As the Republic of Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Ahmedabad will host a full-day programme for H.E. Mr. Evagoras Vryonides, High Commissioner of the Republic of
Cyprus to India.
The programme is structured to combine diplomatic engagement, business dialogue and institutional outreach over the course of the day.
Co Hosted by
Global Advisory Firm
Global Advisors for Global Citizens
Water & Shark is a global advisory firm headquartered in Singapore and operating since 2012, specialising in cross-border tax, legal, regulatory, and policy advisory, alongside asset protection and international wealth structuring. The firm advises businesses, investors, and family offices navigating complex global frameworks across more than 15 jurisdictions worldwide, helping clients design resilient structures, protect assets, and operate confidently in an increasingly interconnected regulatory landscape.
EICBI convenes high-level dialogues bringing together Members of the European Parliament, national parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, and emerging leaders to advance collaboration across the European Union–India and wider Europe–India corridor. The organisation has convened major parliamentary summits and business forums at the European Parliament in Brussels and the British Parliament in London, engaging thousands of delegates from companies, governments, and institutions over the past decade.
A flagship initiative of EICBI is the EuropeIndia40 Leaders List, an annual recognition platform launched in 2019 that identifies and connects the next generation of leaders under the age of forty who are shaping Europe–India relations across business, policy, and civil society.
Through conferences, leadership platforms, publications such as the Europe India Journal, and engagement with EU institutions and regional governments in India, EICBI works to strengthen trade, investment, innovation partnerships, and strategic cooperation between Europe and India.
Our Impact
06
EU Parliament sessions in Brussels
To promote EU India relations
47
Members of Parliament engaged
MPs from India, EU and UK who participated in the sessions
30
UK Parliament sessions in London
To promote UK India relations
07
EuropeIndia40 annual leaders list since 2019
Annual compilation of leaders under 40 in the India Europe corridor.
2880
Companies Engaged
Companies from India, EU and UK who have participated
198
NextGen Leaders recognised
A growing alumni of Next Gen leaders contributing to Europe India relations.
EVENT FORMAT
SPEAKERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
Find agenda and post conference report of our previous summit at UK & European Parliament and other locations HERE
10:00–10:15
Registration & Welcome
Delegate arrival, introductions and reception.
10:15–10:30
Opening Remarks
Setting the context for the dialogue and its strategic business and diplomatic focus.
10:30–10:50
Cyprus’ strategic relevance in the India–Europe corridor.
H.E. Mr. Evagoras Vryonides
High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to India
4:05 PM - 4:10 PM
Strategic perspective on India–Europe engagement.
Mr. Sujit Nair MSc, MBA, FRSA
Chairman, Europe India Centre for Business and Industry
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
Legal and regulatory considerations for expansion into Europe.
CA Advocate Harsh Patel
Founder & Global CEO, Water & Shark
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Special Address
CA. Rinkesh Shah
Chairman, ICAI Ahmedabad Branch
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Interactive discussion with delegates and speakers.
Moderated by Water & Shark
4:40 PM - 4:45 PM
Closing remarks
TBC
4:45 PM - 5.00 PM
Networking Lunch
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Proven strategies, authentic experiences, and fresh thinking that business leaders can learn from and implement with confidence.
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Join CEOs, CFOs, Exec. GMs, marketers, and Board members will receive an extensive briefing on strategies to pursue your business in India and the Republic of Slovenia.
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Interaction with business leaders, senior diplomats and institutional stakeholders to gain deep understanding about Cyprus’s business ecosystem and its trade and investment opportunities
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Global networking: In transferring and exchanging Ideas
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Scope of enhancing marketing opportunities and collaborations
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Network with critical experts and explore new business opportunities
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Sharing and learning of best practices and success stories
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Sharing your points of view on growth enablers and get feedback for the same from other experts at the conference
'This event will bring considerable benefits to all the leaders who attend by increasing access to the connections to grow their business across continents.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Business leaders from micro, small and medium scale enterprises exploring international expansion
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Investors and Investment seekers interested in cross-border opportunities
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Consultants seeking new engagements in trade, investment, and market entry
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Accountants who can help new companies entering European markets
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Solicitors and lawyers providing regulatory, compliance, and corporate guidance for international business
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Senior academicians and thought leaders engaged in research, policy, and international economic cooperation