Simha Shastry, Owner, Prime Events

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“Where Technology, Creativity, and Execution Converge to Redefine Events Across India”

ES. Prime Events & Conferences began in 1996 as a technology provider for voice, data, and video setups. How did you transition from technology services to becoming a full-service event management leader?

Simha Shastry. Prime Events & Conferences was established in 1996 with a sole aim of providing the required technology for making an event successful in areas of Voice, Data and Video. Starting with providing technology, we moved on to managing conferences and trade fairs. We also catered to the areas of Exposition and Trade Fair infrastructure, Exhibit Design and construction, Audio Visual setup for Conferences, Indoor and Outdoor events, Stage Design, Backdrops, Branding Arches, canopies, Tents ,German Hangars, Octonorm, Pagodas, Canopies, CCTV network, RFID, Face Recognition, Barcode/QR based Registration services at Conferences and Exhibition Venues, as a few of our services.

In a short span, Prime Events & Conferences established a reputation of delivering quality and timely services to its clients. Our customers and associates prefer to work with us repeatedly, which gives us the credibility as a service provider in this competitive market. We take all steps to ensure the event goes on smoothly at all times.

ES. With your expansion into multiple cities- Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai- what core strategic decisions fuelled that pan-India growth?

Simha Shastry. What fuels our growth is our commitment to going above and beyond—giving our 110%. Regardless of the scale, we treat every event as a flagship opportunity. Our motto is focused on speed, simplicity, and providing quality and timely delivery of solutions with a small but efficient team. We aim to Simplify, Showcase and Succeed.

ES. The company is renowned for integrating cutting-edge AV, IT infrastructure, virtual events, and webcasting. How do these technological strengths set Prime apart in today’s events market?

Simha Shastry. Since 1996, Prime Events and conferences has been providing the required technology for making an event successful in areas of Voice, Data and Video, Exposition and Trade Fair infrastructure, Exhibit Design and construction, Audio Visual setup for Conferences, Indoor and Outdoor events, Stage Design, Backdrops, Branding Arches, and various services . Our expertise includes Telecommunication and Data Communication networks for events, VOIP, Web casting, Internet access on ISDN, Leased Circuits with Wi-Fi Documentaries, Short Films and Multi Camera Setup, Live broadcasting on TV media and cable networks and Touch Screen Information Kiosks.

And our experience in handling various services has made it possible for us to integrate the emerging technologies as required, thereby setting us apart from other service providers who provide stand-alone solutions.

ES. What emerging trends like hybrid events, digital twin technology, or immersive experiences are you actively exploring or implementing?

Simha Shastry. We have come up with an application that is designed to simplify, expedite, and improve the event experience for exhibitors, sponsors, organisers, and attendees; Prime is the best all-in-one event management platform. Prime provides state-of-the-art technology to ensure flawless event execution, ranging from robust exhibition tools to conference engagement solutions. Displaying sponsor advertisements and banners around site, and using branded digital booths increase sponsor visibility.

We aim at empowering brands to achieve unparalleled digital and in-person exposure for maximum return on investment. Using QR Check-ins and customisable badges, Registration is quick and easy, lead collecting, and booth distribution, offering real-time data to guage engagement and booth visits. With tools for Interactive networking that link sponsors, exhibitors and attendees, We can create Q&A sessions, live polling and gamification to increase engagement.And with interactive floor plans, providing participants with schedules, booth maps and customised alerts. Each exhibitor is presented with comprehensive and editable virtual maps. The interactive floor plans make it easier for attendees to navigate booths easily and effectively.

Effective analytics dashboard makes tracking booth visits and analysing guest interactions easier. Insight derived from data can be used to enhance upcoming events. With privacy being paramount, only organisers can see complete attendee details, avoiding multiple calls or improper coordination on the day of event, usage of coupon codes by restricting to an email to VIP customers. This is an All-in-One Solution that uses a single platform to manage every aspect. User friendly interface makes it simple to use for sponsors, exhibitors, organisers and attendees. Customisation can be done to adapt features to the particular requirement of an event. With features that can be used for Exhibitions, Corporate events,Conferences , Hybrid& Virtual events , the app is made to equip you with 150+ features, so you can effortlessly create memorable event experiences.

ES. How do you foresee the next 5 years in India’s event management sector, and what strategic direction is Prime taking?

Simha Shastry. Over the next five years, India’s event management sector is poised for significant transformation, driven by digital integration, hybrid formats, data-led engagement, and heightened attendee expectations. At Prime Events & Conferences, we’re strategically investing in innovation that combines technology with experience design. We anticipate a strong demand for immersive experiences, smarter registration and access control, and real-time audience interaction. Our roadmap includes deeper adoption of interactive floor plans, gamification, and intelligent dashboards to drive ROI for sponsors and organisers. With three decades of expertise, our focus remains on simplifying solutions, showcasing brands, and implementing cutting edge technology to cater to the need of the hour. Prime is well-positioned to step into the next phase of India’s event evolution with efficiency, agility and tailored solutions.