MUMBAI: In a land brimming with ideas and untamed ambition, startups are the modern-day dreamers charting a bold path through challenges and uncertainties. Their journey is fueled by an insatiable hunger for recognition—the kind that cements their place in the nation's story. And what could be more exhilarating than earning a spotlight on a national platform?

This 17 December, ABP Live raises the curtain on Future Forward Startup Conclave 2024 in the heart of New Delhi. A celebration of grit, innovation, and the audacious spirit of Indian entrepreneurship, this premier gathering promises to be a melting pot of ideas and possibilities. It’s not just an event; it’s where visionaries meet their moment, where leaders, innovators, and changemakers converge to script the next chapter of India’s startup saga.

Anticipation runs high. The stakes are real. The spotlight is waiting. Are you ready to be part of the revolution?

The event will begin with a keynote address by Union minister of state for Commerce, Industry, and Electronics & IT, Jitin Prasada. This will be followed by engaging discussions led by some of the country’s most innovative leaders, including:

1   Daalchini co-founder & CEO, Prerna Kalra

2   The Cinnamon Kitchen founder, Priyasha Saluja

3   Flyrobe CEO, Aanchal Saini

4   Classplus co-founder & CEO, Mukul Rustagi

5   Clovia co-founder, Neha Kant

6   AppMySite founder, Vikas Nangia

7   Zostel co-founder & CEO, Dharamveer Singh Chouhan

8   JiViSa founder & CEO, Sarika Pancchi

9   Farmley co-founder, Abhishek Agarwal

10  Vertex Venture executive director, Nikhil Marwaha

11  Bluetea founder, Nitesh Singh

12   Blackhat Syncidus chairman & MD, Sachin Salunkhe

13   IvyCap Ventures founder & MD, Vikram Gupta

14   Acclaimed author, Harsh Pamnani

As of May 2024, India has solidified its position as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, boasting a valuation of $349.67 billion. With over 1.25 lakh startups and 110 unicorns, the country has emerged as a global leader in innovation, particularly in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, and technology.

According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Indian startups are projected to contribute an additional $1 trillion to the nation's economy by 2029-30. The CII further anticipates the emergence of 300 new unicorns between 2024 and 2035, underscoring the sector's significant potential for growth and its role in shaping India's economic future.

Initiatives like Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat have played a pivotal role in propelling India to the forefront of global innovation, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and earning international recognition.

Audiences can witness the event live on www.abpLive.com on 17 December from 11 AM.