Surat: Final preparations are under way for the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), set to be inaugurated on Friday, with a packed agenda spanning investment, industry, sustainability and regional development.The opening day will begin with a seminar on Japan, organized by the Japan External Trade Organisation, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and business engagement. This will be followed by a session on holistic farming, focusing on value addition in agriculture. A round table discussion on global capability centres is also scheduled, drawing attention to emerging opportunities in the business and service sectors. Key sessions on the first day will include a presentation by GIFT City on integrating industries in central and south Gujarat with global capital through the International Financial Services Centre. The textile sector will feature prominently, with a session on weaving innovation with sustainability. Another major event will be a seminar on transforming Gujarat’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector. The conference will also host discussions on the future of nuclear power, fertilisers, natural gas and tourism, reflecting the state’s broad development priorities. On the second day, the Surat Municipal Corporation will present the Surat Economic Region plan. Other sessions will focus on aquaculture, green energy, ecotourism and the gems and jewellery sector. An MSME conclave organised by the MSME commissionerate has also been scheduled. The conference is expected to bring together stakeholders from govt, industry and trade to deliberate on growth opportunities across key sectors in Gujarat.
