Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial Summit held by the Government of Gujarat in Gujarat, India. The event is aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers; the summit serves as a perfect platform to understand and explore business opportunities in the State of Gujarat. The Summit has had resounding successes in the past attracting several companies from Asia and Europe to establish their presence in Gujarat.
Conventions are generally held during the programme which have sectoral sessions focus sector - Industrial Investment, Agro-Processing, Biotech- Pharma, Natural Gas and Oil, Infrastructure, Mining, Tourism, Apparels, Gems-Jewellery, Garment & Textiles and Gems & Jewellery, etc. Exhibitions are also held in these sectors to provide a platform for showcasing products and services. One-to-one meetings, roundtable conferences, etc. between the prospective investors, government officials and the project promoters are major attractions.
Gujarat - The Growth Engine of India, situated at the western part of the Indian subcontinent, is infused with the spirit for entrepreneurship. Being one of the most industrialized states in India, Gujarat has a key role in driving India ahead. The decision of the Tatas to shift the Manufacturing Plant of Nano car to Gujarat shows the commitment of the Gujarat Government in aiding serious investors. Gujarat has always been willing to extend its support to any organisation looking at India as a possible investment destination.
Previous Summits' Highlights
2009
The Government of Gujarat organized the 4th biennial Global Investors' Summit 2009 during 12-13 January, 2009. Based on the theme – Gujarat Going Global and aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers; the summit served as a perfect platform to understand and explore business opportunities with the State of Gujarat.
2007
The Summit was held from January 10, 2007 to January 13, 2007, at Science City, Ahmedabad. The summit was attended by industry majors like Tata, Birla, Reliance, Shell, General Motors, ICICI to name a few resulted in signing of 675 MOUs worth USD 152 billion.
2005
The 2005 Summit saw signing of 226 MOUs garnering an investment of USD 20 billion.
2003
The 2003 Global Investors' Summit was held coinciding with the glorious Navratri Festival where a total of 76 MOUs worth USD 14 billion were signed.
