TiECON Kolkata 2018 : 'The Tipping Point – Accelerating the Growth of Entrepreneurship in East India'.

Theme of TiECON 2018 & Rationale:

Over the past few decades, there is a perception of East India in general, and Bengal in particular, lagging behind entrepreneurial development compared to some other states. However, recent initiatives by a number of stakeholders – state governments, industry bodies, educational institutions, and of course, a large number of existing & new entrepreneurs – are working actively to reshape this reality and perception.

We believe we are now at the threshold of a dramatic transition – The Tipping Point – when growth of entrepreneurship development in this part of the country is poised for takeoff and race ahead of other geographies. The Time is Now, and the Place is Here!

Thus the theme of TiECON Kolkata 2018 is 'The Tipping Point – Accelerating the Growth of Entrepreneurship in East India'.

Blockbuster Event

We at TiE Kolkata wish to use TiECON as an event to put together our collective energies and galvanize this rapid acceleration of entrepreneurial mindset, aspiration and collaborative thinking and doing to achieve this ambition.

The event promises to be a blockbuster showcase event, where over 1000 Entrepreneurs from Kolkata & East India will network, share and learn from each other, and from over 40 eminent Global, National Entrepreneurs & Experts help us in this journey.

Multiple Tracks

Apart from general Sessions on Opportunities & Challenges for Dramatic Growth of Entrepreneurship in East India, we also plan to have the following industry specific tracks that have huge growth potential in our part of the country

·          Information Technology & Consumer Internet

·          Healthcare & Biotech

·          Retail & FMCG

·          Real Estate & Infrastructure

·          Food & Beverage, Hospitality

·          Media, Entertainment, Art & Culture

·         Marketing, Advertising & Branding

·         Angel Funding & Private Equity Funding

The Hot Pitch

In addition to this, we are organizing 'The Hot Pitch' supported by The Indian Angel Network (IAN) - where over 50 shortlisted start-ups shall pitch their Business Ideas & Plans to a preliminary jury, and the Final 10 selected shall get a chance to Pitch to over 15 IAN members who are the top Angel Investors from across India. The winning team will receive a Non - Binding Term Sheet as Angel Investments of Rs. 50 Lakhs to 1 crore from IAN & also an opportunity to attract marquee investors as mentors.

To participate please visit : http://contest.iimcip.org/appl...

TiE Kolkata 2018 Awards

TiE Kolkata is planning to give out a set of Awards that recognize the innovative & entrepreneurial spirit among entrepreneurs in this city/state, so as to support, encourage and reward the best, most accomplished and most innovative entrepreneurs from Kolkata & Bengal.

TiE Kolkata will be giving out Industry Awards for the Most Prominent players of the  respective Sectors

The Gala awards Night will be followed by Dinner & Cocktails over a performance by the famous band - Humsufi. 

REGISTRATION  

Attending the event requires pre-registration against a charge. The registration charges include Lunch on the 2nd & 3rd of November, High tea on the 2nd & 3rd of November & Dinner with Cocktails at the Gala awards night on the 2nd of November. The registration charges are as follows :

For Non TiE Kolkata members who intend to become Associate Members --> Pay an additional Rs. 1000/- plus GST to  to get 12 months membership {***regular membership charges are Rs. 4000/- plus GST annually}