Surat became a hub for entrepreneurial leadership as CorporateConnections India hosted BHAF 2026 – The Big Hairy Audacious Forum, bringing together more than 250 prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country.
The two-day flagship forum, held on March 13–14, 2026 at the Surat Marriott Hotel, served as a powerful platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and relationship building among some of India’s most dynamic business owners.
Built around three core pillars—Learn. Network. Celebrate.—BHAF has grown into one of the most anticipated annual gatherings of the CorporateConnections India community.
The 2026 edition marked the largest BHAF event to date, highlighting the rapid expansion of the network, which now spans 24 cities across India with more than 1,000 members representing a wide range of industries.
BHAF has evolved considerably since its inception. The first edition was hosted online, followed by BHAF 2023 in New Delhi, BHAF 2024 aboard the Cordelia Cruise, and BHAF 2025 in Kolkata. The 2026 edition in Surat set a new benchmark in terms of scale, participation, and industry impact.
The forum featured an inspiring lineup of renowned business leaders and industry experts who shared their entrepreneurial journeys, leadership lessons, and insights on scaling businesses in India’s rapidly evolving economy.
Notable speakers included:
- Hitesh Chimanlal Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director of Waaree Group
- Amit Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of CarDekho Group and a prominent voice in India’s startup ecosystem
- Ravi Kant, Former CEO & Managing Director of Tata Motors
- Vaishali Wagle, Founder & CEO of Zenesse
A major highlight of the forum was a panel discussion titled “Scaling from ₹100 Cr to ₹1000 Cr,” featuring leading entrepreneurs including:
- Vikas Nahar, Founder & CEO of Happilo
- Dipak Sanghavi, MD & CEO of Nilon’s Enterprises
- Ramesh Agarwal, Founder of Agarwal Packers & Movers
- Rishikesh SR, Co-Founder of Rapido
The panel explored the strategies, leadership mindset, and operational discipline required to build large-scale enterprises in India’s competitive business landscape.
Beyond the stage, BHAF created numerous opportunities for members to connect through structured one-to-one networking sessions, industry roundtables, and collaborative discussions, reinforcing CorporateConnections’ philosophy of building meaningful and trusted relationships among entrepreneurs.
The forum concluded with a grand Gala Night and Awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements and contributions of members across the CorporateConnections India community.
BHAF 2026 was hosted under the leadership of CorporateConnections India National Directors Yash Vasant and Gaurav VK Singhvi, who have played a key role in building one of the most dynamic regions within the global CorporateConnections network.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav VK Singhvi said: “The strength of CorporateConnections lies in the depth of trust among its members. Seeing more than 250 entrepreneurs from across India come together in Surat for BHAF 2026 demonstrates how powerful a community of like-minded leaders can be when they gather with the intention to grow together.”
Yash Vasant added: “BHAF is where the spirit of our community truly comes alive. It is a space where entrepreneurs step away from the pressures of daily business to learn from each other, exchange perspectives, and build relationships that often evolve into long-term collaborations.”
As CorporateConnections India continues to expand across industries and cities, BHAF remains a cornerstone event where ideas evolve into partnerships and connections turn into meaningful opportunities for growth.
With its scale, participation, and high-impact conversations, BHAF 2026 in Surat has set a new benchmark for leadership-driven business forums in India.
