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IET Bangalore Local Network Presents

Technology & Innovation Leadership Talk Series

By

Mr. Lokesh Venkataswamy Managing Director

Innomantra Consulting Private Limited, India & Vice Chairman – Innovation & Corporate Initiatives, IET Bangalore Local Network

Tuesday, 22nd January 2016 at 6.00 p.m. Hotel Royal Orchid Central , Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road (see map in Pg.4) , Bangalore , India

The institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Bangalore Local Network is stretching its wings beyond Bengaluru to organize IET’s Technology Leadership Talk on:

A Short Workshop on Transforming Ideas into Intellectual Property

“Intellectual Property is the Cinderella of modern organisation by revealing her true value swept her to prominence”

Every organization form a startup to multinational has a reason for being. It might be a unique ability to offer

a particular product or service, or it might arise from having been in the right place at the right time with

certain set of capabilities. But at its core, your organisation probably relies on Intellectual Property (IP) far

more than one can imagine.

The knowledge and their ability to innovate are frequently the differentiator between organizations that

succeed and those that fail. Physical assets and traditional sources of competitive advantage such as

manufacturing capability or location have far less relevance. The value of many of the world’s largest

organisations is increasingly vested in knowledge-based, innovation driven and intangible assets. An

economy based on these assets is often known as ‘Innovation Economy’.

A Short Workshop on Transforming Ideas into Intellectual Property

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Speaker Profile:

Lokesh Venkataswamy Managing Director Innomantra Consulting Private Limited

Lokesh is Managing Director at Innomantra. He brings with him more than 20 years of professional

experience in Intellectual Property management, Innovation Management and New Product

Development. Prior to Innomantra, he managed innovation and intellectual property at Larsen &

Toubro. He began his career with the Medical Equipment and Systems Group at L&T where he

spent 12 years in product design & development, strategic planning & initiatives driving Innovation

& IP. At Innomantra, Lokesh has worked with clients in a wide range of sectors including Automotive,

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Information Technology, Engineering Services, Medical

Electronics and Consumer Goods in the areas of Intellectual Property Management and Innovation

Management. He has also advised educational institutions, entrepreneurs, industry associations

and government agencies in these areas.

Lokesh has chaired and participated as speaker in several Innovation & IPR conferences and

seminars. He has delivered guest lectures at institutions like IISc Bangalore, several IIM and BITS-

Pilani. Lokesh, a Mechanical Engineer, has an MBA in Marketing and PG Diploma in Intellectual

Property Law from National Law School of India University (NLSIU). Lokesh was also awarded

winner of "India Innovation Challenge" at 4th India Innovation Summit - 2008 Organized by CII &

Govt. of Karnataka. Lokesh also played a role of mentor and jury in ‘Power of Ideas 2010,12,15–

Initiated by top business daily in India ‘The Economic Times’ and Indian Institute of Management –

Ahmadabad, India’. He is also a member & vice-chairman – Bangalore Local Network, Institution of

Engineering & Technology (IET) and Member at IT Panel at CII Mysore, India and Co-Founder &

Trustee – Association of Intellectual Property Professionals & Owners Association (AIPPO), India.

He can be contacted at Lokeshv@innomantra.com

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Programme Schedule: 6.00 p.m. Registration

6.15 p.m. Welcome address by:

Mr. Kapil Khanna Chairman – IET Bangalore Local Network & Head, Rail Engineering Projects – WS Atkins (India) Private Limited, Bangalore

6.20 p.m. Glimpse on IET India & VTPC

Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Chairman – Young Professional, IET Bangalore Local Network Ms. Prabhavathi Rao Project Coordinator – WTO & IPR Relay Cell Visveswaraya Trade Promotion Council (VTPC) – Govt. of Karnataka Bangalore

6.30 p.m. Innovation & Technology Leadership Series Workshop

Theme: Transforming Ideas into Intellectual Property Mr. Lokesh Venkataswamy Managing Director Innomantra Consulting Private Limited & Vice Chairman – Innovation & Corporate Initiatives

8.30 p.m.

Vote of thanks

Mr. Subramaniam Devarajan Treasurer – IET Bangalore Local Network

8.35 p.m.

Networking Reception & Dinner

You are welcome! Contact us & register now:

Manager Member Relations – IET India.

CALL : Mr.Vishnuvardhan @ +91 9740856856

Entry by Invitation and Pre-registration Only

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About us:

The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) founded in 1871, the IET is one of the world’s leading

professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries, with active networks of members in 37 countries. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world. This knowledge sharing focuses on five sectors: built environment, design and production, energy, information and communications, and transport. In support of these sectors, the IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of over 500 publications. The IET represents the engineering profession in matters of public concern and assists governments to make the public aware of engineering and technological issues. The IET accredits degree courses worldwide in subjects relevant to electrical, electronic, manufacturing and information engineering. In addition, it secures funding for professional development schemes for engineering graduates including awards scholarships, grants and prizes.The IETalso grants Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer professional designations on behalf of the Engineering Council UK. The Institution's main offices are in Savoy Place, London, and at Michael Faraday House, Stevenage. The IET India Office was established in 2006 in Bangalore and has 12,500 members. The office functions as the initial point of contact with the IET and supports and co-ordinates IET activities and events in India

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____________________________ Venue: Royal Orchid Central - the hotel is located on Dickenson Road behind the Manipal Centre,

Off IET India Office, M.G. Road, Bangalore.