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The 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024, at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The summit, organized by the Government of Gujarat in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), will focus on the theme "Gateway to the Future," bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss and explore opportunities for sustainable development, economic growth, and international cooperation.

The event is held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat's capital, and attracts a diverse array of participants, ranging from corporate giants to small and medium-sized enterprises. The 2024 edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is expected to build on the successes of its predecessors, with a focus on sustainable and inclusive growth. It will showcase Gujarat's strategic geographical location, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, making it an attractive investment destination. Vibrant journey began in 2003 and is now held every two years. During the Vibrant Summit series, thousands of MOUs were signed and billions of dollars were spent in Gujarat (2003–76 MOUs worth USD 14 billions, 2005–226 MOUs worth USD 20 billions, 2007–675 MOUs worth USD 152 billions, 2009–8662 MOUs worth USD 243 billions). Billions, 2011 (a total of USD 462 billions in 7936 MOUs).

Background
The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, often referred to as the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, is a biennial global business event that is held in the state of Gujarat, India. This biennial summit is known for its significance in fostering economic growth, trade, and investment opportunities in the region. It provides a platform for key stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, investors, and experts, to come together and discuss various aspects of economic development and collaboration.

The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was first launched in 2003, and over the years, it has evolved into one of Gujarat's most important economic forums. It is organized by the Government of Gujarat and supported by various industry associations, both at the national and international levels. The summit's primary objective is to promote Gujarat as an attractive investment destination and to facilitate partnerships and collaborations across different sectors. The primary objective of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit is to create a platform where business leaders, policymakers, and investors from around the world can come together to explore opportunities for investment, collaboration, and partnership in various sectors of the economy. The event is structured to facilitate discussions, negotiations, and agreements in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, healthcare, and more.

VGVD
Vibrant Gujarat-Vibrant District (VGVD) is a initiative undertaken by the Government of Gujarat to promote economic development and investment across all 33 districts of the state. The program was launched in 2023 as a precursor to the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS), scheduled for January 2024. One of the key aspects of the VGVD program is the promotion of the "One District-One Product" (ODOP) initiative. This initiative aims to identify and nurture a flagship product or industry in each district, leveraging its unique strengths and competitive advantages to boost local economies. ODOP products range from traditional handicrafts to innovative technologies, reflecting the diverse economic landscape of Gujarat. These exhibitions highlighted items from the 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) project, increasing their visibility. Startups, local MSMEs, self-help organizations, FPOs, women entrepreneurs, khadi and village industries, cottage industries, and PM Vishwakarma Yojana beneficiaries all took part. Under the Credit Linkage Program, loan fairs were held during the events, and recipients received checks for approved loans. As part of the 'Vocal for Local' campaign, 996 stalls were put up in the exhibitions to promote and spread local goods. The Vibrant Gujarat-Vibrant District initiative organized seminars and workshops on a range of subjects, as well as B2B, B2C, and B2G interactions with traders and businessmen.

The Vibrant Gujarat-Vibrant District (VGVD) program took place in all 32 districts of Gujarat from October 2 to October 31, 2023, falling between Gandhi Jayanti and Sardar Patel Jayanti. This was done in preparation for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in 2024. In all, 2,614 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) showing prospective investments above Rs 45,000 crores were inked, according to the official announcement from the state government.

VGGS Roadshows
The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) Roadshow is a series of events that will be held in major cities around the world to promote the upcoming summit, which will be held in Gandhinagar, India, in January 2024.

Domestic Roadshows
October 06, 2023


 * Delhi Roadshow: The event, held on October 6, 2023, served as a curtain raiser for the main summit. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 roadshow in Delhi attracted diplomats from 19 countries, over 1,500 investors and entrepreneurs from various industries.  Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, attended the summit, attributing Gujarat's success to a proactive policy approach, a conducive business environment, investor-friendly policies, and robust industrial infrastructure, he highlighted the state's status as the preferred destination for investments.  Patel specifically highlighted major projects such as the Dholera Special Investment Region, Dedicated Freight Corridor, Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, GIFT City, and Dream City as catalysts for Gujarat's anticipated growth. Patel also noted that Gujarat has achieved a renewable energy capacity of 20 GW, constituting 15% of India's total renewable energy capacity.   Additionally, the state is actively developing the world's largest hybrid renewable energy park in Kutch and has set a target to generate 100 GW of renewable energy as part of its Green Hydrogen Mission. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the summit during a curtain raiser event in New Delhi, emphasizing Gujarat's longstanding economic leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people on a global scale. During the event, industry leaders such as Arcelor Mittal CEO Dilip Oommen, Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi, and UK India Business Council Group CEO Richard McCallum, K Paper Ltd’s Vice Chairman Harsh Pati Singhania, PayTM’s founder CEO VL Sharma, Railway Board Chairman Jaya Sinha, Seoul Semiconductor’s India head DJ Kim, Borosil Ltd’s MD Shreevar Kheruka, and DCM Shriram’s Chairman and Senior MD Ajay Shriram.  Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Patel held one-on-one meetings with prominent industrialists in the national capital, including Maruti Suzuki India MD Kenichi Ayukawa, Avaada Energy Chairman Vineet Mittal, PI Industries MD Mayank Singhal, JCB CEO Deepak Shetty, and Urban Company CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal and Okinawa Director Jitendra Sharma.  Patel assured them of full cooperation and encouraged them to invest in Gujarat.  He extended invitations to participate in the summit, which  is scheduled for January 10 to 12, 2024, under the theme 'Gateway to the Future.

October 11, 2023


 * Mumbai Roadshow: The Mumbai Roadshow was held on October 11, 2023, at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba, Mumbai.  Around 35 diplomats and over 350 leaders from various sectors participated in the roadshow.  The roadshow was attended by a delegation of Gujarat government officials and business leaders, who met with Mumbai industry and business leaders to explore potential opportunities for collaboration and investment. The Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that Gujarat's upcoming economic growth will be powered by forward-thinking industrial infrastructure projects like GIFT City, DREAM City, the Hybrid Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Park, and Dholera SIR. GIFT City is home to GIFT NIFTY, Bank of America, and the World Trade Center, among other notable financial organizations and the country's first International Bullion Exchange.  S. J. Haider, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, gave a comprehensive presentation about Vibrant Summit's accomplishments over the past two decades. Gujarat's investor-friendly climate was praised by Mr. Dhanraj Nathwani, Group President of Reliance Industries and Country Head of Bank of America, Ms. Kaku Nakhate, and Kulin Lalbhai of Arvind Limited as they shared their experiences during the Vibrant Summit. Patel had meetings with a number of industry leaders, including Reliance Industries' chairman Mukesh Ambani, Tata Sons Pvt Ltd's chairman N Chandrasekaran, Larsen & Toubro's chairman S N Subrahmanyan, Kotak Mahindra's MD and CEO Dipak Gupta, ITC Limited's chairman and MD Sanjiv Puri, UPL's chairman Jai Shroff, and Bank of America's president and country head Kaku Nakhate.  During his meeting with Bollywood producers, directors, and actors, the chief minister urged them to pick Gujarat as their shooting location. He declared, "We have implemented a shooting-friendly policy for the film industry." Next year, Gujarat will host the 69th Filmfare Awards, which will contribute to the growth of the travel and tourism industry as well as the transportation and cultural sectors and create a significant number of jobs.

October 12, 2023


 * Chandigarh Roadshow: On October 12, 2023, a high-level delegation from the Government of Gujarat, led by Kunvarji Bavaliya, Minister for Water Resources and Water Supply, Food & Civil Supply, visited Chandigarh to interact with industry and business leaders and invite them to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The roadshow was held at the Hotel Taj in Chandigarh. The roadshow was attended by over 200 industry leaders from Chandigarh, representing a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, IT, manufacturing, and agriculture. The delegation from Gujarat presented on the state's investment-friendly policies, infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities. In his address, Kunvarji Bavaliya highlighted Gujarat's position as a leading investment destination in India. During the summit, he met with industry leaders from various sectors, including  Vivek Verma, MD of Spray Engineering Devices Ltd; Vijay Kumar Gupta, MD of Valco Industries Ltd; Jaspreet Singh Arora, Partner, Ramada Plaza; Sandeep Jain, Executive Director, Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd; Hartek Singh, CMD of Hartek India Pvt Ltd; Anurag Gupta, MD of Usha Yarns Ltd; Deepak Mahajan, CFO, IDS Infotech; P. J. Singh, Chief MD of Tynor Orthotics Ltd; Rohit Grover, MD of JREW Engineering Ltd; Arun Grover, CMD of Amartex Industries Ltd; Amarbir Singh, MD from Indian Polymer Industries.  He also invited the industry leaders from Chandigarh to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, which will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from January 10-12, 2024.

November 01, 2023


 * Kolkata Roadshow: On November 1, 2023, the Vibrant Gujarat 2024 delegation concluded the roadshow in Kolkata, led by Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Industries, Home & Police Housing, and Cultural Activities. The roadshow was held at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata and brought various industry captains, consul generals, and officials from the Gujarat government. Ahead of the roadshow, Harsh Sanghavi held one-on-one meetings with various industries, including Vesuvius India Limited, Exide Industries Limited, Mallcom India Limited, Titagarh Group, Atmosphere Hotel & Resort, Vikram Solar Limited, Purple MicroPort Cardiovascular Private Limited, Berger Paints India Limited, IFB Industries Limited, Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited, and Senco Gold Limited. In his speech, Sanghvi stated that Gujarat is one of the major producers of commodities exported from the nation, accounting for more than 33% of total exports in 2022–2023. Additionally, he stated that Gujarat employs over 84 lakh people through the operation of over 14.6 lakh registered MSMEs and handles 40% of all freight in India. He also highlighted the proactive policy-led approach, ease of doing business, investor-friendly attitude, and strong industrial infrastructure of the state. He further emphasized upon Gujarat's future-ready mega projects like GIFT City, Diamond Research and Mercantile City (DREAM City), Dholera SIR, etc. Mr. Himanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Officer, Hindustan Coca-Cola, Mr. Sunil Duggal, Chairman, Policy and Strategy, Vedanta Displays, and Mr. Sunil Gupta, Co-Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Yotta, all gave speeches at the roadshow. Mr. Ravi Aggarwal, President of Rupa & Company, Director of Neo Metallics Ltd., and Past President of ASSOCHAM Eastern Region, gave a vote of gratitude to end the roadshow.

November 02, 2023


 * Chennai Roadshow: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Chennai Roadshow, held on November 2, 2023, at the Hotel Taj Coromandel in Chennai, India. The roadshow, led by Kanubhai Desai, Minister of Finance, Energy, and Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat, brought together a various business leaders, and government officials to explore the vast investment opportunities available in Gujarat. In his address, Desai stated that Gujarat is the first state in the nation to put the Semiconductor Policy into effect. The goal of the policy is to make Gujarat the preferred location for semiconductor and display fab manufacture in India. He also mentioned that a number of conferences and seminars on significant subjects including semiconductors, green hydrogen, electric mobility, renewable energy, and industry 4.0 will be held alongside with the next Vibrant Gujarat conference. Kanu Desai held one-on-one meetings with various industries, MP Vijay Kumar, including executive director and group CFO, Sify Technologies; Ramshankar C S, CEO, Maxbyte Technologies Private Ltd; Satyajit Tripathy, chairman and MD, United India Insurance Company; and Shanti Lal Jain, MD & CEO, Indian Bank. Anand Roy is the MD and CEO of Star Health & Allied Insurance; K M Balaji is the deputy CFO of Ashok Leyland; Akhileshwaran is the CFO of Apollo Hospitals.


 * Lucknow Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Lucknow Roadshow was held on November 11, 2023, at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Rishikeshbhai Patel led the roadshow, where he met RSPL Group CEO Tinku Chhabra; Kushagra Nandan, Director and CEO, Sunsource Energy; Upasna Arora, Commander, V Guard; Preeti Bajaj, Director and CEO, Luminous CEO; Dr. DK Gupta, Director, Felix Hospital; Parminder Singh Baweja, Managing Director, Erisha E Mobility Private; Apurv Jhawar, Director, Usha Breco; Monish Bhandari, Founder and Director, Forsta Medtech; Raj Prakash Vyas, President, Corporate Affairs.  In addition to highlighting Gujarat's status as a "Gateway to the Future," the roadshow in Lucknow was expected to provide investors with an overview of investment opportunities in projects such as Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Mandal-Becharaji Special Investment Region (SIR), and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).  "In the twenty-first century, Gujarat has established itself as an industrial and mining ecosystem, a financial center, and a business giant in the agricultural sector," he said. As  per TOI, the Gujarat government representatives discussed the Prime Minister's GatiShatki Master Plan, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, a transparent and predictable tax system, a reduction in the burden of compliance, the ease of doing business, the ease of living, and Made in India as ways to draw investments to the state.  Along with this, a screening of the Vibrant Gujarat 2024 Promotional Film and a presentation on business possibilities in Gujarat by Mamta Verma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat, were held.

November 09, 2023


 * Bengaluru Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Bengaluru Roadshow was held on November 9, 2023, at the Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The roadshow was led by Balvantsinh Rajput, Gujarat's Minister for Industries, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Cottage, Khadi and Rural Industries, Civil Aviation, Labour and Employment. "Gujarat's development includes projects such as GIFT City, DREAM City, greenfield ports, LNG terminals, and a high-speed rail network," stated Rajput in an official statement. He stated that the Gujarat government was aiming to establish a biotech park on 100 acres of land in Vadodara as part of the biotech mission. Gujarat is now working on enhancing its infrastructure and putting in a bid to host the Olympics in 2036, which will take place in India. The Gujarat government was seeking to produce 100 GW of green energy, and Rajput attracted investors' interest by announcing that a gigantic 30 GW hybrid park was being developed in Kutch under the Hydrogen Mission. Gujarat has 22 GW of renewable energy capacity, or 15% of all of India. Rajput outlined some of the state's accomplishments during the roadshow presentation, citing Gujarat's 18% manufacturing share, 11% factory share, 33% export share, and 8.4% GDP contribution. Over the previous 20 years, Gujarat's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) increased by 15%, outpacing the national average.  He discussed the success of fintech-GIFT and India's first operational smart city, saying, "GIFT City is strategically positioned as a financial hub for global cities like Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the United States." As a fintech hub, he claimed that Google and Cap Gemini are moving forward. Additionally, he underlined Gujarat's readiness to draw investments in IT and ITeS, Semiconductor, Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, and Biotechnology, as well as its future-ready megaprojects like Biotech Park and Dholera SIR. The Gujarat delegation also held one-on-one meetings with executives from the business and industry, such as Dr. K Sivan, the Chairman of ISRO, Ms. Daisy Chittilapilly, the President of CISCO's India and SAARC Operations, Mr. Alok Ohrie, the President and MD of Dell Technologies, India, Mr. Rakesh Mohan Agarwal, the Chairman and MD of ITI Ltd., Mr. Kamal Bali, the President and MD of the Volvo Group, and Mr. Ramesh BV, the MD of Bosch Rexroth, Bosch India Ltd. "Gujarat is the nation's first state to adopt the Semiconductor Policy, seeking to position itself as India's top destination for semiconductor and display fab manufacturing," the speaker stated. Additionally, talks and conferences on subjects like the semiconductor industry, green hydrogen, sustainable manufacturing, electric mobility, renewable energy, and Industry 4.0 will be arranged at the forthcoming Vibrant Summit.

November 24, 2023


 * Guwahati Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Guwahati Roadshow is scheduled to be held on November 24, 2023, at the Hotel Taj Vivanta, Guwahati, Assam. The roadshow is being organized by the Government of Gujarat in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The roadshow will be inaugurated by Mulubhai Bera, Minister of State for Tourism, Cultural Activities, Forest & Environment and Climate Change, Government of Gujarat. The event will be attended by a high-level delegation from Gujarat, including senior government officials, business leaders, and academics.

International Roadshows
October 16, 2023


 * Japan Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Japan Roadshow was held in Tokyo on October 16, 2024. The roadshow was organized by the Government of Gujarat in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Ambassador of India to Japan, H.E. Sibi George, gave the keynote presentation at the occasion, highlighting Gujarat's success narrative and the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. The speech by Vijay Nehra (IAS), Secretary, Science and Technology Department (DST), Government of Gujarat, to the assembly was a turning point in the proceedings. He prepared a comprehensive presentation that highlighted Gujarat's advancements in social and infrastructure development and established the state as a leader in the country's economic landscape. Nehra showcased Gujarat's business-friendly environment and the state's enormous potential for investment. The talk also covered the prospects in Gujarat and the two quickly developing economic centers, Dholera SIR and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Around 120 delegates from various industries, including semiconductors, electronics, and renewable energy, attended the event. One-on-one discussions with possible investors were made easier by the roadshow, and some of them indicated interest in growing their business in Gujarat. Among the companies that participated in these talks were Sharp, Nikon, Marubeni, Mitsui, Dai Chi Life Holdings, and Suzuki. During the two days of the roadshow, Akarsh K. Hebbar, Global Managing Director of Vedanta's Semiconductor and Display business, spoke to a group of Japanese industry professionals at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and Osaka. He emphasized India's enormous investment potential, especially in Gujarat, and the nation's dedication to advancing the electronics manufacturing sector. He emphasized the importance of Indian government programs like Made in India and Digital India, pointing out the nation's enormous market potential and the rising need for electronics. Hebbar gave an overview of Vedanta's intentions to build semiconductor and display factories in Dholera SIR, Gujarat, highlighting the possibility of generating employment and including SMEs in the electronics cluster. He further added, "Companies willing to come and invest in this electronics manufacturing hub have an opportunity worth $80-billion, and Vedanta will be the anchor for Japanese companies interested in investing in India."  Nehra also had meetings with Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) to discuss possible collaborations with the Gujarat government on the Vibrant Gujarat 2024 organizing committee.

October 21, 2023


 * Germany Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Germany Roadshow was held on October 21, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany. The roadshow was organized by the Government of Gujarat and the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC). Rahul Gupta, IAS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), headed the roadshow to Germany. Bilateral discussions were held with officials from Innoplexus, Altana Group, Elantas, BYK-Chemie GMBH, and ACTEGA during the visit. Meetings were also held with the CEOs of Aluplast, Covestro, Lechler GmbH, Starlinger, and Clean Technology Systems of Durr AG. During a roundtable discussion on green hydrogen, attendees included Kiran Bhojani, CEO of Lili Navitas; Gerd Lamers, co-founder and ED for Lili Navitas' Green Hydrogen value chain; Marc Schwarzlose, MD, Sundronix; and Sylvio Richter, MD, Richter Transport. Businesses in Gujarat came to agreements to sell green hydrogen to Europe. Furthermore, alliances were established between the Kiri Industris and Lili Navitas, the Welspun Group and Sundronix, and the Welspun Group and Lili Navitas.  Delegations had also visited  the  Durr AG Robotics plant, the Dieffenbacher factory, and BASF Germany. During the VGGS2024 Delegation Visit in Stuttgart, Germany, Aluplast—which currently has a manufacturing site in Vadodara—explored a number of new options. An MoU was signed with Starlinger, which would establish a production facility in Gujarat for the first time. The business plans to establish a plant to produce packing gear at a cost of more than seven million euros .Additionally, the state government and the German specialty chemicals manufacturer Covestro have inked a 5.7 million euro investment intention. The company plans to produce new goods in India.
 * Italy Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Italy Roadshow was held on October 21, 2023, in Milan, Italy. The roadshow was organized by the Government of Gujarat to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 and to attract investment from Italy. The roadshow was led by a high-level delegation from Gujarat, including the Minister for Industries, Rahul Gupta, IAS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, GIDC. It started with a business session in the Confindustria Firenze offices on Via Valfonda, and it ended with a visit to the SICER offices. During their stay in Milan, the team had conversations with high-ranking executives from a number of well-known businesses, including SAIPEM Italy, Radici Plastics and NGV Italy; Mexedia Net +; Mexedia SpA; Aquafil, Advisor, and the COIM Group.
 * Denmark Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Denmark Roadshow was held on October 21, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. A meeting with the director of Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held during the roadshow in Copenhagen to talk about Denmark's participation in VGGS 2024. Members of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce, the CEO of Confederation Danish Industries (DI), and representatives of the Danish Maritime Association convened a roundtable discussion on Vibrant Gujarat. A one-on-one business meeting was also held with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Lego, and A.P. Mller Maersk. In order to explore the potential for green fuel in the shipping industry, particularly for European companies, a roundtable discussion was held in Gujarat with the Danish Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-Danish Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In attendance was Pooja Kapur, IFS, the Indian ambassador to Denmark, and an agreement was signed regarding the production of green methanol and green ethanol. This strategic initiative aims to establish Gujarat's ports as a major global center for green fuel and refilling.

October 26, 2023


 * USA Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit USA Roadshow was held on October 26, 2023, in New Jersey. The roadshow was led by a high-level delegation of the Government of Gujarat, led by JP Gupta IAS, India sent a delegation to New York to conduct a roadshow in advance of the Vibrant Gujarat 2024 summit, which is scheduled for January 10–12, 2024. The goal is to draw attention to the opportunities that exist for Indian Americans and other Americans to invest in and interact with the state. The roadshow for the Vibrant Gujarat delegation stopped in New York and was planned to go on to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. The group met at the Consulate in New York and New Jersey with leaders of the Indian American and other American business communities."Hosted a roadshow in Edison, New Jersey to present the 10th Vibrant Gujarat to our diaspora members," the Indian Consulate in New York tweeted.
 * Australia Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Australia Roadshow was held on October 26, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. The roadshow was organized by the Gujarat government to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, which will be held from January 10 to 12, 2024, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The roadshow was led by Anju Sharma, chief additional secretary of the government of Gujarat. Sharma praised the Indian diaspora's members, referring to them as the state's greatest asset and brand advocates. Speaking about opportunities in the fields of education and renewable energy, the official stated that foreign colleges, including those ranked among the top 500 in the world by the QS World University rankings, are welcome to establish campuses in Gujarat's GIFT City. Deakin University in Australia will be the first foreign university to open a branch campus at GIFT City, it was announced earlier this year.

October 29, 2023


 * France Roadshow: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 France Roadshow was held on October 31, 2023, at the Medef Headquarters in Paris, France. The roadshow was organized by the Government of Gujarat and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI). The roadshow was attended by a high-level delegation from Gujarat, led by Hareet Shukla, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Devsthanam Management, Civil Aviation and Pilgrimage, Government of Gujarat. shukla emphasized Gujarat's enormous advancements in social and infrastructure development, establishing the state as a leader in the country's economic landscape. In addition, he emphasized Gujarat's abundant investment potential and its thriving corporate ecosystem. Opportunities in quickly developing economic hubs like GIFT City, Dholera SIR, DREAM City, Renewable Energy Park, and others were also covered in the presentation. One-on-One Meetings with around twelve potential investors who indicated a strong interest in growing their business in Gujarat took place after the roadshow. Senior management representatives from companies like Airbus, Safran Group, CNES, GIFAS, Dassult Aviation, and Thales Group had one on one conversations about possible partnerships and investments with the Gujarat government during these meetings.

November 2, 2023


 * Vietnam Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Vietnam Roadshow was held on November 2, 2023, at the Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The roadshow was attended by a delegation from Gujarat, led by, Ashwini Kumar. The state government held its first-ever roadshow in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which attracted over 60 delegates. During his speech, India's Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Madan Mohan Sethi, highlighted that Gujarat and Vietnam could work together in a number of areas. In his presentation, Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that enterprises from Vietnam might engage with Gujarat in a variety of areas.
 * UAE Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit UAE Roadshow was held in Dubai on November 2, 2023. Around 130 delegates from a variety of industries, including education, financial services, sovereign funds, healthcare, and renewable energy, attended the event, which highlighted the enormous potential for cooperation between Gujarat and the United Arab Emirates. The Gujarat government's secretary for tourism, devasthanam management, civil aviation, and pilgrimage, Hareet Shukla, IAS, led the ceremony.  he outlined Gujarat's business-friendly ecosystem and its investable prospects. The talk also covered potential in fast developing economic hubs like Dholera SIR, DREAM City, Renewable Energy Park, GIFT City, and other tourist destinations. Experts in the field also shared their experiences at the event regarding Gujarat's business-friendly environment. Following the roadshow, more than 15 potential investors who expressed interest in Gujarat participated in one-on-one meetings and roundtables. Senior management representatives from well-known companies, including DP World, Shipping lines, Sharaf Group, Emaar,  USky Transport, Alternate funds, RAK companies, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce, had the chance to discuss possible partnerships and investments with the Gujarat government during these meetings.

November 7, 2023


 * South Korea Roadshow: The 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit South Korea Roadshow was held in Seoul on November 7, 2023. The roadshow was led by a delegation from the Gujarat government, headed by Ashwani Kumar, Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing. Following the roadshow, prominent South Korean business organizations such as Hanwah, Simmtech, Lotte, LG Energy, LX International, and SungEel HiTech had one-on-one discussions. The event began with a welcome speech from Eun Young Yang, Director General of KOTRA, and ended with a speech from Amit Kumar, the Indian ambassador to Korea. The announcement by Amit Kumar that South Korea has been confirmed as a Partner Country for Vibrant Gujarat 2024 was a turning point in the session and a major accomplishment for the South Korea roadshow.  The KOTRA Asia Investment Development Team and Korean mid-sized firms represented the Korean side. Gujarat's development plans were given by the deputy mayor of the state as well as officials from industrial banks, urban development teams, and Indian defence industries.