BNI meet begins in Jaipur with focus on long-term growth opportunities for startups

The two-day national conference of Breaking Business Network International (BNI) kicked off on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Jaipur, with the participation of industry leaders, startup founders, business owners and decision-makers from India and neighboring countries, as well as representatives from BNI from the Asia-Pacific region.

Held for the first time in Jaipur, the conference highlighted long-term growth opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups and also confirmed the emergence of Rajasthan as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and business collaborations.

BNI India national director Hemu Suvama told reporters at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC), the venue of the conference, that the event will create a platform to build trustworthy business relationships and foster new opportunities. “Entrepreneurial linkages between different regions will give new insights into industry trends in various sectors,” Mr. Suvama said.

Considered the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI operates in 76 countries with over 3.55 lakh members worldwide. It has more than 72,000 members in 1,498 branches in 143 cities in India.

The opening day of the conference featured interactive sessions for attendees and showcase of products and ideas on the themes of business growth, leadership, digital marketing and startup innovation; it also encouraged the exchange of advice and increased visibility on the national platform.

Awards were given in the categories of national team recognition, new regional sponsor and member, and core values. Akshay Goyal, managing director, BNI Jaipur, said entrepreneurs will gain new power to grow their own businesses, inspire others to do more and contribute to society at large.