Surat IT Community Guidelines
Building a respectful, professional, and valuable community together
Last Updated: July 1, 2026 by SIC Volunteer Team
"Shaping Surat's IT Future"
Our vision is to unite CEOs, owners, and founders of IT companies in Surat. Together, we aim to enhance our IT processes, promote innovation, and foster a culture of knowledge exchange and operational excellence. Our goal is to make Surat a leading center for technological advancement.
Our Core Values
These fundamental principles guide our community
Collaborative Excellence
The community values the power of collective wisdom and collaboration. Members are encouraged to share knowledge, experiences, and insights to drive innovation, optimize IT processes, and achieve operational excellence.
Action: Engaging in open discussions, workshops, and forums to collaboratively enhance IT processes and business outcomes.
Positive Work Culture
A thriving, supportive, and inclusive work environment is central to the community's ethos. Members are dedicated to fostering a culture that promotes mutual respect, trust, creativity, and employee well-being.
Action: Sharing experiences and success stories to inspire the creation of innovative and supportive workspaces.
Customer-Centric Innovation
The Surat IT Community is committed to exceeding customer expectations by focusing on delivering exceptional, innovative services. Insights on customer-centric strategies are shared to enhance value.
Action: Constantly evolving and adapting to stay at the forefront of the IT industry, ensuring customers receive unparalleled value.
Growth and Expansion
The community is a platform for networking, mentorship, and collaboration, fostering the growth and success of member companies through connections and partnerships.
Action: Providing opportunities for CEOs, owners, and founders to connect, learn, and forge partnerships that accelerate organizational growth.
Our Focus Areas
Where we make the most impact
IT Companies: Empowering Growth and Innovation
IT Meetups: Building a Connected Community
IT Seminars: Knowledge Expansion and Insight Sharing
IT Collaboration: Fostering Synergy and Partnership
IT Professionals: Enhancing Skills and Career Development
IT Events: Showcasing Innovations and Opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements to become a community member
Minimum 0-2 years of experience as an IT Owner/Director/CEO/CXO (must reflect on LinkedIn Profile)
Minimum 2 team size and must be located in Surat
Must be a Proprietor/CEO/Founder/Co-Founder/Partner (No CXO as employee)
Must have Corporate Office in Surat with official website (SSL/TLS certificate)
If registered outside Surat but living in Surat - not eligible (operational Surat office required)
Big IT Company CXO (10K+ employees) may be eligible if living in Surat and left the company
Basic Rules to Follow
What to do and what not to do as a member
Respect and Professionalism
Treat all members with respect. Be mindful of your language, tone, and behavior.
Active Listening
Pay attention to others' viewpoints. Show genuine interest and avoid interrupting.
Constructive Feedback
Provide feedback focusing on content, not personal attacks. Be receptive to feedback.
Collaboration and Supportiveness
Participate actively in workshops, seminars, and knowledge sharing sessions.
Professional Integrity
Be honest, ethical, and transparent. Respect confidentiality.
Continuous Learning
Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies.
Networking
Build meaningful professional relationships within the community.
Respect Intellectual Property
Avoid plagiarism. Give proper credit to original creators.
Share Knowledge
Share your knowledge and experiences generously with others.
Be Reliable
Honor your commitments and deadlines. Be accountable for your work.
Prohibited Actions
Actions that are not allowed in our community
Do not share other group links (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, etc.)
Do not post marketing messages daily (1 week gap required)
Do not share CVs or Job Descriptions in main group (use separate group)
Do not share rental advertisements or property promotions
Do not promote others' business intentionally
Do not write support/congrats messages (use reactions or DM)
Leaving the group requires valid reason to rejoin (except within 48 hours if by mistake)
Beyond the Basics
What member companies also invest in — from R&D to diversity and inclusion
Innovation & R&D
Encouraging innovation with R&D initiatives, hackathons and idea challenges.
Employee Wellness & Development
Mental health programs, leadership training, work-life balance policies, flexible/remote work.
Sustainability & CSR
Sustainable practices, community outreach, volunteering, charity drives.
Technological Advancements
AI/automation adoption, infrastructure upgrades, staying competitive and secure.
Customer-Centric Focus
Customer feedback loops, loyalty programs, exclusive memberships.
Brand Building & Thought Leadership
Blogs, whitepapers, case studies, webinars and online events.
Industry Partnerships
Collaborations with colleges/universities, joint ventures with industry leaders.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Analytics, KPIs, OKRs — data behind every strategic decision.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diverse hiring, inclusivity training, mutual respect across backgrounds.
Fun & Engagement
Team-building activities, employee recognition, celebrating milestones.
What We Do As A Community
Have another idea? We're open to suggestions.
Onboarding Process
How to join our community
LinkedIn Profile Verification
We need your LinkedIn profile showing CEO/Owner/Director/Partner role at your company.
Submit Information
DM your LinkedIn profile and personal contact number (not company/HR/support numbers).
Verification Process
We verify candidates within 48 hours. We check team size, business website, and IT/software services.
Have Questions or Concerns?
Email Us
connect@suratitcommunity.comContact Romit Gabani
romit@suratitcommunity.comContact Vinod Kalathiya
vinod@suratitcommunity.comVisit our website: suratitcommunity.com
Thank you for being part of Surat IT Community! 🚀