center for Family Managed Businesses is an academic foundation engaged in the prosperity and transformation of small and medium enterprises
The fee covers the complete learning experience, including:
There are no additional hidden charges beyond this fee.
The DISHA Advanced Leadership Program is a five-day immersive learning experience, designed to provide intensive leadership training, strategic insights, and hands-on case studies led by industry experts.
Yes! The course investment includes accommodation for all five days at the venue, along with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Yes! Complimentary airport transport (pick-up and drop-off) is included for all participants arriving at the designated airport.
Yes, all participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by UKFMB and our esteemed partners, recognizing their commitment to professional and leadership excellence.
The DISHA Advanced Leadership Program 2025 will be held at Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management NMAMIT, Nitte, Karnataka on April 16th to 20th .
Details regarding venue, accommodation, and logistics will be shared upon registration.
Absolutely! The program is designed to facilitate meaningful connections with industry peers, thought leaders, and fellow participants through structured networking sessions and interactive discussions.