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The 18th Poultry India Expo 2026 will be held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad from November 25 to 27, with more than 550 exhibitors and over 51,000 poultry industry professionals from around 120 countries expected to participate,...
Clarion Events has announced that it is to be acquired by Informa, bringing together two highly complementary organisations with a shared commitment to growth, innovation and customer value. The acquisition reflects the strength of Clarion’s portfolio of market-leading brands, its...
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) successfully concluded the landmark 10th edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS 2026 Diwali Edition), celebrated as #HumaraApnaShow, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. From October 2–4,...
The Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026 is scheduled to take place from November 1–7, 2026, at Linkeytar (Limkhim Tar), Namthang, Namchi district, with the Government of Sikkim using the week-long festival to showcase the state’s adventure tourism offerings alongside...
The Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) will host the 24th edition of Bharat Telecom 2026 – An Exclusive International Business Expo from October 7–10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, alongside India Mobile Congress 2026. Supported by...
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is counting down to the 93rd UFI Global Congress, taking place 2-5 November 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and hosted by Exhibition World Bahrain and the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority. The 93rd...
Strategic partnership will connect emerging technologies with international markets, industry networks and investment opportunities Messe München and UnternehmerTUM have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at helping start-ups and emerging technologies gain greater access to international markets, customers, industry partners...
A new IFES global study conducted with independent research partner jwc GmbH will build an international evidence base on exhibitor spending, purchasing behaviour and the value of exhibition and event services. While the global exhibition industry has strong data on...
“As India’s industrial landscape evolves, occupational safety is moving from a compliance requirement towards a technology-led business priority.” India’s occupational safety and health ecosystem is entering a period of expansion, with OSH India 2026, organised by Informa Markets in India,...
Entrepreneur 2026 is taking place today, 5 October 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, C-suite leaders, innovators and business stakeholders for a day focused on the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. The 16th edition of the...
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has opened the 10th edition of GJS – India Gem & Jewellery Show at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, with the three-day B2B exhibition underway from 2–4 October 2026. Exhibitor...
“Slovakia has developed a strong manufacturing ecosystem, while India offers scale, talent and a rapidly expanding market. The presence of global automakers demonstrates the possibilities that manufacturing, technology sharing and global supply chains can create. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...
The Poultry India Expo 2026 is gearing up for its 18th edition, with a Curtain-Raiser Media Meet scheduled for 8 October 2026 at The Park, 15 Parliament Street, New Delhi. The media meet will set the context for the...
The 8th edition of India's premier wind energy show, Windergy India, is scheduled to be held from 7-9 October at the Chennai Trade Centre, drawing industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers from the global and domestic wind energy sector. Organised by...
India Mining Week 2026 has stepped up its international outreach with ‘India Mining: Global Connect’, bringing representatives from diplomatic missions of 19 countries together to explore opportunities for greater international participation and collaboration in India’s mining and minerals sector. The...
The fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 concluded on 29 September at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, recording a strong set of business outcomes alongside significant visitor participation. According to figures released by the Government of...

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Dr. Amarnath CB, President, India BIM Association

ES. You have been closely associated with BIM and digital transformation in India's AECO sector for many years. Looking back, what has been the most important part of your professional journey? Dr. Amarnath CB. The...

Ravindra Tyagi, National President, Builders Association of India (BAI) – 2026–27

BAI should evolve into a leading platform that shapes the future of construction in India. ES. What have been the defining moments of your journey with BAI, and what are the key priorities guiding your...

Ajay Kumar Gulati, General Manager & Member of the Board of Directors, Messe Düsseldorf...

ES. You have built a diverse professional career across finance, corporate strategy, operations and exhibitions. Looking back, what have been the key experiences that shaped your journey and eventually brought you to the exhibition...

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa), Messe München and CEO, Messe...

BUILDING BRIDGES. SHAPING MARKETS. ES. Messe Muenchen India has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year. As the exhibition industry becomes more specialised and competitive, how important will talent, organisational...

Yuvraj Malik, Director, National Book Trust

Knowledge is universal, and translation is the way to take the stories of India ES. What key experiences from your professional journey have shaped your leadership approach at NBT? Yuvraj Malik. Working with various government organisations...

Ray Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group

“The fundamental human need to gather face-to-face isn’t going away.” ES. The global business events industry has evolved significantly over the past decade. How has IMEX America adapted to changing market dynamics while continuing to...

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML & Core Committee Member, Bharat Tex 2026

ES. You have spent more than three decades working with SMEs, handicrafts, exports and the exhibition industry. Looking back, which experiences have shaped your journey the most, and how have they influenced your vision...

Deepak Raj, Country Head, HYROX India

ES. What inspired you to bring HYROX to India, and how has the response exceeded expectations? Deepak Raj. Having experienced a HYROX event firsthand, the energy was unlike anything I had seen in the fitness...

Priyank Jain, CEO, Tulip 3p Media Pvt. Ltd.

TUBE & PIPE FAIR: A PLATFORM BUILT BY THE INDUSTRY, FOR THE INDUSTRY ES. Tube & Pipe Fair has witnessed remarkable growth in a short span of time. What inspired Tulip 3P Media to launch...

Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

ES. Gifts World Expo has completed more than two decades of successfully serving the gifting industry. Looking back, what have been the defining milestones in the show's journey? Himani Gulati. Gifts World Expo's journey has...

Bhavesh Thakker, Director, Jess Ideas Pvt. Ltd

ES. Jess Ideas has grown from a traditional infrastructure company into a major force in experiential events and exhibitions. What key decisions shaped this transformation journey? Bhavesh Thakker. Every era demands a different way of...

Sreekanth Urs, CMD, GES Worldex India Pvt. Ltd.

LEADERSHIP. GROWTH. INNOVATION. VISION. ES. You have spent over two decades in the exhibition industry. What have been the most defining milestones in your journey, and how has the industry evolved during this period? Sreekanth Urs....

Vinay Mittal, Managing Director, Deepali Design & Exhibits Pvt. Ltd.

ES. Deepali Designs has witnessed the evolution of India’s exhibition and experiential industry over nearly three decades. Looking back at your journey, what were the defining turning points that transformed the company into a...

Jitendra Singh Rathod, Proprietor, Brilliant Security Services

ES. What inspired you to start Brilliant Security Services Inc., and how has your journey been in building a trusted name in the security services sector? Jitendra Singh Rathod. Brilliant Security Solutions LLP was founded...

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