World Malayali Council’s XIV Global Conference Hosts High-Level Panel on Kerala’s Growth Journey

Sharjah, UAE : The World Malayali Council’s XIV Biennial Global Conference was successfully held at the Sharjah Corniche Hotel from June 27th to 29th, 2025, bringing together global delegates and thought leaders from across sectors.

A key highlight of the conference was the panel discussion on the topic:
“New Opportunities and Challenges in Kerala’s Resilient Growth Journey.”

The session featured prominent speakers including:

• P. H. Kurian, IAS (Retd.) – Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
• James Mathew – Managing Director & CEO, UHY James
• Dr. Nanoo Viswanadhan – Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Business Bulletin
• Sajith Kumar P.K. – Managing Director & CEO, IBMC Financial Group

These distinguished panelists provided in-depth analysis of Kerala’s economic evolution, the resilience of its development model, and future growth prospects. Discussions touched upon areas such as global investment trends, diaspora engagement, sustainable development, and innovation-led economic transformation in the state.

The panel was moderated by Dr. Issac John Pattaniparambil, Global Ambassador of the World Malayali Council and Chairman of the XIV Global Conference Committee.

The conference served as a significant platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and community engagement among the global Malayali diaspora.