Chennai : The Southern India Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) in association with Guidance TN today announced the inauguration of India’s first “Global Yaadhum Oorae Conclave” in Chennai. The three-day virtual conclave (29^th to 31^st Oct’20) was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Th. Edappadi K Palaniswami in the esteemed presence of the Principal Secretary, Industries Th. N. Muruganandam, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, IAS, MD, Guidance TN andother senior Government officials from the Centre and State, senior members from SICCI to create a unique experience for the global Tamil fraternity to celebrate the spirit of Tamil culture and languages. Also, showcase the investment potential of TN, discuss the challenges and opportunities and facilitating inward investments through virtual channels.

This year conclave (virtual) would be attended by more than 10,000 members from over 38 countries including business leaders, investors and diplomats of important counties such as USA, UK, SA, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Malaysia, Mauritius and Germany will bemaking it the largest virtual conclave in India. It aims to create a unique experience for all global Tamil fraternity to come on one platform to have direct online interactive sessions on a regular basis to discuss the challenges and opportunities across sectors in Tamil Nadu.

The three-day conclave will host the talks of thought leaders and industry giants including Mr. Ashok Amritraj, Chairman, Hyde Park Entertainment, Mr. Andy Nallappan, CIO, Broadcom, Mr. Velchamy Sankarlingam, President, Zoom, Mr. Ganesh Iyer, Managing Director, NIO USA, Mr. Muthu Nedumaran, Chairman, Murasu Group, Malaysia, Mr. M. R Rangaswami, Founder, Indiaspora, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. R. Palan, Pro Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya and Chairman, SMRT Holdings Berhad, Dr. Janakiraman, Chairman, Harvard Tamil Chair, USA and many others.

Commenting on the three day conclave, Mr. Ar Rm Arun, President, SICCI, said, “Our common goal is to create a dedicated online platform for the Tamil fraternity from across nations, facilitate a detailed virtual discussions on how industry leaders from across sector could collaborate with TN to further develop new business models and take it to greater heights.”

Dr. Neeraj Mittal, IAS., MD & CEO Guidance said, “The Global Yaadhum Oorae Conclave, is a platform for global Tamil fraternity and it fulfils a long-felt need. It will enable successful and budding Tamil entrepreneurs to share contribute to Tamil Nadu and network them with industry leaders to generate business opportunities. It will also promote Tamil culture and traditions that are so integral to our lives.”

Global Yaadhum Oorae Conclave 29^th, 30^th and 31^st October, 2020 is hosting numerous interesting occasions such as panel discussions, interactive sessions aimed at furthering and developing new ties and alliances, Writer’s Launchpad, 3D Expo, conferences, cultural events to promote Tamil culture and traditions, Hackathon, Startup awards, technology and other avenues. Global Yaadhum Oorae Conclave concludes with a valediction on 31^st October 2020 presided by Thiru. M.C Sampath, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu.