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GIO 6th ANNUAL CONVENTION | 10 Nov, 6:00 pm – 15 November 2026 Paris, France
Tue, 10 Nov
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome Dinner
Begin the convention with an elegant evening of fellowship, fine cuisine, and cultural warmth at Jodhpur Palace, Paris. Set against a backdrop of Indian hospitality blended with Parisian charm
Location : 42 Allée Vivaldi, 75012 Paris
Sponsored by GIO
Wed, 11 Nov
7:00 am - 16:00 pm
Commemoration at Neuve Chapelle
Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial Honouring the shared heritage and commemorating sacrifices of soldiers during World War I followed by Lunch
Location : Neuve Chapelle.
Sponsored by GIO
Wed, 11 Nov
18:00 pm - 20:00 pm
Montmartre Visit
Begin the convention with an elegant evening of fellowship, fine cuisine, and cultural warmth at Jodhpur Palace, Paris. Set against a backdrop of Indian hospitality blended with Parisian charm
Location : Bus Drop or Other transport
Sponsored by GIO
Thu, 12 Nov
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Convention Opening Ceremony
India-France Innovation
Lighting of lamps, speeches by chief guests, and "India-France Innovation 2026" presentation by Embassy of India Economic Wing which will be followed by finger lunch
Venue: InterContinental Paris - Le Grand 2, Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
Sponsored by GIO
Thu, 12 Nov
5:30 pm - 23:00 pm
International Men’s Day Awards
Venue: Restaurant du Sénat, Palais de Luxembourg ter, 15 bis Rue de Vaugirard, Paris.
Sponsored by GIO
Fri, 13 Nov
Plenary sessions
09:30 am - 17:00 pm
Business Council, Women Council, Youth Council, Health & Wellness Council followed by Lunch
Venue: InterContinental Paris - Le Grand 2, Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
Sponsored by GIO
Fri, 13 Nov
19:00 pm - 23:00 pm
Moulin Rouge Show (Optional)
Optional evening of Parisian artistry and glamour at the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.
Location : Moulin Rouge
Supported by GIO
Sat, 14 Nov
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
AI, Drones & Robotics Showcase
Keynote addresses and innovation meet technology, highlighting AI, Drones, robotics, and cybersecurity in the India-France Innovation Year 2026.
Venue: InterContinental Paris - Le Grand 2, Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
Sponsored by GIO
Sat, 14 Nov
14:00 pm - 16:30 pm
Seine River Boat Ride
Venue: Bateaux-Mouches , Pont de l'Alma, Paris - Seine River
Sponsored by GIO
Sun, 15 Nov
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Optional Brussels Day Trip
Venue: Brussels, Belgium.
Supported by GIO
Sat, 14 Nov
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Diwali Gala Dinner
Fusion of Indian traditions with Parisian elegance, featuring Diwali Diner Gala celebrations.
Delegates are requested to bring their country flags
Venue: InterContinental Paris - Le Grand
Salle Berlioz
2, Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris.
Sponsored by GIO
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