Date
October 1, 2026
Venue
Pune Springboard
With our Springboards, Leaders of Tomorrow hits the road, travelling to cities across India - from Delhi to Chennai, Kolkata to Mumbai. Each event becomes a live platform for dialogue, discovery & connection, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, startup founders and local MSMEs to explore regional growth stories, on-the-ground challenges & the way forward. From navigating tech transformations and entering global markets, to weathering trade wars and economic shocks, conversations will showcase the evolution of India’s true growth engines.
Pune: Rewriting The Small Business Playbook
Pune, often called the Oxford of the East is experiencing an unprecedented boom. The once quiet historical city, has evolved into one of India’s most powerful financial and tech engines over the past 3 decades. Nurturing over 1.08 million registered MSMEs, accounting for 14.8% of the entire state's total count, the district has emerged a leading industrial and manufacturing powerhouse for SMEs in Maharashtra with its dynamic industrial framework. Beyond the MSMEs, Pune attracts nearly half of all international students who travel to India for higher education and a history of being the headquarters of the Maratha Empire. So, see you at the Culture Capital of Maharashtra, with its rich blend of urbane infrastructure, traditional arts, and the delightful Punekar charm
