Bangalore, Sep 19 (IANS) More than 200 political leaders, industrialists and top executives from all over Europe are expected to meet in Brussels in November for a five-day symposium being organised by the Art of Living Foundation.

It is for the first time the International Business and Leadership Symposium is being held Nov 8-12 at the European Parliament in Brussels, the seat of economic activity in Europe, the organisers said.

"The most important need today, in my view, is spirituality and the expansion of consciousness to really enhance this idea of ethics within a chaotic society," according to Nobel laureate economist Myron Scholes.

Besides Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, the other speakers include India's Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda, EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and European Parliament member Neena Gill.

The first part of the symposium on Nov 8 and 9 will discuss "Europe Meets India: Strategic Partnership, Challenges and Opportunities" and focus on strengthening the growing relations between India and its largest trading partner.

The second seminar a day later is on "Corporate Culture and Spirituality: Ethics and Business-Complementary or Contradictory?" with an aim to evolve sustainable and profitable leadership styles.

This will be followed by a two-day workshop on "Success Without Stress" in which Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will teach the participants how to achieve personal and professional excellence along with breathing and meditation techniques.

Other institutions involved in the five-day event include the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) and the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), besides the Embassy of India in Brussels.

The symposium is an initiative of the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a sister organisation of the Art of Living.