Pune: The Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) will hold a landmark two-day event focused on defence and space technologies, to be held on August 29-30, 2024, at the MCCIA premises on SB Road, Pune. 

This event will also serve to honour and celebrate India's achievements in space exploration, particularly the success of the Chandrayaan mission, stated a press release.

This event, supported by the MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Mumbai, will feature a CPSE Level Vendor Development Programme (29 Aug), an Exhibition of Products, and a high-level conference on 30 Aug, titled "Pune Def SpaceTech 2024: Bridging Defence and Space Technologies."

The event aims to:

 Foster collaboration between MSMEs and major defence establishments

 Showcase cutting-edge technologies in the defence and space sectors

 Provide a platform for knowledge sharing and networking among industry 

leaders, policymakers, and innovators

 Commemorate India's space achievementsand explore synergies between 

defence and space technologies

 Promote the government's AtmaNirbhar Bharat initiative in these critical domains

"This event represents a significant opportunity for Pune's industrial ecosystem to contribute to India's defence and space capabilities," said Mr. Prashant 

Girbane, Director General of MCCIA. "By bringing together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia, we aim to catalyze innovation and partnerships that will strengthen our nation's technological prowess and self-reliance. Additionally, we are proud to honour the remarkable achievements of our space program, particularly the Chandrayaan mission, which has put India at the forefront of global space exploration."

The event will feature:

 An inaugural session with distinguished guests from defence and 

government sectors on 29 August (10:30 to 12 noon)

 A vendor development programme connecting MSMEs with major defence suppliers on 29 August (3 pm to 5:30 pm)

 A high-level conference with sessions on policy frameworks, futuristic perspectives, and emerging technologies& an exclusive roundtable discussion on strategic topics on 30 August (10 am to 3 pm)

 An exhibition showcasing products and innovations from over 35 companies (10 am to 6 pm on both days)

Notable speakers include senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, DRDO, defence PSUs, and leading private sector companies.

MCCIA invites industry professionals, researchers, and stakeholders in the defence and space sectors to attend this pivotal event. For registration details and more information, please visit www.mcciapune.com