The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit is about to kick off, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the inauguration. This event, scheduled for Wednesday, will witness the presence of UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed as the Chief Guest, accompanied by numerous global leaders and industry experts. Notably, this year marks the celebration of '20 years of Vibrant Gujarat as the Summit of Success.

Today's program Schedule:
At 9:45 AM, the opening ceremony took place at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, with PM Modi and world leaders in attendance.

• 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Seminar about Japan's continued contribution to "Make In India."
• 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Seminar discussing Gujarat's roadmap for Viksit Bharat @2047.
• 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Union Minister Piyush Goyal joins Gujarat ministers to discuss PM Gati Shakti.
• Simultaneously, PM Narendra Modi will meet with CEOs from major global companies.
• 5:15 PM: PM Modi will engage with influential business leaders at the Global FinTech Leadership Forum.
• 5:15 PM to 6:50 PM: Uday Kotak will moderate the Global FinTech Leadership Forum, attended by CEOs from top finance and tech firms.
• Moreover, there will be various country-based seminars during the first day of the event.

Here are five essential points to grasp about this upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit:

Origin: The concept of this summit dates back to 2003, initiated during the tenure of then Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Its maiden edition, held during the Navratri festival, attracted over 1,000 delegates and dignitaries spanning 45 countries.

Global Trade Show: Before the main summit, PM Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024. This expansive exhibition, spread across 2 lakh square metres in multiple halls at the Helipad Ground Exhibition Centre, features participants from 20 countries.

Dates and Theme: Scheduled from January 10 to 12 in Gandhinagar, the 10th edition operates under the theme 'Gateway to the Future'. The summit involves 34 partner countries and 16 partner organizations.

Notable Guests: The inaugural event on Wednesday will have UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chief guest. Preceding the summit, PM Modi engaged in bilateral meetings with leaders from Timor-Leste and Mozambique, both attending the event.

Summit Highlights: The event comprises a series of seminars and conferences focusing on globally relevant subjects like Industry 4.0, Technology and Innovation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Hydrogen, Electric Mobility, Renewable Energy, and the Transition towards Sustainability.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the event at 9:45 am on Wednesday in Gandhinagar. The trade show will welcome business visitors on January 10-11 and open to the public on January 12-13.

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