On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Poland–India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC) successfully hosted the Poland–India Business & Women Leadership Forum 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The forum brought together a distinguished gathering of diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and institutional leaders from both India and Poland to explore opportunities for fostering bilateral cooperation and promoting women’s leadership in business.
Shreekant Patil, Advisor to the Poland–India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC) and Startup India Mentor, moderated the entire forum, ensuring a smooth and engaging dialogue among the event’s distinguished speakers and participants. The event provided a strategic platform to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, MSME collaboration, and women’s leadership across borders, strengthening the Poland–India bilateral ecosystem.
The event was hosted by Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska, President of PICC, and Mr. Vincent Peter, Vice President of PICC. It marked the official launch of the Chamber’s activities in India, underscoring its vital role as a bridge between the two nations, facilitating cross-sectoral collaboration in trade, policy, education, and innovation.
H.E. Mr. Piotr Świtalski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to India, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Ambassador Świtalski highlighted the growing importance of Poland-India relations, focusing on the potential for deeper cooperation in trade, investment, and skilled mobility. He also noted the improvements in visa processing, making it easier for professionals and businesses to collaborate across borders.
The forum welcomed several prominent leaders, including Ms. Amrapali Kata, IAS, CEO & MD of Andhra Pradesh Tourism; Dr. Shefali Bhujbal, Trustee of MET & Bhujbal Knowledge City; Ms. Priya Pansare, Director at World Trade Centre Mumbai; and CA Tripti Singhal Somani, Founder & CEO of Womennovator.
A major highlight was the signing of two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between PICC and Womennovator, and PICC and the MSME Business Forum India. These agreements are aimed at advancing institutional collaboration in entrepreneurship, innovation, and MSME engagement between Poland and India.
The event also featured an insightful Women’s Leadership Panel Discussion, moderated by Ms. Bogusia Dhingra, and featuring Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska, Ms. Priya Pansare, CA Tripti Singhal Somani, Ms. Małgorzata Zawada (Global Director of Operations at DUOLIFE S.A.), Ms. Dorota Cagiel, and Ms. Kavita Adhikary. The panel explored the challenges women face in leadership, the mentorship gaps, and strategies to empower women entrepreneurs to scale globally.
The forum concluded with the India launch of the book “22 Lies I Believed” by Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska, followed by closing remarks from Mr. Vincent Peter.
The successful conclusion of the Poland–India Business & Women Leadership Forum 2026 marked a significant step in enhancing India–Poland relations and promoting the pivotal role of women leaders in driving global business and innovation. Shreekant Patil’s role as moderator was pivotal in facilitating this landmark event, which continues to foster enduring collaborations between India and Poland.
Special thanks go to the event’s dedicated team including Amit Thakkar, Rahul Pradhan, Milin Rajput, Prasad Ganavane, Shubham Kankarej, and Wroblewska Business Event for their excellent management.— Shreekant Patil, Founder, Startup India Mentor, Advisor to PICC.
About Shreekant Patil –
CEng Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik – (India), (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, MACCIA – Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Director at Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30+ years of industrial experience, former Sr. Consultant at NP Council India Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Technical Committee Member & Resource person Rp at BIS India – Bureau of Indian Standards – Govt of India, AWS – American Welding Society and ISA – International Society of Automation. He Official Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, Certified LEAN, ZED, Consultant, Euro Exim Bank, AfDB, Asian Development Bank, SIDBI, United Nations, European Commissions, Certified Master Trainer, Assessor at NSDC (Skill India, DVET, MSSDS), PoP at UGC, Volunteer Startup Mentor at AICTE – Vidyanjali Programme, member at IEEE Entrepreneurship, Independent Director, Niryat Bandhu, Udyami Mitra at Khadi India, Associated with EEPC, SEPC, APEDA, Council member at International Trade Council – Business for innovation & technology, member, reviewer, mentor at Asian Council of Science Editors, IFERP, Global Harmonization Initiative, Cluster collaboration- European Union, mentor at MentorMe program of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Sustainability Ambassador for UNSDG – SPSC- UK. Shreekant Patil has been nominated in roster of experts at UNFCCC. He is researcher fellow, author, writer. He is Brand Ambassador for Wallonia, Belgium.
His mission is to promote self-employment by fostering startups, empowering entrepreneurs and women, supporting Govt schemes & funding, building exporters and supply chains, while driving capacity building through ZED & Lean MSME certifications, BIS–ISI standards, and Chartered Engineer certifications. A small contribution making India – Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
About PICC –
The Poland–India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC) is a premier bilateral organization established in 2025, headquartered in Wrocław, Poland, to catalyze economic, cultural, educational, and innovative partnerships between Poland and India. Led by President Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska and Vice President Mr. Vincent Peter, PICC builds on the momentum of elevated India-Poland ties, including their Strategic Partnership formalized in 2024 following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit. With a focus on mutual prosperity, the chamber connects businesses, governments, academia, and communities, addressing key challenges like regulatory hurdles, market access, and skill gaps through targeted initiatives.invest-in-wroclaw+1
Mission:-
PICC’s mission is to act as a trusted bridge, promoting professionalism, transparency, and enduring friendship to unlock bilateral potential. It prioritizes high-impact sectors including trade and investment facilitation, education and skills exchange, renewable energy and sustainability, smart cities and urban infrastructure, as well as culture and tourism promotion. By organizing business matchmaking, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs, PICC empowers MSMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs to scale across borders, leveraging Poland’s EU gateway status and India’s demographic dividend.
Vision:-
The chamber envisions a thriving ecosystem where India and Poland co-lead in global innovation, achieving exponential growth in bilateral trade (targeting $10B+ by 2030), technology transfer, and people-to-people exchanges. PICC aspires to be the go-to platform for inclusive collaboration, fostering resilient supply chains, joint ventures in AI/defense/green tech, and cultural diplomacy—ultimately contributing to India’s $5T economy and Poland’s regional hub ambitions.
Through strategic MoUs, delegations, and forums, PICC drives tangible outcomes like export linkages and investment inflows, positioning itself as an indispensable ally in the evolving Indo-European landscape.
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