Surat. The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) is set to host four major mega events at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Center (SIECC) in Sarsana, Surat, from May 22 to 24, 2026.
These include three major expos and the third edition of the 'Surat Startup Summit 2026'. Chamber President Nikhil Madrasai mentioned that these events will set a record for hosting 22 exhibitions in a single year in its 85-year history. All four events are being organized with the main support of Torin Wealth Management.
The joint inauguration of all four events will take place on May 22 at 10 AM, with Union Minister of State for Commerce Dr. Jitin Prasada as the chief guest. Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan, Chemexcil Chairman Dr. Satish Vaman Wagh, i-Hub Gujarat CEO Hiranmay Mahant, along with several industrialists and corporate leaders, will also be present at the inauguration.
The 'Chemical and Pharma Expo 2026', running from May 22 to 24, will serve as a significant B2B platform for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. This expo is supported by Chemexcil and the Gujarat government-backed Indextb. Pharmaceutical companies, API and bulk drug manufacturers, specialty chemicals companies, lab equipment, packaging, and process machinery firms will showcase their new technologies and products.
A large number of manufacturers, researchers, importers-exporters, and investors from both domestic and international markets are expected to participate. The 'Smart Education Expo 2026' will become a major platform for career planning for students and parents, featuring universities, schools, and colleges from India and abroad. This expo will be particularly beneficial for students in grades 10-12, graduates, diploma holders, and youth preparing for higher education, providing them with direct interaction with institutions and information on career options.
The 'Surat Startup Summit 2026', with the participation of over 200 investors and more than 50 VC/Angel Investors, will be a significant platform for startups in the tech, healthtech, fintech, agritech, and sustainability sectors. The summit will feature live startup pitching, speed investor dating, B2B networking, and brand promotion. Organizers anticipate over 25,000 visitors, more than 200 investors, and over 50 venture capitalists and angel investors to attend.
This summit is also supported by AIC Surti iLab Foundation and TiE Surat. The 'SGCCI Business Connect (SBC) Business Expo 2026' will see participation from companies across various sectors including FMCG, IT, finance, automobiles, garments, health, and digital technology. The main objective of the expo is to promote business networking, strategic partnerships, funding, and new business opportunities, featuring live product launches, B2B-B2C meetings, and an innovation pavilion as key attractions.
Chamber President Nikhil Madrasai and Vice President and President-Elect Ashok Jirawala stated that these four mega events will provide a new direction for the industrial, educational, and entrepreneurial development of Surat and Gujarat. They appealed to industrialists, startups, students, parents, and citizens to participate in large numbers in these events.
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