

Prowess of the fastest growing startup ecosystem
An Initiative by Startup Middle East
About the Confluence
India Startups Confluence (ISC) is the annual flagship event of Startup Middle East, Dubai, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and cross-border entrepreneurship.
Launched in 2022 as a flagship reception for Indian delegations visiting Dubai during GITEX, ISC has rapidly evolved into the largest overseas celebration of the Indian startup ecosystem. The event brings together startup founders, IT leaders, state delegations, investors, and ecosystem enablers—all under one roof—on the eve of Expand North Star and GITEX.
In 2025, ISC enters its 4th edition, expanding into a full-day program under the patronage of DPIIT & Startup India, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The Confluence will convene dignitaries, state government officials, and leading voices of the India–UAE startup corridor for impactful dialogue and collaboration.
Dignitaries & Key Speakers
Distinguished leaders from India and UAE entrepreneurial ecosystems
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor
Government of India
H.E. Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Nuaimi
Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Affairs
UAE Ministry of Economy
APM Mohammed Hanish
Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industry
Government of Kerala
C Balagopal
Chairman
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation
Andrew Cleeland
Chief Executive Officer
Fogarty Innovation
Seeram Sambasiva Rao
Special Secretary
Dept. of Electronics & IT, Govt. of Kerala
Anoop Ambika
Chief Executive Officer
Kerala Startup Mission
Sanjiv Singh
Virtual AddressJoint Secretary
DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India
Saeed Al Gergawi
Virtual AddressVice President
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Deepak Bagla
Virtual AddressMission Director
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Rikant Pittie
Virtual AddressCo-Founder
EaseMyTrip.com
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