Tamils Economic Conference

About the Conference

Since 2009, the World Tamils Economic Conference has been a catalyst for economic empowerment within the global Tamil diaspora. Hosted in cities like Chennai, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur, it has sparked transformative partnerships and initiatives that uplift Tamil communities worldwide. The 12th edition, held in Washington, D.C., USA. amplifies this legacy by uniting Tamil entrepreneurs, policymakers, and influencers to shape a prosperous future.

This summit fosters collaboration across borders, showcases Tamil-led innovations, and addresses global economic challenges. From startups to multinational corporations, participants will find a platform to exchange ideas, forge alliances, and drive sustainable growth

Objectives

Empower Tamil entrepreneurs with global business opportunities
Facilitate partnerships between Tamil businesses and international markets
Highlight Tamil contributions to technology and innovation
Promote policies that support Tamil economic development
Celebrate the cultural and economic vibrancy of the Tamil diaspora

Organizers:

World Tamils Economic Foundation:
A trust dedicated to economic development through education and conferences

Madras Development Society:
A society focused on social and economic awareness

U.S.-India SME Council
A nonprofit advocating for small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. and India

Organizing Committee Members

Dr. Rajan Natarajan

Founder & CEO Global Alliant, Inc.
Former Deputy Secretary of State
Maryland
Chairman, Organizing Committee

Hon. Nepoleon Duraisamy

Co-Chairman, Nobl Q
Former Union Minister, Govt. of India
Film Actor & Entrepreneur
Co-Chair, Economic Conference

Dr. V.R.S. Sampath

Founder-President
Madras Development Society
World Tamils Economic Foundation
12th World Tamils Economic Conference

Mr. Caldwell Velnambi

Chairman,Nobl-Q
Former President
FeTNA

Mr. Elisha Pulivarti

Chief Executive Officer, US-India SME Council, Co-Organizer of the Conference, Washington, D.C., USA.

Mr. Rajaram Srinivasan

Former President, Washington Tamil Sangam, Convenor of the Conference, Washington, D.C., USA.

Mr. Selva Jayaraman

COO & Co-Founder
Business Integra

Mr. Veera Venugopal

President, ennVee
Former President
Tamil Nadu Foundation

Mr. Ram Prasad

President
Milestone Metals Inc.

Dr. Bala Balaswaminathan

Former President
FETNA

Mr. Ezhil Ramarajan

Vice President, FeTNA
Former Chairman
Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam

Mr. Balagan Arumugasamy

Former President of Tamil Sangam
of Greater Washington

Dr. John Joseph

Medical Equipment Inc.

Mr. Wordsworth Ayyadurai

Founder & CEO
Salem Infotech Inc.

Mr. Senthil Malaikolundhu Kumar

President
Washington, D.C., Tamil Sangam

Previously Held World Tamils Economic Conferences

Conference	Location	Year
1st	Chennai, India	2009
2nd	Dubai, UAE	2011
3rd	Chennai, India	2016
4th	Durban, South Africa	2017
5th	Pondicherry, India	2018
6th	Chennai, India	2019
7th	Chennai, India	2020
8th	Chennai, India	2021
9th	Dubai, UAE	2023
10th	Chennai, India	2024
11th	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	2024

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