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The 2026 edition of INDEX PLUS, India’s leading international trade fair for furniture, interiors, and design, is being held from February 6 to 8, 2026, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organised by NürnbergMesse India, this premier exhibition...
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s CES 2026 took place in Las Vegas from Jan. 6-9, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced its intent to award $125,000 in support of two major City of Las Vegas sustainability projects through the CES® 2026 Green...
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced Expo Guadalajara as its newest Diamond Sponsor, marking a historic milestone as the first Diamond Sponsor from Latin America.
Based in Mexico, Expo Guadalajara is the largest exhibition and convention...
AAHAR 2026 – the 40th International Food & Hospitality Fair will be held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will run daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is organized by India Trade...
India Smart Utility Week (ISUW) 2026, the 11th edition of India’s leading International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy and Smart Mobility, will be held from 10–14 March 2026 at The LaLiT New Delhi, New Delhi. The five-day event...
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced that the 2026 UFI Awards are now open, inviting exhibition organisers, venue operators, and service providers worldwide to gain global recognition for excellence and innovation. The awards are open...
The 52nd edition of the CHEMTECH Foundation World Expo 2026 is currently underway at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon (East), Mumbai, running from 3–6 February 2026. Recognised as India’s largest international exhibition for the chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals,...
The 39th edition of the India International Leather Fair (IILF) 2026 is currently underway at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, from 1 to 3 February 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the most significant B2B platforms for the...
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has entered into a strategic collaboration with BusinessLive Trade Fairs to significantly expand the Media Expo brand across South India. As part of this alliance, the long-running Sign India Expo will transition into Media...
Ahmedabad is all set to host a major education-focused event as the AFAIRS MBA Expo takes place on 1 February 2026 at Pride Plaza, Judges Bungalow Road, Bodakdev. Scheduled from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the one-day expo aims...
BuildXpo 2026, Nashik’s leading construction and infrastructure exhibition, will be held from 26 to 28 February 2026 at Thakkar Dome Ground, Nashik, and will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Organized by AAA Enterprise, the three-day...
Parents seeking the best boarding school education for their children will have a unique opportunity at the Premier Schools Exhibition, scheduled for 31 January and 1 February 2026 at Vivanta Guwahati, Khanapara, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The...
Water Expo Chennai 2026, a leading international exhibition for the water and wastewater industry, will be held from 26 to 28 February 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India. Organized by Water Today Pvt. Ltd., the three-day event...
INDOMACH Jamshedpur 2026, one of India’s leading B2B industrial machinery and engineering trade shows, will take place from 5 to 8 February 2026 at the Adityapur Auto Cluster, Jamshedpur, India. The four-day exhibition will be open daily from 10:00...
Messe Stuttgart has announced a strategic expansion of its international trade fair portfolio with the launch of a new exhibition in Southeast Asia. The German organiser revealed that it will introduce R+T South-East Asia, a regional edition of the...
Medical Fair India 2026, the 31st edition of the country’s leading medical and healthcare trade exhibition, is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. Organised by Messe Düsseldorf India, the event will bring together more...
Interviews
Deepak Bohra, MD, Vaarta Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd
Our events connect the right buyers with the right suppliers.
ES. You have played a key role in growing Vaarta Trade Fairs into a recognised exhibition organiser in India. What inspired you to enter the...
Sanyal Desai, CEO, Radeecal Communications
We don’t just organise exhibitions: we build industry ecosystems.
ES. As the CEO of Radeecal Communications, how do you define the core vision that drives your organization in the exhibition industry
Sanyal Desai. At Radeecal Communications,...
Vibha Bhatia, President, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications
Trust your voice, invest in learning, and give yourself time to grow
ES. You currently hold leadership roles across MMACTIV, and industry associations. How do these positions together allow you to influence policy, industry direction...
Raj Manek, Managing Director & Member of the Board, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings
“Exhibitions are economic engines that build real business confidence through face-to-face engagement.”
ES. Can you take us through your professional journey and share how you came to lead Messe Frankfurt India?
Raj Manek. I come from...
Ajay Kumar Gulati, General Manager, Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd.
Medical Fair India drives knowledge and meaningful partnerships
ES. How does your personal vision align with Messe Düsseldorf’s global philosophy of building world-class industry platforms?
Ajay Kumar Gulati. My approach has always been centered on building...
Johan Wadenholt Vrethem, CEO, VOXO
ES. What inspired you to co‑found Voxo AI, and what specific gap in meetings and event communication were you aiming to solve with voice‑to‑text intelligence?
Johan Wadenholt Vrethem. When we founded Voxo in 2017, we...
Sooraj Dhawan, President, Indian Exhibition Industry Association
IEIA 2.0 IS ABOUT GLOBAL EXCELLENCE
ES. Congratulations on being re-elected as President of IEIA. As you begin this new term, what are your key priorities and focus areas for strengthening the exhibition industry?
Sooraj Dhawan....
Laura Purdy, CEM, CMM Emeritus, General Manager, Exhibition Place
Leading the future
of sustainable exhibitions
ES. How have your diverse experiences in the exhibition and event management industry influenced your leadership approach at Exhibition Place?
Laura Purdy. I have had the unique opportunity to develop my...
Panittha Buri, Vice Chairperson of Bhiraj Buri Group & President Of UFI 2025 –...
Connecting Vision with Action: The Future of Sustainable Exhibitions
ES. What are the key milestones and defining moments in your career that have shaped your leadership approach at Bhiraj Buri Group particularly with BITEC?
Panittha Buri....
Tanya Pinchuk, Co-Founder and CEO, ExpoPlatform
Turning Data into Connection: The Smart Event Vision of ExpoPlatform
ES. Starting ExpoPlatform in 2013, what was the initial gap in the exhibition industry you aimed to address, and how has your vision evolved since...
Phil Chung, CEO, KINEXIN-IICC Yashobhoomi Operating Company
India is Ready. Yashobhoomi is Leading
ES. Yashobhoomi has quickly emerged as a landmark for India’s MICE and exhibition sector. How do you see its growing importance in positioning India as a global destination for...
Chris Skeith OBE, CEO & Managing Director, UFI
UFI at 100: Shaping the Future of Exhibitions
ES. UFI is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. What does this milestone mean for the organization, and how do you envision UFI's role in the next...
Michael Kruppe, CEO/General Manager, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
ES. SNIEC has been a benchmark for operational excellence and customer-centricity. What are some of the core principles or strategies that have helped you sustain such high standards year after year?
Michael Kruppe. The principle...
CV Bhaskar, Owner, Show Space Events Pvt. Ltd.
Showspace has built a strong reputation in India’s event and exhibition industry. Can you share your journey in establishing Showspace and what inspired you to enter this dynamic sector?
Showspace was founded in...
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In Conversation With Chandrika Behl, Managing Director, Exhibitions India Group
ES. What will be the highlights of the 31st edition of the Convergence India expo, and what is new this time?
Chandrika Behl. Organised by...
Ms. Alka Nangia Arora, JS, Ministry of MSME assumed charge as CMD, NSIC
Ms. Alka Nangia Arora, IDAS (91) has assumed the additional charge of the post of Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD), The National Small Industries...
Meghalaya partners with SIAL India for their New Delhi Exhibition scheduled from 9th -11th...
The Government of Meghalaya has partnered with the world's No. 1 Food Innovation Network, SIAL India, for its event at Pragati Maidan in New...
Do Exhibitions Promote Business Opportunities?
We often talk about exhibitions being the catalyst to our economic growth. We have heard it umpteen times that exhibitions facilitate National & International...
Narsing Agrawal, Vice President, Modern Hiring
In the dynamic landscape of equipment rental businesses that power industries such as construction, events management, and industrial operations, businesses face a multitude of...
Interview with Prakash Soni, Founder of Cross Graphic Ideas
Q1. Can you share the journey of Cross Graphic Ideas and how it evolved into a leading stall design and fabrication company?
Certainly! Here’s a...
EPCH Hails GST Council’s Announcement Of Enhancing Exemption Threshold Limit
The GST Council relaxed the tax exemption limit to Rs 40 lakh from the earlier cap of Rs 20 lakh during its 32nd meeting...
