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2020 THE 8TH GIIS - IRES RETURNING TO DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

22nd February - Crowne Plaza City Centre PIONEERS OF THE INDIAN INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION MARKET

Ahmedabad ’s Industrial hub

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1. BENGALURU 2019 2. JOHANNESBURG 2019 3. SURAT 2019

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4. AHMEDABAD 2019 5. LONDON 2018 6. BENGALURU 2018

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EVENT OVERVIEW

BLS Global are pioneers of events that tap into emerging investment immigration markets and over the past two years have conducted successful GIIS events in , London, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Surat and Johannesburg. Our last GIIS, Bengaluru 2019, was a resounding success and we are now looking to return to year later which promises to be even better!

WHY INDIA? WHY AHMEDABAD?

• Currently more than 17 million Indian migrants reside • Ahmedabad is the largest city and former capital university and the Physical Research Laboratory. abroad and the demand and desire from Indian clients for of Gujarat. With a population of approx. 5,500,000, Developments in the academic sector attract lots of outbound migration and investment opportunities continues it is the fifth most populous city and an important start-ups and economic growth. to grow. It is therefore widely recognised that India is in economic and industrial hub. It is the second largest need of a one-stop-shop event outlining all the major producer of cotton in India, but as the economy • Easily accessible with many links to the immigration programmes globally. Is further liberalised tertiary activities such as Ahmedabad railway station, Gujarat Metro and the commerce, communication and construction are Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport only • According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services on the rise as well as a burgeoning information 9.3 miles from the city centre. (USCIS) data for fiscal year 2016, India accounted for $177 technology sector. million in foreign direct investment (FDI), only behind China We anticipate that our next Global Investment and Vietnam. Given the slowdown in the Chinese market, • It is home to India’s second oldest stock exchange Immigration Summit in Ahmedabad will be our most EB-5 and global projects sponsors are increasingly looking and hosts many of the largest companies of India successful yet as now is the perfect time due to the towards India as a vital investor marketplace. including Zydus Cadila, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, high demand from Indian HNWIs for investment Nirma Group HQ, Adani Group HQ, Rasna, Wagh immigration as many would like to live and work • The Indian EB5 market was ranked number three in the Bakri, and Intas Biopharmaceuticals. overseas and invest their money overseas. world in 2016, behind China and Vietnam – but in 2017, India rose to the number two position, overtaking Vietnam. India • Indian HNWIs had 19% of their wealth held offshore Expected attendees number around 500, with local is poised to overtake China as the world’s biggest EB-5 in 2017, up from 15% in 2007 with the percentage still HNWIs, leading business figures, innovative start- market in 2019/2020. This is consistent with the reality increasing. 22% choose to invest in real estate, 21% in ups, immigration and wealth industry professionals, across all employment-based immigration categories, as the equities and 9% in alternative sources. senior government officials and top tier financial and two largest countries in the world, India and China are business media all in attendance. neck-to-neck in most immigration categories. • Ahmedabad is home to many educational bodies and research institutions such as the Gujarat

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GIIS and IRES 2020 will bring together investors, investment immigration agents, legal experts, real estate and property developers, global mobility managers, financial planners, wealth managers and government officials. There is a large HNWI community in and around Ahmedabad, many of whom have derived their wealth from their companies in the industrial industry, e.g. denim, gems, jewellery, textiles exports as well as the chemical and pharmaceuticals industry. All investors will be pre-screened to ensure they are eligible to invest and serious about obtaining an overseas citizenship/residency or investing in foreign real estate.

The Exhibition programme will deliver presentations investment countries and regions, including the USA, the GIIS / IRES 20 Ahmedabad Evening Cocktail on the latest developments and policy changes in Canada and the Caribbean together with the UK, the Reception will also take place at an exclusive the fast changing immigration investment industry, Republic of Ireland and the Mediterranean region. location in Ahmedabad. as well as offer offshore real estate investment Please see the conference programme for full details. opportunities. GIIS / IRES 20 Ahmedabad is the must attend event The structure of the event allows for premium VIP for investors, immigration investment industry The presentations and lively panel discussions will networking sessions outside of the conference professionals, real estate and property developers, be delivered by leading influential industry experts sessions, providing the opportunity for delegates legal experts and wealth managers. and educational thinkers in the migration/investment and invited industry experts plenty of time to make marketplace. The dynamic conference programme those vital connections and undertake private Register your interest today! has been structured around globalised migration/ meetings in an exclusive exhibitor zone. Additionally,

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HIGHLIGHTS GIIS / IRES 2020 AHMEDABAD TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Citizenship & Residency Real Estate

• Information, knowledge, insight learning and sharing from the conference • Opportunity to showcase your real estate / investment projects to attract presentations on the various citizenship/residency programs available. new investors.

• Interactive in-depth panel discussions and workshops. • Speaking and presentation opportunities including video presentations available. • In-depth focus on destinations such as the USA, the UK, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and many more. • Networking and one-on-one interaction to answer investor questions in person. • VIP networking opportunities with approved immigration and citizenship agents globally. • Make new contacts and swap telephone numbers / email addresses for future communication. • Opportunities to present and leverage businesses and investment projects to legitimate HNWIs. • A dedicated booth to hold your marketing materials and distribute your brochures, flyers, etc. with your real estate offerings.

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HEADLINE SPONSOR EXCLUSIVE TO THREE ORGANISATIONS $40,000

BEFORE THE CONFERENCE: AT THE CONFERENCE: SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES: AFTER THE CONFERENCE:

Logo, Link, 300-word write up on official Full signage rights throughout the One 15-minute standalone investment 2-minute clips of recorded event website Summit including at the platform spotlight speaking opportunity (for one workshop session will be made stage to show your leadership position Country Program) available to registered delegates via Company name, logo, and 300- word the event website and post show write up in the conference brochure Prominent on-site signage indicating One Chairing opportunity email blast for further audience reach your sponsorship will be displayed at the One posting on official event social Company logo and web link featured on venue media platforms to showcase thought all pre-event email promotions One Panel Discuss