ABP LIVE is set to mark a milestone in Indian entrepreneurship by hosting the first-ever ‘Future Forward Startup Conclave 2024’. Scheduled for December 17 in New Delhi, the event promises to bring together trailblazers, innovators, and thought leaders from India’s thriving startup ecosystem.

The conclave will serve as a platform to celebrate India’s entrepreneurial achievements while delving into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of startups. It aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, emphasizing the critical role of startups in driving economic growth, fostering resilience, and building an inclusive society, a media statement from the platform stated.

India’s startup ecosystem is currently the third-largest globally, boasting over 1.25 lakh startups and 110 unicorns. With significant contributions in fintech, healthcare, and technology, initiatives like Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat have propelled the nation into the global innovation spotlight.

The event will feature a keynote address by Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Electronics and IT, setting the tone for the day. An impressive lineup of speakers includes:

• Prerna Kalra (Co-Founder & CEO, Daalchini)
• Priyasha Saluja (Founder, The Cinnamon Kitchen)
• Aanchal Saini (CEO, Flyrobe)
• Mukul Rustagi (Co-Founder & CEO, Classplus)
• Neha Kant (Founder, Clovia)
• Dharamveer Singh Chouhan (Co-Founder & CEO, Zostel)
• Vikram Gupta (Founder & MD, IvyCap Ventures)

The discussions will spotlight India’s strides in innovation, job creation, and economic growth while addressing strategies for scaling the startup ecosystem further.