GUJARAT, AHMEDABAD 3rd JUNE 2025: Symposium 2025, the flagship three-day event of BNI Ahmedabad, concluded on a resounding high on Sunday evening with the much-anticipated Sicilian’s Got Talent showcase and the dazzling Sicilian Gala Night. The event witnessed the participation of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators, making it one of the most impactful business gatherings in the region.
Organised in collaboration with Sicilian Ventures, Symposium 2025 delivered a dynamic blend of business learning, networking, wellness and entertainment, offering a platform for growth, connection, and celebration. The event featured a rich line-up of learning sessions, high-impact panel discussions, round table meets, and exhibitions, alongside investor pitch segments such as the Dolphin Tank and Power Team Showcases.
Delivering the keynote address at Symposium 2025, acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey drew parallels between the worlds of business and cinema.
Reflecting on his journey, he said, “In both cinema and business, meeting the right people can be transformative, but it is never the whole story. Success is a pie chart of multiple factors such as relationships, resilience, vision, and values. Fame and quick wins may grab headlines, but legacy is built through consistency and conviction.”
The Symposium opened on Friday with a stirring keynote by Chandubhai Virani, Founder of Balaji Wafers, who shared the story of his humble beginnings and the grit behind building a pan-India brand.
He said, “In the early days, we sold wafers from a small house in Rajkot. Some people laughed, others refused our product, but I believed in the dignity of honest work. We didn’t have degrees, but we had intent, and that was enough to build something meaningful.”
The three-day event also saw a variety of innovative segments that distinguished Symposium 2025 from traditional business summits. These included the Zen Den, a wellness lounge promoting mindfulness and mental clarity, the Sicilian Corridor, a marketplace for live product demonstrations, and the Sicilian Conclave, an engagement platform for inter-chapter networking.
Culminating in an evening of celebration and talent, the Sicilian Gala Night, fondly known as the Oscars of BNI Ahmedabad, brought together the spirit of entrepreneurship with entertainment and elegance, marking an apt finale to a weekend brimming with insight and inspiration.
With a promise to return even bigger next year, Symposium 2025 has firmly cemented its place as a marquee event on Ahmedabad’s business calendar.
