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Surat: Corporate Connections India successfully hosted its flagship national event, the Big Hairy Audacious Forum (BHAF), on 13th and 14th March 2026 at the Surat Marriott Hotel, bringing together accomplished entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders from across the country for two days of high-level conversations, strategic networking, and leadership exchange.
The Big Hairy Audacious Forum served as the national gathering of the Corporate Connections community, where members from across India came together under one roof to engage in meaningful dialogue on business growth, leadership, and the future of enterprise. Designed as a focused business conclave, the forum encouraged leaders to step away from day-to-day business operations and reflect on larger ideas shaping industries and entrepreneurship.
Corporate Connections is widely recognised as an elite, invitation-only business networking platform for serious entrepreneurs and decision-makers. The organisation brings together accomplished business owners who value trusted relationships, strategic collaboration, and knowledge exchange with like-minded peers.
Over the years, Corporate Connections India has grown into the largest region within the global network, with a strong community of nearly 1,000 business leaders across 24 cities. Its curated membership model ensures meaningful engagement, quality conversations, and valuable opportunities for all members.
Members represent a diverse range of industries, from established enterprises to fast-growing ventures, united by a shared focus on excellence, integrity, and long-term value creation.
During the two-day forum, members participated in curated sessions, leadership discussions, and networking experiences designed to foster collaboration and unlock new business opportunities. The event created a powerful platform for leaders to exchange perspectives, build strategic partnerships, and explore forward-looking ideas.
Corporate Connections Surat, one of the most active regions in the country, showcased its strong network of more than 120 entrepreneurs and business leaders. The region continues to play a key role in supporting business growth through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and peer learning.
The forum featured an impressive line-up of distinguished chief guests and speakers.
Chief Guest:
- Shri C.R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India
Key Speakers included:
- Mr. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director, Waaree Group
- Mr. Amit Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, CarDekho Group
- Mr. Ravikant, Former Managing Director, Tata Motors
- Mr. Ramesh Agarwal, Founder & Chairman, Agarwal Movers & Packers
- Mr. Dipak Sanghavi, Managing Director, Nilons Enterprises
- Mr. Rishikesh SR, Co-Founder, Rapido
- Mr. Vikas Nahar, Founder, Happilo
- Ms. Vaishali Wagle, Founder & CEO, Zenesse
- Mr. Arjun Kapoor, Actor
Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav VK Singhvi, National Director – Corporate Connections India | Sri Lanka | Nepal, said that the forum reflected the spirit of ambitious entrepreneurship and provided a platform for meaningful conversations around growth, leadership, and the future of business. He added that such forums help strengthen relationships, trust, and collaboration within the community.
Yash Vasant, National Director – Corporate Connections India | Sri Lanka | Nepal, highlighted that Corporate Connections continues to focus on building trusted relationships among serious entrepreneurs. He noted that the forum created an environment where leaders could exchange ideas, form collaborations, and learn from each other’s journeys, with regions like Surat playing a strong role in this ecosystem.
As Corporate Connections India continues to expand its presence across the country, the Big Hairy Audacious Forum stands as a reflection of ambition, collaboration, and the growing strength of India’s entrepreneurial community.
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