Vibrant Gujarat Summit: All you need to know about Day 2 schedule

Over the past two decades, the Vibrant Gujarat Summit has emerged as a global business-networking event to showcase the state’s investment-friendly environment and attracted significant investments

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, a platform wherein more than 14 countries are slated to participate, commenced on January 10.

This broad multinational collaboration highlights the Summit's position as a critical forum for developing global economic and strategic alliances.

The summit, being held from January 10-12, has the theme 'Gateway to the Future' and celebrates the event's 10th anniversary.

Speaking at the inauguration on January 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth.

Day 1 saw huge investments by Reliance Industries, Adani Group, Maruti Suzuki among others.

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Here is the schedule for Day 2 (January 11):

• 9:30am - 11:00 am : Estonia Country Seminar
• 9:30am - 11:00 am : Maharashtra State Seminar
• 9:30am - 11:00 am : Mozambique - India Business Forum - Country Seminar - Mozambique's President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi would be a key speaker
• 9:30am - 11:00 am : Nepal Country Seminar
•  9:30am - 11:00 am: Netherlands Country Seminar - 'Partnering for Value Creation through Innovation & Sustainability' is the theme
• 9:30am - 11:00 am : Slovak Republic Country Seminar
• 9:30am - 11:00 am : US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Organisation Seminar
• 9:45am - 1:00pm : Semiconductor & Electronics - Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Union Minister of State Rajiv Chandrashekar and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will be present for the inaugural session.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : B2B / B2G Meetings
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : E-Commerce : Businesses at Fingertips - This seminar will offer an opportunity to discuss Cross border policy eco-system and compliance in boosting e-commerce, how Global trends in AI(Artificial Intelligence) and IA( Intelligent Automation), Cyber security, Digital platforms, Block chain and ESG are going to shape the future of E-commerce in India and contribute to the journey of Viksit Bharat@ 2047.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : Port-led City Development - The Seminar on ‘Port-Led City Development’ is a significant and forward-thinking event being organized by Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January 2024 aimed to explore, discuss, and promote the transformative potential of port-led city development.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : Building Workforces for Future: Development of Skills for Industry 4.0 - This seminar will address crucial issues surrounding Industry 4.0, unraveling its role in driving global industrial growth.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : Electric Vehicle Manufacturing- Charging Ahead to 2047 - Eminent speakers from national and international levels, think tanks, multilateral agencies, government agencies as well as academia shall be invited to share their views and how Gujarat can grab on these opportunities through collaboration and innovation.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm : GIFT City - An Aspiration of Modern India 
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : India-Canada Business: The Way Forward - Organisation Seminar - The seminar  aims to focus on a bi-lateral ecosystem which will help give a boost to the state’s economy.
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : Indian Chamber of Commerce in Italy Organisation Seminar
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : Morocco Country Seminar
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : Rwanda Country Seminar
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : Sustainability and Carbon neutrality, what can Finland and Gujarat do together to reach those targets? - Country Seminar - This session will highlight how DESI will align with Finland’s carbon neutral road maps and how Finnish companies are implementing them in Gujarat and in India.
• 12:00pm - 1:30pm : Transitioning to Green Economy, EVs - IACC Organisation Seminar - Chief Guest Manoj Singh, IAS, Addl Chief Secretary, Department of forest Environment and Climate Change, UP Govt. to deliver the keynote speech.
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm : Africa the Next Frontier and Scope for India - IACCI Organisation Seminar 
• 2:00pm -5:00pm : Developing Global Networks for Skill Development - The seminar aims at addressing critical issues related to challenges in Global Skill Development. The panel discussion will focus on catalyzing a robust global network for skill development, fostering collaboration among other things.
• 2:30pm 0 4:00pm : Exploring U.S. - India Collaboration: Bilateral Momentum and Sectoral Potential - AMCHAM Organisation Seminar 
• 2:30pm - 5:30pm : International Space Conference - ISRO chairman S Somnath is the chief guest and Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe will preside over the session.
• 2:30pm - 4:00pm : Investing in a Sustainable Future - Thailand Country Seminar
• 2:30pm - 6:00pm : Poland Seminar: Business Opportunities between Poland and India - Country Seminar
• 2:30pm - 5:30pm : Renewable Energy - Pathway to a Sustainable Future - The objective of the seminar is ensuring energy security and addressing India's escalating energy demands through sustainable means.
• 2:30pm - 4:00 pm : Russian Far East and Arctic – Exploring New Perspectives and Opportunities for Russia-India Bilateral Cooperation - Country Seminar
• 2:30pm - 5:30pm : Startups: Unlocking the Infinite Potential - This seminar focuses on startups as a vital component in India's economic growth and development, bringing together national and international experts to discuss and advance the startup ecosystem.
• 2:30pm - 5:30pm : TECHADE : Heralding India’s Technology Decade 
• 2:30pm - 4:oopm : Unlocking Gujarat and European Union - Organisation Seminar - The seminar will address critical aspects such as trade, investment opportunities, innovation, technology exchange, and sustainable development.
• 2:30pm - 4:00pm : Welcome to Malaysia – Your Preferred Destination for Business and Fun - Country Seminar 
• 6:30pm - 7:15pm: Cultural Programme