Mangaluru: The port city is gearing up for a landmark business event as the ET Now Business Conclave arrives in Mangaluru for the first time on October 30, 2025. The event will be held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre, marking a significant moment for the region’s growing business ecosystem.
Conclave to highlight enterprise and innovation
A flagship initiative by Times Network, the ET Now Business Conclave will bring together leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from across the Dakshina Kannada region. The evening promises a dynamic blend of inspiration, recognition, and networking, honouring individuals and enterprises that are driving innovation and community development.
The conclave aims to celebrate Mangaluru’s emergence as a hub for enterprise and progress, providing a platform to discuss trends shaping the region’s economy and highlighting stories of resilience and leadership.
Honouring Michael D’Souza for transformative philanthropy
One of the evening’s highlights will be the felicitation of Michael D’Souza, a well-known NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist. He will be presented with the ‘ET Now Award for Transformative Philanthropy & Community Leadership’ for his outstanding contribution to society and his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes.
As the Managing Director of Ivory Grand Real Estate LLC and Founder of HAS Hospitality, D’Souza has built a strong legacy in business while dedicating a large part of his success to the upliftment of the underprivileged. His philanthropic work spans education, healthcare, housing for the needy, and several other initiatives that have positively impacted communities in India and abroad.
Those close to him describe D’Souza as a man with a golden heart — someone who believes that true success is measured by the difference one makes in others’ lives.
A celebration of leadership and compassion
At the conclave, ET Now will spotlight Michael D’Souza’s inspiring journey, showcasing how vision, empathy, and leadership can create sustainable social change. His story will be featured as part of the event’s broader theme of “Business with Purpose”, which emphasises the human side of entrepreneurship.
The Mangaluru edition of the ET Now Business Conclave will not only celebrate business excellence but also the spirit of giving and community leadership, embodied by individuals like D’Souza who continue to inspire change through their values and work.
Outlook
The conclave is expected to attract several leading figures from industry, academia, and public life, reinforcing Mangaluru’s standing as a centre of growth and innovation on India’s west coast. With its focus on business impact and community progress, the event promises to become an annual highlight for the region’s business community.