Dear IBG Members &Associates,

Greetings from IBG!

We are pleased to inform you that World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) are jointly organizing the 8th edition of the Global Economic Summit on the theme 'Services: Enabler of Growth for Trade and Industry' to be held from March 6-8, 2019 at World Trade Centre Mumbai. This event is supported by Maharashtra Industry Trade & Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI), is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government

They have invited Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Commerce & Industry to Inaugurate the Summit and deliver the Keynote Address on this occasion. Further IIM Bangalore is associated with this Summit as a 'Knowledge Partner' who along with our 'International Partners' Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Estonia International Chamber of Commerce, Indian Business Chamber of Commerce Luxemburg, World Trade Centre Dresden, World Trade Centre Algiers and 'Exhibitions Partner' Indian Exhibition Industry Association are supporting us in promoting this Summit.

Service sector is the largest contributor to the world economy, as it accounts for 70% of global GDP, 60% of world employment and 46% of global exports measured in value-added terms. At present, the growth of the service sector across the globe is highly uneven. While in the developed countries the services sector has witnessed rapid progress, in many developing and least developed countries (LDCs), the service sector’s contribution to the overall economy remains insignificant. The benefits arising from a service-led economy would be widespread and deep, if the developing nations and LDCs reorient their businesses towards a service-driven ecosystem to consolidate the manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

Advancement in information and communication technologies have offered a new frontier of growth for services sector. The Summit will discuss on how governments and businesses can enhance their competitiveness in global services by adopting various technological, social and policy initiatives.

We take this opportunity to invite you to participate at the Summit as a delegate / exhibitor and benefit from various networking opportunities to facilitate your business growth. We request you to send us attached registration form duly filled along with the payment at the earliest.

Benefits of Participation:

• A platform to network with potential technology partners, exporters, importers, dealers, suppliers, financial institutions, consultancy organizations and other stakeholders in the GVCs from across 25 Countries including India
• Understanding the significance of competitiveness to integrate MSMEs in global markets
• First hand information on transfer of technology, better human resource practice improved productivity and success stories of MSMEs participation in GVCs
• Explore partnership opportunities, Joint ventures and franchises with international companies
• Opportunity to meet dignitaries from India and Overseas

The highlights of the three-day Summit are Conference, Exhibition, B2B Meetings, industry/ field visit and a Handbook. The Summit will be addressed by Policymakers, Economists, Business and Corporate Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Academicians and experts from multilateral organizations. A copy of the draft programme is enclosed for your kind information.

The earlier editions of the Global Economic Summit witnessed participation of as many as 500 delegates from across 30 countries including India and overseas ensuring the event’s grand success.

Click Here for Registration form for Expo
Click Here for Registration form for Conference
Click Here for Registration form for GES 2019 Programme
Click Here for Registration form for GES 2019 Brochure

Should you desire more information regarding the Summit, please feel free to write to us on amisha@wtcmumbai.org or call us on +91 22 6638 7393.

Please RSVP on : Siddhi@ibg.org.in

Thanks and Regards,