Dear Friends:

Namaste!

I join other members of the Kochhar & Co. Host Committee in conveying how excited we are at the prospect of welcoming you all at the 68th International PRAC Conference to be held from October 7 - 10, 2023 at The Oberoi, New Delhi.

It would be a great privilege for us to have the opportunity of hosting our PRAC friends for the second time in India.

The first three years of this decade has seen one challenge after another, with little respite. The world, not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the COVID pandemic was confronted by the horrifying Ukraine war and its consequences. While India like the rest of the world has no doubt been impacted, our resilient and robust economy has found a way to withstand the twin shocks. This in large measure is attributable to our favourable demographics, an educated and skilled young workforce, and a large domestic market with an increasing demand for diverse goods and services-which has helped India become an epicentre for business, investment and buoyant economic activity.

Integrated into the world economy as we are, the challenges in India are similar - be it the dynamics of international trade relations, the shifting nature of political and economic alliances, the climate crisis, the Digital Revolution or even the ever altering landscape of legal services. For PRAC New Delhi, we have endeavoured to put together an exciting and interactive program that would deal with all of the above and more.

Since we last met in India in 2004, New Delhi – the National Capital of India (NCT) has emerged as one of the world’s busiest megacities. Despite all that has transformed, at its heart, Delhi remains a city where the ancient abuts the modern, and even today continues to hold visitors in its thrall as it did a thousand years ago.

With the weather being mild and pleasant, October would be a perfect time to visit Delhi - making it suitable for visiting all kinds of attractions, enjoying festivities, savouring sumptuous Indian cuisines, experiencing our vibrant culture, and enjoying an adventure specially curated for you by our enthusiastic host committee. We hope that you will carry home a delightful and memorable experience of India - the land of diversity and mystic charm.

We look forward to hosting you in New Delhi.