The ‘Invest Goa 2024 Summit,’ scheduled for January 29, is a collaborative effort between the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), serving as the National Partner. The primary objective of this summit, as declared in the presence of Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa; Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, Chairman-Goa-IDC; Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, Managing Director, Goa-IDC; and Swati Salgaocar, Deputy Chairperson, CII Western Region, is to encourage fresh investments in Goa. The summit aims to establish a platform for crucial stakeholders to engage, brainstorm, and discuss leading best practices to explore growth opportunities for the state of Goa.
With the participation of industry experts, key government officials thought leaders, distinguished political personalities, and other stakeholders, the summit will showcase various initiatives by Goa IDC to enhance the Ease of Doing Business and provide platforms for industries interested in investing in Goa. The event will feature sectoral sessions on ‘Logistics & Warehousing’ with the theme “Unleashing strategic investments in Logistics & Warehousing for Sustainable Growth,” a session on the ‘IT/ITeS’ sector themed “Tech Transformation: Navigating the Digital Future,” and a country session exploring “Global Synergy for Sustainable Prosperity: Collaborative Growth at Invest Goa 2024.”
Invest Goa 2024 holds several advantages for the state, similar to other significant investment summits. These include attracting investments, enhancing Goa’s visibility nationally and globally, promoting economic diversification, generating employment opportunities, aiding in policy formulation through interactions with investors, and providing networking opportunities for local businesses with national and international counterparts. In essence, the summit significantly contributes to Goa’s economic development, global reputation, and the well-being of its residents by fostering a conducive environment for business, investment, and cultural exchange.