Empowering Progress Through Innovation and Collaboration

Pavitra Shankar, MD, Brigade Group, moderating a panel on 'The Driving Forces of Innovation in Real Estate' with other esteemed panellists.

WTC Bengaluru hosted the 54th edition of World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum from 3rd-6th March, 2024.

Seen here: Delegates from various WTCs that attended the event.

The Forum held in Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel was inaugurated by Karnataka Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri. D.K. Shivakumar. This event, organized by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and hosted by the Bengaluru World Trade Center, marked the first time it took place in Karnataka and only the second time in India. The annual event of the Association witnessed active participation from Member WTCs and subject matter experts from the Government and Industry.

Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri. D.K. Shivakumar was the Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony held on 4th March. Hon’ble Industries Minister, Karnataka, Shri. M. B. Patil and Mr. Romal Shetty, CEO-Deloitte India were the Guests of Honour. Other dignitaries included Mr. M. R. Jaishankar, Executive Chairman- Brigade Group, Mr. John Drew, Chairman-WTCA, Mr. Vineet Verma, MD-WTC Bengaluru and Member of Board-WTCA and Dr. S. Devarajan,President- Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

“Bengaluru’s World Trade Center stands as a symbol of leadership and stability ever today, and Bengaluru's association with World Trade Center symbolises an enduring legacy of excellence and achievement. The credit goes to Shri. Jaishankar who took a bold decision with his vision.

When the construction of the World Trade Center Bengaluru facilities started, the economy was not very stable. We are years along the way now and the Brigade Group is expanding around the country. I wish them great success.

India not only has a lot of history and big man power, but a diversity of cultures with a skilled workforce, available consumer market and a GDP growth with robust expansion. It should become the 3rd largest economy in the world by 2030.”

– Shri D.K. Shivakumar
Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka

The conference witnessed mainstage sessions, B2B meetings, a WTC Plenary Day, company tours, a bazaar, exhibitions and cultural performances curated by artists identified by the Indian Music Experience (IME) Museum.

Other key highlights of the conference were:

• 240 registrations from 35 countries
• 250 plus B2B meetings
• 30 plus panel speakers on various topics
• and had participation from Government,
• Trade Associations, Consulates and industry
• Nearly 110 WTCA Members participated
• 52 industries represented