In today's dynamic and competitive landscape, organizations are challenged to deliver smarter, faster and more sustainable products while balancing compliance, cost and evolving customer expectations. Against this backdrop, India has emerged as the world's lucrative destination, investing around USD 48 billion each year, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12-13%, reaching USD 63 billion by 2025. The private sector plays a pivotal role, contributing nearly 37% of total R&D spending, and is expected to double its investments in the coming years.

The 8^th Annual R&D and Design Leaders' India Summit 2025 aims to address exactly this imperative, bringing together senior leaders, innovators, and practitioners at the forefront of research & development, product design, engineering, and new product development (NPD). The summit will spotlight perspectives from emerging sectors and leading voices in AI, digitalization, and sustainability. It offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, learn from peers, and explore actionable strategies to drive innovation, reliability, and growth in an increasingly complex and fast-evolving marketplace.

Topic Highlights

• AI-Powered R&D: From concept to market
• Leveraging PLM & Industry 4.0 tools for faster NPD
• Strategic IP management in fast-paced design cycles
• Global design for quality: Embedding customer centricity & robustness in R&D
• Advanced materials & green design: Balancing performance and sustainability
• Smart & connected products: Turning advanced features into competitive advantage