Global Summit · 1st Edition

The Rise 1st Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Shared Prosperity and Global Respect through Widespread Entrepreneurship

Dates: December 28-30, 2018
Venue: Pillar Campus, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summit Overview

The Foundation Summit

The inaugural Rise Global Summit gathered Tamil entrepreneurs and professionals to launch a worldwide movement of shared prosperity and global respect through widespread entrepreneurship.

Summit Programme

Highlights & Achievements

Keynote Highlights

  • Chief Guest: Mr. M.G. Devasahayam, IAS (Retd), Chairman, The Rise — Opening Speaker
  • Co-Chairman: Mr. G. Balachandhran, IAS (Retd) — Keynote on the Tamil Future
  • Mr. S. Davidson Devasirvatham, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Madurai
  • Mr. S. Natarajan, IAS, District Collector, Madurai
  • Mr. Nalli Kuppusamy Chettiyar, Textile Legend
  • Mr. PTR. Thiagarajan, MLA — "Southern Possibilities"
  • Mr. Josh Foulger, Country Head, Foxconn India Ltd — "Tamil Nadu can be USD 100 billion electronics economy"

Major Initiatives Launched

  • The Rise Global Directors Network across 17 countries
  • Keezhadi Research Centre announcement
  • TechNEAT Platform launch
  • Global Opportunities Business Matching Sessions
  • Tamil Chairs Abroad framework
  • Red Carpet recognition for country-wise teams
Specialized Tracks

Focus Sectors

  • IT, ITES, Media and Export-Import focus
  • Agriculture and Food Business segments
  • Women Entrepreneurs special session
  • Start-up Entrepreneurs dedicated track
  • Higher Education transformation discussions
Awards & Recognitions

Honouring Excellence

  • Global Tamil Entrepreneurship Awards
  • Mr. S. Lakshmanan (Tecton Group — Rs. 12,000 crore business)
  • Mrs. Vimala Britto (Kerry Indev Logistics)
  • Mr. Natarajan Subramanian (Infoview Technologies — USD 450 million turnover)
  • Special honors to environmental and conservation leaders
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