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GOPIO International Convention

2025 Highlights Diaspora’s Role in

Shaping Future Technologies

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY

he Global Organization of
Peopke of Indian Origin (GO-
TPIO International) successful-
ly held Convention 2025 from March
28 to 30 at the Brisbane Marriott in
Australia. It marked a significant
milestone for GOPIO. Among the
distinguished attendees were the
Hon David Crisfulli MP - Premier of
Queensland, the Rt Hon Lord Mayor
of Brisbane - Adrian Schrinner, the
first full Consul General of India in
Queensland - Hon Ms Neetu Bhag-
otia, Queensland Senator Paul Scarr,
and University of Queensland Chan-
cellor Peter Varghese, all of whom
contributed to the event’s vibrant
spirit and success.
Special mention must be made
of key figures such as GOPIO
Founder and current Chairman Dr
Thomas Abraham, GOPIO Interna-
tional President Mr Prakash Shah,
Convention Convenor Mr Umesh
Chandra OAM (GOPIO Interna-
tional Executive Vice President and
Editor-in-chief of GOPIO News,
GOPIO Vice President Kewal Kan-
da, Secretary Siddharth Jain, several
GOPIO chapter presidents, along
with influential leaders like entrepre-
neur and Springfield City Founder
Dr Maha Sinnathamby and former
honorary Consul of I dis Mrs Arch-
ana Singh. The event also welcomed
countless professors, researchers,
tech entrepreneurs, visionaries, and
changemakers from around the
globe, creating a rich tapestry of
knowledge and experience.
The convention’s theme, “The
Diaspora Role in Shaping Future
Technologies,” was timely and perti-
nent, reflecting the increasing influ-
ence of the Indian diaspora in global
technological advancements. The
program featured a diverse range of Umesh Chandra OAM, the Con- cal governance and community en- “Diaspora Role in Shaping Future
sessions, beginning with a Welcome vention Convener, and an inspiring gagement while concluding remarks Technologies,” featured sessions that
Reception that set the tone for the address by Dr. Thomas Abraham by Mr Prakash Shah encapsulated explored groundbreaking topics such
event, followed by a series of engag- marked the inaugural session. The the spirit of collaboration that de- as artificial intelligence in healthcare,
ing conferences on March 29. chief guest, Lord Mayor Adrian fined the convention. nanotechnology, and biomedical in-
Welcoming remarks from Schrinner, provided insights into lo- One of the key tracks, titled Continued on next page... >>

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