Overview

SARC, founded in 1986 by Sunil Kumar Gupta, is the curator of the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit (VGGBS) 2026, scheduled for 29‑31 October 2026 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University, Taleigao.

Partnerships and Organisers

The summit is organised by the Vibrant Goa Foundation in association with the Government of Goa. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is the power partner and NBCC (India) Limited is the infrastructure partner.

Leadership and Participation

Sunil Kumar Gupta, Founder and Chairman of SARC, will spearhead SARC’s participation, leading sessions on investment opportunities, renewable energy, maritime infrastructure, youth entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will inaugurate the summit on 29 October. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected on the first day, and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railway, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT) is expected on the third day.

Thematic Sessions

SARC will host five sessions:

  • Invest in Goa (29 Oct) – discussion on investment prospects with industry representatives.
  • Solar Rising (30 Oct) – focus on the solar energy sector.
  • Maritime Horizons: Shipping, Ports & Dredging (30 Oct) – exploration of maritime infrastructure opportunities.
  • Youth for Growth – highlighting entrepreneurship and the role of young businesses.
  • AI & Data Roundtable (31 Oct) – addressing data management, artificial intelligence and regulatory preparedness.

Publications and Launches

SARC will release the Invest in Goa: Handbook for Investors and Startups 2026, a 72‑page guide authored by Sunil Kumar Gupta and Chanchal Soni, with a foreword by Chief Minister Sawant. The handbook details state investment opportunities, approval procedures, applicable laws and incentives from both state and central governments. On 29 October, Gupta will also launch the fourth edition of his book Make in India 2026, which adds a new chapter “Why India” comparing India’s incentives with other manufacturing destinations and provides a step‑by‑step guide to setting up a business or factory in India.

Technology Showcase

SARC will demonstrate DataSurity, its AI‑powered data‑protection platform designed to help organisations map and protect personal data and prepare for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The platform is positioned ahead of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, which become applicable from May 2027.

Expected Scale

The organisers anticipate participation from more than 50 countries, over 300 international buyers, more than 200 exhibitors and upwards of 10,000 business delegates. The summit aims to facilitate over 1,000 curated meetings between international buyers and selected Goan micro, small and medium enterprises.

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Sunil Kumar Gupta stated that Goa offers connectivity, talent and quality of life, and that investors need clear information on state offerings, required approvals and timelines.