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GOPIO NEWS
SPECIAL BULLETIN
COVERING GLOBAL INDIAN BUSINESS SUMMIT
May 16, 2017
A Publication of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)
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| ALL SET FOR GOPIO'S GLOBAL INDIAN BUSINESS SUMMIT IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA ON MAY 19-21, 2017 - DETAILED PROGRAM |
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(19TH -21ST MAY 2017)
THEME
INDIASPORA BUILDING AFRICA THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND FRONTIERS
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FRIDAY 19TH MAY 2017
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5h00 pm
6h30pm
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WELCOME & REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES
Durban Chamber Meetings
GOPIO SOUTH AFRICA COCKTAIL EVENING
Venue : COASTLANDS UMHLANGA
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Saturday 20th May 2017
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07:00 to 8:30am
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Registration
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8: 30 to 9:30am
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WELCOME AND INAUGUARATION OF CONVENTION
Consulate General of India, Dr Shashank Vikram
Acting High Commissioner of India , Pretoria, Dr. S. Janakiraman
Deputy Mayor of Durban, Mrs Fawzia Peer
MEC for Rural Development and Public works, Mr Ravi Pillay
Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman GOPIO International
Mr Noel Lall, Vice President , GOPIO International
Mr Ishwar Ramlutchman, Africa International Coordinator
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9:30am to 10:00am
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World Renowned Motivational Speaker, Mr. Shiv Khera, New Delhi, India
anD USA
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10H00 hrs - 11h30
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PANEL DISCUSSION 1
TOPIC: BUILDING AFRICA THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Speakers/Panelists
Dr. Thomas Abraham, President, Innovative Research and Products, Inc., Stamford, CT, USA
Mr. Noel Lall, Managing Director, South Pacific Engineering Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
Dr. Varma Mundunuru, Practicing Physician, Trinidad and Tobago
Mr. Ebrahim Patel , Minara Chamber of Commerce, Durban, South Africa
Mr. Mehen Poinoosawmy, IT Engineer, Cap Gemini , France
Moderator - Ms. Michelle Micheal, Durban, South Africa
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11:30 - 12 :30
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PARALELL SESSION: PANEL SESSION 2
TOPIC: BUILDING AFRICA THROUGH RURAL DEVELOPMENT, SMAL SCALE LINDUSTRIES AND MICROCREDIT
Speakers/Panelists
Mr. Vivian Reddy, CEO, Eddison Power Group and Oceans Umhlanga Hotel Group, S. Africa
Mrs Vani Moodley , Vice President , Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr. Udit Raj, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha , New Delhi, India
Moderator - Mr. Krish Naidoo, Durban, South Africa
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12:30 to 13:00
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LUNCH
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13:00 - 14:00
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PANEL DISCUSSION 3
TOPIC: BUILDING AFRICA THROUGH ENTERPREUNERSHIP, TRADE ANDFINANCIAL RESOURCES
Speakers/Panelists
Mr. Biru Sharma, President, Laser Systems, Stamford, CT, USA
Mrs Mini Guleria, Principal, Macroscope Market Resourcing, Los Angeles, USA
Prof. Diilip Garach, Garach Incorporated, South Africa
Mr. Rajen Pillay, Garuda Investments, South Africa
Mr. Dhiraj Ahuja, Food Exporter and Trader, and President of GOPIO-Delhi/NCR, New Delhi
Moderator - Mr. Sunny Jugwanth, Durban, South Africa
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14 :00 - 15:00
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PANEL DISCUSSION 4
TOPIC : SESSION OBJECTIVES: Investment Opportunities, Emerging Sectors, Research and Development, Human Resource Development
Speakers
His Majesty The King , King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuZulu
Consulate General of India, Dr Shashank Vikram
Acting High Commissioner of India, Dr. S. Janakiraman
KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government
Moderator -Mr Ishwar Ramlutchman, South Africa
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15: 00 - 15: 20
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TEA
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15:20 -16 :30
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PANEL DISCUSSION 4
TOPIC: CHANGING AFRICA THROUGH WOMEN EMPOWERMENT & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Speakers/Panelists
Mrs. Kritilata Ram, President GOPIO-Triolet North Mauritius, Mauritius
Mrs Rajbansi, Member of Parliament, KwaZulu Natal Government
Ms. Michelle Micheal, Attorney, Dlamini Michael incorporated
Mrs Priya Haasan, CEO of Women of Africa
Moderator - Moderator - Mrs Roshini Ramiah, Durban, South Africa
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16:30 - 17: 00
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Concluding Remarks
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19H00 hrs
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GOPIO INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA GALA DINNER
Opening Ceremony: Lightning of the Lamp, Kathak Dancer
INTERFAITH PRAYER : Muslim, Christian & Hindu
- Welcome by Mr. Ishwar Ramlutchman, Convention convener and GOPIO Intl Coordinator for Africa
- Noel Lall, Executive Vice President of GOPIO International, Australia
- Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman, GOPIO International
- Message by Mayor of Durban, Mrs Zandile Gumede
- Mr. AV. Mohammed, Jumma Musjid Trust
- Vivian Reddy, CEO, Eddison Power Group
- ACTING HIGH COMMISIONER OF INDIA IN PRETORIA, Dr. S. Janakiraman
- PREMIER OF KWAZULU NATAL, PREMIER WILLIS MCHUNU
- PRINCE MG BUTHELEZI, MP, RSA
- HIS MAJESTY THE KING, KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI
Honored Guests for Gala Dinner: From top left clockwise: King Goodwill Zwelithini, KZN Premier Willies Mchunu, Durban Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumede, Indian Acting High Commissioner Dr. Dr. S. Janakiraman, GOPIO Exec. Vice President Noel Lall, Eddison Power Group CEO Vivian Reddy, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP and GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham
AWARDS CEREMONY
VOTE OF THANKS - MR. OMIE SINGH
CULTURAL PROGRAMME /DINNER
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SUNDAY 21st MAY 2017
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9:00 - 11:30 hrs
2H00PM
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GOPIO INTERNATIONAL MEETING
LIFE MEMBERS AND CHAPTER DELEGATES
FEED BACK OF CONFERENCE
Visit to Mahatma Gandhi's Phoenix Settlement/Ashram - Hosted by the Granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Mrs Ela Gandhi
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Opportunities available for Convention Sponsorship and Other Business Promotion
For sponsorship and advertisement in the program booklet, contact Mr. Ishwar Ramlutchman, Convention Convener and International Coordinator for Africa, Tel: +27-833578747. E-mail: acindustrial@mweb.co.za.
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VISIT MAHATMA GANDHI'S PHOENIX SETTLEMENT AT INANDA, KWAZULU-NATAL, May 21, 2017
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Mahatma Gandhi spent his formative years in South Africa, where he developed his philosophy of satyagraha, a form of active yet peaceful resistance to political injustices. The original Phoenix Settlement in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, was inspired by Gandhi, encapsulating his vision for a community based on self-reliance.
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| AFRICAN SAFARI TRIP AT DISCOUNT RATE IS BEING ARRANGED FOR CONVENTION ATTENDEES, May 22nd to 24th, 2017 |
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GOPIO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONVENTION
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI TOUR PACKAGE
(22ND -24TH) MAY 2017
TOUR OF: HLUHLUWE/IMFOLOZI DUMAZULU , ST LUCIA, KWAZULU NATAL
- All transport for the full duration of the tour
- All meals
- Co-ordinate and guide
- Gift bags
- Accommodation at Hluhluwe Game Reserve and ST Lucia.
Open Game Drive in Imfolozi Game Reserve
ST Lucia Estuary Sunset Boat cruise
Dumazulu Cultural Experience
22ND May 2017
5am - The clients will be picked at their respective hotel and transferred to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Gate.
Upon arrival, they will each receive a Gift bag highlighting their tour.
The tourists will meet with their Open Game Drive Vehicles at Nyalazi Gate.
They will have breakfast before departing on their half day tour searching for the big 5 game.
3.30pm - Meet at Nyalazi Gate where they will be transferred to Hluhluwe Camp.
They will check in into their respective rooms.
They have a few hours to rest before a private dinner at the restaurant.
7pm - Private Dinner at Hluhluwe Camp Restaurant
23 MAY 2017
7am to 8.30 am - Breakfast at the camp restaurant
9am - Depart for Dumazulu Experience
11am - Start of Cultural Village tour, after tour guests will have an authentic lunch
2pm - Depart for ST Lucia, upon arrival in ST Lucia guest will check into their hotel
5pm - Guest will be transferred to a sunset cruise on the estuary Enjoying a fruit and refreshments snack on board
8pm - Clients will partake in a private dinner at the hotel After Dinner will retire for the night.
24 May 2017
7am - Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast - check out
10am - Visit an attraction (TBD) on the way back
Departure for Durban
END OF TOUR. HIGHLIHTS OF TOUR - IMFOLOZI OPEN GAME DRIVE WHERE YOU ARE ABLE TO GO IN SEARCH OF THE BIG FIVE-LIONS, ELEPHANTS, BUFFALO, LEOPARD AND RHINO.
- YOU ARE ALSO ABLE TO SEE CHEETAH AND WILD DOGS. THE LUNCH ON THIS TOUR CONSISTS OF A TRADITIONAL BRAAI OUT IN THE BUSH.
- DUMAZULU IS AN EXPERIENCE OF THE AMAZING ZULU CULTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA. NOT ONLY DO GET TO LEARN OF THE AMAZING CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE LOCALS BUT ALSO EXPERIENCE THEIR SONG AND DANCE.
- DINNER AT HLUHLUWE CAMP IF WEATHER PERMITTING IS AN EXCITING BON FIRE EXPERIENCE IN A PRIVATE DINNING AREA.
- ON YOU SUNSET CRUISE YOU WILL NOT ONLY BE LOOKING OUT FOR HIPPOS AND CROCODILES BUT ALSO ENJOYING THE SCENIC BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE AREA. ON THE TOUR YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS.
- DINNER AT THE HOTEL AT ST LUCIA WILL ALSO BE PRIVATE.
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| GOPIO LIFE MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER FORMATION | |
GOPIO is a non-partisan, non-sectarian global organization with chapters in several countries, actively promoting the interests of people of Indian origin worldwide by monitoring and addressing current critical issues of concern, and by enhancing cooperation and communication between groups of Indians living in various countries.
GOPIO Individual Life membership is open to all who believe in the mission of GOPIO. The one- time fee is $5,000 for Platinum Life Membership, $2,500 for Gold Life Membership and $1,500 Silver Life Membership and 2/3 of the amount for each category for those from developing countries and India.
GOPIO is looking forward to opening chapters in all major cities of the world, so as to network with people of Indian origin all over the world. If you do not have a chapter in your city, please visit the GOPIO website (www.gopio.net) and get details of chapter initiation (visit http://www.gopio.net/chapter_initiative.htm). This process involves sending a letter of intent to start a chapter by a committee of five people or more. For more information, contact:
GOPIO Chairman - Dr. Thomas Abraham, Stamford, Connecticut, USA, Tel: +1-203-329-8010, E-mail: gopio@optonline.net
GOPIO President - Niraj Baxi, San Jose, California, USA, Tel: 408-307-9845, E-mail: president@gopio.net
GOPIO Executive Vice President - Noel Lal, Sydney, Australia, Tel: +61 417448293, E-mail: evpgopio@gmail.com
GOPIO Vice President - Ram Gadhavi, Wayne, New Jersey, USA, Tel: +1-973-699-8582, E-mail: ram@gadhavi.net
Execuitve Trustee of GOPIO Foundation - Inder Singh, Tarzana, California, USA, Tel: +1-818-708-3885, E-mail: indersinghusa@gmail.com
GOPIO's Global Ambassador - Sunny Kulathakal, Bahrain, +973-39441956, India +91-9845756692, E-mail: kulathakal44@gmail.com
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Chief Editor: Dr. Thomas Abraham, Chairman, GOPIO International (Stamford, CT, USA), (Stamford, CT, USA)
Editor: Nami Kaur, GOPIO Media Council Chair (New York, USA)
Associate Editors: Layla Matthew (Bangalore, India), Ila Rosengarten (Denver, CO, USA) and Harry Walia (Australia)
Webmasters: Prashant Gupta (Hyderabad, India) and Abu Thomas (New Rochelle, NY, USA)
Contributors for this issue: Ishwar Ramlutchman (International Coordinator for Africa, Durban, South Africa)
GOPIO NEWS welcomes NRI/PIO related stories from all over the world. Be a volunteer correspondent or reporter.
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