Day01
Thursday, 07 January 2027
Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
| Time | Session/Programme |
|---|---|
| YOUTH PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS (PBD) | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 hrs |
Inaugural Ceremony
Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan/Milan Mela The inaugural session of the Youth PBD sets the stage for a conversation on the aspirations, perspectives and evolving relationship of young Indian diaspora members with India. Bringing together the Government of India, State Governments and an eminent voice from the young diaspora, it will explore how the next generation of the Indian diaspora views India, the issues that matter most to them and how to foster a deeper sense of connection, belonging and engagement with India. |
| 10:30 - 10:45 hrs | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:45 hrs |
Plenary Session: Youth PBD: Moderated Dialogue on ‘Return to Roots: Reigniting Connect of Diaspora Youth with Bharat’
Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan/Milan Mela |
| 11:45 - 12:00 hrs | Break |
| 12:00 - 12:50 hrs | Keynote Addresses by youth icons |
| 13:00 - 14:00 hrs | Interaction with Hon’ble External Affairs Minister for youth diaspora attendees (by invitation only) |
| PARALLEL SESSIONS (BUSINESS) Advancing India’s Trade, Investment & Technology Goals through Diaspora Engagement Thursday, January 7, 2027 |
|
| 10:45 - 12:45 hrs |
Session A: Thematic Session Pathways for NRI Investment towards Viksit Bharat Venue: TBC India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat presents exciting opportunities for NRIs to participate in, contribute to and grow alongside the country’s economic transformation. This session will explore emerging economic prospects, avenues for greater NRI participation, and ways to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities that align individual aspirations with India’s developmental goals. The session will feature presentations by leading fund managers and other stakeholders, as well as experiences shared by NRIs who have successfully invested in India. |
| 10:00 - 15:30 hrs |
Session B: Side Event (Partner Conference) Connecting the Indian Diaspora with India’s Trade and Growth Opportunities Venue: ITC Sonar Bringing together business leaders from the diaspora and from India, this day-long partner conference will connect the Indian diaspora with India’s trade and growth opportunities. A networking lunch will enable participants to exchange views and ideas.Indian Chamber of Commerce website |
| END OF MORNING SESSION | |
| AFTERNOON: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 hrs | Plenary Session: Keynote address by Hon’ble Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (TBC) |
| 15:00 - 15:30 hrs | Break |
| PARALLEL SESSIONS | |
| 15:30 - 17:00 hrs |
Session A: Interactive Panel Diaspora Entrepreneurship: Lessons for India’s Emerging Founders Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan/Milan Mela Diaspora founders who have built successful ventures abroad will share the stories of the enterprises they built: the turning points, the setbacks, and the one thing that mattered most. |
| 15:30 - 17:00 hrs |
Session B: Pitch Session Shark Tank: Women Entrepreneurs in FemTech pitch to Diaspora-led Foundations By invitation only A platform where innovation meets opportunity. This session will provide a curated platform for Indian women entrepreneurs working in FemTech to pitch innovative solutions to diaspora-led foundations and venture capital investors. Shortlisted entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their ventures, explore avenues for engagement and collaboration and seek support to transform promising ideas into impactful ventures. Successful entrepreneurs will be announced at the Valedictory Session on January 9, 2027. |
| 17:00 - 18:00 hrs |
Entrepreneurs’ networking reception
By invitation only |
| EVENING | |
| 19:00 - 21:00 hrs |
Cultural Programme organised by the State Government of West Bengal, followed by dinner
Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre |
| END OF DAY 1 | |