Bringing together key cabinet ministers, industry leaders, global innovators, and ecosystem builders, DAWK Media Network hosted a flagship business summit centered on empowering Punjab’s entrepreneurship landscape, scaling its creative economy, and driving sustainable industrial growth.
The summit was inaugurated with a welcome address by Amandeep Singh Paapi, Founder & Group CEO of DAWK Media Network, who underscored the media network’s commitment to creating high-value dialogue bridging policymakers, visionary entrepreneurs, and regional business leaders.
High-Powered Ministerial Sessions
Powering Punjab’s Growth: In an exclusive opening dialogue, Amandeep Singh Paapi engaged in a strategic discussion with S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Hon’ble Power Minister, Punjab, examining infrastructure readiness, energy sustainability, and government initiatives fueling the state’s industrial sector.
Financing Punjab’s Future: In a fireside session, Amandeep Singh Paapi sat down with S. Harpal Singh Cheema, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Punjab, to explore fiscal policies, investment frameworks, and financial mechanisms designed to accelerate capital flow into regional enterprises.
Keynote & Executive Fireside Chats
Punjab Startup Ecosystem: A comprehensive keynote presentation on state-backed entrepreneurship programs and technology initiatives was delivered by Deepindar Dhillon, Joint Director, Department of IT & Industry Promotion (Govt. of Punjab), alongside representatives from the state startup team.
Fireside Success Story: Gurleen Puri Dhaliwal, Co-founder & Managing Editor of The DAWK, led an inspiring conversation with Mr. Vikram R. Singh, Founder of Antier Group, tracing the journey of scaling a world-class technology enterprise from Punjab to global markets.
Panel Discussions
Panel 1: “Punjab to the World: Scaling the Creative Economy, Soft Power, and Global Monetization”
Moderated by Gurleen Puri Dhaliwal, this panel explored global expansion, brand monetization, and leveraging regional talent on international stages.
Lachhman Singh (Founder, Maluka IAS)
Sonia Dhaavan (Founder, Grey Matters)
CA Sahil Makkar (Managing Director, Punjab Angels Network)
Panel 2: “Building Businesses That Last: Sustainability, Scale & Growth”
Moderated by Sushank Kaler, Political Editor at Punjab Post Channel, experts dissected long-term corporate governance, sustainable practices, and enterprise risk management.
Mr. HS Cheema (Chairman, CBL)
Abhay Pratap Singh Dhillon (Founder, Shudã Organic Farm)
Mohit Bansal (Founder, GMI Infra)
Anukool Bhatnagar (Ex-CGM, State Bank of India)
Masterclasses & Expert Knowledge Sessions
The summit featured specialized tactical sessions aimed at equipping attendees with practical growth strategies:
Legalities in Business: Navigating compliance, corporate structures, and IP rights — Adv. Parul Mehta
AI Integration in Digital Marketing (MarTech, Automation & Customer Growth): Harnessing artificial intelligence to drive hyper-growth — Mr. Arnav Jain (AI Expert & Director, Outsourcing Technologies)
How to Network for Business Success: Building strategic alliances and leveraging corporate networks — Mr. Ajay Sharma (Management Scout, Ex-KPMG)
Conclusion & Networking
The event concluded with an official felicitation ceremony acknowledging the distinguished speakers, followed by closing remarks and an exclusive networking dinner connecting delegates, investors, and industry pioneers.
