Our Bureau
Fords, NJ
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is holding the GOPIO-2024 Convention on April 26-28, 2024, at Royal Albert Palace, Fords, New Jersey, USA. According to GOPIO, this convention is extremely timely since the convention intends to focus on India’s Present and Future and what role the Diaspora Indians can play in helping to realize this desirable future. The theme for the convention is ‘Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big Manifest Future.’
The convention will start with a welcome reception/dinner inauguration on Friday, April 26th and end with a Finale Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 27th where those who have done outstanding community service will be honored. GOPIO delegates will attend a General Body Meeting on Sunday, April 28th. Overall, nine conference sessions are planned at the convention which include how Diaspora can participate in India’s big manifest as well as some on the Diaspora life and social segments.
The conference sessions are on Diaspora Youth and Young Achievers and the role they can play in India’s Future and how GOPIO can facilitate their participation; Diaspora Women and their Growing Contributions in Various Sectors; Technologies and AI and other Innovations: Diaspora Indians Leading Research and Innovations; GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Worldwide Networking of the Diaspora Businesses; Medical and Health Issues and how Diaspora Indians can Participate in India’s Frontline Role in Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Medical Tourism and in Propagating YOGA and its Benefits; Emergence of India as a Global Power House for Digital Infrastructure, Supply Chain Logistics, and AI: How US Business can Participate; GOPIO Academic Council Roundtable; Diaspora Writers and Literature; and Diaspora Indians Aging Gracefully.
Entertainers for the convention include internationally acclaimed comedian Dan Nainan, Grammy Award Winner for Best Children’s Album in 2022 Falu Shah and Sarangi instrumentalist Kamal Sabri.
Participants are encouraged to register for the whole convention or selective events such as the conferences, welcome dinner and awards banquet.
