The "Sangam 5 Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs and Professionals " 4 days summit inaugurated today by The Rise organization in Madurai. The Summit was inaugurated by Member of Parliament and Former IT Minister Of India Mr. A. Rasa.
The Rise was founded in 2016 with the objective of bringing together Tamils living across the world on a single platform. The first conference was held in Madurai. Subsequently, The Rise World Tamil Entrepreneurs Conference was successfully conducted in several countries, and now, as its 16th edition, the The Rise International Conference is once again being held in Madurai.
The inauguration ceremony of Global summit of Tamil entrepreneurs and Professionals was conducted under the name “The Rise – Sangam 5: Maa Madurai 2026,” at the Velammal IDA Scudder auditorium. At the opening ceremony, a portrait of King Thirumaran was unveiled. He completed the Second Sangam also known as the Intermediate Sangam and inaugurated the Third Tamil Sangam in Madurai. On the same stage, tribute paid to Pandithurai Thevar, who established the Fourth Sangam in Madurai in 1901.
Member of Parliament, Mr. A. Raja joined as the chief guest and talked about, “Let us refine the 21st-century Tamil genetic legacy with the path laid down by tholkapiyar, Thirumoolar, Thiruvalluvar, Vallalar, and the hundreds of scholars who spoke Tamil.”
Chairman of the Velammal Group of Institutions, Mr. Muthuramalingam, , General Secretary of the Tamil Economic Council, Mr. Namachivayam, Pattimandram speaker Mr. Raja, Chairman of The Rise UAE Supreme Council, Mr. Sahul Hameed and leaders and administrators of The Rise organization from various countries were present at the event.
As part of the event, a dream project titled “Anaitthulaga Tamizhoor” was released. Through this project, Tamil culture, language, medicine, tourism, and traditional lifestyle will be promoted globally
The highlight of the festival will be the presentation of the "Global Tamil Media & Tamil Impact Awards" on the second day (January 9) of the 4-day Sangam 5 summit. Tamil Nadu Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban Development, and Water Supply, K.N. Nehru, will join as the chief guest and present the awards and delivering a special address. Founder, Chairman, and Chancellor of Vels University, Mr. Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Director and actor K. Bhagyaraj, producer Mr. Kalaipuli S. Thanu, director and actor Mr. Ponvannan, actor Mr. Vela Ramamoorthy, speaker Mr. Gopinath, actor Mr. Ganesh Venkatraman and others will be present at the event.
On the third day, January 10, a medical conference titled “Medical Advancement 2026” will be held on behalf of international Tamil doctors. Tamil doctors from various countries will participate and speak about the advancements that have taken place in the medical field. In addition, The Rise Next Gen Education Leaders Awards – 2026 event will also be held. Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Dr. Palanivel Thiyaga Rajan, will participate as a cheif guest and deliver a special address.
Various business and trade activities and conferences will be conducted, including a trade exhibition, buyer–seller direct meetings, Pitch Fest (idea presentation event), Information Technology conference, Women’s Conference, Human Resources, Education, Engineering and Manufacturing sector conferences, Global Logistics Forum, and meetings with bank officials, financial experts, and auditors. More than 2,000 participants from 55 countries are expected to take part.
On the final day of the conference, Sunday, January 11, at 8.00 AM, the World Tamil Unity Pongal will be celebrated in a grand manner at Keezhadi. Special guests include Tamil Nadu Minister for Co-operation Mr. Periyakaruppan, Thiruvadikudil Swamigal Balaprajapathi Adigalar, President of the Tamil Nadu Jamaathul Ulama Sabha,P.A. Khaja Muinuddin Baqavi, Bishop Lourdu Anandam of Sivagangai Archbishop Antony Samy Savarimuthu of Madurai, and South Indian Church Madurai - Ramanathapuram Region Bishop Jayasingh Prince Prabhakaran.
The organizers stated that “The Rise – Sangam 5: Maa Madurai 2026” will be a historically significant conference that will guide the future journey of Tamils for the next 70 years.