LONDON: The India Forum part of the Students Union at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), will host a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions, as part of the prestigious annual event: ‘LSE India Forum 2018’ (LIF), the largest India-focused student-run conference in the UK, which recently won the Best Event award at the inaugural UK India Youth Awards.
Taking place on Saturday, 3rd March at London School of Economics, the forum serves as a platform for students and young professionals alike to engage with eminent business, sports, political and Indian film personalities, as they explore the topic of: ‘India in the Global Landscape’.
A range of topics will be discussed including recent developments across economic, political, entrepreneurship, sport and cultural issues at the daylong forum to encourage a stimulating discussion. Each panel will then be followed by an active Q&A session throughout the day with a VIP speaker reception taking place at the end of the main forum.
LIF has a pedigree of attracting some of the finest stalwarts across various industries, with this year’s speakers being just as high profile and topical.
The forum will be structured into six panels and topics, the sports related one being:
· The Sports panel discusses ‘Revitalising the Indian Playing Field’. Themes include a discussion ‘Private tournaments and their impact on the growth of sports’ (Commercialization of Sports) ‘Evolution of Indian women in sports’, and ‘Increasing the medal tally for India’.
Participants: Aakash Chopra (former cricketer & commentator), Mithali Raj (captain, Indian women’s cricket team) and Rajneesh Chopra (former cricketer & promoter, Dunamis Sportainment).
The 2018 LSE SU India Forum is presented by LSE SU India Society, sponsored by Wadhawan Global Capital (WGC) (Platinum Sponsor), Venus Capital Management Inc. (Gold Sponsor) Sterling Media (Media Partner) and is supported by LSE South Asia Centre, LSE India Observatory, National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK.
