India - Africa Business Conclave (1st Edition) 2023
6 - 7 Oct, 2023, The Grand Heritage Resorts, Pune
The Global India Business Forum convened the largest-ever India-Africa Business Conclave on October 6th and 7th 2023, immediately after the African Union's membership in the G20 countries. The event took place in The Grand Heritage Resorts (formerly Joshi Farms and Resorts) in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly along with GIBF Founder & Global President Dr. Jitendra Joshi and Co- Founder & Secretary General Mrs. Deepali Gadkari and the African Diplomats opened the event in the presence of ambassadors from 17 African nations and around 5000 business representatives, exporters, importers, and investors.
India Africa Business Conclave – The Business Representatives
Amongst the 5000 delegates were exporters, importers, traders, and investors from agriculture, education, health (medicine and pharmaceutical), mining, textile, food and food processing, hospitality (restaurants and hotels), travel and tourism, gems and jewelry, information technology, electronic and electrical, automobile, FMCG, infrastructure, logistics, iron and steel, renewable energy, news and entertainment, oil and gas, and other industries.
?India Africa Business Conclave – The Inauguration – Dr. Neelam Gorhe - Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
During her inaugural speech, Dr. Neelam Gorhe stated that "Africa is the most happening and sought-after country in the world right now, with numerous business opportunities." GIBF will help Indian exporters, importers, merchants, and entrepreneurs uncover unexplored potential in these nations." She commended GIBF on its unique initiative and promised the African ambassadors of the Indian government's assistance.
India Africa Business Conclave – Special Edition of The Business Tycoons Magazine
During the day the African Diplomats gave informative presentations regarding Investment, Trade & Business Opportunities in their respective countries, government policies and much more. The conclave also saw Panel Discussion, Question & Answers session, B2B meetings with the diplomats & Networking. A special Edition on Africa was inaugurated through GIBF mouthpiece The Business Tycoons Magazine.? The magazine published had Information about all the African countries which were present plus many success stories of our Sponsors and GIBF members. Business & Cultural Councils between India and each of the African countries were inaugurated.
India Africa Business Conclave – The Exhibitors
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There were Exhibitions & Stalls of different businesses and sponsors which showcased there products & services which was an added attraction for the business representatives. Many of these Exhibitors were able to crack deals on that day.
India Africa Business Conclave – The Tree Plantation – CSR Activity
As part of our promise of giving back to the society all the African diplomats & GIBF Founder & Global President Dr. Jitendra Joshi did tree plantation of 100 trees.
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India Africa Business Conclave – The Industrial Visit
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The African Delegation along with GIBF Global Coordinator (Young Entrepreneur) Mr. Abhishek Joshi went for Industrial Visits where they saw the Infrastructure of our Industrial Parks and how the Industries operate.?
?India Africa Business Conclave – The Cultural Evening
On the evening of 6th October GIBF hosted the India – Africa Collaborative cultural evening. The program started with performances by Indian and African artists and networking over dinner. We saw the similarity in the Indian and African culture in dance music and food.
GIBF believes that appreciation of culture and trade relations go hand in hand. The cultural evening had the presence of diplomats from 17 African countries, sponsors of the conclave and African students.?