Global Summit · 10th Edition

The 10th Global Summit — Thai Pongal Grand Fest

Cultural Identity with Entrepreneurial Excellence

Dates: January 6-8, 2023
Venue: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Multiple venues including YMCA Nandanam)

Summit Overview

A Celebration of Culture & Enterprise

The Thai Pongal Grand Fest fused cultural celebration with entrepreneurial excellence, bringing Tamil heritage and modern enterprise together in Chennai.

Summit Programme

Highlights & Launches

Keynote Highlights

  • Presiding: Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SRM Group
  • Chief Guest (TWI): Mrs. Preetha Prabakar, President, Nanban ESG Solutions, USA
  • Ministerial Address: Hon. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister for School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
  • Transport Minister: Mr. S. S Siva Sankar, Govt of Tamil Nadu (GTEF Launch)

Major Institutional Launches

  • GTEF Official Launch: Global Tamil Engineers Forum with ministerial support
  • TDI Formation: Tamil Doctors International formal structure
  • TWI Fifth Conclave: Tamil Women International as a "powerful and impactful Global Co-operative"
  • Tamil Entrepreneurship School (TES): Framework launch
Cultural & Social Initiatives

Heritage in Action

  • Thai Pongal Cultural Integration: 1000 Pongal Pots ceremony
  • Green Earth Missions: Herbal, Millets, Tree Planting initiatives
  • Kalari Ancient Arts Mission: Traditional arts preservation
  • Environmental Focus: Sustainability integration
Specialized Programming

Future Vision

  • The SRMPR Vision for global trading expansion
  • T-One Gateway for commercializing Tamil products globally
  • Aatral IT entrepreneurship vision
  • Investment and funding ecosystem development
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