India Silver Conference 2026: The India Silver Conference (ISC) 2026 was officially inaugurated on April 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa in Dehradun. The three-day global event, running from April 23 to 25, has brought together leading silver miners, refiners, industrial users, investors, and policy experts from around the world on a single platform to deliberate on the future of silver. During the conference, Metals Focus also launched its flagship report, the World Silver Survey.
The conference begins at a time when the global silver ecosystem is rapidly evolving, making ISC 2026 an important hub for industry dialogue, market insights, and strategic networking.
Participants are engaging in discussions focused on market trends, technological advancements, and future opportunities in the silver sector.
Over the next two days, ISC 2026 will further explore silver’s growing role in industrial applications, investment markets, and sustainability, setting the direction for the future of the global silver industry.
Speaker’s List:
- Mr. Phillips Baker, Senior Advisor, San Cristobal Mining
- Smt. Nisha Bura, Scientist E / Director & Head, Hallmarking Department, Bureau of Indian Standards
- Mr. Chirag Thakkar, Director, Amrapali Gujarat
- Mr. Leeladhar Patidar, CEO Smelters, Hindustan Zinc Ltd
- Mr. Michael DiRienzo, President & CEO, The Silver Institute
- Mr. Surendra Mehta, National Secretary, IBJA
- Mr. Shailesh Choksi, Director, Choksi Heraeus Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Mohammad Ayyob, General Manager, Sam Precious Metals
- Mr. Neville Irani, Managing Director, Ausho Enterprises Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Chirag Sheth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus
- Mr. Gautam Choksi, Executive Director, Hindustan Platinum
- Mr. Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC
- Mr. Ankur Maroo, Deputy CMO, Hindustan Zinc Ltd
- Mr. Manit M Shah, Group CEO, Palm Holdings
- Ms. Manisha Gupta, Group Commodities Editor, CNBC – TV18
- Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research, Augmont – Gold For All
- Mr. Rahul Mehta, Managing Director, Silver Emporium Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Joseph Stefans, Group Head of Trading, MKS PAMP
- Mr. Sidharth Gupta, Director, ACPL Exports
- Mr. Khun Kittisak Udom (Sam), Director, Asian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association
- Mr. Faisal Ahmed, Managing Partner & CEO, AKW Consultants
- Mr. Nitin Shingne, Head – Advanced Materials Group, Electrical Research and Development Association
- Mr. Navneet Damani, Sr Group VP & Commodity/Currency Research Head, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
- Dr. Trevor Keel, Technical Director, The Silver Institute
- Mr. Ankur Goyal, President – Works, MMTC PAMP India Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Shivanshu Mehta, VP – Bullion, MCX
- Mr. Hiren Chandaria, Managing Director – Middle East & Asia, Monetary Metals & Co.
- Mr. Rajaram Phule, Managing Director, Rajesh India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Avinash Gupta, Vice-Chairman, GJC
- Mr. Amit Vashisht, Head – Passive & Digital Business, UTI Mutual Fund
- Mr. Gagan Bhai, Senior Vice President – Consumer Business, MMTC PAMP India Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Vikas Nagpal, Head – International Sales (Retail), Forex & Bullion, ICICI Bank
- Mr. Raman Walia, Executive Director & Head of Commodities Sales – APAC, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
- Mr. Amar Singh, Head of Metals, Asia Pacific & Middle East, StoneX Group Inc.
- Mr. Julian Verdi, Sales Manager, Tera Automation S.r.l
- Mr. Harshal Barot, Senior Consultant, Metals Focus
- Mr. Kinjal Shah, Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
- Prof. Nikhil Dhawan, Associate Professor, IIT Roorkee
- Ms. Anamika Jha, Head – Pantnagar Plant, Hindustan Zinc Ltd
- Dr. Bharat Tharwani, Technical Analyst, CMT Association USA
- Mr. Nalin Goel, National Sales Head – Lead & Silver, Hindustan Zinc Ltd
- Mr. James Yang, Vice General Manager & Director – Sales & Investment (International), Zhejiang Fudar Alloy Materials Technology Co., Ltd
- Mr. Srivatsava Ganapathy, Director & CEO, Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd
DAY-01: Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Registration & Networking (01:00 PM Onwards) Delegate check-in and registration commence followed by a networking lunch to facilitate early industry interactions.
Masterclass Presentation (04:00 PM – 04:15 PM)
- Topic: The Global Silver Market – What you need to know
- Speaker: Mr. Phillips Baker, San Cristobal Mining
Inaugural Session (04:30 PM – 05:45 PM) A high-level opening featuring key industry stalwarts:
- Mr. Surendra Mehta (IBJA)
- Mr. Chirag Thakkar (Amrapali Gujarat)
- Smt. Nisha Bura (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- Mr. Leeladhar Patidar (Hindustan Zinc Ltd)
- Mr. Michael DiRienzo (The Silver Institute)
- Mr. Rajesh Rokde (GJC)
- Mr. Srivatsava Ganapathy (Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd)
Launch of World Silver Survey 2026 & Key Highlights (05:45 PM – 06:00 PM)
- Announcement: Launch of World Silver Survey 2026 & Key Highlights
- Presenter: Mr. Harshal Barot, Metals Focus
Fireside Chat (06:00 PM – 06:30 PM)
- Topic: Financialisation of Silver
- Moderator: Mr. Amar Singh, StoneX Group Inc.
- Speakers: Mr. Joseph Stefans (MKS PAMP), Mr. Chirag Sheth (Metals Focus)
Roundtable Discussion (06:30 PM – 07:30 PM)
- Discussion with the Indian Silver Industry
- Moderator: Ms. Manisha Gupta, CNBC – TV18
Panelists: Mr. Surendra Mehta – IBJA, Mr. Rajesh Rokde – GJC, Mr. Chirag Thakkar – Amrapali Gujarat, Mr. Neville Irani – Ausho Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Mr. Vikas Nagpal – ICICI Bank, Mr. Mohammad Ayyob – Sam Precious Metals, Mr. Shivanshu Mehta – MCX, Mr. Ankur Maroo – Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Mr. Gautam Choksi – Hindustan Platinum, Mr. Raman Walia – JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Evening Highlights
- ISC Excellence Awards 2026: (07:30 PM – 08:00 PM)
- Welcome Cocktail Dinner: (08:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
DAY-02: Friday, 24 April, 2026
Special Address (09:30 AM – 09:45 AM)
- Recent Developments in Silver Hallmarking and the Way Forward
- Speaker: Smt. Nisha Bura, Bureau of Indian Standards
Session 1: Silver Jewellery & Silverware (09:45 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Focus: Market trends in retail and exports.
- Moderator: Mr. Srivatsava Ganapathy (Eventell)
- Panelists: Mr. Sidharth Gupta (ACPL), Mr. Khun Kittisak Udom (AIGTA), Mr. Rahul Mehta (Silver Emporium), Mr. Avinash Gupta (GJC).
Supply Chain & Market Studies (11:15 AM – 11:45 AM)
- RJC Presentation: Role of supply chain & recycled silver (Mr. Kinjal Shah, RJC).
- Market Study: India Silver Coin Market Study (Mr. Ankur Goyal, MMTC PAMP).
Session 2: Recycling Silver Scrap (11:45 AM – 12:15 PM)
- Moderator: Mr Srivatsava Ganapathy, Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd
- Panelists: Mr. Shailesh Choksi (Choksi Heraeus), Prof. Nikhil Dhawan (IIT Roorkee), Mr. Ankur Goyal (MMTC PAMP).
Session 3: Silver Investment Demand (12:15 PM – 01:15 PM)
- Focus: ETFs, Physical Silver, and Digital Assets.
- Moderator: Mr. Chirag Sheth, Metals Focus
- Panelists: Mr. Chirag Thakkar – Amrapali Gujarat, Mr. Gagan Bhai – MMTC PAMP India Pvt Ltd, Mr. Navneet Damani – Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, Mr. Manit M Shah – Palm Holdings, Mr. Faisal Ahmed – AKW Consultants, Mr. Amit Vashisht – UTI Mutual Fund, Mr. Nalin Goel – Hindustan Zinc Ltd
Session 4: Mining, Refining & Minting Technologies (02:30 PM – 03:15 PM)
- Presentation on Silver Mining & Refining: Ms. Anamika Jha (Hindustan Zinc)
- Presentation on T-Sinterment line, A new frontier in automated minting production: Mr. Julian Verdi (Tera Automation)
- Presentation on Best Solutions & Advanced Technology for Silver Refining: Mr. Rajaram Phule (Rajesh India)
Session 5: Silver Industrial Application (03:15 PM – 04:15 PM)
- Moderator: Mr Ankur Goyal MMTC PAMP India Pvt Ltd
- Panelists: Mr. Phillips Baker (San Cristobal), Dr. Trevor Keel (Silver Institute), Dr. Nitin Shingne (ERDA), Mr James Yang, Zhejiang Fudar Alloy Materials Technology Co.,Ltd.
Networking Break (4:15 pm to 4:30 pm)
Session 6: Silver Price Outlook (04:30 PM – 05:00 PM)
- Moderator: Mr. Hiren Chandaria (Monetary Metals)
- Speakers: Dr. Renisha Chainani (Augmont), Dr. Bharat Tharwani (CMT Association USA).
Evening Highlights
- Gala Dinner & After-Party: (07:30 PM Onwards)
DAY-03: Saturday, 25 April, 2026
- Networking & Departure (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Networking Breakfast for Resident Guests
Event Conclusion: Room Check-out and Departures (10:00 AM Onwards)
FAQ’s
Q1. What is the India Silver Conference 2026?
The India Silver Conference 2026 (ISC) is a global industry event that brings together key stakeholders from the silver value chain, including miners, refiners, traders, investors, policymakers, and researchers. It serves as a platform for discussing market trends, innovations, and the future of silver in industrial and financial sectors.
Q2. Where and when is ISC 2026 being held?
ISC 2026 is being held from April 23 to April 25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa in Dehradun. The conference spans three days and includes masterclasses, panel discussions, roundtables, and networking sessions for global participants.
Q3. What are the key highlights of the conference?
Major highlights include the launch of the World Silver Survey 2026, expert-led masterclasses, high-level roundtable discussions, and sessions on investment, recycling, mining technology, industrial applications, and silver price outlook. The event also includes awards and networking dinners.
Q4. Why is ISC 2026 important for the silver industry?
ISC 2026 is important because it provides a global platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning. It helps stakeholders understand evolving market dynamics, technological advancements, and investment opportunities while shaping the future direction of the global silver industry.
Q5. Who are the key participants at the conference?
The conference features top industry leaders from organizations such as IBJA, MCX, Hindustan Zinc, The Silver Institute, JP Morgan, ICICI Bank, Metals Focus, Augmont, and several global mining and investment firms. These experts represent the entire silver ecosystem, from production to financial markets.
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