Jaipur, May 17: The India National Conference of Business Network International (BNI) India concluded in Jaipur on Sunday, bringing together more than 3,000 business leaders from across the country for one of Asia’s largest business networking gatherings. The two-day conference highlighted the growing importance of strong business associations in reducing uncertainty and accelerating growth through collaboration.
More than 1,200 one-to-one business interactions were facilitated during the conference, while over 100 stalls showcasing products, services, innovations, and business ideas were displayed at the exhibition held at JECC, Sitapura. For the first time, the exhibition was also opened to the general public.
Speaking on the success of the event, Akshay Goyal, Executive Director of BNI Jaipur, said the conference played a significant role in bringing businesses together and creating meaningful professional associations.
BNI is regarded as the world’s largest business networking organization, with more than 355,500 members across 11,728 chapters globally. In India, BNI has a presence in over 143 cities and connects more than 72,000 businesses through its philosophy of “Givers Gain.”
The conference featured high-energy networking sessions and discussions focused on leadership, business growth, collaboration, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on modern businesses. Participants also engaged in interactive discussions and shared experiences of successful business collaborations through the BNI platform.
The concluding day included award ceremonies in Chapter, Region, Hall of Fame, and Status categories. The evening session was addressed by celebrity speaker Anupam Kher. Inspirational speaker Rajendran Dandapani from zoho.com� also delivered keynote sessions focused on leadership, consistent growth, and business learning strategies through the BNI Academy.
This was the first time the BNI National Conference was hosted in Jaipur, reflecting Rajasthan’s hospitality and the expanding presence of the BNI network across the state and the country. Organizers believe the successful hosting of INC 2026 will further position Jaipur as a major destination for business networking and collaborative growth.
According to BNI, its members generated USD 26 billion worth of business worldwide through 17.9 million referrals over the past 12 months, underlining the increasing significance of relationship-driven networking in the global business ecosystem.