Dates
8 & 9 May 2026
Venue
GMDC Convention Center, Ahmedabad
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Industries
50+ Under One Roof
Who
10,000+ Business Owners
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Changing the way Ahmedabad does business.

BNI is the world's leading business referral organisation, supporting over 3,40,000 member businesses in over 79 countries worldwide.

In Ahmedabad, with over 3,000 members across 65+ chapters, we are the single largest region in India. In the last year, BNI members shared over 9.5L referrals and generated over INR 13,000 Cr in business revenue.

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79
Countries
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3,40,000+
Member Businesses
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3,000+
Members in Ahmedabad
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65+
Chapters
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9.5L
Referrals shared · last year
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13,000Cr+
Business revenue generated
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3,120+
Meetings per year
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5
Annual flagship events
About · The Symposium8–9 May 2026Chapter 02 / 09
10K+businessmenin one room
2Days · 8–9 May 2026
50+Industries under one roof
150+Exhibition stalls
3,000+BNI members · Ahmedabad
§ 01The Platform

The Symposium is the flagship business platform that brings together 10,000+ businessmen from across India. It is a high-impact environment featuring industry power dates, curated networking, and speaker sessions by icons like Anupam Kher, CM Bhupendra Patel, and Pujya Gnanvatsal Swami.

10,000+business leaders,
one room

The Symposium aims to create one of the most powerful networking environments in the country, bringing together 10,000+ business leaders across diverse industries into one room.

50+industries
under one roof

It is designed to build meaningful connections, enable high-value conversations, and unlock opportunities that are otherwise difficult to access. Through curated interactions like Industry Power Dates, structured networking, and insights from iconic speakers, the platform empowers individuals to find the right people, the right collaborations, and the right growth opportunities, all in a single, high-impact ecosystem.

— Past speakers
Anupam Kher
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Anupam Kher
Actor · Author
CM Bhupendra Patel
02
CM Bhupendra Patel
Chief Minister · Gujarat
Vikrant Massey
03
Vikrant Massey
Actor
Chandubhai Virani
04
Chandubhai Virani
Founder · Balaji
Pujya Gyanvatsal Swami
05
Pujya Gyanvatsal Swami
Spiritual Leader · BAPS
Parshottam Rupala
06
Parshottam Rupala
Union Minister
Why attend

Why must you attend Symposium 2026?

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    10,000+ business owners in one room

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    50+ industries under one roof

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    150+ exhibition stalls across industries

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    Meet players at the top of their industries

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    Structured 1–2–1 opportunities that lead to real conversations

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    Multiple masterclasses & speaker sessions

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    Meet the right people, not just more people

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    Access opportunities that are otherwise hard to find

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    A community built on trust and real relationships

Symposium at a glance

Experiences you cannot miss at the Symposium 2026

From AI-matched 1–2–1s to the main stage, every format exists to compress months of outreach into two days.

Speaker Sessions
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Speaker Sessions

Industry icons, policy makers, and cultural figures share hard-won insight from the main stage.

Master Classes
02

Master Classes

Packed with insights from top industry leaders and experts. Real stories, fresh ideas, and practical tips you can use in your business - the chance to grow, get inspired, and stay ahead.

Power Dates
03

Power Dates

Round-table meetings where attendees present their services to power visitors and decision-makers - potential clients and genuinely good connects.

Sicilian Expo
04

Sicilian Expo

One of the biggest highlights of the Symposium - a great way to showcase your business, brand, products, and services to the entire BNI network and beyond.

Sicilian Corridor
05

Sicilian Corridor

A high-energy marketplace inside the Symposium. Built for demo-based stalls, product launches, or showcasing a specific product or service.

Sicilian Conclave
06

Sicilian Conclave

A structured zone where BNI members from different chapters meet for snap 1-2-1s. Each meeting is planned with purpose - understand each other’s business, expand your network, build strong relationships.

Sicilian Round Table
07

Sicilian Round Table

AI-powered networking where the most compatible business owners are matched to ensure high-value networking and partnerships.

Sicilian Blind Dates
08

Sicilian Blind Dates

AI-curated 1–2–1 interactions where you’re matched with someone we know will be a strong, meaningful connection for you.

Registration

Be a part of the room that will change your business game.

Two passes. Two very different doors into the Symposium.

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For Visitors · Any Non-BNI Member
Visitor Pass
Open on 9th May
Access includes
  • Sicilian ExpoINCLUDED
  • Sicilian CorridorINCLUDED
Visitor Registration
Contact

Talk to the people building it.

Vivek Goenka
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Event Director
Vivek Goenka
Anand Contractor
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Event Director
Anand Contractor
Parth Shah
03
Chairman
Parth Shah
Arpi Maheshwari
04
Co-chair
Arpi Maheshwari
Vaibhav Kothari
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Co-chair
Vaibhav Kothari
— Sponsors
Sponsored by

The businesses backing the room.

Symposium 2026 is made possible by a handful of partners who believe in what happens when 10,000+ business owners share a room.

A. Shridhar
Shyam Infrazone Pvt. Ltd.
Shree Ramji Buildcon
iHub
AurraDent by O Shreeji
Tankhwa Patra
EventBazaar.com
Moments Event & Entertainment Pvt Ltd
— Associate Partners
Associate partners

The specialists powering every detail.

From staging to hydration, photography to wardrobe - the category partners who turn two days into a seamless experience for 10,000+ attendees.

Ambulance & Emergency Partner
App Development Partner
Award Partner
Chatbot Partner
Communication Concept Partner
Creative & Design Partner
Creative Video Partner
Digital Communication Partner
Digital Display Partner
Emergency Medical Equipment Partner
Event Management Partner
Flex Partner
Hydration Partner
OOH Partner
Outdoor Media Partner
PR Partner
Paper Print Partner
Photography Partner
Salon Partner
Salon Partner
Sound Partner
Stall Fabrication Partner
Styling Partner
Travel Partner
Videography Partner
Wardrobe Partner
Wardrobe Partner
Wardrobe Partner
Wardrobe Partner