In 2003, Vibrant Gujarat began as an Investor Summit with a vision to showcase Gujarat's potential to the world. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the globally acclaimed platforms that brings together government, businesses, innovators, investors and thought leaders to shape the future of growth.
Today, Gujarat stands at the forefront of India's economic transformation driving manufacturing, innovation, sustainability, global trade and digital excellence. The Summit's impact extends beyond economic growth, contributing to infrastructure development, entrepreneurship, technological advancement, skill development, and inclusive socio-economic progress across the State.
As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, Gujarat is poised to lead the journey through world-class infrastructure, new age industries like Semiconductors, AI, Data Centers, Aerospace & Defence, a skilled workforce and a commitment to sustainable development.
The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 invites the world to participate in the next chapter of growth, innovation and opportunity.
Partner Countries : 15 (Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Poland, South Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Netherlands, UAE & Uzbekistan).
Partner / Strategic Organizations : 11
High level Participation
Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Hon’ble President of Republic of Uzbekistan.
Dr. Joseph Muscat, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Republic of Malta.
Mr. Lars Løkke Rasmussen , Hon’ble Prime Minister of Denmark.
Mr. Andrej Babis , Hon’ble Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Mr. Sukhrob Kholmuradov, Hon’ble Dy. Prime Minister of Uzbekistan.
Mr. David Hurley, Hon’ble Governor General-Designate of Australia (President) and Governor of New South Wales, Australia.
Ministerial Delegations from: Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Thailand, The Netherlands, UAE, Uzbekistan, US, Malta, Zambia, Namibia.
Global Investor Roundtable –Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, and Institutional Investors.
Sprint 2022 and Beyond.
Vibrant Gujarat Youth Connect Event.
37 Country and International Seminars.
Shaping A New India.
Over 42,000 Delegates
From 135 countries participated in the summit.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2019
2,00,000 sq. mt. 1200+ stalls.
Partner Countries : 12 (Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, UK, USA).
Partner / Strategic Organizations : 8
Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, Hon’ble President of Kenya.
Mr. Paul Kagame, Hon’ble President of Rwanda.
Mr. António Costa, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Portugal.
Mr. Aleksandar Vučić, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Serbia.
Mr. Dmitry Rogozin, Hon’ble Dy. Prime Minister of Russia.
Mr. Piotr Gliński, Hon’ble Dy. Prime Minister & Minister of Culture & National Heritage, Poland.
Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry of Japan.
Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault, Foreign Affairs Minister of France.
Ministerial Delegations from Sweden, Canada, Israel, Denmark, UAE, Australia, Portugal, Vietnam, Rwanda, Russia, USA, Saudi Arabia, etc.
57 Global & Indian CEOs.
Nobel Dialogue and Nobel Prize Series Exhibition.
Global CEO Conclave.
Mega Seminar on GST.
16 Country Seminars.
Connecting India to the World.
Over 33,000 Delegates
From 100 countries participated in the summit.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2017
1,50,000 sq.mt. 1000+ stalls.
Partner Countries : 08 (Australia, Canada, Japan, The Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA).
Partner / Strategic Organizations : 05
Mr. Tshering Tobgay, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Bhutan.
Mr. Nikola Gruevski, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Republic of Macedonia.
Mr. John Kerry, Secretary of State, USA.
Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General, United Nations.
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank.
Mr. Yosuke Takagi, Hon’ble State Minister, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Govt. of Japan.
Global CEO Conclave - India’s 1st Global CEO Conclave.
14 Country Seminars.
A Springboard for your Global Ambitions.
Over 25,000 Delegates
From 110 countries participated in the summit.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2015
1,25,000 sq. mt. with 2000 stalls.
Partner Countries : 02 (Canada, Japan).
13 Thematic Seminars.
18 Country Specific Seminars.
Global Business Hub.
Over 58,000 Delegates
From 121 countries participated in the summit.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2013
1,04,000 sq. mt. 1195 stalls.
Partner / Strategic Organizations : 03 (JETRO, CBC, and UNIDO).
08 Thematic Seminars.
09 Country Specific Seminars.
07 State Specific Seminars.
22 Pre-Summit Events and 39 Events during the Summit.
International Round Table on Small Businesses.
Academic Institutions.
Young Entrepreneurs’ Meet.
This edition of Vibrant Gujarat was the first to be held at “Mahatma Mandir”.
Showcasing Gujarat – The Growth Engine of India.
Over 35,000 Delegates
from about 101 countries participated.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2011
34,777 sq. mt. 247 stalls.
Partner Countries : 01 (Japan).
Partner/ Strategic Organizations: 01 (JETRO)
This was the first time a country partnered with a state /province of another country. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) was designated as the partner organization. Japan also reciprocated Gujarat's initiatives for mutual economic cooperation by sending two senior level delegations.
The maximum number of delegates was from Japan with over 70 members.
Another major delegation was from USA.
Making Gujarat as most Preferred Investment Destination.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2009.
19,200 sq. mts. 232 stalls.
Over 600 Foreign delegates from 45 countries.
Partner/ Strategic Organizations: 02
Making Gujarat as Preferred Investment Destination.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2007
7000 sq. mt. 76 stalls.
It was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
Partner / Strategic Organizations: 02
11 Seminar Sessions.
Re-establishing Gujarat as an Investment Destination.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2005
9500 sq. mt. 161 stalls. The exhibition was held at the Science City with more than 200 exhibitors from various sectors.
In the year 2003 our visionary leader and Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (the then Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat), conceptualized and created the Vibrant Gujarat platform with a vision to form a reputed global forum for business networking, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships for inclusive socio-economic development.
The then Hon'ble Deputy Prime Minister of India, Shri L. K. Advani inaugurated Vibrant Gujarat: Global Investors' Summit 2003 on 28 September 2003.
About 125 foreign delegates, 200 NRIs & 200 leading dignitaries participated.
08 Seminars at Ahmedabad and 02 Seminars at Surat.
The conventions during the summit were focused on sectors such as Industrial Investment, Agro Processing, Biotech, Pharma, Natural Gas and Oil, Infrastructure, Mining, Tourism etc. at Ahmedabad and sessions on Garment & Textiles and Gems & Jewellery at Surat.
28 September – 2 October 2003
Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2003
3000 Sq. mt. 36 stalls.
Partner Countries : 35 (Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam).
Partner / Strategic Organizations : 14
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates & Ruler of Abu Dhabi
H.E. Mr. Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of Czech Republic
H.E. Mr. Filipe Nyusi, President of Republic of Mozambique
H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
H.E Mr. Tran Luu Quang, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam
40+ Minister-led delegations from Different Countries
Gujarat Pavilion: 360-degree Projection on the Theme: ‘Gateway to the Future’
Actual size model of Chandrayan, AI, Robotics and Immersive Technology Display
Showcasing high-tech displays on high-speed rail and new age civil infrastructure
Exhibitors across sectors such as Agro & Food Processing, Auto & Auto Components, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Renewable Energy, Machine Learning among others
Vendor Development Programme, Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM)
Gateway To The Future.
Over 61,000 Delegates