India Silver Conference: The India Silver Conference (ISC) 2026 is set to convene from April 23–25, 2026, at Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa, Dehradun. It is bringing together an elite assembly of global silver miners, refiners, industrial users, and policy experts. Organized to address the unique and rapidly evolving silver ecosystem, the three-day conference will serve as a definitive platform for market intelligence, strategic networking, and technological showcases.
Featuring a robust lineup of masterclasses, high-stakes roundtable discussions, and the launch of the prestigious World Silver Survey 2026, the event promises to chart the roadmap for silver’s role in industrial applications, investment, and sustainability.
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
- Networking Breakfast: (08:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- 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 (ISC) 2026 is a three-day global industry event focused on silver markets, technology, investment, and policy. It brings together miners, refiners, traders, financial experts, and policymakers to discuss the evolving silver ecosystem and future opportunities across industrial and investment segments.
Q2. When and where will the conference take place?
The conference is scheduled from April 23 to April 25, 2026. It will feature multiple sessions over three days, including discussions, masterclasses, and networking events designed for global participation from the silver and precious metals industry.
Q3. What are the main highlights of ISC 2026?
Key highlights include expert-led masterclasses, high-level panel discussions, the launch of the World Silver Survey 2026, and sessions on silver investment, recycling, mining technology, industrial applications, and price outlook. The event also includes awards and networking dinners.
Q4. Who are the major participants and speakers?
The conference will host top industry leaders including executives from mining companies, bullion associations, financial institutions, research organizations, and global trading firms. Speakers include representatives from IBJA, MCX, Hindustan Zinc, JP Morgan, The Silver Institute, and other major global institutions.
Q5. Why is ISC 2026 important for the silver industry?
ISC 2026 is important because it serves as a global platform for knowledge sharing, policy discussion, and investment insights. It helps align industry stakeholders on emerging trends such as digital silver, recycling, industrial demand, and price forecasting, shaping the future direction of the silver market.
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