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
