Building on the success of the of the Northern Asian Power-list 2020 which showcased the incredible impact of the exceptional Asian business and cultural leaders across the Northern Powerhouse.  The NAP team are working with founding patrons Squire Patton Boggs, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City Region/West Yorkshire Combined Authority, YABA, Nat West in partnership with the UKIERI and the University of Delhi to host the Northern Asian Power Mission: India, a virtual 5 day trade event to build upon the living bridge and special relationship with India to promote and build trade opportunities and relationships.

First Stop India, virtual power mission will feature:

6 industry targeted trade masterclasses with representatives from UK and India business, trade bodies and professional services and takes place online from Monday 1st March until Friday 5th March  click here for more information and to register

DAY 1

Northern Asian Power Mission Launch – A Focus on India Monday 1 March Noon – 1:30

Explore the international business opportunities and to build on the living bridge.

Messages of support from : Lord Bilimoria, President, CBI, Lord Waverly, Co Chair, The All-Party Parliamentary Group  Trade & Export, Minister Stuart, Rakesh Sinha MP, Rajya Sabha, Alex Ellis, The High Commissioner-Designate India  Shamika Ravi, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, VC University of Delhi, Lord Ranger CBE, Jake Berry MP, Chair, Northern Research Group, Roger Marsh OBE DL, Chair, NP11 & Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley, Dan Jarvis MBE, Mayor of Sheffield City Region, Satish Jha, Chairman, ECCO Electronics

DAY 2

  • Creative Industries and Culture

Tuesday 2 March 2021 09:00 – 11:00 (GMT)/14:30 – 16:30 (IST)

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

Tuesday 2 March 2021 12:00 – 14:00 (GMT)/17:30 – 19:30 (IST)

DAY  3

  • Food and Drink

Wednesday 3 March 2021  09:00 – 11:00(GMT)/14:30 – 16:30 (IST)

  • Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing

Wednesday 3 March 2021 12:00 – 14:00 (GMT)/17:30 – 19:30 (IST)

DAY 4

  • Technology and Digital Markets

Thursday 4 March 2021  09:00 – 11:00 (GMT)/14:30 – 16:30 (IST)

  • Energy

Thursday 4 March 2021 12:00 – 14:00 (GMT)/17:30 – 19:30 (IST)

DAY 5

  • A Celebration of Diversity & Women in Business Event

Friday 5 March 2021   09:00 – 12.00 (GMT)/14:30 – 18:00 (IST)

All our virtual masterclasses are free to attend and will provide an opportunity to:

  • Meet the experts and listen to trade case studies from UK and Indian businesses
  • Virtually network and agree key asks and follow up opportunities

The virtual power mission takes place online from Monday 1st March until Friday 5th March  – click here for more information and to  register