The Indiaspora Forum, held at a resort near Bengaluru, India, drew approximately 500 members of the Indian diaspora from over 20 countries. The speaker roster included tech billionaires, industrialists, academics, philanthropists, artists, and sports stars. The event was organized by Indiaspora, a non-profit that acts as a global network for diaspora leaders.
Key Facts
- The Indian diaspora numbers over 35 million people across more than 200 countries.
- Australia's Indian-born population exceeded 971,000 in 2024, making India the top overseas country of birth for the first time.
- A report by Indiaspora found the diaspora earns a combined US$730 billion annually.
- Indian-origin leaders hold prominent positions in global corporations, technology, finance, and politics.
Australian Participation
Treassa Joseph, a software engineer from Brisbane, and Shanthini Naidoo, a not-for-profit executive from Sydney, attended. Jai Patel, Indiaspora's Australia country head, stated that Australia's diaspora provides connections to India and other global diaspora communities.
"Australia's diaspora provides connections to India and other global diaspora communities." — Jai Patel
Demographics
University of Queensland Associate Professor Elin Charles-Edwards noted that about 70% of the Indian-origin population in Australia holds an undergraduate or higher degree, and the community is young and highly educated.