THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEAND INDUSTRY KUTCH

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The biggest ever Expo & Summit onbusiness, culture, education and tourism onthe mystical land of Kutch…

Post-Show Report

In Association with

With a prime focus of establishing a liaison of inclusive development

for industrial, cultural and tourism sector between Kutch and rest of

the world; Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 was by-far the most

fruitful events held so far. The Prime Minister’s office approved the

idea of Global Network to bring Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi’s

Vibrant legacy to Kutch for the benefit of end small and medium

industry.

Nurturing innovation, sustainability, industrial advancements, skills

development, knowledge sharing and global networking; Vibrant

Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 proved to be a truly international platform.

The strategically well-planned location and event timings helped lot of

Rann Utsav tourists and local people to engage in a better manner,

resulting in over-whelming response.

The Grand

Opening

Inaugurated on the 11th hour in the morning of 27th February, by Gujarat’s honourable Chief Minister – Smt.

Anandiben Patel, Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 set ashore for a prosperous experience.

With her gracious presence, she also obliged the summit by lighting the lamps on the bright morning of 28th

February 2015.

Special Guests & DignitariesBestowed with the esteemed presence of some of the most renowned names and faces in both private and public sectors,

Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 witnessed a privilege of catering to some of the finest people with its uncompromised

hospitality.

Some of the eminent political leaders:

• Smt. Anandiben Patel (Chief Minister – Gujarat)

• Shri Tarachand Chheda (Minister of State, Cottage, Salt Industry and Cow Breeding –Gujarat)

• Shri Vasanbhai Ahir (Sansadiya Sachiv - Gujarat)

• Smt. Nimaben Acharya (MLA – Bhuj)

• Shri Mahendrabhai Patel (Collector - Kutch)

Some of the aspired names in the business world were:

• Col. M Johar (Chairman – AMW Trucks)

• Dr. Mustafa Taherali Saasa (Chairman – Star Tracker)

• Mr. Parag Chheda (Director – Prince Plastics)

• Mr. Vimal Gujral (Director – Cargo Motors)

• Mr. Rakshit Shah (Executive Director - Adani)

• Mr. Bhadresh Mehta (Managing Director - BTC)

• Mr. Kantisen C Shroff (Philanthropist & Industrialist)

• Mr. Shantilal Meckony - The Rain Man (Scientific Expert in Rain Technology)

Some association dignitaries were:

• Mr. Tinu Gandhi (President – Kandla Timber Association)

• Mr. Dinesh Ghala (President – Kutch Corporate Forum)

• Mr. Hansraj Patel (President - Gujmin Industries Association)

• Mr. K T Patel (President - Federations of Industries and Associations)

• Mr. Talakshi Nandu (Joint Managing Director - FOKIA)

• Mr. Bhanubhai Thakkar (President - Kutch Hotels Association)

• Mr. Veljibhai Bhudia (Renon Farmers Leader)

Exhibition Highlights

Event : Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015

Dates : th th st27 , 28 February – 1 March 2015

Venue : R. R. Lalan Collage Campus Ground, Bhuj

Number of Pavilions : 6

Hall A : Corporate, International, Real Estate Pavilion

Hall B : Gujarat Tourism, B2B, Video Conferencing Pavilion

Hall C : iNDEXT-c Pavilion

Hall D : Minerals & Mining, Machines Tools & Equipments Pavilion

Hall E : Kutch Corporate Forum, Kandala Timber Association, Federation of Industries , Gandhidham Commerce of Chamber & Industry Members Association

SUMMIT HALL

Number of Exhibitors : 200

Number of Visitors : 1 LAC

Total Area of Exhibition Ground : 25000 Sq. Mtr,

The Vibrant Kutch Expo 2015 was indeed

privileged to have hosted some of the biggest

names in the industrial realm and cater to their

business needs while playing a significant role in

enabling them to network with some of the rarest

international opportunities.

Some of the notably significant exhibitors were:

• Optimetrix

• Ashapura Group of Industries

• Adani Group

• Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board

• Dholera SIR

• Simandhar Infrastructure

• iNDEXT-b

• iNDEXT-c

• Dena Bank

• Bank of Baroda

• Gujarat Minerals Development Corporation

• Tata Power (Silver Sponsor)

• Agrocel Industries Ltd (Bhuj)

• Excel Corp Care (Bhuj)

• Hotel Radisson

• HRK Infrastructure

• Prince Pipes

• AMW Trucks

• Bhadresh Trading Corporation

• Cargo Motors Pvt Ltd

• V-Trans

Exhibition Highlights

Some Golden Words“I am glad to have witnessed the grand Vibrant Kutch Expo &

Summit 2015. It is truly an exemplary milestone in the field of

business and trade summits. Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit

2015 has indeed helped a lot of local, national and

international players to come on a common platform and

discuss the present and future of global industrial traits. It is a

pleasing experience to see Kutch, flourish into an

internationally aspired business location while boosting the

entrepreneurial spirit of Gujarat as well as the whole world.”

- Smt Anandiben Patel

“It has been an over-whelming realization to see Global

Network, Octagon and the Chambers of Commerce &

Industries to bring alive such a grand Vibrant Kutch Expo &

Summit 2015. This is a tremendous impetus to “Make in India”

and “Swachh Bharat” programs in both business and cultural

manner. Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 truly is a great

motivation to people of Kutch and various industries. I whole-

heartedly congratulate Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015,

on such a commendable success.”

- Vasanbhai Ahir

It is glad to see this excellent platform on the land of

Kutch. Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit is a great exposure

for Kutchi People. I Invite various industrialists from all

over the world to Invest & Make in Kutch. I Hartley

congratulate Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 for the

successful show at its first edition.

- Tarachand Chheda

I congratulate organisers for the success of Vibrant Kutch Expo

and Summit 2015.I really appreciate the efforts they have put

to create genuine Development platform for the Kutch District

and thus to bring Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi's vibrant

legacy to regional level for efficient penetration.I am hoping

organizers will continue this event in coming

years with extra efforts.

-Saurabhbhai Patel

I am glad to have witnessed the grand Vibrant Kutch Expo &

Summit 2015. I am delighted to be invited for Vibrant Kutch Expo

& Summit 2015. Kutch has a very special place for me. It has

some of the most famous handicraft In INDIA. It has the best

food I have tested in INDIA.

- Ms. Nickola Watkinson, Sr. Trade & Investment Commissioner for Australia Government in INDIA

It is my honor and privilege to be here in Kutch. There are

lots of similarities between kutch and middle east. Compared

to middle east kutch is far better advantageous for doing

business and for industries.

- Dr. Mustafa Taherali Saasa, Chairman, Star Tracker-Dubai

I would like to thank Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015

platform for inviting me. I hope the development and

business in Kutch Destrict.

-Mr. Muljibhai Pindoliya , Founder President, Hindu Council of Africa

Gujarat is magnetic state of India. There are lots of

opportunities for investors in kutch. I appreciate the efforts

done by the organiser for this platform.

- Mr. saut Siringoringo, Consul General of Republic of Indonesia

Gujarat is fastest growing state of India. It is well known as a

land of Mahatma Gandhi. People of India are well visioned

with entrpreneurial spirits. I hope the development of

business relations between Netherland and Kutch through

this platform in coming years.

- Mr. Job Glass, Head of Missions, Netherland Business Support Office, Govt. of Netherland

Some Golden Words

Summit Overview

The Summit was an ideal convergence of Industries from Kutch and countries across the world. It provided a platform to interact and facilitate knowledge dissemination with policy makers, industry leaders, and renowned academicians from all over the world.

It gave them an attractive opportunity to showcase their strengths, highlight business opportunities and make the world understand the potential of Kutch in various sectors. Here are some of the key milestones realized during the summit.

th27 February 2015

Business with Australia

Key Representative: Ms. Nicola Watkinson - Minister Commercial &

Senior Trade & Investment coordinator South Asia, Australian Trade

Commission (Austrade), Australian High Commission

Business with Netherlands

Key Representative: Mr. Job Glas - Netherland Business Support Office,

Government of Netherland

Business with Germany

Key Representative: Mr. Wolfgang Hoeltgen, Director, German Indian

Business Centre (GIBC), Hannover, Germany

Business with USA

Key Representatives: Mr. Krishna Rohit, Executive Director, U.S - India

Importers' Council (USIIC) and Mr. Umesh Kapadia, Advisor, Om Granites,

USA

Business with UAE

Key Representative: Mr. Mustafa Sassa, Director, Sarrahraj Enterprise,

Dubai

Business with Indonesia

Key Representative: Mr. Saut Siringoringo, Consul General of Republic

of Indonesia

COUNTRIES BUSINESS PROFILES

Australia ...........................Importers from overseas

Germany ..........................Corporate

Netherlands ....................Buyers

USA ....................................Exporters

Indonesia .........................Traders

UAE ....................................Manufacturers

Saudi Arabia ...................Business and Industry Associations

China .................................Educational Institutions

Canada..............................Foreign governments

Oman ................................Export Promotion Councils

Kenya.................................Hoteliers

Serbia ................................Students

Uganda.............................Event Management Companies

South Korea....................Construction Companies

Presentation on Smart Cities

Key Representatives: Mr. Piyush Vora, Partner, BDO India and Shri Anand Bhal, Advisor Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Tourism Conclave

Key Representative: Mr. Vishnu Pandya, Historian and Pioneer of Kranti Tirth Memorial of Shyamji Krishna Verma

Mining Safety and Automation Conclave

Key Representative: Mr. Joel Evans, Company Secretary at GMDC

Summit Overviewth28 February 2015

Reports on Kutch Industries released by Hon'ble CM Smt Anandiben Patel made by Global Network. Reports are about present scenario of Industries in particular segments in Kutch region, a perfect guide for multinationals and entrepreneurs who are willing to invest in Kutch.

Culture &Entertainment

Live Performance by Osman Mir-Soulful Voice

Rocking Performance By

Devang Patel

Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 was

garnished with the entertaining flavor of

traditional Kutchi Art and other Gujarati

performances. Several renowned dance

performances, singing talents and fashionable

ramps lit up the evenings with the vibrant colors

of celebration and rejoice.

Here are some snapshots from the reviving the

rich memory lane of cultural and entertaining

nuances :

Performance by Kutchi Folk Dancers

Fashion Show

Promotional Road Shows

Roadshow in MUMBAI

Roadshow in BHUJ

Roadshow in VADODARA Roadshow in AHMEDABAD

Complimenting the tremendous success of

Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 was the on-

ground presence and several efforts of activation

by the help of road-shows. Covering a vast range

of locations, both national and international, the

road-shows were truly a great impetus to this

summit.

Some of the national road-shows were

strategically planned in cities such as Bhuj,

Rajkot, Gandhidham and Mumbai, where

honorable dignitaries such as Chief Minister of

Gujarat – Smt. Anandiben Patel, Honorable

Minister Shri. Saurabh Patel and Shri. Vijay

Rupani, Mr. Rajesh Bhatt – President of Chamber

of Commerce, Col. M S Johar from AMW Motors

Ltd, Ms. Bonnie de Moissac and Mr. Jagat Shah

and Shri. Joravarsinh Jadeja along with people

from the corporate world were present.

Roadshow in RAJKOT Roadshow in MUMBAI

PromotionalRoad Shows

Roadshow in CHINA

Roadshow in MUMBAI

Roadshow in GANDHIDHAM Roadshow in GANDHIDHAM

The international road-shows

were carried out in countries

such as Canada, USA, China,

Dubai, Oman, Kenya and

Uganda amidst key national

and international figures.Roadshow in USA

Roadshow in CANADA

CM of Gujarat Smt. Anandi Ben PatelMinister of Health & Family Welfare, INDIA

Shri J P Nadda

Chief Secretary of Gujarat Shri D J Pandian

CM of Gujarat Smt. Anandi Ben Patel

Endorsed By Dignitories

Minister of Finance, Gujarat Shri Saurabh Bhai Patel &

Minister of Transport, Gujarat Shri Vijay Bhai Rupani

Media CoverageVibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 gained a very

welcoming and favorable coverage across various

media such as Newspapers, Outdoor Hoardings,

Magazines and other Internet as well as various

Social Platforms.

Here are some of the snapshots of coverage

achieved by Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015

across diasporas of various media platforms.

Media Coverage

Media Coverage

The Proud Organizers

Team Global Network

Members, CCIK

Team Octagon Communications

The director, Mr. Sandip Patel and his team of dedicated professionals of Octagon Communications successfully organized and executed the Vibrant Kutch Expo 2015 by bringing on board the biggest names in the industrial realm as exhibitors and ensuring that they get a good coverage and response by way of marketing the show through a diversified media platform.

Mr. Jagat Shah, director, Global Network and his team left no stone unturned to organize the Vibrant Kutch Summit 2015 and assimilate industry stalwarts, politicians, diplomats, academicians and renowned businessmen across the world on one common platform on the land of Kutch. The summit was a lucrative opportunity to identify, discuss and strike various business opportunities and ideas between the industry of Kutch and rest of the world.

Mr. Rajesh Bhatt, President, The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kutch and other members of the association deserve a special mention for their active participation, proactive support and ever-ready approachable attitude which made Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015, a remarkably exceptional show.

Vibrant Kutch Expo & Summit 2015 owes its grand success to the three main pillars n a m e l y O c t a g o n communications Pvt Ltd, Global Network, and The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kutch; whose vitally evident roles in the event and active involvement led to this phenomenal happening.

The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kutch was formed on June 2004 with motto to support industrial units spread all over Kutch district. Chamber works as a bridge between industry and Government agencies. Recently the Chamber organizing delegation visited Canada and in April 2015 shall be visiting USA.

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

KUTCH

Octagon Communications Pvt. Ltd. was launched with a vision to be an expert in the field of trade fares & corporate exhibitions. Trade shows have always been recognized as a crucial part of marketing, internationally. Octagon Communications consistently aims at providing B2B/B2C & Knowledge sharing platforms for different Industries and professionals by organizing trade shows integrated with summits, seminars and workshops at a global scale across India.

Global Network (GN) is an International Trade Consulting firm based in Ahmedabad, India. With an experience of over 23 years in India & abroad, GN is engaged in offering radical and sustainable improvement in the performance of its clients by taking them a step ahead of competition in the global arena of business.

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The Idea of bringing honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi’s Vibrant legacy to regional

level turned out very well with success of vibrant kutch expo & summit 2015.

On the basis of Overwhelming response & greetings received from Exhibitors,

Industrialists, Political Leader and Visitors, government of gujarat has encouraged us

to continue this series and recommended us to organise same for saurashtra region

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