Baldeep Singh Pahwa

Founder, The Tech Festival Canada. Baldeep Singh Pahwa is a distinguished strategic leader with over two decades of expertise in the international exhibitions and trade fair industry. As the Director and Country Head of Constellar Exhibitions India—the events arm of Temasek-owned Constellar Holdings—Baldeep leads the strategic direction and operations for a diverse portfolio of high-impact global business platforms.Most notably, Baldeep spearheaded the management and execution of FinTech Festival India, recognized as the country’s largest and most comprehensive fintech confluence. Under his leadership, this landmark initiative featured a series of national "Micro Experience" conferences culminating in a massive global summit supported by NITI Aayog and six central government ministries. The festival brought together over 5,000 attendees and 160 global speakers, playing a pivotal role in powering national discourse on digital transformation, financial inclusion, and the future of the Indian startup ecosystem.With a professional background spanning senior leadership roles in automotive technology and commerce advocacy, Baldeep is an expert in navigating complex market dynamics and fostering international trade relations. A former Additional Director at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he remains a prominent voice in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, dedicated to building sustainable, scalable, and technology-driven business ecosystems.