VIBRANT GUJARAT 2015 REPORT

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Gujarat Branch had the pleasure of associating

with Government of Gujarat for "The 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit

2015" which was held between 7th-13th January, 2015 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar,

Gujarat. IACC had its presence at USA BOOTH at International Pavilion.

The prime focus of Government of Gujarat was Inclusive development and the key

areas for development identified included: Innovation, Sustainability, Youth & Skill

Development, Knowledge Sharing and Networking. Summit was an ideal convergence

for other states and other countries to showcase their strengths, highlight business

opportunities, facilitate knowledge dissemination etc. It also provided an attractive

opportunity to their participants to understand the potential of Gujarat in various

sectors. Besides, it provided platform to interact with policy makers, industry leaders,

and renowned academicians from all over the world.

The USA Booth was visited by Mr. Richard Verma, United States Ambassador to India,

Mr. John Forbes Kerry, United States Secretary of State, Mr. Arun M. Kumar, Director

General of the U.S & Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global

Market, US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, Consul

General, Mr. Thomas L. Vajda, Principal Commercial Officer, Ms. Camille

Richardson, and Commercial Officer Mr. Martin Claessens in the following days

during Vibrant-15. Booth was also visited by think-tanks, academia, industrialists and

government officials from all over India.

The “Vibrant IACC Souvenir 2015” was appropriate platform of advertising the

products/ services, innovations and strengths and it was distributed during business-to-

business interactions with participating domestic and foreign delegates. The Souvenir

was also distributed at venue.

Mr. Jaimin Shah (IACC Guj. Chairman) at Vibrant Booth

Mr. John Kerry- US Secretary of State visiting the booth

Ms. Ranjana Khanna-IACC Sect. General; Ms. Krishna Bhaya- Branch Head with Mr. Richard

Verma- US Ambassador to India at Vibrant Dinner

Mr. Arun M. Kumar, Director General of the U.S & FCS, Ms. Camille Richardson Principal

Commercial Officer in discussion with Ms. Bhaya at the booth

Mr. Samir Shah (IACC Guj. Sr. Vice Chairman) & Ms. Camille Richardson Principal Commercial

Officer at the Booth

US Consulate & US embassy officals visiting the Vibrant booth

Consul General Mr. Thomas L. Vajda at the Vibrant Booth

US Consulate & IACC officals at the Vibrant booth