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IBPC Dubai set to host two major flagship events
The upcoming events are expected to catalyse cross-border partnerships, deepen thought leadership, and expand institutional engagement across priority sectors
- PUBLISHED: Fri 3 Apr 2026, 11:01 AM
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) is set to convene two major flagship platforms, the West Asia Business Conclave in April 2026 and the Family Business Conference in May 2026, reinforcing its role as a key institutional bridge advancing Indo-UAE economic collaboration and regional business dialogue.
Announced during its annual general meeting (AGM) held this past weekend, these upcoming events are expected to catalyse cross-border partnerships, deepen thought leadership, and expand institutional engagement across priority sectors aligned with the UAE’s D33 Agenda and India’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
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The AGM underscored IBPC Dubai’s continued evolution as a unifying platform for the Indian business community in the UAE. In his opening address, chairman Siddharth Balachandran highlighted the enduring UAE-India partnership, emphasising the council’s role in advancing shared prosperity through collaboration, resilience, and forward-looking strategy.
The council reported a year of strong growth and transformation, including a significant expansion in membership, increased inclusivity with greater female participation, and enhanced engagement through scaled events and digital initiatives such as the IBPC Dubai Inspire Podcast. This momentum was supported by robust financial performance, reinforcing institutional stability and future readiness.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparent governance, the Council conducted elections for Focus Group Convenors under the supervision of outgoing Election Officer Skandan Mahalingam, ensuring a fair and credible process that strengthens member trust and participatory leadership.
Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi was confirmed for a second term as Secretary General, ensuring continuity and sustained strategic execution. Focus Group convenors were elected to lead key sectors critical to Indo-UAE collaboration, including health, education, wellness and pharma led by Sreekumar Brahmanandan of Dubai Investment Industries, Financial Services and Capital Markets by Sunny Narang of HSBC, Tech, Digital and Innovation by Karthik Raman of RevDau, Professional and Business Services by James Mathew of UHY James, Real Estate and Built Environment by Rajiv Neelivethil of ESPA, Energy and Climate by Advait Thakur, Hospitality and Tourism by Amit Vardhan of Prism Advertising, bringing together deep industry expertise across priority domains.
Reflecting IBPC Dubai’s broader vision, Dr Chaturvedi stated: "Institutions that endure are those that evolve with purpose. IBPC Dubai stands committed to shaping narratives of trust, transparency, and transformation, bridging economies, empowering enterprises, and contributing meaningfully to the shared journeys of D33 and Viksit Bharat."
