INFOCUS|INDIA|EXHIBITION
HAAT OF INDIA
The Exposition & Investment Summit 21-23 December 2013, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (India)
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n order to realize the tremendous potential of its rural non-farm economy to contribute to growth and employment in the state, the government of Madhya Pradesh organized ‘Haat of India’ – the Exposition and Investment Summit – with China. The aim of the Summit was to explore and exchange meaningful collaborations towards large-scale investment in the manufacturing sector with China. The three-day event, from December 21 to December 23, 2013 was held under the aegis of Madhya Pradesh Livelihood Forum with the cooperation of India-China Economic and Cultural (ICEC) Council. About
75 Chinese industrial establishments from various sectors set up their stalls in the Haat along with Indian participants. The objective of the Summit was to bring Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through a mass scale production model and to establish linkages with rural non-farm sector for ‘inclusive development.’ This interactive and creative platform with focus on eliminating rural poverty and employment for the youth in the state, witnessed the signing of 56 MoUs with the investor companies from China. The sectors included tourism development,
Chinese Special Economic Zone (SEZ), agro farm technology zone, textile and apparel park among others. The occasion was graced by State Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chinese ambassador to India, H.E. Wei Wei and Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Antony De Sa. Other dignitaries included Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayat and Rural Development, Ms. Aruna Sharma, Vice President of Huawei Telecommunications India Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Rajiv, ICEC Council President Mr. P.S. Deodhar, ICEC Council Secretary General Mr. Mohammad Saqib among others.
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His Excellency Wei Wei, Chinese Ambassador to India speaking at the inaugural ceremony
Dr. Aruna Sharma Additional Chief Secretary & Development Commissioner, Department of Panchayat and Rural Development addressing the audience at the inaugural ceremony
Mr. Antony DeSa, Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh at the inaugural ceremony
Mr. Weimin Yao, Vice President, Huawei India addressing the audience
Mr. P S Deodhar, President, ICEC Council speaking to the participants
Dignitaries at the dais at the Inaugural Ceremony
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan being welcomed in the event
At the Valedictory Ceremony
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Hon’ble Chief Minister addressing audiences at the Valedictory Ceremony
Hon’ble Chief Minister interacting with Chinese exhibitors
Dr. Aruna Sharma visiting the Haat
Dr. Aruna Sharma interacting with Mr. Vivek Zhang, ICEC China RIÀFH
Mr. Wang Hejun, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy in India with Dr. Aruna Sharma
Hon’ble Chief Minister is welcomed by Mr.Lalit M Belwal, CEO, MP Rajya Ajeevika Forum
An audience posing a question for dignitaries
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Mr. Mohd. Saqib, Secretary General, ICEC (6th from left) with Chinese exhibitors
‘Expression of Interest’ signing ceremony on December 22nd, 2013
Networking at the ‘EOI’ Signing Ceremony
Discussions are on with one of the groups in the signing ceremony
Mr. Chen Si, ICEC China representative presenting a Pan China picture
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Some paint manufacturing companies also participated
Interacting with visitors
Chinese taking a look at Indian exhibits
Artists from Jhabua district performing Bhagoria Dance
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Chinese participants for photo ops
Some more fun and frolic
Visitors from India thronging the booths
Visitors at a Chinese booth
Interested audiences asking questions
Taking a stock of items
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Chinese audiences taking deep interest in Indian bangles
More interest in being generated
Answering to a query from an interested visitors
Warming up to visitors early morning on December 22, 2013
A brief moment of pause before visitors throng
Taking a moment off
Re-setting the items
An Indian exhibitor displaying their wares
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Shows
Exhibitions&Trade In India x In China
INDIA EXHIBITION
DATE
VENUE
EVENT PROFILE
CONTACT PERSON
HOSTS
01 - 03 February 2014
Mumbai, India
This is India's first and largest hospitality trade show, HOSTS, since its inception in 1992. HOSTS 2014 promises a presence to provide sourcing solutions to over 100,000 hotel rooms that are supposed to be coming up in the country over the next few years.
Pallavi Kashyap Tel: +91-22-65169662
Times Franchise Expo-Pune
01 - 02 February 2014
Pune Sun N Sand Hotel, Pune, India
The Times Franchise Expo-Pune will provide a platform to India's Biggest B2B Marketplace. The exhibition will attract many visitors form different parts of world.
Mr. Vishwesh , 091 20 25668118
Pune Famdent Show
01 - 02 February 2014
Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pune, India
Pune Famdent Show is a leading event that helps in the development of the dentistry industry. Leading ideas and new services associated with the sector will be showcased at the event to enhance the business opportunities and new developments that have been produced in the sector.
Famdent Events, (91)-(22)-65049697 / 26742425
India International Decorex Home Show
01 - 02 February 2014
Park Plaza Chandigarh, India
This event showcases furniture and fixtures, home furnishing, home decor, wall papers, textures, floorings, paintings and artifacts, garden furniture, swings, plants, lights, fountains etc..
Neha Singla Tel: +91-9041619666
Save Power
01 - 03 February 2014
CIAL Trade Fairs & Exhibition Centre, Cochin, India
This is the exhibition in Kerala showcasing more than 100 Renewable Energy companies in the fields of Solar, Wind and Bio Gas Energy from all over India under one roof. This is an excellent opportunity for the exhibiting companies to promote their latest products and innovative solutions in Kerala.
Mr. Raj Kapoor Singh, Tel: +91-8025201687/88/89
Rice Pro-Tech Expo
01 - 03 February 2014
Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research Lucknow, India
The show encourages the exchange of valuable information and knowledge about the industry and is a wonderful platform and leading destination that informs the professionals about the new technologies and equipments that have been developed in the sector.
Business Empire Exhibition , (91)-(175)2302254
Coir Kerala Fair
01 - 05 February 2014
EMS Stadium, Alappuzha, India
The main aim of this event is to explore and expand the international market for coir products from Kerala and to encourage the use of latest machinery and technology in the coir production sector.
Event Manager , Tel: 91471-2730162
Silk Mark Expo Jammu
01 - 09 February 2014
Jammu, India
The main aim of this event namely Silk Mark Expo Jammu is to provide a significant platform for the Authorised Users so that they can gather here to showcase and sell an array of intricate silk designs produced by the silk manufacturers or traders.
Silk Mark Organisation of India , 91-80-26282114
SATTE Mumbai West
03 - 04 February 2014
Nehru Centre Mumbai Mumbai, India
The event will help various renowned tour operators and travel agents to meet the suppliers of the products. The suppliers will be coming from all over Indian and across the world. SATTE Mumbai West 2012 will broadly inculcate 1000 visitors from the western region.
Cross Section Publications Pvt. Ltd. , 91-11-43784444
Air Cargo India
04 - 06 February 2014
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Mumbai, India
This is the 5th edition of the Biennial International Air Cargo event consisting of Exhibition and Conference running concurrently. It attracts International Players from the Air Cargo industry to exhibit their products and services. The event has the distinction of being the only one to be featured in the India Report of the BBC World News.
Priyo Patra , 91-2227570550 / 27575055
Internet Retail Expo
05 - 07 February 2014
Epicentre, Gurgaon, India
It will showcase the latest Brands, Products, Retail Equipment, Display & Storage and Security technology and services for the retail industry, thereby bringing UK multichannel and online retailers the very latest technology, services & solutions to drive their digital business forward.
Mohit Taneja , 9990903000
IAAPI Amusement Expo
05 - 07 February 2014
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Mumbai, India
This B2B event will attract industry stalwarts and key market players from the amusement industry to showcase their innovative products and services. Bowling alleys, computer systems and software, games and devices, playground equipments, toys and vending machines are some of the important products which will be at display in this show.
Aarti Chavale , 91-2265231643
Retail Leadership Summit
05 - 06 February 2014
Rennaissance Hotel and Convention Center, Mumbai, India
This will be the ideal platform for participants to increase their networking opportunities as this event will bring together CEOs, entrepreneurs and RAI members under one roof. Retail community from all around India will be participating in this event and will learn about the best practices and extensive possibilities associated with this sector.
Nilima Ghosh , 8879434268
Hpci Congress India
05 - 06 February 2014
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Mumbai, India
The show will exhibit a lot of new products and services related with the ingredients required for home and personal care. All the professionals and other experts of the sector will be present at the show.
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, 01147168822
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CHINA EXHIBITION
DATE
VENUE
EVENT PROFILE
CONTACT PERSON
China Fish
10 - 12 February 2014
New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, India
China International Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition is a commercial fishing event dedicated to the needs of the commercial fishermen. It continues to attract visitors from around the world.
Li Jiang, 86-10-58203101
China International Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Tuning (Guangzhou) Trade Fair
17 - 19 February 2014
China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China
Since the first debut in 2006, AAITF rapidly grew in the recent years to be the world's NO.1 exhibition of this industry. Compared with its first area of 3,000 square meters in 2006, AAITF 2011 has developed into 220,000 square meters, which has set a new record for the auto aftermarket trade show worldwide.
Rita Lee , 86-20-38219963
China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair
18 - 20 February 2014
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition And Convention Center, Shanghai, China
The fair is approved by the Ministry of Commerce and is sponsored by the China National Light Industry Council. Organized at The World Expo Theme Pavilion, the title of show is enough to reflect the prominence and vitality which it enjoys among its visitors and exhibitors. With presence of more than 780 exhibitors,the leading players from USA, China, Japan etc, become part of this gala fair.
D.PES Digital Printers & Engravers Expo
18 - 21 February 2014
Poly World Trade Expo Center, Guangzhou, China
Approximately 600 printing & engraving enterprises will attend this expo, and the exhibition area will cover 4 halls , of about 55,000 square meters.The most exquisite engraving techniques and the most advanced equipment of printing industry globally will be displayed together at this exhibition. All the industry professionals are welcome to attend this show.
Lisa Gao , 0086-20-38023852 805
Personal Care & Homecare Ingredients
19 - 21 February 2014
Shanghai New International Expo Centre(SNIEC), Shanghai, China
PCHi is a global trade show for the personal care and home care community. It is held annually in China. The innovation-led event attracts manufacturers and ingredient suppliers from all over the world, and provides a quality platform for sourcing new ingredients, gaining insight into global trends,and networking with world-class experts.
Lynn XU ,86-10-84556677
ISPO China
19 - 22 February 2014
China National Convention Center(CNCC), Beijing, India
Organizing by Messe Munchen GmbH, the ISPO China is an international show for the sports industry.The event will showcase various products/services of the related sector and will provide enormous opportunities to explore industrial place throughout the globe.
Liu Jing , 86-10-84600388
Alpitec China
19 - 22 February 2014
China National Convention Center(CNCC), Beijing, China
Alpitec China, International Tradeshow for Mountainand Winter Technologies, is an important meeting point for operators of ski resorts. Starting Feb 19 2014, ALPITEC will take place annually in China, where it will present itself together with the winter sport trade fair ISPO China to create a complete platform for the Chinese winter sports market.
Juju Zhu , 86-21-50580707
China International Auto Accessories Electronics, Tuning & Care Products Expo
20 - 23 February 2014
China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China
China International Auto Accessories Electronics, Tuning and Care Products Expo is one of the most comprehensive automobile sector trade shows in China. Held in Beijing for 4 days at the China International exhibition center, this show focuses mainly on China's auto aftermarket sector, and attracts more than 6000 professional exhibitors from various parts of the region.
Ruby Yang , 86-10-57970888
Guangzhou Vehicle Cooling System and Allied Equipment Exhibition
20 - 21 February 2014
China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou Vehicle Cooling System and Allied Equipment Exhibition will take place in Guangzhou, China for a period of two days. In this international trade show all kinds of products and services related to automotive industry and various kinds of vehicles will be given supreme importance. Technical persons and other professionals related to this field will attend this event and will get a scope to improve and enhance their knowledge.Â
Event Manager , 86-20-34095177
Sign China Expo
23 - 26 February 2014
China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China
SIGN CHINA pioneered the combination of indoor and outdoor format printers, engravers, exhibition and display equipment, as well as LED displays, components and lighting into a single comprehensive sourcing platform for the sign industry. Nine years of global promotion and brand building has made it one of the most high-profile and influential sign events in the world.
Yan Zheng , 86-20-38106261
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