Global Maritime India Summit 2023:
A roadshow was organized in Visakhapatnam as a run-up to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023(GIMS 2023).
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) organized a roadshow in Visakhapatnam as part of a series of nationwide roadshows under the guidance and direction of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
- It was organized to invite and attract clients and various stakeholders to actively participate in the three-day Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS) starting on October 17 in Delhi.
Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GIMS 2023):-
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- Event duration: 17th October-19th October 2023.
- Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- Organizers: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Indian Port Association, and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
- IPA: constituted in 1966 under the Societies Registration Act, primarily with the idea of fostering the growth and development of all Major Ports.
- FICCI is s the largest and oldest apex business organization in India.
- It is an annual meeting of the Indian and international maritime community.
- Objective is to serve as a platform to showcase global best practices, foster investment partnerships, and chart a new and bright course for our collective future
- It is a flagship event aimed at propelling the Indian maritime economy by promoting global and regional partnerships and facilitating investments.
- It addresses key industry issues and exchanges ideas to bring the sector forward.
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is the exclusive industry partner.
- It brings together global maritime players, policymakers and regulators, key opinion leaders, and industry leaders through a series of engaging dialogues, forums, and knowledge exchange platforms.