The GOPIO Belgium chapter of GOPIO International has planned a Conference on "NRI/PIO Business Networking for Trade and Investment and Contribution of Indian Diaspora" on October 4, 2004. in the ITUH Auditorium, 5, Boulevard du Roi Albert II, B – 1210, Bruxelles (Belgium).

GOPIO Belgium (www.gopio-belgium.be) team has been working hard to organize an event unlike any in Europe which NRIs/PIOs have ever attended, witnessed or heard of. "If a NRI/PIO is serious about growing his/her business, he/she is advised not to miss this conference in Europe. Although there is no registration fee, a prior registration is required," says Sunil Prasad, Conference Chair and GOPIO Belgium President.

The conference attendees will have the opportunity to meet dignitaries including members of the European Parliament, representatives of the government of India and prominent NRIs/PIOs who have achieved excellence in their chosen field. The event will provide a great occasion to network with delegates from other countries and that itself could be an experience worth treasuring and benefiting from. Many delegates with passion, posture, conviction, and enthusiasm will be looking for people to establish contacts with and plan and discuss growth of their businesses. 

The conference will be addressed by business leaders, and the best and the brightest will be on stage to share their knowledge and experience. Speakers from various parts of the globe are going to share information about the opportunities that are waiting to be explored. Hearing success stories of people of Indian origin could inspire some attendees to take their business to new heights.

"We are going to have some great content for you to sink your teeth into. If you get only one good idea from the whole event, it may be worth the cost and could save you time and effort trying to build with a missing piece. But there are going to be so many good ideas at the conference that your challenge will be to decide what to implement first", said Inder Singh, GOPIO International President.

"The GOPIO Belgium team has dedicated their time, energy and money to plan the program that features some really unique dynamics. It's not that you need convincing from us, but we think that you should come, meet and interact with dignitaries and delegates some of whom could be inspiring you with success stories in business and politics", says Dr. Thomas Abraham, GOPIO International Chairman. "Everybody at every level needs their belief bucket filled. This conference is absolutely going to be the key for giving a great momentum." 

Those interested to attend the conference may register by telephone 0032-2- 469 2677/ 224 0203, fax at 0032-2- 469 2677 or by email: sunil.prasad@coditel.net or sunil.prasad@icftu.org . The organizers have negotiated a special tariff for those who want a hotel accommodation and the recommended hotel is Comfort Art Hotel Siru, 1, place Rogier, 1210 Brussels (Web: www.comforthotelsiru.com E-mail: art.hotel.siru@skynet.be Tel: 00 32 2 206 12 85/Fax: 00 32 2 206 12 86). The hotel would charge Euro 70/per room, double occupancy for "GOPIO conference" registrants.

GOPIO International can be contacted at gopio-intl@sbcglobal.net or by telephone (818) 708-3885/(203) 329-8010.