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G2E Asia 2026 + Asian IR Expo 2026 successfully concluded at The Venetian Macao, reinforcing Macau’s position as a leading global hub for gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and integrated resort innovation. Held from 12-14 May 2026, the co-located events brought...
Sydney has officially been confirmed as the host city for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2027, Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, reinforcing the country’s long-term strategy for strengthening inbound tourism, international market engagement, and global industry...
COMPACK 2026 - Complete Packaging Expo, India’s specialised B2B exhibition for the packaging and processing industry, will return for its 15th edition from 28-30 May 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. Organised by Smart Expos & Fairs (India) Pvt....
The 22nd International Franchise & Retail Show - Franchise India 2026 is set to take place on 16-17 May 2026 at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Delhi, bringing together global brands, investors, entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, and...
Marking a defining moment for India’s exhibition and MICE industry, the 15th IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Services Expo 2026 concluded on a resounding high, bringing together the most influential voices, policymakers, innovators, and global stakeholders under one roof...
AUTOMATE 2026, North America’s largest robotics and automation exhibition and conference, is gearing up to bring together the global automation ecosystem from 22–25 June 2026 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, USA. Organised by the Association for...
India’s beauty, wellness, cosmetics, and salon industry is set for another major business gathering as the 15th International Beauty & Spa Expo 2026 returns on 18-19 May 2026 at Pragati Maidan. The exhibition will be held across Hall H3-H4...
ITB China 2026, one of the leading B2B travel trade exhibitions focused on the Chinese travel market, is set to return bigger than ever with a 20% expansion in net exhibition space, reflecting surging global demand and China’s growing...
In a major technological advancement for the global exhibitions industry, EaseMyExpo has officially launched Leadline.in, an AI-powered lead generation platform designed to simplify and accelerate trade show prospecting for exhibitors, stall designers, and event agencies worldwide. The newly launched...
The 21st International Pulp & Paper Industry Expo-China (Paper Expo China) alongside the 2026 Guangzhou International Paper-based Materials Technology & Application Expo is set to take place from May 13-15, 2026 at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in...
The global exhibition industry is gearing up to celebrate the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) on June 3, 2026, with some of the world’s leading exhibition organisers coming together to champion the power and impact of face-to-face...
Educatus Expo 2026, organised by SS Exhibitions And Media Private Limited, commenced today, May 9, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and will continue until May 10, 2026. Positioned as one of India’s important education-focused exhibitions, the...
The 15th edition of the IEIA Open Seminar 2026 commenced today, May 8, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, bringing together leading voices from the exhibition, events, and MICE ecosystem for a two-day international industry conclave....
The ongoing Light + LED Expo Mumbai 2026 has transformed the Bombay Exhibition Centre into a vibrant hub for the LED lighting and smart technology industry, bringing together leading manufacturers, solution providers, designers, architects, and key decision-makers under one...
London is set to strengthen its position as a global hub for event technology and MICE innovation as the Event Technology Forum 2026 takes place on 11 May 2026 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Organised by Forum Events...
Saina Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is set to host the upcoming edition of the TAFS Show Jaipur 2026 on 12-13 May 2026 at the Hotel Marigold Convention Hall in Sitapura, Jaipur. Positioned as a focused B2B sourcing platform, the event...

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Mukesh Yadav, Director, AutoTech Asia 2026

ES. What inspired you to build a platform like Auto Tech Asia, and how has your journey shaped your leadership in the automotive space? Mukesh Yadav. I've always been passionate about the automotive industry and...

Dr. Smita Nagarkoti, Executive Director, Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)

ES. As a woman leader in the export promotion ecosystem, what key experiences have shaped your journey and leadership approach at CEPC? Dr. Smita Nagarkoti. My journey as a woman leader has been shaped by...

G S Dhillon, Director, Udan Media & Communications Pvt Ltd

ES. What key decisions or experiences have shaped your leadership journey in building platforms within the mobility and EV space? G S Dhillon. One of the most defining decisions in my leadership journey has been...

Riyaz Khambati, Co-founder & COO, Maverix Worldwide

ES. With your deep expertise in staging, automation, and rigging at Maverix Worldwide, how do you balance technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver seamless large-scale experiences? Riyaz Khambati. At Maverix Worldwide, we thrive on...

Vipan Mehta, Chairman, IRE 2026

ES. What key milestones in your career have shaped your leadership approach and vision today? Vipan Mehta. My journey in the industry has been shaped by hands-on experience, continuous learning since 1972 and strong stakeholder...

Ravinder Sethi, CMD, R.E. Rogers India Pvt Ltd

ES. You have completed four decades with RE Rogers India. Can you take us through your journey, the highs, challenges and how it all began? Ravinder Sethi. It truly feels like yesterday when my wife...

Vipul Agarwal, Managing Partner, Expro Events & Exhibits

ES. Expro Events & Exhibits carries a legacy spanning decades. Could you take us through this journey and highlight some key milestones that have shaped the organisation? Vipul Agarwal. Our journey at Expro Events &...

Jatinder Chugh, Partner, Fab India

ES. Since the early 1990s, what key milestones have defined your journey from fabrication to executing large-scale infrastructure projects? Jatinder Chugh. My journey has been built on strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience. Starting with...

Jaswant Singh, Managing Director, ad:tech India

Where Innovation Meets Real Connections ES. You have played a pivotal role in shaping Comexposium India's presence and leading platforms like ad:tech and iMedia - can you take us through your professional journey and the...

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets India Pvt Ltd

Exhibitions are powerful ecosystems driving connection, innovation, and growth ES. What key leadership insights have you gained while driving large-scale industry platforms across diverse sectors at Informa Markets India? Yogesh Mudras. At Informa Markets in India,...

Dr. Chetna Sethi, Owner & CEO, Luminous Connections LLC

ES. Can you share with us the story behind your transition from clinical occupational therapy to focusing on organizational culture and burnout prevention? Dr. Chetna Sethi. After earning my Occupational Therapy degree, I knew early...

Guillaume Lecacheux, Managing Director, The Works International

ES. Congratulations on The Works receiving the Indo-French Year of Innovation Award for the Aranyani Pavilion project! Could you start by telling us about the project, inspiration behind the pavilion and how sustainability was...

Angela Herberholz, Founder, Herberholz Mediation Services

ES. You’ve spent 15+ years working at the intersection of mediation, conflict management and the business events world — can you share how your journey evolved from exhibition and event management into founding Herberholz...

Sebastian Witt, Partner, jwc

ES. Your latest jwc report (the Global Industry Performance Review – GIPR) suggests the global exhibition industry is stabilising with moderate growth expected across most regions. How would you describe the current phase of...

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