Overview

SARC, the multidisciplinary professional services group founded in 1986 by Sunil Kumar Gupta, has been appointed curator of the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit (VGGBS) 2026. The three‑day summit will run from October 29 to 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.

Partnerships and Leadership

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) will act as the power partner, while NBCC (India) Limited will serve as the infrastructure partner for the event. Sunil Kumar Gupta, Founder and Chairman of SARC, will lead the organisation’s participation, steering discussions on investment, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.

Key Government Participation

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

Thematic Sessions

SARC will host five thematic sessions:

1. Invest in Goa (October 29) – focusing on investment opportunities in the state, featuring Sunil Kumar Gupta alongside industry experts.

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

3. Maritime Horizons: Shipping, Ports & Dredging – exploring maritime infrastructure and related opportunities.

4. Youth for Growth – highlighting entrepreneurship and the role of young businesses.

5. AI & Data Roundtable (October 31) – addressing data management, artificial intelligence and regulatory preparedness under the forthcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, which will become applicable from May 2027.

Publications and Platform Launches

During the summit, SARC will release two publications:

  • 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 Pramod Sawant. The handbook outlines state investment opportunities, approval procedures, applicable laws and incentives offered by both state and central governments.
  • The fourth edition of “Make in India” will be launched by Sunil Kumar Gupta on October 29. The 2026 edition adds a new chapter titled “Why India”, comparing India’s investment proposition and incentives with other manufacturing destinations and providing a step‑by‑step guide to establishing a business or factory in India.

SARC will also showcase DataSurity, its AI‑powered data‑protection platform designed to help organisations identify, map and protect personal data and to prepare for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Expected Participation

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 aims to facilitate over 1,000 curated meetings between international buyers and selected Goan micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Quote

“Goa has the connectivity, the talent and the quality of life that investors look for. What they need next are clear answers: what the State offers, which approvals they will need and how long each will take,” said Sunil Kumar Gupta in the press release.

Registration

Registration for the summit is available at www.vibrantgoa.com.

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