Day02
08 January 2027, Friday
Inauguration of the 19th PBD Convention
| Time | Session/Programme |
|---|---|
| MORNING: INAUGURATION OF THE 19TH PBD CONVENTION | |
| 08:00 - 09:30 hrs |
Participants to be seated
Short videos by regional diaspora organisations will be screened |
| 10:00 - 12:00 hrs | Inaugural Session presided over by Hon’ble Prime Minister |
| 12:00 - 13:30 hrs | Lunch break |
| AFTERNOON: STATE AND REGIONAL PBDs, WITH A PARALLEL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TRACK | |
| 13:30 - 16:00 hrs |
Parallel – Breakout Sessions (by State) State Governments’ interaction with their diaspora Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan/Milan Mela These sessions will provide an opportunity for diaspora members to engage directly with State Governments, share their experiences and aspirations and explore ways to strengthen ties with India. |
| 13:30 - 16:00 hrs |
Parallel: Thematic Track in collaboration with relevant Ministries/Agencies Harnessing Diaspora Talent for Science & Technology By invitation only Venue: TBC Bringing together diaspora scientists, researchers and technology leaders with Indian institutions and policymakers, this session will explore how the knowledge, networks and experience of the global Indian scientific community can strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem. It will feature roundtable sessions on biotechnology and maritime technology, as well as informal groups on marine pollution and critical minerals. |
| 16:00 - 18:00 hrs |
Breakout Sessions (By Region) Regional PBD sessions with key political leaders Venue: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan/Milan Mela These sessions will provide an opportunity for diaspora members from different regions of the world to engage directly with key political leaders, exchange perspectives on issues of regional interest and explore avenues for deepening their engagement with India. |
| EVENING | |
| 20:00 - 21:30 hrs | Dinner |
| END OF DAY 2 | |