In light of the buzzing Eb-5 market in India , which is one of the fastest growing global markets with a rapidly increasing number of EB-5 applicants , the EB5 Investors Magazine hosted a sold out 2017 Mumbai EB-5 & Investment Immigration Expo in India on Oct . 4-5 . More than 50 sponsors and 30 panelists shared their industry insights and showcased their brands during the event .
Over 350 foreign intermediaries , attorneys , service providers , EB-5 regional centers and international developers gathered at the elegant St . Regis Mumbai hotel for the successful expo , which kicked off with a cocktail reception at the luxury roof top reception hall , where guests networked with professionals around the globe .
The reception was followed by a full-day expo featuring educational and interactive panels moderated by professionals experienced in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and global investment immigration programs . Panels highlighted the latest information about the EB-5 process , source of funds and tax issues faced by Indian investors . Panel discussions also featured the pros and cons between direct versus regional center investments , due diligence strategies and a look at the EB-5 future for Indian citizens .
Workshop moderators and speakers included distinguished industry professionals , including Chad Ellsworth and Parisa Karaahmet of Fragomen Worldwide , Kevin Wright of Baker Tilly Capital , Jeff Decicco of CanAm Investor Services , Manuel Ortiz of Civitas Capital Group , Christian Triantaphyllis of Foster and Eren Cicekdagi of Golden Gate Global . Expo participants were able to network and connect with EB-5 professionals , gain market knowledge and reach out to specialized investment immigration professionals to grow their business .
Rakesh Patel , managing partner of The Patel Law Group , said it was a powerful event .
“ I thought the EB-5 & Investment Immigration Expo in Mumbai was a very informative and important introduction into the Indian market ,” he said . “ From industry leaders to investors , this was a great opportunity for all to learn about the Indian market and the wonderful opportunities it has to offer . I was honored to be a part of it and look forward to more great work in India .”
Aristos Eliades , Business Development Manager of Pafilia Property Developers Ltd in Cyprus , agreed . “ It was a wellorganized event , with a distinguished list of participants , both as speakers and as attendees ,” he said . “ For our company , it was a very good first step towards the very promising market of India and we do hope that this was just the beginning for a series of successful events organized by “ EB-5 Investors ” for India .” Mitchell Wexler , partner at Fragomen , said it was " a superb conference ."
" Quite a feat to assemble in Mumbai a variety of over 400 stakeholders in our EB-5 ecosystem ," he said . " Not only were the sessions extremely informative but the networking opportunities were quite valuable as well ."
The next opportunity to network and sponsor is the 2018 Las Vegas EB-5 & Global Investment Immigration Convention on Jan . 26-27 . The two-day networking and educational event , which became the EB-5 industry ’ s most-attended domestic event last year with more than 1,000 attendees , will feature a gathering of migration agents , regional centers , immigration and securities attorneys , developers , broker-dealers and other prominent EB-5 and citizenship-by-investment program stakeholders .
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