Alumni Association of Birla Institute of Technology and Science BITSAA organized the first Global Meet during January 7-9, 2011 at New Delhi. The theme of the meet was "Transforming Society, Enterprises and Academics through Innovation".

Regarding India, Dr SP Kothari said that investment challenges have intensified and have indeed become critical. With outlook for export driven growth worsening, he was appreciative of the commendable economic growth and financial stability in India.