Bengal Business Council Annual Convention & Vision Conclave 4.0
Bengal Business Council (BBC) will host its Annual Convention & Vision Conclave 4.0 on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Newtown Convention Centre, Newtown , bringing together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, professionals, investors and academicians around the theme “ A Viksit Bharat is not possible without a Viksit West Bengal. ”
The convention will focus on strengthening West Bengal’s economic, industrial and commercial competitiveness, while exploring practical measures to improve the business environment, encourage investment, support MSMEs and promote entrepreneurship.
The conclave will feature Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Finance; Shri Tapas Roy, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises; Shri Samik Bhattacharya, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; and Shri Subrata Gupta, Chief Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister , along with senior government officials and prominent dignitaries and policy leaders.
The discussions will address key opportunities and challenges facing Bengal’s business ecosystem, with emphasis on investment, industrial growth, MSMEs, entrepreneurship and emerging industries. The objective is to identify practical, time-bound solutions and strengthen West Bengal’s position as a competitive and business-friendly state.
“West Bengal has a strong base of businesses, MSMEs and entrepreneurs, but we need to address the challenges affecting their growth and competitiveness. Through this convention, we seek to bring stakeholders together to explore practical solutions and build a stronger business ecosystem,” said Shri Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, President, Bengal Business Council.
Shri Avishek Auddy, Chairman, Bengal Business Council, said, “Sustained economic growth requires the right conditions for both existing and emerging businesses. The convention will provide a platform to discuss MSME growth, entrepreneurship, investment and the creation of a stronger business environment in Bengal.”
For the first time, the convention will open its platform to the wider business community, enabling entrepreneurs, professionals, startups and aspiring business leaders to participate, network and build meaningful connections. It will also feature a Business Exhibition and Innovation Showcase, highlighting businesses, ideas and emerging innovations.
Building on previous editions, Annual Convention & Vision Conclave 4.0 reflects BBC’s continued commitment to creating a platform for dialogue, collaboration and collective action between the business community, policymakers and industry leaders.
About Bengal Business Council
Bengal Business Council (BBC) is a collective of 650+ Bengali-led business enterprises worlwide across diverse sectors, founded by Shri Subhasis Dutt to create a unified platform for collaboration, networking and entrepreneurship. Bringing together business leaders across the globe, BBC is committed to fostering enterprise development, strengthening business leadership and inspiring the next generation to pursue entrepreneurship and innovation.
Registration for the Annual Convention & Vision Conclave can be done through the link below
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