Business, industry, education and government leaders from Australia and India will gather in Geelong next week for a three-day event.
The Geelong-India Collaborative Future Forum, hosted by the City of Greater Geelong and the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), will run from Monday 16 March to Wednesday 18 March.
Intended to strengthen the City’s relationship with India, the forum will showcase Geelong as a fast-growing region and an attractive place to live, learn and do business.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the forum, which followed the Geelong India Business Roundtable and signing of a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cultural and trade links last year, would open the door to new opportunities.
“We’re a globally connected city and council will continue to advocate for Geelong as a fantastic place to live, learn and do business,” he said.
“I made a commitment at the roundtable last year, and by signing the MOU, to build on our relationship with India and explore new ways of working together, so I’m proud to be delivering on that knowing the lasting benefits it will have for our community.”
AIBC national chair Deepak-Raj Gupta also welcomed the collaboration.
“We’re pleased to be working with the City of Greater Geelong to collaborate and bring together businesses and industries to deliver great outcomes for all,” he said.
“I have been leading delegations to India and telling everyone about Geelong; and arranged for the Indian Consul General in Chennai to join the Roundtable as one of the VIP guests.
“Families, businesses and investors are increasingly looking beyond capital cities to explore opportunities, and Geelong has a lot to offer.”
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