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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ICS 2025: Steering Reputation in a VUCA World
The 7th edition of the India Communication Summit ( ICS ), organised by ETBrandEquity, is set to take place on 15 May at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. The event will feature over 50 speakers representing some of India's most admired and exciting corporate houses. The aim of ICS is to bring together the movers and shapers of corporate reputation and public relations under one roof, and to help shape the future of the industry. The event will feature engaging sessions on key communication trends and themes, along with unparalleled networking opportunities . This year, ICS will be inaugurated by Shri Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (Information & Publicity), Indian Railways, who will deliver the opening keynote address on 'Lessons in Crisis Communications from Indian Railways'. Arpana Kumar Ahuja, EVP & Head, Corporate Brand and Communications, Jindal Steel, will deliver a keynote address on 'Adapting Communications for a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) World'. The final keynote will be presented by Sanjeev Handa, Senior VP, PR & Communications, Maruti Suzuki, on the topic 'Shaping Go-To-Market Strategy: A Comms Leader's Perspective'. ICS 2025 will explore the key themes transforming the communications landscape, including AI and reputation management, purpose-driven communication, influencer-led narratives, navigating the trust deficit, crisis communications, advocacy, influencing key stakeholders and priming audiences. These themes will be addressed by seasoned practitioners from leading brands such as Nestlé India, Axis Max Life Insurance, Tata Consumer Products, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, MakeMyTrip, Hyundai Motor India, Reckitt, Colgate-Palmolive India, ITC, OYO, Myntra, Axis Bank, Panasonic India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Apollo Hospitals, Paisabazaar, Zupee, Mars India (Petcare), BVLGARI, PepsiCo India, ASUS India, Tech Mahindra, Games24x7, RPG Group, Ericsson, GE HealthCare, CoinDCX, Lenovo, Cognizant India, Snap Inc., Deloitte, BCG, and many others. The penultimate session of the day-long conference will feature a fireside chat with Nikhil Taneja, Co-founder & Chief, Yuvaa, who will address the growing mental health crisis in the country. As the curtains draw to a close on ICS 2025, the excitement will peak with the Kaleido Awards 2025 , which will honour outstanding communication and public relations campaigns and the storytellers behind them. The nominations have been thoroughly evaluated by a distinguished jury panel led by esteemed jury chair Rohit Bansal, Group Head – Communications, Reliance Industries. This edition of ICS would not be possible without the support of 'Powered By' partner Kaizzen and 'Co-partners' AVIAN We. and Consocia Advisory. You can find the complete agenda for ICS 2025 at:
Mail & Guardian
23-04-2025
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
The International Commodity Summit 2025: Positioning Southern Africa for economic transformation
South Africa's first ever commodity trading conference is scheduled to take place from the 18th to the 20th of November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The conference will convene 2000 attendees from across the globe, and will focus on expanding Southern Africa's global commodity value chain, including energy, metals, construction, finance, and the country's government sectors. The conference vows to make a strong entrance, marking it as an influential event that aims to unite key players from across the commodity spectrum to drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth in the global commodity market. The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) is positioned as a major economic catalyst, aiming to bolster South Africa's economy by enhancing investment, promoting trade, and fostering innovation in the commodity markets. The conference is projected to help South Africa's commodities market, with continued growth expected in subsequent years. The ICS2025 aims to provide a platform for South African miners and producers to connect directly with international buyers, such as foundries and smelters, rather than relying on foreign trading companies. This direct access helps local producers retain more equity and benefit from prepayments, keeping profits within the country and strengthening the domestic economy. The ICS2025 has been established to serve as a vital platform to boost trade, production, and exports while fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the global commodity market. The summit's unique integrated approach includes a diverse range of sectors beyond mining, such as chemicals, and recycled materials, promoting inclusive development and maximizing South Africa's rich natural resources. Vice President of Hibarri, Cherrylee Samson notes that the inauguration of the ICS2025 represents a pivotal moment for South Africa's economy. 'By providing direct access for local producers to international buyers and fostering transparent, credible trade practices, we can retain more equity within the country and strengthen our domestic economy. This summit also aligns with our broader goals of fiscal stability, inclusive growth, and innovation in the commodity sector', said Samson. One of the conference's critical objectives is to facilitate direct connections between South African producers; which are miners, farmers, and manufacturers, and global buyers like foundries and smelters. This strategy reduces reliance on foreign trading companies, enabling producers to secure prepayments and retain profits locally. Moreover, the ICS2025 aims to address longstanding challenges of trust and transparency in the commodity sector by bringing together government officials, investors, industry leaders, and academics to build cooperation and combat negative perceptions and scams. In addition to advancing trade and market access, the ICS2025 will provide a forum for international ministers and policymakers to discuss key trade agreements, sanctions, and global strategies that affect commodity supply chains. These discussions will focus on mitigating geopolitical risks, enhancing trade opportunities, and supporting export-oriented growth strategies critical to South Africa's economic future. South Africa's Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen will grace the stage as a speaker at the ministerial discussion bringing a diverse range of policy expertise, economic reform insights, and governance experience to the ICS2025. Sarupen's contributions will focus on fiscal stability, inclusive growth strategies, and public-private collaboration critical for South Africa's commodity-driven economy. The Minister of Finance continues to advocate for debt stabilization and fiscal rules to curb rising debt-to-GDP ratios in South Africa, and has emphasized the need to redirect public funds from bailouts to growth-focused infrastructure investments. This aligns with ICS2025's goal of fostering sustainable economic expansion through transparent financial practices. The deputy minister has actively engaged with agricultural stakeholders on economic reforms to drive growth, aligning with ICS2025's focus on sustainable agriculture and food security. As a panelist Sarupen will offer great insight into the discussion surrounding public-private partnerships, and unlocking investment in commodity infrastructure. Sarupen will also offer great insight into the renewable energy discussion, and critical minerals tied to the global energy transition; as well as policy frameworks to mitigate risks like currency volatility and trade barriers exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. His participation strengthens the summit's alignment with South Africa's national priorities, particularly in bridging government policy with industry needs to drive inclusive economic growth. The ICS2024 will also highlight the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the role of emerging technologies, including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovations in trade finance, to improve efficiency and competitiveness in commodity markets. By fostering strategic partnerships and investment, the ICS2025 aims to position South Africa as a leading global hub for commodity trade and innovation during a period of global uncertainty. For further information on The International Commodity Summit 2025, including registration details, sponsorship opportunities, and the full agenda, please visit [
