- Over 1,000 delegates are set to participate in the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2024, which will be held in Mumbai from December 13-15
- Bharat’s top corporate leaders and financial/economic experts will deliberate on key issues related to economic growth
- The theme of the three-day conference and EXPO is ‘Think in Future, for the Future and Viksit Bharat’
Mumbai/New Delhi, July 2024: With a mission to “Make Society Prosperous,” the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) is set to host its highly anticipated Conference and Expo (WHEF 2024) in Mumbai. This major business event will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre from December 13th to 15th, 2024. Under the theme “Think in Future, for the Future and Viksit Bharat” the forum aims to cultivate forward-thinking and sustainable economic strategies.
WHEF 2024 will start with a grand inaugural session on December 13th, featuring a series of sessions and keynote speeches by distinguished guests, including Chief Ministers, Central Ministers, and State Ministers. Top financial experts from both the public and private sectors, as well as leaders from the business, industry, and technology fields, along with other notable industry and government figures, have been invited to participate as key speakers and panelists.
WHEF will conduct a range of activities, including lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and an EXPO with the vision ‘Think in the Future, for the Future, and Viksit Bharat.’ Rooted in the shared values and collective strengths of the global Hindu community, WHEF is dedicated to advancing economic development and societal empowerment. Following successful annual forums in cities such as Hong Kong, New Delhi, London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Bangkok, and various regional economic hubs worldwide, WHEF is set to host an important conference in Mumbai this December,” said Swami Vigyananand of WHEF.
Over the course of three days, attendees will engage in plenary sessions addressing a range of critical topics. Distinguished experts, including economists, chairpersons, managing directors, and CEOs from various industries, will speak and participate. The sectors represented include Defence and Aerospace, Construction, Steel Industry, Cement Industry, Automobile, Electric Vehicles, and Mobility, Transport, Coal, Minerals, and Mining, Conventional Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Health and Wellness, Medical Device Technology, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Agriculture, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Startups and Ecosystems, Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Film and Television, and Hospitality and Tourism. Additional plenary sessions will cover regional opportunities in Maharashtra, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.
The forum will feature three grand panel sessions, six plenary sessions, and twenty-four parallel sessions across six halls. Nearly 1,000 participants are expected to attend these sessions, which will provide in-depth explorations of specialized topics, encouraging detailed discussions and knowledge sharing.
A key highlight will be the networking sessions and a Shark Tank-style event, aimed at fostering business connections and innovative ideas. The expo, which will run throughout the forum, will showcase leading domestic and international companies. With many prominent Bharatiya companies participating, this year’s expo is set to reach new heights, featuring a broad array of firms eager to present their products and services and expand their global footprint.
In the previous edition of the World Hindu Economic Forum, the following individuals attended and spoke: Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways; Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister; Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Representative; Rt. Hon. Priti Patel, British Home Secretary; Rt. Hon. Anna Soubry, British Minister; Shri Ajay Piramal, Chairman of Piramal Group; The Hon. Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius; Shri Mohandas Pai; Dr. Vivek Lall, CEO of General Atomics; Dr. Anand Deshpande, CEO of Persistent Technologies; Shri Rajnish Kumar, Chairman of SBI; Prof. Bibek Debroy; Prof. R. Vaidyanathan; Shri Banmali Agarwala, TATA Group; Prof. Nat Puri; Shri Shailendra Roy, L&T; Shri G. M. Rao, Chairman of GMR Group; Shri Sanjeev Sanyal; and Shri Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation.
This year, Chief Ministers, Central Ministers, State Ministers related to finance, business, and the economy, as well as Chairpersons, Managing Directors, and CEOs of leading industrial, technology, and financial companies, have been invited to WHEF 2024 in Mumbai. Their presence is expected to enhance the event’s significance and its role in shaping the Bharat economy.
About WHEF
The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) brings together financially successful members of the Hindu community, including traders, bankers, technocrats, investors, industrialists, businesspersons, professionals, as well as economists and thinkers. The goal is to enable each group to share their business knowledge, experience, expertise, and resources with their peers. We also encourage, support, and mentor budding Hindu entrepreneurs, with the ultimate aim of generating surplus wealth and fostering societal prosperity. WHEF holds a profound belief that prosperity extends beyond mere financial wealth. It encompasses the holistic well-being and happiness of the entire community. Rooted in the shared values and united strength of the Hindu community, WHEF strives to propel economic empowerment and foster social betterment. Our ultimate objective is to cultivate a vibrant community of individuals and businesses that not only achieve personal success but also actively contribute to the greater common good of society.
For further details visit: https://www.wheforum.org/about-whef