Bihar will host a two-day ‘global convention’ in January next year, bringing together around 1,500 scholars, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the state’s diaspora to deliberate on a roadmap for its economic development.
The ‘Global Convention on Transforming Bihar 2027’, organised by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Bihar Foundation in collaboration with Nalanda University, will be held on January 12 and 13 in Patna, an official statement issued by the Industries Department said on Monday.
The event aims to evolve a shared vision for building a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy in Bihar by bringing together stakeholders from different sectors, it said.
Seven plenary sessions and 10 thematic panels will deliberate on a range of issues, including agricultural diversification, investment mobilisation, employment generation, artificial intelligence, tourism, gender equality, governance and the role of the Bihari diaspora.
Addressing a gathering at the launch of the convention’s portal in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the initiative would provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to contribute to the state’s development vision.
The convention is expected to attract around 1,500 participants, including experts, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society members and members of the Bihari diaspora, the statement said.
Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 1:06 PM IST