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New York City is Mumbai of America:

Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan at Garje

Marathi Excellence Summit 2024

OUR BUREAU
New Jersey, NJ
he GMG Excellence Summit 2024,
hosted at the New Jersey Convention
Tand Exposition Center, left an indel-
ible mark on participants from across the
globe. This two-day event, designed to em-
power professionals, entrepreneurs and aca-
demics, provided unparalleled opportunities
for US-based individuals and businesses, as
well as attendees from India, the European
Union, and beyond.
President Anand Ganu mentioned
“The event was exceptionally well-received.
We were honored to have the Dilip Chau-
han Deputy Commissioner for Internation-
al Affairs from Mayor Eric Adams’ office
address the GMG Excellent Summit. He
spoke about the various business opportuni-
ties available and emphasized the potential
for collaboration between Maharashtra and NYC Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan speaking during the Garje Marathi Excellent Summit.
New York City. The administration is always
prepared to assist businesses from Maha- workshops, and networking events.
rashtra, as well as GMG members, in open- Day 1 focused on industry-specific
ing or expanding their operations in New breakout sessions, including cyberse-
York City. Additionally, Mr. Chauhan high- curity, AI, and sustainability, offering
lighted that this year marks the first time participants deep dives into current
NYC schools will remain closed during the trends and future prospects. Day 2 was
day for Diwali. He also commended Pres- marked by a series of fireside chats,
ident Anand Ganu and his team for their panel discussions, and interactive
outstanding efforts in bringing this conven- workshops that covered topics ranging
tion to the New York Tri State Area. Deputy from personal branding to the future
Commissioner Dilip Chauhan is heading the of technology.
Trade, Investment and Innovation for NYC A key highlight of the summit
Mayor Office for International Affairs. was the Pitch Fest, where 13 innova-
Garje Marathi Global (GMG) is a tive startups presented their ideas to
California-based nonprofit that empowers a panel of investors and industry ex-
Marathi professionals worldwide, with over perts. The event also saw the signing
25 chapters fostering education, corporate of strategic MoUs that will drive future
leadership, and entrepreneurship. GMG’s collaborations between US-based in-
initiatives promote global networking and stitutions and their international coun-
collaboration, as seen in the GMG Excel- terparts.
lence Summit 2024, which connected profes- As the GMG Excellence Summit
sionals across borders and was recognized 2024 comes to a close, the impact of
by the New Jersey Senate for its contribu- the event is expected to resonate well
tions to socio-economic development. The beyond the two days of activities. With
summit featured industry-specific sessions, a strong emphasis on building global
a startup Pitch Fest, and strategic MoUs, connections and fostering innovation,
setting the stage for future collaborations the summit has set the stage for ongo- Garje Marathi President Anand Ganu and Attendees with Deputy Commissioner
and innovation. Plans for the 2025 summit ing collaborations and initiatives that
are already underway, continuing GMG’s will benefit professionals and business- Dilip Chauhan during the event
mission to uplift the Marathi diaspora.High- es across the world.
lights from the Summit As GMG looks forward to the fu- even more impactful and far-reaching. The torch has been passed,
The GMG Excellence Summit 2024 ture, plans are already underway for and the journey of empowering the Marathi diaspora continues with
featured two full days of insightful sessions, the 2025 summit, which promises to be renewed vigor and commitment.

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