The Madras Management Association (MMA) will conduct its flagship event, the Annual Convention 2025, on Wednesday, February 12, at Hotel Taj Coromandel, Chennai. The event, themed “Foundations for Building a Resilient India,” will run from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and distinguished professionals to explore strategies for strengthening India’s resilience across various sectors.
The convention will feature discussions on social, geopolitical, and economic resilience, along with insights into technological advancements and mental strength. Eminent speakers will share perspectives on navigating challenges and fostering sustainable growth in an evolving global landscape, according to a statement.
Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd and Executive Vice-Chairman of Tube Investments of India Ltd, will deliver the inaugural address. The keynote address will be presented by Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Commercial Taxes & Registration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu and Officer on Special Duty, 16th Finance Commission, Chennai.
Other speakers include E M Sudarsana Natchiappan, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Former Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, P N Vasudevan, MD & CEO, Equitas Small Finance Bank, T S Tirumurti, IFS (Retd), Former Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the UN and Former Secretary, MEA, Kanwal Sibal, IFS (Retd), Former Foreign Secretary of India, Lt Gen S L Narasimhan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Member, NSAB and DG, Centre for Contemporary China Studies, Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd, Manikandan Thangarathnam, Senior Director, Mobility and Platforms, Uber and Dorte Landwehr, Director of Operations, South India, McKinsey & Company, among others.
The convention will include five special sessions where industry experts and thought leaders will share key insights into achieving resilience across various domains. The convention aims to provide a comprehensive roadmap for India’s long-term stability and progress.