The Gujarat government is set to host the Central Gujarat edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Vadodara next week. Representatives from 10 districts, four partner countries, and various international business organizations will gather at GSFC University on June 29 and 30 for this event. The conference aims to promote regional investment and industrial development, with a focus on showcasing investment opportunities and strengthening global partnerships for balanced and inclusive development across the state.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and other senior ministers are expected to attend the two-day conference. The event will kick off on June 29 with the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) at 10:30 a.m., followed by the inaugural session at 11:15 a.m. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will deliver the opening address, followed by speeches from ambassadors, high commissioners, and leading industrialists. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will deliver the keynote address during the opening session.
Partner countries including Japan, Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine will participate in the conference. Partner organizations such as Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and others will also be part of the event. The conference will focus on various sectors including semiconductors, information technology, biotechnology, aerospace, fintech, automobiles, dairy processing, education, and more, highlighting development opportunities and investment potential across ten districts in Gujarat.
Thematic seminars and discussions on various topics like IT, defense, agriculture, startups, women entrepreneurship, and tourism will also be featured during the conference. The state government aims to advance the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” through this event, fostering regional industrial development, sector-specific investments, and international partnerships to enhance competitiveness and connect local industries with global markets.
