One community, many futures.
IBCN brings the global Nagarathar diaspora together — and in 2027, the Nagarathar Business Association of Australia is proud to host.
What is IBCN?
The International Business Conference for Nagarathars is the flagship gathering of the Nattukottai Nagarathar community — a biennial meeting of entrepreneurs, professionals and young leaders from across the world.
Since 2013 it has moved from city to city, each edition strengthening the ties of trade, culture and kinship that have defined the community for centuries.
Connecting founders & families
Trading wisdom, reimagined.
IBCN was created to unite global diaspora entrepreneurs, professionals and youth — to foster digital innovation, mentorship and modern business growth.
Digital innovation
Bridging a heritage of commerce with today's technology — helping family enterprises and new founders build for a digital economy.
Mentorship
Connecting experienced business leaders with the next generation, so hard-won knowledge is passed on rather than lost.
Modern business growth
Creating real opportunities — partnerships, investment and market access — within a trusted global network.
Fifty years in Australia & New Zealand.
Community members first arrived in Australia and New Zealand more than fifty years ago. What began with a few families has grown into a vibrant, connected diaspora of professionals and entrepreneurs.
Hosting IBCN 2027 in Melbourne is a milestone — the first time the conference has ever been held in the Southern Hemisphere.
NBAA · Host of IBCN 2027
Nagarathar Business Association of Australia.
The NBAA is the organisation running IBCN across Australia and New Zealand. It exists to support Nagarathar businesses and families in the region — through networking, cultural events and mentorship.
For 2027, the NBAA takes on its most ambitious project yet: welcoming the world to Melbourne.
Help write the next chapter.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional or a young leader, there's a place for you at IBCN 2027.