I proudly recall VCCI Expo 2023, the first Expo under the dynamic leadership of the new young team, held postpandemic. The energy, vision, and commitment ofthe team ushered VCCI into a new phase of growth. Fresh ideas and a forward-looking approach infused the Expo with renewed vibrancy, ensuring that it remained not only a plaorm for business growth, but also a celebraon of innovaon and collaboraon. The reless efforts of ourteam members, the invaluable guidance of seniorleaders, the rich experience gained from past Expos, and the trust reposed by our valued parcipants, everything was put to test.

And the results were there for all to see, the collecve efforts truly paid off. VCCI Expo 2023's tremendous success surpassed all previous records. A new benchmark was set for all future exhibions. Messages of congratulaons and appreciaon poured in from parcipants, visitors, exhibitors and invitees alike, creang a memorable chapter in the Chamber's history.

The newteam's babysteps had transformed into a confident stride!

Now, three years later, in keeping with VCCI's triennial tradion of organizing Expos, we are all set to host the 2026 edion ofourflagship industrial event - the 12th VCCI Expo and the second underthe leadership ofthe newteam.

To make this Expo more result-oriented and take it to even greater heights of success, your valuable parcipaon and support will be indispensable. As Chairman, and on behalf ofthe enre team, I warmly invite you to join us and become a part of this presgious event in whatever way you can. Together, let us recreate history and present a plaorm that sets yet another benchmark for others to follow - for the benefit of MSMEs and the broader business ecosystem of Gujarat.

I am also pleased to share that the Chamber's premises have been renovated to meet modern business needs and the requirements of naonal-level events. These upgrades include enhanced digital infrastructure, facilies for online meengs, delegaon interacons, startup and innovaon demonstraons, vendor development acvies and much more.

The surrounding periphery has also been transformed into an acvity hub, with sports facilies on one side and a botanical garden under development on the other, creang an eco-friendly and refreshing environment amidst an otherwise industrial landscape. Furthermore, with significant improvements in GIDC infrastructure — including broader roads, beer lighng, enhanced greenery and improved cleanliness - the overall progress has been both visible and encouraging.

I warmly invite industry leaders, decision-makers, exhibitors, startups, innovators, and visitors to join us on this excing journeyofVCCI and become a part ofthe momentum driving Vadodara towards greaterindustrial excellence.

Together, let us make the 12th VCCI Industrial Expo 2026 a milestone in our shared pursuit of growth, innovaon, and industrial progress.

Let us recreate history - together!