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Surat SME Conference

April 17, Friday, 2026
6:00pm — 08:30pm (GMT+05:30)
Narola Infotech, 5th Floor, Unity Corner Near HP Petrol Pump TP 10 Main Rd (L.P. Savani Circle, to, Gaurav Path Road, Pal Gam, Surat, Gujarat 395009.
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Co-hosted by eChai Ventures, Wadhwani Foundation and Narola Infotech.

Surat SME Conference brings together founders and business owners who are building solid companies and now thinking about the next phase of growth. It is for those working on strengthening their brand, improving systems and governance, exploring the SME IPO route, or taking their products and services to global markets through exports and partnerships.

The focus stays practical and founder-first. What does it really take to move from a strong regional business to a respected brand. How do you prepare your numbers, team, and structure for public markets. What changes when you start selling beyond India. What mistakes are worth avoiding. These are conversations led by people who are in the middle of building, not just advising from the outside.

As with eChai gatherings, the format encourages honest sharing, peer learning, and meaningful connections. The intent is simple: help SMEs think bigger, operate stronger, and move toward becoming institution-ready businesses with global ambition.
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The people

These open and free events are hosted across cities and countries as part of a broader effort to keep the startup ecosystem accessible, inclusive, and connected. You’ll find a diverse mix of participants: early-stage founders, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals exploring transitions, and others curious about the theme. Each event brings a different experience, shaped by the people who show up.

The format

We host panels, talks, socials, open houses, and demo days in different formats. Each individual event listing clearly mentions what’s planned, so you know exactly what kind of experience to expect before you register.

The flow

You can check the exact time and map address of the venue directly on the event page. Once you register, you typically receive four emails: a confirmation, a reminder a day before the event, another on the day itself, and a follow-up after it ends. You can manage your email notifications at any time.

The guest list

The participant list on the event page keeps updating as more people register. Since attendees often sign up through platforms like eChai, Meetup, Eventbrite, and others, the visible numbers may not reflect the complete turnout. Speakers are usually announced three to four days before the event, and you’ll also start seeing featured participants appear as they register.

The context

You can also explore the list of past participants and speakers from each city to get a sense of who typically joins. It offers a glimpse into the kind of conversations, collaborations, and diversity that shape each meetup. Every event has its own purpose, shaped by its theme, setting, and the community that gathers around it.

The experience

Some people come to learn, others to connect, and many just to explore. While the agenda provides structure, the real energy often comes from the spontaneous conversations and shared curiosity in the room. These events are open to a broad mix of people including students, professionals, early-stage founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are specifically looking to meet only growth-stage or highly targeted founders, this may not be the right format for you. In that case, you might explore scale up dinners and socials for growth stage founders and operators.

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