[2] The summit's primary objective is to promote Gujarat as an attractive investment destination and to facilitate partnerships and collaborations across different sectors.

[5] The summit's primary objective is to promote Gujarat as an attractive investment destination and to facilitate partnerships and collaborations across different sectors.

[6] The primary objective of the summit is to create a platform where business leaders, policymakers, and investors to explore opportunities for investment, collaboration, and partnership in various sectors of the economy.

The event is structured to facilitate discussions, negotiations, and agreements in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, healthcare, and more.

[12] The Deputy Prime Minister of India, Lal Krishna Advani inaugurated Vibrant Gujarat: Global Investors’ Summit 2003 on 28 September 2003.

[13] Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Arun Shourie, Ram Naik, Mukesh Ambani, and A C Muthaih were the other dignitaries present on the dais.

A large number of corporate leaders like Subhir Raha, C K Birla, CEOs of multinational companies like Shell, British Gas, General Motors, P&O ports, Niko & Steag and others attended the event.

[16] These proposals were submitted in a variety of industries, including electricity, oil and gas, petrochemicals, tourism, biotechnology, agro-foods, research, gems and jewelry, and technical education.

Internationally reputed credit rating agencies like CRISIL and CARE lend their support as the financial advisors to these projects.

The dignitaries present at the ceremony included industry representatives, foreign multinationals, NRIs as well as the business from various sections of the society, India.

[18][19] To invite participation from global players, five delegations Led by senior Ministers of Gujarat Cabinet visited different parts of the world to hold discussions with NRIs, NRGs (Non Residential Gujaratis) and foreign investors.

The summit was planned to coincide with Gujarat's famous Kite festival, Uttarayan, which marks a change of season with the movement of the sun into the northern hemisphere.

By the time the Summit concluded on the second day, investments worth INR 1060 Billion in the form of MoUs were signed with 226 units.

Several political dignitaries from various countries such as Japan, UK, China, Russia, Canada, Israel, Poland, Korea, UAE, Malawi, Indonesia, Oman, Kenya, Italy, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Vietnam, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Maldives had participated.

It is to be held at a special site dedicated for Vibrant Gujarat named Mahatma mandir situated at Gandhinagar sector 13.

This Summit was an ideal platform for other states and countries to showcase their strengths, highlight business opportunities, facilitate knowledge dissemination etc.

Following are the dignitaries and diplomats who marked their presence in Vibrant Gujarat 2015: John Kerry, Secretary of State, USA, said, “PM Modi's Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas sounds like a pretty slogan for all of us to adopt.” Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank, said, “We believe India should be the leader in eliminating poverty; it's a radical and unique opportunity over the next decade.” Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries Ltd., said, “I urge each and every investor to follow our path and invest in Gujarat, just as we did.” Tshering Tobgay, Hon’blePrime Minister, Bhutan, said, “I am here on my economic pilgrimage” Sam Walsh, CEO, Rio Tinto, Australia, said, “We will add 30,000 Jobs in diamond cutting industry in Gujarat.

Looking forward to impetus that Vibrant Gujarat will provide.” Yosuke Takagi, Hon’bleState Minister, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Govt.

of Japan, said, “Japan is incomplete without India, India is incomplete without Japan.” After organizing seven successful Summits, Government of Gujarat moved further in its journey towards sustainable long-term growth and inclusive development by organizing the 8th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit from 10 to 13 January 2017 at Mahatma mandir, Gandhinagar.

[34] Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 (VGGS) expects to see commitment of investments worth a whopping ₹50,000 crore in the renewable energy sector in the state.