Past Events

Recent years witnessed several number of successful business events where Industry experts and renowned guests boarded to take the lead.

AECCI keeps on scheduling business-oriented events and activities to promote professional development and provide exposure for your business. Recent years witnessed several successful business events where Industry experts and renowned guests boarded to take the lead.
When the whole world went for the lockdown due to an epidemic, we came online and presented our events through digital modes. Here is a glimpse of our past events.

Sr. No Dated Event Type Topic Venue Guest/Presented By
45 07-03-2025 Ask Me Anything International Arbitration: Key Trends, Challenges, and Innovations for Global Traders Zoom Meet (Virtual Meet) Guest: Adv. Khushnuma Khan (Arbitrator, Solicitor, FCIARB, AOR Supreme Court of India)
AECCI Representation:
Mrs. Swarn Dhiman (Executive Director)
Hosting:
Adv. Rohini P K (AECCI Legal Wing)

Navi Mumbai, India – 07th March 2025 – Asian Exporters' Chamber of Commerce & Industry held the Virtual Ask Me Anything Session on International Arbitration.

Event Overview:
The Third "Ask Me Anything" session for the topic: "International Arbitration: Key Trends, Challenges, and Innovations for Global Traders". This interactive session is designed specifically for our trade members who seek clarity on International Arbitration, including key trends, challenges, and innovations in global trade dispute resolution. Through this discussion, we aim to address your concerns, provide expert insights, and enhance your understanding of the evolving legal frameworks governing international arbitration.

About Guest:
The session featured by Adv. Khushnuma Khan, She is empaneled as an arbitrator with AECCI-IAC, With over 30 years of legal expertise, and a seasoned litigator and a highly regarded arbitrator with extensive experience in commercial arbitration, corporate law, insolvency, and banking disputes. She has represented high-profile clients across various judicial and arbitral forums, including the Bombay High Court, NCLT, DRT, and the Supreme Court of India. Adv. Khushnuma Khan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators London, and an empaneled arbitrator with multiple international dispute resolution institutions, including the Geneva International Dispute Resolution Institute (GIDI) and the Standing Committee of Public Sector Enterprises (SCOPE). Her contributions to the field of arbitration and international legal practice have earned her multiple recognitions, including the Legal Era Excellence Award and the Divas Excellence Award for Legal & Compliance. Beyond her legal practice, she is actively engaged in mentoring startups, supporting corporate governance, and advocating for women's empowerment in legal and business sectors.

Hosted by Adv. Rohini P K, representing AECCI's Legal Wing and Ms. Swarn Lata, Executive Director of AECCI, provided an introduction to AECCI-IAC, highlighting its role in offering a structured arbitration framework to support exporters and businesses.

During the session, various questions were raised by the host Adv Rohini P K, which all were well explained by Adv. Khushnuma Khan. She clearly explained how arbitration offers international traders a faster, more flexible, and confidential resolution process compared to traditional litigation. Also highlighted the need for clear, precisely drafted contracts to bridge cultural, lingustic and legal differences and emphasized the role of model arbitration clauses and venues, in mitigating risks. Adv. Khushnuma Khan also focused on the growing impact of digital technologies—such as ODR, AI and the impact of COVID-19 on virtual hearings.. Finally, strategies for effectively navigating arbitration in the context of global economic sanctions were discussed, with a focus on emerging trends in the United States and the associated risks.

Key Takeaways:
  • Arbitration provides a faster, more flexible, and confidential process compared to traditional litigation, making it a preferred option for international traders.
  • Clear and precise contracts are crucial to overcome cultural, linguistic, and legal differences.
  • Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and AI—combined with the accelerated shift towards virtual hearings due to COVID-19, is reshaping dispute resolution.
  • Overall, businesses must continuously adapt their dispute resolution strategies.
Conclusion:
The session was highly engaging and informative, and gained a deeper understanding of arbitration for international traders, highlighting its efficiency, confidentiality, and flexibility compared to traditional litigation.. Overall, the discussion equipped businesses with practical strategies to navigate emerging trends and risks, particularly in the context of global economic sanctions and evolving legal frameworks.

We extend our gratitude to Adv. Khushnuma Khan for such an insightful session and look forward to have such valuable sessions in the future also.

The session recording is available on the AECCI YouTube Channel.
https://youtu.be/x8YsYqvO7eQ?si=qO2-N0_GHoRtpMcC
44 14-02-2025 Ask Me Anything Arbitration: Pathway to Resolving Trade Disputes and Driving Business Growth Zoom Meet (Virtual Meet) Guest: Dr. Anup Wadhawan (Retd. IAS officer, Former Secretary Government of India)
AECCI Representation:
Mrs. Swarn Dhiman (Executive Director)
Hosting:
Adv. Rohini P K (AECCI Legal Wing)

Navi Mumbai, India – 14th February 2025 – Asian Exporters' Chamber of Commerce & Industry held the Virtual Ask Me Anything Session on International Arbitration.

Event Overview:
The "Ask Me Anything" session for the topic: "Arbitration: Pathway to Resolving Trade Disputes and Driving Business Growth". This interactive session is designed to provide valuable insights into how arbitration serves as an efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism for international trade and commerce.

About Guest:
The session featured by Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Former Secretary Government of India and arbitrator with extensive experience in trade policy and economic governance. He also served in key roles at the Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Financial Services, Department of Economic Affairs, and the Prime Minister's Office. He has served as an Executive Magistrate and has vast expertise in arbitration, conciliation, and commercial dispute resolution. Currently, he is empaneled as a member of the arbitration panel for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), serves as a Sole Arbitrator for the Government of Uttarakhand, and has contributed to dispute resolution in multiple PSU contractual matters and he is on the board of various companies in the insurance, finance, and NGO sectors. His deep expertise in trade and finance, banking, insurance, capital markets, power sector, urban development, and public policy administration. He is also empaneled with AECCI- International Arbitration Centre.

Hosted by Adv. Rohini P K, representing AECCI's Legal Wing and Ms. Swarn Lata, Executive Director of AECCI, provided an introduction to AECCI-IAC, highlighting its role in offering a structured arbitration framework to support exporters and businesses.

During the session, various questions were raised by the host Adv Rohini P K, which all were well explained by the Guest. Dr. Anup Wadhawan emphasized the financial and procedural barriers that small businesses face.The discussion covered arbitration process, reducing costs, and enhancing awareness among SMEs/MSMEs. He stressed the importance of impartiality and ethical conduct in arbitration, ensuring that arbitrators avoid bias. He recommended streamlining global best practices, transparency, and efficiency, positioning India as a competitive arbitration hub. He also explained Arbitration can proceed without formal contracts, relying on emails and registered posts as primary evidence. WhatsApp messages serve only as secondary evidence. H gave a detailed elaborated on the need for clear contractual clauses allowing for consolidation of claims and the parties should be take utmost care for that. He explained on the flexibility of arbitration, allowing amendments to claims, through mutual consent of parties, an arbitrator's decision, or a proper court order.

Key Takeaways:
  • Arbitration is a cost-effective and efficient alternative to litigation for international trade disputes.
  • SMEs/MSMEs must be educated on arbitration processes to make it more accessible.
  • Maintaining neutrality and ethical standards is crucial for arbitrators to ensure fair outcomes.
  • Digital documentation and communication records are vital when formal contracts are unavailable.
  • Indian arbitration centers need to adopt global best practices to attract international clients by reducing costs.
Conclusion:
The session was highly engaging and informative, and gained a deeper understanding of how arbitration can serve as a vital tool for businesses in managing trade conflicts effectively.

We extend our gratitude to Dr. Anup Wadhawan for such an insightful session and look forward to have such valuable sessions in the future also.

The session recording is available on the AECCI YouTube Channel.
https://youtu.be/S2eutQZWsys?si=aGCNEC2NRsaw0zHu
43 21-02-2025 Workshop Export Documentation Virtual Mrs. Swarn Dhiman (Executive Director-AECCI)
42 04-01-2025 B2B Interactive Session B2B Interactive Session with Netherlands Zoom Online Mr. Guido Jacobs (Lahs Green India Pvt. Ltd.)
41 04-01-2025 Ask Me Anything Arbitration: Seamless Solution for Business Progress Zoom - Online Organized by Asian Exporters' Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Event Overview:
Navi Mumbai, India – January 04, 2025 – Asian Exporters' Chamber of Commerce & Industry held the Virtual Ask Me Anything Session.

The event featured guest speaker Adv. V. Inbavijayan, an experienced Advocate and Arbitrator empanelled with AECCI International Arbitration Centre. The session explored arbitration, legal procedures, and the role of arbitrators in resolving disputes.

During the session, various questions were raised by the host Adv. Rohini P. K., which were well explained by the expert arbitrator. Major topics included:
  • Incorporating the Arbitration clause even when dealing with Letters of Credit
  • Options available to businesses in disputes, in the absence of an arbitration clause in the agreement
  • The timeframe within which a business should initiate a claim for payment recovery in domestic and international disputes
  • Award execution process and procedures
  • How to ensure the strict implementation of arbitration awards
Key Takeaways:
  1. Adv. Inbavijayan explained the fundamental steps in the arbitration process, emphasizing its efficiency, flexibility, and confidentiality.
  2. Highlighted advantages such as faster resolution of disputes, reduced costs, and the ability to select a subject-matter expert as the arbitrator.
  3. Provided practical tips on preparing for the process, choosing an arbitrator, and ensuring compliance with arbitration awards.
Conclusion:
The session was engaging and informative, offering valuable insights into arbitration and legal dispute resolution. It provided a deeper understanding of arbitration's practical applications and its benefits over traditional litigation.

We extend our gratitude to Advocate Inbavijayan for such an insightful session and look forward to future valuable sessions.

Session can be viewed on AECCI YouTube Channel.
40 23-12-2024 B2B Interactive Session B2B Interactive Session with Germany Zoom-online Mr. Roman Koudous (Koudous International Law Office)
39 23-12-2024 B2B Interactive Session B2B Interactive Session with Kenya Zoom-online Mr. Martin Gitau (Gitau International Trade Consultants)
38 24-10-2024 to 26-10-2024 B2B Interactive Sessions B2B Virtual Forum With Kenya Virtual Delegates from 25 Countries
37 18-10-2024 Ask Me Anything Trade Between India & UAE Zoom-online Mr. Trueman (True Law Firm, UAE)
34 05-06-2024 Webinar Series 8 Overview of Investment and Trade Opportunities in Egypt Zoom- Online Organized by Sadany & Khalifa Law firm in Cairo
Experts & Special Guests:
  1. Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Cairo
  2. Trade Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Cairo, Counsellor Sanzhar Ualikhanov
  3. First Secretary Talgat Iliyas, Official Representative for MENA countries of the National Company "KazakhInvest"
  4. Trade Representative of the Embassy of India in Cairo Mr. Mikhael Adel (Commercial Executive)
  5. Dr. Muhammad Rabie, Partner in Sadany & Khalifa law firm
  6. Dr. Ashish, Partner in Vidhisastras-Advocates & Solicitors, India
  7. Ms. Tehrim Mulla, Executive Director of the Asian Exporters Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  8. Dr. Olga Andreeva, arbitration lawyer, Sadany & Khalifa law firm
  9. Mohab Moataz Kamel, Attorney at law at Sadany & Khalifa Law Firm
  10. Shihab Ismail, Attorney at law at Sadany & Khalifa Law Firm
33 15-04-2024 Webinar Series- 7 Commercial Law: The Cross Border Commercial Trade Litigation! Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Mr. Ejaz Maqbool (AECCI- Affiliated Professional)
33 16-03-2024 Webinar Series- 6 Consumer Rights Under Insolvency in the Realm of International Trade Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Advocate Anu Shrivasatava (AECCI- Affiliated Professional)
32 11-03-2024 Webinar Series- 5 Corporate Crimes And Emerging Threats In International Trade. Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Advocate Vijay Pal Dalmia (AECCI- Affiliated Professional)
31 17-02-2024 Webinar Series- 4 Exclusive Webinar on Intelectual Property Rights (IPR) & International Trade Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Advocate Ankit Swarup (AECCI- Affiliated Professional)
30 7-02-2024 Webinar Series- 3 Exclusive Webinar on Role of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in International Trade Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Advocate Rohit Kumar (AECCI- Affiliated Professional)
29 19-1-2024 Webinar Series- 2 Exclusive Webinar on Managing the Financial Risk of Trading Overseas Zoom- Online Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Mr. Bimlendu Bhushan (A Seasoned Chartered Accountant & an AECCI Affiliated Professional)
28 5-1-2024 #Live Session Series-14 Credit Risk & Insurance for Global Trade AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
27 14-12-2023 #Live Session Series-13 Highlights of Foreign Trade Policy (2023-28) AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
26 3-11-2023 #Live Session Series-12 Export Business For New Comers/ How to Start International Export? AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
25 15-11-2023 Webinar Series- 1 Exclusive Webinar on Trade and Incorporation of Companies in Egypt with Sadany & Khalifa AECCI-HO Host: Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Experts: Dr. Olga Andreeva (Attorney at SKLF- Egypt) Mr. Mohab Moataz (Corporate lawyer at SKLF)
24 14-10-2023 #Live Session Series-11 International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
23 07-10-2023 #Live Session Series-10 Method of International Payments & LC's AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
22 22-09-2023 #Live Session Series-9 Latest Update and Impact of GST on Exports / Imports AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
21 09-09-2023 #Live Session Series-8 Country focus market Research AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
20 19-08-2023 #Live Session Series-7 Prevent Disputes & Scams in Global Trade AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
19 12-08-2023 #Live Session Series-6 Interested in expanding your business on a global scale? AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
18 05-08-2023 #Live Session Series-5 AECCI- Professional Wing Benefits AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
17 07-07-2023 #Live Session Series-4 AECCI- Export Wing Benefits AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
16 26-06-2023 #Live Session Series-3 AECCI- Legal Wing Benefits AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
15 16-06-2023 #Live session Series-2 AECCI membership Benefits Navi Mumbai Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
14 09-06-2023 #AMA Series-1 Importance of Enforcing Contracts in International Trade AECCI-HO Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Advocate Pooja Pachkude (Legal wing)
Advocate Anand Chawre
Advocate Rupali Akolkar
Mr. Jaffar Alkhayer
13 13-04-2023 Empanelment of AECCI-IAC Arbitrators Empanelment of AECCI-International Arbitration Center Arbitrators Courtyard by Marriott Hon'ble Chariman Shri Jaheer Bukhari
Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Ms. Samiksha P (PR and Event Planner)
Mr. Harish Shetty (Director)
LEGAL DIVISION:
Advocate Prashant Chaturvedi
Advocate Pooja Pachkude
Advocate Sukanya Kolhe
Guest
Advocate Anand Chawre
Advocate Pradeep Vithal Samant
Advocate Rupali Akolkar
Advocate Khushnuma Khan
Advocate S.R Sahu
CA Rajendra Karnmal Bhuta
CA Pawan Kumar Aggarwal
Mr. Aditya Kumar Mittal
12 16-03-2023 Inaugural of 1st Draft of AECCI - IAC Inaugural of 1st Draft of AECCI International Arbitration Center AECCI Premises Hon'ble Jaheer Bukhari (Chariman Sir)
Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Ms. Samiksha P (PR and Event Planner)
Mr. Harish Shetty (Director)
Advocate Prashant Chaturvedi
Advocate Pooja Pachkude
Advocate Sukanya Kolhe
11 15-02-2023 Annual Magazine Launch Ceremony AECCI Annual Magazine Asian Pharma & Chemical Outlook 2022-23 Launch Ceremony CBD Belapur Hon. Jaheer Bukhari (Chairman Sir)
Ms. Tehrim Mulla (Executive Director)
Ms. Samiksha P (Digital Efforts)
AECCI Team
Exporters/Importers/Trade Bodies
10 (17th, 18th & 19th Sept/ Dec 2020) Webinar(Virtual Expo) “Virtual Expo Organized by Global Expo-India 20
(an Exclusive International Business Event for Industrial Exhibition, Job Fair,
Country Seminars, Education Fair and Trade Expo)(broadcasted globally on - https://meet60.com/Event/View/1693)”		 CBD Belapur Presented by:
Ms. Swarn Lata - Executive Director - AECCI
Program Managed by:
Mr. Bhaskar Dastidar-CEO-GE-India
Ms. Swetapadma Mohanty
9 21-06-2019 Workshop “Handling Overseas Collections & Payments” Corporate Hotel,CBD Belapur Mrs. Swarn Lata (Executive Director - AECCI)
Mr. Lachhman Kewlani (Branch Manager)
Mr. Swapnil Shende (Assistant Manager)
Mr. Arvind Jaiswar(Country Head)
Mr. Naveen Patil (AVP-Transaction Banking)
Adv. Ubed A. Patel
8 02-11-2018 Seminar An Interactive session CBD Belapur Mr.Vivek Johri(Chief ComMsioner of Customs Zone-11, MUMBAI)
Mr.R.K.Singh (Additional ComMsioner)
Mr.Rohit Singla (Joint ComMsioner)
Mr.Siddhart Jaiswal (Deputy ComMsioner)
7 28-09-2018 Seminar How to Find International Buyers AECCI TRADE ASSISTANT CENTER - Fort, MUMBAI Mrs. Swarn Lata (Executive Director AECCI)
6 28-09-2018 Seminar How to Find International Buyers AECCI TRADE ASSISTANT CENTER - Fort, MUMBAI Mrs. Swarn Lata (Executive Director AECCI)
5 19.09.2017 Seminar Export Promotion / Developement from India THE CORPORATE HOTEL 1) Mr. Dhananjay Sharma (Dy. Director-FIEO).
2) Mrs. Swarn Lata (Executive Director-AECCI)
4 04.08.2017 Seminar “Role of Spices Board in the Export Promotion and Development
of Spices from India” & “Agro Products from India”		 THE CORPORATE HOTEL 1) Dr. C.B. Singh (AGM-APEDA).
2) Mr. Ramanna Shankar (Asst. Director-Marketing)
Mr. R.P. Gautam (Ex Secretary APEDA)
3 21.07.2017 Seminar “Agriculture Export Industry& Food Safety” K-STAR HOTEL 1) Dr. C.B. Singh (AGM-APEDA)
2) Mr. R.P. Gautam (Ex Secretary-APEDA)
2 17.06.2017 Seminar GST "Goods & Service Tax" K-STAR HOTEL 1) CA Dhiren Prajapati
2) CA Girish Hatkar
3) CS Janki Jethwani
1 16.06.2017 Seminar GST "Goods & Service Tax" K-STAR HOTEL 1) CA Dhiren Prajapati
2) CA Girish Hatkar
3) CS Janki Jethwani