About Tamils
Tamil is one of the classical languages like Latin, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Chinese and Arabic and the oldest spoken Indian language. The Tamil community is one of the oldest in the world and they are spread out all over the world.
Tamil Nadu (or the land of the Tamils) is one of the southern states of India, having always enjoyed a pride of place in India, be it before independence or after. The Tamils have looked beyond the state for opportunities and have travelled to distant places to improve their lifestyle, some settling down in their new homes.
Before Indian independence, they went mostly as workers, but after 1947, they have been travelling for higher education, white collar jobs and resettlement. In nearby Sri Lanka there are Tamils who have migrated from India as well as Sri Lankan Tamils.
Thus we find a large population of Tamils in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, South Africa, Mauritius, and even France. The past 20 years have also seen a large influx of Sri Lankan Tamils into Western Europe and North America, because of ethnic problems there. The Tamils have been so predominant in countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore & Malaysia that Tamil has been recognized as one of the official languages in these countries.
Though the Tamil population in several countries earlier consisted mostly of a working class, several Tamils have now established themselves as professionals and entrepreneurs, but the numbers of these are still low. The main aim of this conference is to bring the Tamils of the world together, so that they can provide support and guidance to one another and utilize the potential that is waiting to be tapped.
Our Vision
Organize a forum for the "Tamils of the world" for their economic advancement and development and establish support network.
Promote globalization and economic opportunities for Tamil entrepreneurs from different parts of the world for closer cooperation and partnerships.
Share practical, actionable and innovative insights from successful Tamil business leaders who have made a large impact with their expertise and pursuits.
Establish "Tamil Chambers of Commerce" in different countries.
The aims of this conference are -
To promote dialogue and foster closer cooperation and partnerships among the Tamil business community
To provide a forum for Tamil entrepreneurs to meet and have joint business ventures in emerging markets around the world
To establish Tamil Chamber of Commerce in every major city in the World
To provide a platform for Tamils from various countries to interact and as a consequence help if possible
To make Tamils aware of what their own people are achieving and what their grievances are
To make Tamils aware of educational, employment, and business opportunities in various countries
To motivate the Tamils (individuals and groups) to initiate co-operative and community development
To bring together Government and leaders from all walks of life to discuss ideas brainstorm issues and develop solutions for the betterment of the world in general and the Tamil community in particular.
Lessons from Tamil Women in Business leadership
World Tamil Business Leaders Conference would address many issues that are of interest to Tamil community world over. This includes -
- educational opportunities
- employment opportunities
- professional opportunities
- business opportunities
- joint ventures
- IT
- entertainment business
- printing and publishing
- real estate
- imports and exports
