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Conference Program

About the Program

The 41st INVEST International Value Engineering Conference offers a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and professional engagement. The program features keynote sessions, thematic discussions, technical paper presentations, panel interactions, industrial exposure, and networking opportunities designed to promote innovation, sustainability, and value-driven growth.

Participants will gain insights into emerging trends, practical solutions, and strategic approaches that strengthen the role of Value Engineering across industries and public systems.

Highlights

  • Keynote Sessions by Industry Experts
  • Technical Paper Presentations
  • Thematic Panel Discussions
  • Industry & Academia Collaboration
  • Industrial Visit & Networking Sessions
  • Innovation & Best Practice Showcases
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Recognising Excellence

Individual & Organisational Prizes & Awards

  • Value Engineering papers and projects · Celebrating innovation, function-based thinking, and outstanding contributions
  • INVEST Awards for Organisations
  • Mohta Trophy
Best Value Engineering Efforts
Awarded to the leader of the Value Engineering Project Team which, in judges’ assessment, has submitted the best VE project report implemented during the preceding year prior to the conference.
  • Winning team presents at the conference
  • Entry can be submitted by Team Leader, certified by a business head / Director / President / VP / GM.
  • Handa Golden Key Award
Certificate + Trophy
Presented to the organisation which has excelled in deploying Value Methodology to improve total value of operations and encouraged VE dissemination at all levels during the past year.
  • Winning organisation eligible again only after 2 years
  • Download questionnaire & guidelines from www.savevaluesummit2025.com Entry certified by Senior Manager / Director / GM.
  • Vasant Rao Trophy
Next Best Organisation
Presented to the organisation adjudged as the next best based on the criteria for the Handa Golden Key award.
  • Recognises sustained excellence in Value Engineering deployment.
  • Muthiah Kasi Award
Trophy + Certificate + USD 1,000
Instituted by Mr. Muthiah Kasi (USA). For papers distinctly demonstrating newness/innovation – not necessarily following VM Job Plan.
  • Must show how functions & FAST diagram led to creative solutions.
  • Reimbursement of actual expenses to attend SAVE USA Conference (max. USD 1000).
Certificate for all authors; cash award to principal author/presenter.
  • KSRM Sastry Award
Trophy + Certificate
Sponsored by Mr. KSRM Sastry, CVS Life. Motivates practitioners for best utilization of ‘Function and Creativity‘ to derive best solutions.
Paper should include: Project description, full function list, creativity ideas, shortlisted ideas, selected proposals, and how function definition helped realise the best solution.
  • Soundaram Kannappan Medal
Medal + Certificate
To a member who delivered the highest number of lectures/sessions on VE in public forum during last 2 years. Applicant must be an INVEST member in good standing.
  • Lectures for own organisation's captive audience not considered. Award once in 3 years.
Submit application with full details & proof (letter from organisers). Format available on INVEST website.
  • Awards for Professionals & Students
  • Technical Paper – First Prize
₹ 10,000 + Certificate
  • Sponsorship to attend SAVE USA Conference (reimbursement up to USD 1000)
Excellent quality, technical accuracy & innovation.
  • Technical Paper – Second Prize
₹ 7,500 + Certificate
  • Sponsorship to attend SJVE Japan Conference (reimbursement up to USD 500)
Outstanding contribution in Value Engineering research.
  • Technical Paper – Third Prize
₹ 5,000 + Certificate
Recognising high-quality technical papers.
  • Special Category Prizes
  • Best Paper (Non-Technical Category)
— ₹ 5,000 + Certificate
  • Best Paper from Academia
— ₹ 5,000 + Certificate
  • Best Paper from Other Categories
— ₹ 5,000 + Certificate
Contact for submission of award entries

Submission & Award Guidelines

Organisational awards: open to any org (public, private, academia, non-profit) based in India. A group of organisations cannot enter collectively, only as a unit. Projects must be submitted online as per respective guidelines. Winning organisation will be requested to send a senior executive to receive the award.

    Worldwide VE Community

    Conference Schedule

    • Day 01 01 Jan 2025
    • Day 02 20 Apr 2026
    • Day 03 15 Jul 2027
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    09:00 AM -- 03:00 PM
    Paul Wilson, Art Critic

    Registration For Opening Workshop

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
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    10:00 AM -- 12:30 PM
    Ashli Scroggy, Organizer

    Modern Marketing Summit Sydney

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
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    02:00 PM -- 05:00 PM
    Robert Gates, Art Critic

    Introduction About Speakers

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
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    02:00 PM -- 05:00 PM
    Robert Gates, Insurance Consultant

    Home Life Open Entryway Occasion

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
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    Speaker Image
    02:00 PM -- 05:00 PM
    Robert Gates, Art Critic

    Introduction About Speakers

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
    View Details View Details
    Speaker Image
    10:00 AM -- 12:30 PM
    Ashli Scroggy, Organizer

    Modern Marketing Summit Sydney

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
    View Details View Details
    Speaker Image
    09:00 AM -- 03:00 PM
    Paul Wilson, Art Critic

    Registration For Opening Workshop

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
    View Details View Details
    Speaker Image
    10:00 AM -- 12:30 PM
    Ashli Scroggy, Organizer

    Modern Marketing Summit Sydney

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
    View Details View Details
    Speaker Image
    02:00 PM -- 05:00 PM
    Robert Gates, Art Critic

    Introduction About Speakers

    We’re inviting the top creatives in the tech industry from all over the world to come learn, grow, scrape their knees, try new things, to be vulnerable, and to have epic adventures
    • Hall 1, Building, Golden Street , Southafrica
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    Leadership & Governance

    Conference Committees

    Committees | Value Engineering Summit 2026

    Patrons

    PatronMr. Amit Kumar (National President, INVEST & Chairman, SZC)
    PatronMr. xxx (President, SAVE International, USA)
    PatronMr. A Naveen Kumar (Immediate Past President INVEST)
    PatronMr. P S Reddy (Past President INVEST)
    PatronMr. S C Sarkar (Past President INVEST)

    Conference Chairman

    ChairmanT.S. Bhat (Treasurer INVEST-SZC)

    Steering Committee

    Mr. Amit KumarNational President, INVEST & Chairman - SZC
    Mr. A Naveen KumarImmediate Past President, INVEST
    Mr. Rajan NagreChairman, ICB
    Mr. KSRM SastryImmediate Past Chairman, ICB
    Mr. Chandrashekar RVice President Communication, INVEST
    Mr. S. S. AhluwaliaVice President, Administration, INVEST
    Mr. Ajay SharmaVice President, Finance & Accounts, INVEST
    Mr. Amit GhoshVice President, Global Affairs, INVEST
    Ms. Anita LukoseSecretary, INVEST - SZC
    Mr. Raghavendra RaoVice Chairman, INVEST - SZC
    Mr. P.K. GhoshChairman, INVEST - EZC
    Mr. Alok GhoshalChief Editor, INVAVE, INVEST - EZC
    Dr. Sonal ShivagundeINVEST - WZC

    Organizing Committee

    Dayanand BhosaleChairman, INVEST - Pune Chapter
    Vijay MundheSecretary, INVEST - Pune Chapter
    TreasurerINVEST – Pune Chapter
    MemberINVEST – Pune Chapter
    MemberINVEST – Pune Chapter
    MemberINVEST – Pune Chapter

    Academia Committee

    RepresentativeINVEST – Pune Chapter
    RepresentativeWZC
    Academic Co-ordinatorINVEST – Pune Chapter