Article by: Bidisha Roy, Executive Director, CICE
Centre for Incubation, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy (CICE) of St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata conducted an eConference: ‘Looking Beyond Borders’ – Exploring Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to do Business with Poland’ on 19th February 2021.
The Welcome Address was delivered by Fr. Dr. J. Felix Raj, S.J., Vice-Chancellor, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata. He highlighted many possibilities and avenues to start with and explore beyond borders and boundaries. He shared about his visit to Poland and the great interest of Polish people about India and its affairs.
He said, “Xaverians of Kolkata have a very strong Alumni association, and there are many in Poland. They have a European chapter of the alumni, many of whom are leaders in industry or academia. They are showing the way to our present students to explore possibilities to exercise their entrepreneurial abilities.”
Chief Guest, H.E. Prof. Adam Burakowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to India delivered the Keynote Address. He said that India, due to its economic and demographic potential, has become very important for Polish Economic policy. Poland is happy to enhance its economic cooperation by increasing exports and encouraging investors from India to make Poland as a business destination
Guest of Honour Mr. J J Singh, President, Indo–Polish Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IPCCI), Warsaw, talked about the scopes of entrepreneurial initiatives between Indian and Poland.
Special Guest, Mr. Witold Banka, Ambassador of the Silesian Voivodeship and President, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) touched upon the immense opportunities for business in Silesia region.
Special Guest, Ms Aleksandra Monsiol-Szatkowska, Director, Department of Economy and International Cooperation, Marshal Office of the Silesian Voivodeship, Silesia, shared her insights about the possibilities of entrepreneurs at the Silesia region, and highlighted the major factors like strategic location, economy, key industries and more.
Mr. Joydeep Roy, Chief Consular Officer, Honorary Consulate of Poland in Kolkata, concluded the insightful webinar with his comments.
Dr. Manodip Ray Chaudhuri, Dean, Xavier Business School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata spoke about Educational Strategic alliance. He emphasized on structured student exchange programmes, and collaboration in research and publication areas.
Ms Bidisha Roy, Executive Director, CICE, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, conducted the concluded the discussion and delivered the vote of thanks. She highlighted the inherent flexibility of entrepreneurs, and zeal to explore new markets. She mentioned the need for focus on entrepreneurship at the building block level at Universities and academic institutions.