GOPIO convention to discuss opportunities for diaspora Indians

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is set to hold its annual convention on April 26-28 in New Jersey with the theme of ‘Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big Manifest Future.’

GOPIO-2024 convention at Royal Albert Palace, Fords, New Jersey, is extremely timely since it aims to focus on India’s present and the future and what role the diaspora Indians can play in helping to realize this desirable future, according to a press release.

The convention will start with a welcome reception/dinner inauguration on April 26 and end with a finale awards banquet on April 27 to honor outstanding community service. The GOPIO general body meeting will be held on April 28.

READ: GOPIO convention to discuss diaspora’s role in India’s future (February 1, 2024)

Nine conference session are planned at the convention which include how diaspora can participate in India’s big manifest as well as some on the Diaspora life and social segments.

The conference sessions are:

Diaspora Youth and Young Achievers and the role they can play in India’s Future and how GOPIO can facilitate their participation;

Diaspora Women and their Growing Contributions in Various Sectors;

Technologies and AI and other Innovations: Diaspora Indians Leading Research and Innovations;

GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Worldwide Networking of the Diaspora Businesses;

READ: New GOPIO team sworn-in with Lal Motwani as president (March 16, 2023)

Medical and Health Issues and how Diaspora Indians can Participate in India’s Frontline Role in Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Medical Tourism and in Propagating YOGA and its Benefits;

Emergence of India as a Global PowerHouse for Digital Infrastructure, Supply Chain Logistics, and AI: How US Business can Participate;

GOPIO Academic Council Roundtable;

Diaspora Writers and Literature; and

Diaspora Indians Aging Gracefully.

Entertainers include internationally acclaimed comedian Dan Nainan, Grammy Award Winner for Best Children’s Album in 2022 Falu Shah and Sarangi instrumentalist Kamal Sabri.

One could register for the whole convention or selective events such as the conferences, welcome dinner and awards banquet at www.eventbrite.com/e/827835537377/.