IGF has deep roots in the UK with earlier iterations of the platform stemming back to 2014. Since then, our events have hosted Prime Minister Modi and numerous Indian cabinet ministers, HM King Charles III, and five serving and former British Prime Ministers.
Established multinationals, fast-growing companies, and ambitious entrepreneurs looking to engage with the key issues and decision makers in the UK-India partnership.
Exclusive briefings and outcome driven roundtable programmes to engage in critical knowledge sharing.
Access to business development opportunities.
Public facing speaking opportunities to convey your message to key stakeholders.
Dynamic networking opportunities to expand and deepen your connections.
UKIFF Programmes are its core outcome oriented workstreams. They are comprised of a series of focussed roundtable sessions convening key stakeholders across government, business and research institutes, follow up reports articulating key recommendations to policymakers, and media engagement to disseminate key findings and outcomes to wider audiences.
Reforming Governance with Technology
Mission: To utilise the best of UK and Indian expertise in new technologies to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and more effective delivery of services in the public sector.
Pharmaceuticals and Pandemic Preparedness
Mission: Explore and implement areas where the UK and India can strengthen their biosecurity and pharmaceutical partnerships for mutual benefit.
Skills and Mobility
Mission: Improve systems of skill development and mobility between the UK and India to maximise two-way exchange of talent, labour and expertise.
Food Security and Nutrition
Mission: Improve public health in the UK, India and beyond by strengthening supply chain resilience and promoting widespread access to more nutritional food.
Defence Collaboration
Mission: Strengthen ties between the UK and India’s respective defence industries, particularly in using the UK’s expertise to enhance India’s domestic manufacturing capability.
Sustainable Energy Security
Mission: Utilise the unique strengths of UK and Indian industry and expertise to create sustainable energy security solutions that can be used as a global template.
UK Prime Minister
Members Briefing
Achieving Outcomes in India
5 October 2023
Virtual
This session analyses current trends and business opportunities in India’s economy from the perspective of UK businesses already operating there or seeking to. We’ll explore common challenges, India’s perceptions of the UK, and ask how companies need to position themselves if they wish to have long-term staying power in the world’s fastest growing major economy.
Diwali Reception
Westminster
9 November 2023
Taj, Buckingham Gate, London
IGF invites you to celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’ amidst the wonderful hospitality of the Taj Hotel. Hear from leading figures in the UK Government, Shadow Cabinet and Indian High Commission on their ambitions for the next phase of the UK-India partnership.
Network with leading figures from public service, business, arts, and the media and enjoy an array of culinary delights and entertainment.
Also features daytime roundtable sessions across UKIFF core programmes.
UK Delegation to Middle East & Africa 2023
Unleashing Ambitions
26-29 November 2023
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
The 3rd Annual IGF UAE will unleash ambitions and limitless opportunities through our expanded Middle East & Africa programme. UK businesses also have an important role to play as facilitators of further trade and investment flows between India and the wider region.
UK-India Parliamentary Lunch
24 January 2024
House of Lords, London
Our annual UK-India Parliamentary Lunch convenes leading figures from the worlds of politics, business, finance, and culture over a lively and informative sit-down lunch to celebrate the growing ties between our two great democracies. The Chief Guest
and speaker is typically a very senior figure with deep insights, with 2023’s edition having been addressed by the UK Foreign Secretary.
Also features daytime roundtable sessions
across UKIFF core programmes.
Members Briefing
A Look Forward to the Indian General Election 2024
8 February 2024
Virtual
IGF invites leading experts from the UK and Indian business and government communities to explain the key issues that will determine the outcome of India’s next general election, and the likely knock-on considerations for business. We’ll also look at the implications of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget and highlight the practical opportunities that it represents.
IGF Annual Summit 2024
March 2024
India
IGF’s global network of inspirational founders, top business leaders, policymakers, investors and rising stars in India, the world’s fastest growing major economy – will all convene for IGF’s biggest event of the year. All UK members are highly encouraged to attend to meet key Indian government and business stakeholders in person, deepen connections and develop new opportunities for their businesses.
Members Briefing
Achieving Outcomes in the UK
18 April 2024
Virtual
As the global reach of India’s economy grows, many companies especially in its technology sector have already, or plan to take their businesses to foreign markets. As companies like Infosys, Uber and Oyo become household names in the UK, this session explores how Indian companies can maximise their access to the world’s 6th largest economy and the success of their long-term engagement there.
Members Briefing
UK-India Week 2024 – New Pathways for Growth
June 2024
London
UK-India Week 2024 will demonstrate how the partnership is uniquely set up to tackle the challenges of a changing era. Amidst a technology revolution and uncertain economic and geopolitical landscape, this event will showcase how the UK and India can stay ahead of the curve and find new pathways for growth.
