The inaugural South Asian Diaspora Convention will bring together intellectuals, business and industry leaders as well as policymakers to celebrate the success of the diaspora, spread worldwide. The convention will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with the South Asian diaspora.

The convention will feature top-level speakers from industry and government. It will be officiated by Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong. The President of Singapore, His Excellency Mr S R Nathan will be Guest-of-Honour and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Special Guest, at a Gala Dinner on the first day. On the second day, Mr Lee Kuan Yew will hold a dialogue session, moderated by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.