Policymakers, industry leaders, maritime experts and strategic thinkers driving conversations on connectivity, logistics and the blue economy.
Bishnu Pada Ray
Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament representing the islands, focused on development, connectivity and public policy issues in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Rami Desai
India Foundation
Researcher and author focused on identity, conflict, religion and strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood and border regions.
Captain Ujjwal Vasudeva
L&T Precision Engineering
Senior leader at L&T Precision Engineering, experienced in engineering, manufacturing and defence-linked industrial and infrastructure capabilities.
Nitin Thakur
PRISM
Group President at PRISM, working on strategic initiatives, partnerships and institutional collaborations across business and hospitality ecosystems.
Nandita Khemka
Senior Journalist & Anchor
Senior business journalist and anchor, experienced in reporting, moderating and covering business, policy and current affairs.
Sumant Ahlawat
Apeejay Shipping
CEO of Apeejay Shipping, with strong experience in maritime operations, logistics, cargo movement and shipping industry leadership.
Tuhin A. Sinha
National Spokesperson BJP & Author
Political spokesperson and author, offering perspectives on politics, public affairs, national security and contemporary Indian issues.
Rashmi Rao
The Wave Andaman
Editor at The Wave Andaman, shaping editorial direction and leading dialogue on blue economy and island development.
Tanveer Singh
Symphony Resorts
Hospitality entrepreneur and tourism sector leader driving sustainable tourism development and destination growth in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Ebrahim Jadwet
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur and business leader involved in engineering, marine services, infrastructure and economic development initiatives across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Anamika Karati
The Wave Andaman
CEO of The Wave Andaman, leading vision, outreach and execution of the Andaman Ideas Summit 2026.
Naveen Ahlawat
Jindal Steel
Sustainability and decarbonisation expert leading initiatives in green steel, industrial transformation, carbon reduction and responsible manufacturing practices.
Capt. Asir Milton
Chennai Port Authority
Maritime professional specializing in port operations, marine safety, vessel navigation and infrastructure supporting coastal and shipping connectivity.
Gaurav Sawant
India Today Group
Senior defence journalist and strategic affairs commentator covering national security, military affairs, geopolitics and regional security developments.
Bishnu Pada Ray
Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament representing the islands, focused on development, connectivity and public policy issues in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Rami Desai
India Foundation
Researcher and author focused on identity, conflict, religion and strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood and border regions.
Captain Ujjwal Vasudeva
L&T Precision Engineering
Senior leader at L&T Precision Engineering, experienced in engineering, manufacturing and defence-linked industrial and infrastructure capabilities.
Nitin Thakur
PRISM
Group President at PRISM, working on strategic initiatives, partnerships and institutional collaborations across business and hospitality ecosystems.
Nandita Khemka
Senior Journalist & Anchor
Senior business journalist and anchor, experienced in reporting, moderating and covering business, policy and current affairs.
Sumant Ahlawat
Apeejay Shipping
CEO of Apeejay Shipping, with strong experience in maritime operations, logistics, cargo movement and shipping industry leadership.
Tuhin A. Sinha
National Spokesperson BJP & Author
Political spokesperson and author, offering perspectives on politics, public affairs, national security and contemporary Indian issues.
Rashmi Rao
The Wave Andaman
Editor at The Wave Andaman, shaping editorial direction and leading dialogue on blue economy and island development.
Tanveer Singh
Symphony Resorts
Hospitality entrepreneur and tourism sector leader driving sustainable tourism development and destination growth in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Ebrahim Jadwet
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur and business leader involved in engineering, marine services, infrastructure and economic development initiatives across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Anamika Karati
The Wave Andaman
CEO of The Wave Andaman, leading vision, outreach and execution of the Andaman Ideas Summit 2026.
Naveen Ahlawat
Jindal Steel
Sustainability and decarbonisation expert leading initiatives in green steel, industrial transformation, carbon reduction and responsible manufacturing practices.
Capt. Asir Milton
Chennai Port Authority
Maritime professional specializing in port operations, marine safety, vessel navigation and infrastructure supporting coastal and shipping connectivity.
Gaurav Sawant
India Today Group
Senior defence journalist and strategic affairs commentator covering national security, military affairs, geopolitics and regional security developments.
