Overview

SARC, the curator of the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit (VGGBS) 2026, will shape the summit’s agenda by hosting five thematic sessions, launching two publications and demonstrating its AI‑powered data‑protection platform, DataSurity. The summit is scheduled for October 29‑31, 2026 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University, Taleigao and is organised by the Vibrant Goa Foundation in association with the Government of Goa. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) serves as the power partner and NBCC (India) Limited as the infrastructure partner.

Leadership and Participation

Sunil Kumar Gupta, Founder and Chairman of SARC, will lead the organisation’s participation. He will contribute to discussions on investment opportunities, renewable energy and artificial intelligence, and will be central to SARC’s programme that aims to connect investors, policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts.

Session Details

The five sessions are:

1. Invest in Goa (Oct 29) – focusing on investment opportunities in the state, featuring Gupta and other industry experts.

2. Solar Rising (Oct 30) – examining the solar energy sector.

3. Maritime Horizons: Shipping, Ports & Dredging (Oct 30) – addressing maritime infrastructure and related opportunities.

4. Youth for Growth (Oct 31) – highlighting entrepreneurship and the role of young businesses.

5. AI & Data Roundtable (Oct 31) – discussing data management, artificial intelligence and regulatory preparedness.

Publications and Platform Launches

  • Invest in Goa: Handbook for Investors and Startups 2026 – a 72‑page handbook authored by Sunil Kumar Gupta and Chanchal Soni, with a foreword by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, designed to guide investors and startups on state opportunities, approval procedures, applicable laws and incentives.
  • Make in India – 2026 Edition – the fourth edition of Gupta’s book, launched on Oct 29, includes a new chapter titled “Why India” that compares India’s investment proposition and incentives with other manufacturing destinations and provides a step‑by‑step guide to setting up a business or factory in India.
  • DataSurity – SARC’s AI‑driven platform that helps organisations identify, map and protect personal data and prepare for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The platform is showcased during the AI & Data Roundtable as organisations prepare for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, which will become applicable from May 2027.

Government Presence

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will inaugurate the summit on Oct 29. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to attend on the first day, and Union Railway, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected on the third day.

Expected Attendance and Engagement

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

Registration

Registration is open at www.vibrantgoa.com.

Source Note

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