Surat, Mar 11: CorporateConnections India will host its flagship national event, the Big Hairy Audacious Forum (BHAF), on March 13–14, 2026 at the Surat Marriott Hotel. The two-day forum will bring together accomplished entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders from across the country for high-level conversations, strategic networking, and leadership exchange.
The Big Hairy Audacious Forum serves as the national gathering of the CorporateConnections community, where members from across India come together to engage in meaningful discussions around business growth, leadership, and the future of enterprise. Designed as a focused business conclave, the event encourages leaders to step away from daily operational demands and reflect on larger ideas shaping industries, economies, and the next generation of entrepreneurship.
Participants represent a diverse range of industries—from established multi-million-dollar enterprises to rapidly scaling ventures—united by a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and long-term value creation.
Over the course of two days, members will participate in curated sessions, leadership conversations, and networking experiences designed to foster collaboration and unlock new business opportunities. The forum provides a rare platform where entrepreneurs can exchange insights, build strategic alliances, and explore bold ideas that will influence the future of business in India.
The event will feature an impressive line-up of distinguished chief guests and renowned business leaders, including Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Minister of State (Home), Government of Gujarat, and C. R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Key speakers at the forum include Hitesh Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director of Waaree Group, Amit Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of CarDekho Group, Ravikant, Former Managing Director of Tata Motors, Ramesh Agarwal, Founder & Chairman of Agarwal Movers & Packers, Dipak Sanghavi, Managing Director of Nilons Enterprises, Rishikesh SR, Co-Founder of Rapido, Vikas Nahar, Founder of Happilo, Vaishali Wagle, Founder & CEO of Zenesse, and actor Arjun Kapoor.
Speaking about the forum, Gaurav VK Singhvi, National Director – CorporateConnections India | Sri Lanka | Nepal, said,
“The Big Hairy Audacious Forum represents the spirit of ambitious entrepreneurship that defines the CorporateConnections community. It is a space where accomplished business leaders come together not just to network, but to engage in meaningful conversations about growth, leadership, and the future of enterprise. As our community continues to expand across India, forums like BHAF strengthen the relationships, trust, and collaboration that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and create lasting impact.”
Yash Vasant, National Director – CorporateConnections India | Sri Lanka | Nepal, added,
“CorporateConnections has always been about building trusted relationships among serious entrepreneurs. The Big Hairy Audacious Forum brings together some of the most accomplished business leaders in the country, creating an environment where ideas are exchanged, collaborations are formed, and leaders learn from one another’s journeys. Communities like CorporateConnections Surat, with over 120 successful entrepreneurs supporting each other’s growth, perfectly reflect the power and purpose of this platform.”
As CorporateConnections India continues to expand its national footprint, the Big Hairy Audacious Forum stands as a celebration of ambition, collaboration, and the collective strength of India’s entrepreneurial leadership.
