GANDHINAGAR: Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, philanthropist and investor will be one of the top world business leaders to attend the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit (VGGIS) 2015.

Highly placed sources in the state government said, “We have received confirmation from Bill Gate’s office about his participation in VGGIS. A detailed itinerary will be decided shortly. He is likely to speak on the scope of innovation in developing countries at the Global CEO conclave.”

Officials said that while there was no communication from Microsoft about any major investment plan in Gujarat, some token announcements are possible.

United States’ secretary of state John Kerry and ambassador to India Kathleen Stephens have already confirmed their participation as representatives of the US government. US India Business Council has also already agreed to join the event as the official partner organization. Several CEOs of large corporations, including US IBC and Master Card CEO Ajay Banga, are scheduled to attend the Summit.