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Gujarat's Bold WEF 2026 Push: Sanghavi Leads 58+ Global Investor Meetings

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level Gujarat delegation to the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. The delegation has scheduled over 58 meetings with global leaders and investors across sectors like semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Gujarat aims to showcase its Viksit Gujarat @2047 development blueprint and attract transformative investments. The state's participation underscores its ambition to become a key partner in global value chains and foster innovation-led growth.

Key Points: Gujarat at WEF 2026: Sanghavi Leads High-Level Delegation

  • 58+ high-level global meetings planned
  • Focus on semiconductors, renewables & tech
  • Showcasing Viksit Gujarat @2047 vision
  • Aiming for global value chain partnerships
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World Economic Forum 2026: Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi to lead high-level Gujarat delegation

Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi leads Gujarat's delegation to WEF 2026 for 58+ global meetings on investment, tech, and Viksit Gujarat vision.

"Gujarat - Ready for the World, Where Vision Meets Action - Gujarat Government Release"

Gandhinagar, January 18

Gujarat at World Economic Forum 2026 is taking the vision of Viksit Gujarat @2047 to the global stage, with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi to lead a high-level Gujarat delegation, according to a release.

A high-level delegation from the Government of Gujarat will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office said.

The WEF Annual Meeting will be held from January 19 to 23 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The State's participation reflects Gujarat's bold, future-ready approach towards international collaboration and accelerated economic transformation.

At WEF 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will undertake an intensive programme of over 58 high-level meetings with global leaders and investors across key sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Textiles, Semiconductors, Emerging Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Chemicals, Shipping and Logistics, Electronics, and Aerospace. Proposed interactions include leading global companies such as AP Moller Maersk, Engie, EDF, Johnson Controls, Sumitomo Group, Linde, SEALSQ, Tillman Global, and others, the release said.

These engagements aim to strengthen Gujarat's industrial ecosystem, enable technology and innovation partnerships, attract global investments, generate large-scale employment opportunities for youth, and build long-term international institutional linkages.

According to the release, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will also speak at prominent global sessions, including India in the New Geo-Economic Order, The Power of Sports: Turning Spectacle to Legacy, Coal to Clean Initiative: Technological Innovations to Drive the Transition, Mission Water: A Water-Secure Future for One Billion People, and Delivering Sustainability at Scale: Pathways for Global Transformation. Through these platforms, Gujarat will showcase its development blueprint aligned with the vision of Viksit Gujarat @2047.

With the message "Gujarat - Ready for the World, Where Vision Meets Action," the State's participation at WEF 2026 underscores its ambition to emerge as a key partner in global value chains. The Government of Gujarat remains firmly committed to accelerating industrial development, fostering innovation-led growth, attracting transformative investments, and building a resilient and future-ready economy.

Gujarat's presence at WEF 2026 marks not just participation but leadership in shaping the global growth narrative.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another photo-op. 58 meetings in a few days sounds impressive, but the real test is the follow-through. We need to see these MoUs actually translate into factories and jobs for our youth in the coming years. Fingers crossed!
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Rohit P
Glad to see focus on sectors beyond just manufacturing. The sessions on water security and clean energy transition are crucial. Gujarat faces water scarcity issues, so global partnerships in the 'Mission Water' initiative could be a game-changer for the entire state.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech startup space in Ahmedabad, this is encouraging. "Where Vision Meets Action" is a good tagline. Hope the discussions on Emerging Technologies bring some cutting-edge R&D centers to Gujarat, not just assembly lines.
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Karthik V
The list of companies is impressive – Maersk for logistics, Engie for energy. But what about benefits for MSMEs? They are the backbone of Gujarat's economy. Hope the delegation also focuses on creating linkages for our small industries to join these global value chains.
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Meera T
Proud moment for Gujarat! Sending our Deputy CM shows seriousness. The session on 'The Power of Sports' is interesting. After the success of the Olympics bid, maybe we can attract investments in sports infrastructure too. Jai Gujarat! 🙏

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