Organised by the Vibrant Goa Foundation in collaboration with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa, the summit aims to strengthen trade, manufacturing and entrepreneurship by connecting local businesses with international markets. Prominent international buyers, investors and corporate leaders are expected to participate in the event.
More than 50 countries are expected to be represented at the summit. The programme includes over 300 leading international buyers selected from more than 700 applications, over 200 exhibitors, more than 25 government leaders, over 20 ambassadors and consular representatives, and more than 10,000 business delegates.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will attend the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal will be the special guest. Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev will deliver the keynote address during the closing session. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has also been invited. Rajendra Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu and originally from Goa, has confirmed his participation in the COGGE Conclave.
The reverse buyer-seller meet is expected to be one of the summit's key attractions. More than 300 international buyers will interact directly with 220 selected Goan MSMEs. These enterprises have been shortlisted after assessing buyer requirements, product quality and export potential. With buyers' requirements identified in advance, more than 1,000 selected business-to-business (B2B) meetings have been scheduled over the three days.
Following the summit, the Vibrant Goa Foundation will continuously monitor these engagements to help develop the participating enterprises into 'Export MSME Champions' by 2037.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said Goa has always welcomed the world and now wants the world to recognise the state not merely as a tourist destination but as a strong business partner. Linking the state's development with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat', the Chief Minister highlighted Goa's modern international airports, electronics manufacturing hubs, emerging startup culture and skilled workforce.
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The summit is expected to bring the vision of 'Swayampurna Goa' to a global platform while opening new avenues for employment.
The India-Africa Business Conclave will be another major component of the event. Organised in collaboration with GIBF, the fourth edition of the conclave will bring together representatives from more than 30 African countries and Indian business leaders. Discussions will cover eight major sectors, including infrastructure, digital technology, healthcare, agriculture and renewable energy. Co-chairman Armaan Bankley said African business representatives would arrive with clear investment agendas and procurement lists.
A Semiconductor Leadership Roundtable is scheduled for October 30, focusing on 'Building India's Next Semiconductor Growth Corridor'. Discussions with investors will cover the industrial clusters of Tuem, Chimbel and Porvorim, along with Goa's strong air and port connectivity. The infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) track, curated by SARC, will also feature public sector undertakings such as NBCC and RVNL.
Startups, students and young professionals will also have opportunities to participate. Under the aegis of TiE Panaji, a startup session on October 30 will focus on angel investing and market entry. The Student Buddy Programme will connect more than 300 college students from Goa with international guests and buyers. Last year, 402 Student Buddies participated in 'Amazing Goa 2024'.
The summit will also conduct a 'Youth Skill Career Census/Survey' to assess young people's skills and career prospects. Sessions on gaming and e-sports will form part of the programme. The Convention of Goan Global Entrepreneurs (COGGE) will take place on October 31, bringing together Goan entrepreneurs and prominent personalities living across the world. COGGE chairman Milind Anvekar said the initiative aims to transform the engagement of the Goan diaspora into investment and mentorship opportunities in the state.
The event's partners include the World Trade Center, whose network spans more than 320 centres across 90 countries, Global Chamber, Adam Global Group, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Business Goa, Rashtra TV and the Tourism Department. Tourism sessions will showcase Goa's heritage, hinterland, wellness and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) offerings.
The summit's advisory board is headed by Suresh Prabhu. With international buyer-seller meetings, sector-specific investment discussions, startup engagement and diaspora participation planned across three days, the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit 2026 will bring together local enterprises and global business representatives to explore trade, investment and export opportunities.
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