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have hosted ﬁve of the eight largest associa on events in India and all set to host some of the biggest events in 2020, including ELECRAMA, AUTO EXPO - The Motor Show, IHGF, IGC 2020, India ITME

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News From Across The World

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Hobart To Host PCOA Conference In 2020

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Auto Expo 2020 Will Be Launch Pad For Revival: SIAM

Hyve Group Acquires Shoptalk And Groceryshop

News Buzz

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The 10th Edition EXCON 2019 Concludes In Bengaluru

FITEXPO - The Biggest Blockbuster In Fitness, Sports & Wellness

In A Way Never Seen Before!

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Group Editor : Raghav Khosla Content : Asim & Suyash Marketing & PR : Tipti Design : Firoz Accounts : Pappu Yadav

11th Agrovision Summit Inaugurated By Nitin Gadkari In Nagpur

13th Annual General Meeting Of IEIA Held Successfully

Golf Tourism – Harbinger For Economic Growth: PHDCCI

Messe Muenchen India Celebrates Partner's Day In New Delhi

Paperex Held Successfully In The Newly Opened Halls Of Pragati Maidan

Oliver Frese Is The New COO Of Koelnmesse

Facilitating Trade & Cementing Friendships At India ITME Society’s 40th Year Celebration

EEA 2020 At A Glance

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Exclusive Interview

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Exhibition Showcase Talk To Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, India Expo Center & Mart

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Exhibition Showcase Talks To Krishna Patel, Managing Director, Nesco Limited

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Focus On Asia

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Global News

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From The Desk Of The Group Editor

Dear Readers, Greetings! The New Year is a moment of quiet reﬂec on. Reﬂect on the year gone by; of the happy gains and missed opportuni es. Recount the good and bad of the past year. It is a me to Introspect on your personal growth, and learn from the experiences. As we move to 2020, we are blessed to build on the legacy of the last year. 2019 was a even ul year for the Indian exhibi on industry. While on one hand, Mr. V Anbu was elected as the incoming President of UFI, Mr. Ravinder Sethi was elected as the Vice President of AFECA, Mr. KV Nagendra Prasad was elected on the Board of IAEE and Mr. H S Bedi was elected on the Board of the Events Industry Council. Indian Exhibi on Services Associa on (IESA) witnessed elec ons and Mr. Sunil More was elected as its President. Elec ons were held for new Governing Board of the India Conven on Promo on Bureau (ICPB) and Mr. Amaresh Tiwari was elected as the Vice Chairman. We also, just recently witnessed the elec ons of the Indian Exhibi on Industry Associa on (IEIA) and Mr. P Balasubramanian was elected as the President. Congratula ons to all the newly elected Chairs this year and we hope that the industry associa ons work in a posi ve direc on for the growth of our industry.

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The year 2019, in a way, can also be termed as the year of acquisi ons in the Indian exhibi on industry. NuernbergMesse India, Messe Muenchen India, Messe Frankfurt, Reed Exhibi ons India and Messe Dusseldorf India were the frontrunners in the acquisi ons race. Domes c organisers who had built niche, industry focussed shows over the years, got a good deal for their hard-work, zeal and passion. Brand UBM was dissolved and Informa Markets in India emerged, though the UBM India leadership and core team remained unchanged. While other industry associa ons hosted their annual events, IESA did not have its annual India Expo Shop in 2019. In 2019, India came into the global exhibi on industry's limelight because of new venue development and capacity upgrada on of the exis ng exhibi on venues. The IICC project in Dwarka, New Delhi being managed by the Korean giant Kintex, the over Rs. 4000 Crores re-development of Praga Maidan into IECC, Special membrane coa ng of Hall 4 for rain immunity at Bombay Exhibi on Center, New Hall opening of BIEC, CIDCO's faceli in Navi Mumbai, Upgrada on at Hitex and a host of capacity upgrada on ini a ves by IEML, puts India on radar to host interna onal events of repute in the near future. In 2019 we also saw India Expo Mart (IEML) and Bombay Exhibi on Center star ng their own events and exhibi ons. With this development, most of the purpose-built exhibi on venues in India now have also become exhibi on organisers! For Jammu and Kashmir, 2019 was a year of massive changes with defining firsts and lasts.On October 31, Jammu and Kashmir transi oned from a state into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The move was in accordance with the Centre's August 5 announcement withdrawing the state's special status under Ar cle 370 and bifurca ng the state into union territories. With this development, we see the poten al of emergence of some MiCE centres & new events in these regions in 2020. As we move into the new year, we bring to you some predic ons about the Indian exhibi on trends in 2020: Sustainability – With growing pollu on, there will be a greater emphasis on sustainability in our industry. Exhibi on Venues will make genuine efforts to address this cause and they will have to lead from the front. At Exhibi on Showcase, we see a potent need to develop an alterna ve for flex brandings as

flex has irreversible nega ve effects for the environment. Although fabric is very expensive as compared to flex, but it is impera ve to discard the use of flex. Industry Associa ons, MNC organisers and Venues will have to take a lead here. Kudos to BIEC for having already taken a lead in this regard! Acquisi ons – Domes c organisers will benefit from the acquisi on culture in the industry. Those domes c organisers who have built their shows from scratch, have a personal connect & goodwill in their respec ve industry have be er prospects. Experien al – Exhibi ons will become more experien al. A endees will feel more informed and educated about the shows they are a ending. On floor ac va ons will rise and the exhibitors that will employ story telling through emo ons by use of latest gadgets will witness more conversions. Conferences & special events alongside exhibi ons will increase. Focused Events, New Topics – Shows on newer topics, niche industry will emerge. Even small tradeshows will have good poten al provided they know their target markets. Embracing The Tech – Organisers, Venues will embrace technology to pace ahead in the race. Use of social media, Ar ficial Intelligence, Big Data will be made to augment growth. Experience & Educa on –People with either proven experience (exper se) with passion or skilled in MiCE will be in top demand. People ma er most and good teams can make all the difference in our industry. Well, at Exhibi on Showcase also, we had a very even ul and exci ng year. We received a wonderful recogni on of being a sincere, authen c and independent voice of the Indian exhibi on industry by Messe Muenchen India. On a personal note, I received a special acknowledgement in 'India's Top Influen al Leaders in MiCE' awards. Some of our achievements in 2019 are: Exhibi on Showcase –We became Asia's most read magazine on exhibi ons. Our online news portal was accessed from subscribers across the globe. Our social media ac vity saw a steep rise and we made sure that we provide you the latest news through various new age pla orms like FB, Linkedin, Whatsapp and Youtube. We captured informa ve and engaging interviews of industry leaders and we also made hundreds of informa ve video capsules. We also reached global audiences through email newsle ers! We also launched a special ini a ve to promote the work of stall designers in India. Exhibi on Excellence Awards – The EEA ini a ve got much bigger and transpired into a mega ini a ve for the Indian exhibi on industry. EEA got unprecedented support from industry associa ons and government bodies. The landmark EEA2020 is set to reach even greater heights! At EEA2020, we have for the first me, incorporated award categories for the Corporate exhibitors. India MiCE Youth Forum – A special ini a ve to connect youth with the industry was launched in June 2019. The event was held in Amity University. Students from various colleges par cipated in two different contests and were also given the much needed awareness about the career prospects in MiCE industry. India Exhibi on Directory – The fourth edi on of the annual directory was published and circulated among the corporate, PSU's, policy makers and the stakeholders of the exhibi ons and events industry. The bookings for the India Exhibi on Directory 2020 are now open for PRINT + ONLINE pla orms. Exhibi on Industry Coffee Table Book – The annual Coffee Table Book showcases the champions of Indian exhibi on industry and is distributed at pres gious na onal and interna onal forums and presented to policy makers. The winners of EEA are highlighted in this book each year. MiCE Showcase – To promote the world of Business Tourism, a new magazine and online portal was launched in 2019. MiCE Showcase is distributed to PCO's, Tourism Boards, Corporate, Hospitality industry and MiCE industry stakeholders. Associa on PSU Buzz – A special tabloid was launched to promote the work of industry associa ons, trade bodies, professional associa ons and PSUs in India. This tabloid is distributed to policy makers, corporate, exhibi on organisers, event venues, PCO's, trade & professional associa ons in India. At Exhibi on Showcase, we already have a lot of upcoming ini a ves in 2020 and I thank you for your trust in us. We will con nue to serve the Indian exhibi on industry with passion & purpose in 2020. With this, I wish all our readers, adver sers and partners, a very happy, healthy and even ul new year 2020.

Welcome 2020

INDUSTRY IN PICTURES FROM THE WORLD

On 05.12.2019 an MoU was signed between NSIC and Aramco Asia for the development of MSME Ecosystem in India in Oil & Gas Sector. From NSIC side Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director (P&M) and from Aramco side Mr. Mohammed Al Mughirah, President, Aramco Asia inked the MoU. NSIC is the ﬂagship Mini Ratna PSU under Ministry of MSME in the business of facilita ng MSMEs in India and Aramco is world's largest Oil & Gas Company from Govt. of Saudi Arabia having reported revenue of USD 355 Billion Dollar (2018).

Italian Exhibi on Group (IEG) announced that the Board of Directors co-opted Corrado Peraboni as a member of the Board of Directors with the role of CEO and Director in charge of the internal control and risk management system. The co-op on will be eﬀec ve from January 1, 2020

Union Minister of State for Industry & Commerce Shri Som Prakash Ji a ended the Valedictory Ceremony of #PITEX-19 as chief guest. It was my pleasure to join this ceremony on the invita on of @phdchamber. The PHD Chamber marks wonderful performance in row for 14th me.

Women entrepreneurs vying for #WTIAwards2019 pitch to the jury their stories of challenging stereotypes, through businesses, enterprises and ini a ves, that are providing solu ons and impac ng lives.

As 2019 draws to a close, UFI CEO @kaiha endorf reﬂects on this momentous year for the #exhibi onindustry and UFI in a trilogy of posts he shares including Mary Larkin becoming UFI President as his personal top 10 highlights for 2019.

Dubai won the right to host the 2020 World Expo back in 2013, bea ng compe ng bids from Yekaterinburg in Russia, Sao Paulo in Brazil, and Izmir in Turkey. Now, six years on, it's just around the corner. Less than 5% of Dubai's revenue comes from oil. So, as the Persian Gulf emirate con nues to reposi on itself as a high-tech business hub, how are plans shaping up for the October 2020 event that calls itself 'the world's greatest show'?

In #Aspira onalDistrict Udalguri, a unique ini a ve has been undertaken to enhance the skills of women engaged in #silk produc on value chain, and their employability, as part of the Silk Samagra Scheme. A pivotal step to modernise the tex le sector! #VikasKiNITI

It was #ASSOCHAM's pleasure hos ng the trailblazer PM @narendramodi at its Annual Conference marking the #100YearsOfASSOCHAM. His inspiring words were nothing short of igni on for the industry to charge towards achieving a $5 trillion economy.

Messe Düsseldorf appoints Wolfram N. Diener (55) as the new President & Chief Execu ve Oﬃcer. In his new posi on, Wolfram Diener succeeds Werner M. Dornscheidt (65), who will re re at the end of June 2020 a er almost 17 years at the helm of the Düsseldorf trade fair company. Diener will take up his post on 1 July 2020.

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Mr. Rakesh Kumar (DG-EPCH & Past President of IEIA) being given a warm farewell by the IEIA Execu ve Commi ee at the 13th AGM in Mumbai.

The BRICS Summit returned to Brazil a er ﬁve years — as per the rota onal nature of venues among the ﬁve member States. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in a endance and so too were presidents Xi Jinping, Vladimir Pu n, Jair Bolsonaro and Cyril Ramaphosa, with their respec ve con ngents

Rajkiran Kanagala, Sr. Vice President & Group Head Business Development, TCI was a panelist at CII EXCON Forum 2019. He spoke at the session on 'Infrastructure Powering Regional Economic Growth' at the conference where he laid his views on ways to develop infrastructure

The Interna onal Fire & Security Exhibi on and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo, South Asia’s largest security, civil protec on and ﬁre safety show by Informa Markets in India (formerly UBM India), commenced its three-day expo with its 13th edi on at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri B N Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar

We have pleasure in announcing that Vicki Bedi, our IELA 2018-2020 Chairman, has joined the Events Industry Council 2020 Board of Management, eﬀec ve as of January 1st, 2020. #IELA

@MsRupaNaik Senior Director, World Trade Center Mumbai Chief Guest at 61st Annual Day of Sir Vithaldas Thackersey college of Home Science (Autonomous) SNDTWU, Juhu, Mumbai. She advised students to learn entrepreneurial skillset and excel in their endeavours with vigour

Industry hails the GOI's posi ve approach to solving arbitral issues legally and logically to free up liquidity for the sector. Minster also in talks with RBI to provide ﬁnancing to the sector for extended period@FollowCII @Infra_VinayakCh

At @COP25CL in #Madrid, an art installa on featuring 'pollu on pods' was designed to highlight the low level of air quality in ci es around the world. The pollu on pods work by using a sensory experience to simulate the density of the harmful eﬀects which are caused by pollu on in large ci es. This aims to enables visitors to pass through polluted cells to help them understand the health risk of breathing polluted air.

Sun Mul sport Events announced registra on is now open for the 2020 Race-Mania Summit & Expo taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Boston University Fit Rec Center in Boston, MA. Designed to educate, equip and inspire endurance athletes on the eve of a new season, Race-Mania features top speakers, workshops, compe ve events and a vendor expo with 85+ sponsors and exhibitors.

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News From Across The World Italy Special eﬀects ar st Carlo Rambaldi was awarded Oscar for ET, the Alien and King Kong. All three mechatronic creatures are on display at an exhibi on in Rome celebra ng the man who created them. The Mechanics of Monsters from Carlo Rambaldi to Makinarium will be on display at Rome's Palazzo delle Esposizioni un l 6 January.

USA Atlanta Conven on & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) celebrated industry awards in numerous categories including customer service, public rela ons and marke ng ini a ves in 2019. ACVB also received awards in digital marke ng and public rela ons. Hospitality Sales and Marke ng Associa on awarded ACVB a 2019 Silver HSMAI Adrian Award for its trade show booth ac va on and a Bronze HSMAI Adrian Award for a Super Bowl LIII welcome video. Public Rela ons Society of America's Georgia Chapter honoured ACVB with a 2019 Phoenix Award for best sponsorship ac va on during Atlanta Pride Fes val.

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USA 'IAEEs Annual Mee ng and Exhibi on took place Dec. 3-5 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The annual “show for shows” a racted more than 2,300 trade show professionals from 32 countries and featured a sold-out, 41,700-square-foot show ﬂoor with 270 exhibitors. The event kicked oﬀ with the opening general session and the CEM Class of 2019 presenta on, which recognized 300 graduates of the CEM Learning Program.

Russia OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 will be held in Moscow from September 8 — 10. The 2020 expo will showcase a range of B2B oﬀers for exhibitors. The largest tourism event in Russia, this fair is unmissable for major compe tors in the travel industry seeking to tap into the vast and ever-growing Russian travel market. The 2019 event welcomed almost 15,000 industry experts with 600 exhibitors from 35 countries and 41 Russian regions.

China An exhibi on featuring China's tradi onal 24 solar terms was unveiled at the China Agricultural Museum in Beijing. The 24 solar terms, developed thousands of years ago, are the seasonal division points in the tradi onal Chinese calendar. Ancient Chinese created the terms to schedule their agricultural ac vi es. The ﬁve-day event aims to promote the culture of the 24 solar terms to the public, especially to the younger genera on. Visitors can feel the charm of the 24 solar terms through displays, games and lectures.

South Korea A three-day Kiehl's Seoul pop-up store was unveiled drawing several of South Korea's most famous KoLs and incorpora ng mul ple digital touch points and VR. The pop-up store was opened by popular K-pop R&B star Eric Nam and Kiehl's Travel Retail Asia Paciﬁc GM Petrina Kho. Two of South Korea's most famous KoLs were also on hand: Risa Bae and Ha Neul, both of whom boast more than 1 million followers on Instagram and spent more than an hour posing for selﬁes with fans.

Australia The SPASA Pool & Spa Expo + Outdoor Living 2020 will be held at the Melbourne Exhibi on Centre from Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2020. People will witness the backyard revolu on as an increasing number of people are installing pools and spas and renova ng their outdoor living area for all year round entertainment. There is nothing more relaxing than lying back in a soothing hot spa in winter or swimming in pool in the warmer months. 13 | December | www.exhibi onshowcase.com

Quick Bytes SIAL India 2020 Is Ready To Bring 400+ Exhibitors With 40+ Countries Par cipa on SIAL is world's leading Food Innova on Network and made its debut in the interna onal market in the year 1964 in Paris followed by China, Canada, Jakarta, Abu Dhabi and India, wherein 14,535 exhibitors from 109 countries have par cipated to grow their business. The last edi on of SIAL India witnessed 300+ exhibitors from 32 countries with 8,000+ trade visitors, making it the ideal networking & business pla orm for the food & beverage industry stakeholders. A er the great success of SIAL 2019, SIAL India 2020 is ready to bring 400+ exhibitors with 40+ countries par cipa on and 10,000 visitors under one roof making it a much bigger and successful exhibi on. Highlights of 2020 edi on: SIAL Innova on & Awards - Innova on Zone is the area to showcase Innova ve Products by our esteemed Exhibitors. The jury selects the most innova ve products and awards the top three winners. The top three winners, products are displayed in all the SIAL exhibi ons for one year. Exhibitors can showcase their innova on in terms of - Technology, Ingredients, Recipe, Equipment and Services. SIAL Conferences – Food market trends presented by industry leaders and experts which runs parallel to the exhibi on. La cuisine – An opportunity for exhibitors to highlight their products and ingredients. Top chefs will compete and the coverage will be done by na onal and interna onal media. Tas ng Square- New at SIAL India 2020! The Tas ng Square is an open and dedicated area for tas ng wines and spirits as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Take a walk through the aisles and enjoy a selec on of beverages from our exhibitors.

India Interna onal Garment Fair 2020 To Be Held In New Delhi From 20-22 Jan '20

Hyve Group Acquires Shoptalk And Groceryshop UK based global organizer Hyve Group has announced the acquisi on of Shoptalk and Groceryshop, two US-based conference events focused on e-commerce for the retail, grocery and consumer packaged goods industries. Both events were established and are led by Anil D. Aggarwal and Simran Rekhi Aggarwal, and are held annually in Las Vegas UFI member Hyve Group said they acquired both brands for a total considera on of $145m on a cash free, debt free basis. Shoptalk is the leading e-commerce event in the US, launched in May 2016 and focussing on the e-commerce segment that is disrup ng the $4 trillion US retail industry. Groceryshop is a grocery ecommerce event. It was launched in the US in 2018 and is aimed at the $1 trillion US food and grocery segment. Anil D. Aggarwal, Founder, Chairman and CEO, previously built Money20/20, which he sold to Ascen al in 2017. Mark Shashoua, Hyve CEO, says: “This acquisi on con nues our evolu on into a best in class por olio of market-leading events. We see mul ple areas of growth, including future geo-clone opportuni es and leveraging their best of breed hosted buyer strategy.”

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India Interna onal Garment Fair (IIGF) is a specialized bi-annual fair. The fair for Autumn / Winter season is organised in the month of January and for Spring/Summer season, fair is organised in the month of July, every year. IIGF has been globally recognized as one of the leading fairs for the Indian Garment Export Industry and is one of the Asia's biggest apparel fair. This year IIGF has achieved another important milestone as it has completed more than three decades of providing world-class business pla orm to Indian exporter's fraternity and mee ng sourcing requirements of major global buyers in Ready-made Garments & Fashion Accessories. The next edi on, 64th in the series is scheduled to be held on 20-22 January, 2020 at Praga Maidan, New Delhi, India. The exhibitors will showcase their Autumn/Winter-2020-2021 collec ons during three days of the fair. The display product cover head-to-toe fashion, high quality fashion wears covering Women's wear, Men's wear, Kid's wear and fashion accessories, etc. With a view to facilitate the visit of overseas Buyers to the IIGF, a complimentary scheme of hotel stay is provided under Buyer Promo on scheme.

5 - Star Hotel To Come Up In Praga Maidan The Union Cabinet has approved mone sa on of land at Praga Maidan in the heart of the na onal capital for building a five-star hotel. The India Trade Promo on Organisa on (ITPO), which manages the Praga Maidan, will transfer 3.7 acres of land at Praga Maidan on a 99-year fixed lease for developing the 5-star hotel. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed by the Indian Tourism Development Corpora on (ITDC) and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corpora on (IRCTC) for development and opera on of a five-star hotel with modern ameni es.The hotel facility will add value to the Interna onal Exhibi on and Conven on Centre (IECC) project, which envisages the promo on of India's trade and commerce along with employment genera on. IECC is expected to be completed by 2021. Throughout the World, a hotel facility is an integral part of any mee ngs, ini a ves, conferences and exhibi ons, the statement said. The massive project that goes beyond Rs. 4000 Crore, will become the epicentre of large. events and at par with the globally best MICE venues.

Quick Bytes Chennai Trade Centre To Host IFEX 2020 16th edi on of Interna onal Exhibi on on Foundry Technology, Equipment, THSupplies, Services and 10th edi on of Cast India Expo – Exhibi on for Indian Cas ng, Concurrent to the 68th Indian Foundry Congress, organised by The Ins tute of Indian Foundrymen is scheduled to be organized during February 28 – March 1, 2020 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. IFEX over the years has emerged as the most important pla orm for the foundry industry of the Indian Sub-Con nent. IFEX with its rota onal policy to organize the fair in different zones of India (North, South, East& West) on a pre-defined cycle helps its exhibitors to reach their poten al customers from all over the country. Cast India Expo organized concurrent to IFEX with exhibitors from across the country, who displayed their latest and innova ve cas ngs were very much sa sfied with the outcome of these shows which was witnessed by leading cas ng buyers from India and abroad. With the success of the previous 10 edi ons ,organisers have taken the ini a ve to organize the 11th edi on, Cast India Expo 2020 concurrent to IFEX 2020, 68th Indian Foundry Congress The presence of these cas ng manufacturers as exhibitors in the same venue will provide a ready customer base for Indian and Interna onal Suppliers.

ELECRAMA Celebra ng 30 Years Of Electrifying India

Hobart To Host PCOA Conference in 2020

Shopping Spree Hit 20 Million At Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019

The power sector is one of the most cri cal components of infrastructure crucial for the economic growth and welfare of na ons. The power sector is aiming export to grow by 400 % in the next 5 years to reach the 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024. With the installed power genera ng capacity of 3,65,048 MW as of October 2019, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest electricity producer & consumer. ELECRAMA 2020 will have major concurrent events like World U lity Summit, ETechnxt, RBSM, and DBSM, etc where exhibitors from more than 60 countries and visitors from more than 120 countries shall join. ELECRAMA shall provide more no ceable growth, increased exports in addi on to new segments especially connec ng our MSME units to Global Value Chains. In this edi on, there will be focus on the en re energy spectrum along with Ren ewa b le E n ergy, E n ergy Sto ra ge, Automa on, Digitaliza on, Industry 4.0, IOT, AI, and Electric Transporta on opportuni es to expose the electrical industry to new technology innova ons and disrup ons with informa on to manage the transforma on. This year the focus will also be on Women Empowerment in the electrical sector.

The PCO Associa on (PCOA) has announced that Hobart will host its 13th PCOA20 Conference & Exhibi on in 2020. Business Events Tasmania (BET) has welcomed the news, saying it is excited to be offering a e n d e e s “ a g e n u i n e Ta s m a n i a n experience”. “Tasmania has an enviable brand and regularly features in top des na ons to visit but we find that PCOs and in-house event planners are o en surprised to find out that, not only can we host events of over 1000 but we do it really well,” BET's CEO Marnie Craig said. “We proudly boast that Hobart has the facili es and mee ng infrastructure of a modern city but without the big city interrup ons.” PCOA20 will be held in Hobart from December 6–8. The PCO Associa on is the leading body represen ng the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand. The Associa on's objec ves are to increase the standard of professionalism of i t s m e m b e rs a n d p ro m o te a b e e r understanding of the roles, func ons and contribu ons of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other prac oners in the conference and event sector.

Taiwan premier jewellery interna onal exhibi on, Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019, has concluded on 18th November at Taipei World Trade Center. The trade show a racted 7,516 visits from 33 regions and countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Philippines and USA. The four-day trade show generated over 20 million US dollars in t o t a l r e v e n u e . To i n c r e a s e v i s i t o r engagement, the organiser devised a package of precision marke ng plan to meet the demand of the market this year. Targe ng connoisseur collectors, high-end consumers and jewellery designers, Taiwan Jewellery and Gem Fair cooperated with two art galleries for the first me to present the greatest pain ngs of modern art. Not merely it generated more than 1,600 new visits successfully, but also it is believed to facilitate onsite consump on. A series of satellite events at Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019, such as diamond polishing ac vity, seminars and designated VIP tours were also highly sa sfied commented by the combina on of industry and official. Based upon the post-show survey, the visitor sa sfac on rates reached at 90%.

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Singapore To Host ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020 Asia's premier fresh produce trade show to relocate to Singapore from its tradi onal home in Hong Kong in September 2020. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020 will take place on 1618 September at Singapore EXPO, a worldclass exhibi on centre near Singapore's Changi Airport, with ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS held on 15 September at the conven on wing MAX Atria. Organiser Global Produce Events (GPE) is reloca ng the 2020 edi on as a p re c a u o n d u e t o t h e c o n n u e d uncertainty in Hong Kong. GPE has chosen Singapore as the loca on for the next edi on of the show, because Singapore is a key business and trading hub in Asia, offering global connec vity, business efficiency, and access for fresh fruit and vegetables from around the world. “On the background of ongoing instability in Hong Kong, we need to take care of the interests and concerns of exhibitors and trade visitors, who naturally expect clarity and predictability to make plans for 2020,” explained Will Wollbold, co m m e rc i a l d i re c to r o f A S I A F R U I T LOGISTICA. “We're excited to bring ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA to Singapore next year. Singapore offers a vibrant and innova ve business environment, and has a proven record in facilita ng quality events. Singapore is very well situated in South East Asia and creates further excellent business opportuni es for our customers in the region,” said Wollbold.

Reed Exhibi ons Completes Full Ownership Of LAB/MACK Brook Events In India Reed Exhibi ons has announced full ownership of three events in India previously organised by Inter Ads-Brooks (IAB), a 50/50 joint venture in India. This announcement represents an important step in further strengthening of Reed Exhibi ons' Indian business. Blech India (Mumbai), Fastener Fair (Mumbai and Delhi) and ExpoRail (Delhi) have now become a part of rapidly growing por olio of professional trade shows organised by Reed Exhibi ons in India. Mr. Gregory Zaraisky, CEO, Reed Exhibi ons India stated: “We are pleased to have now completed the next step of the Mack Brooks acquisi on journey. Having visited ExpoRail, Fastener Fair and Blech India earlier this year, I am extremely excited about their future within Reed Exhibi ons India and look forward to seeing all events thrive from our teams' accumulated and signiﬁcant knowledge and exper se within respec ve industry sectors. I would also want to express our sincere gra tude to our long me JV partner Rajan Sharma who was a powerful co-engine behind the success story of Inter Ads-Brooks.” Mr. Rajan Sharma, Director, Inter Ads Exhibi ons Pvt Ltd, stated, “Whilst we pass on the legacy that we have built over the past decade to Reed Exhibi ons, Inter Ads India will con nue with its endeavour in bringing focused interna onal exhibi ons and conferences to the Indian market.”

Auto Expo 2020 Will Be Launch Pad For Revival: SIAM The Auto Expo in February is expected to bring some cheer to the slowdown-hit auto industry as the event will be a ‘launching pad’ not only for newcomers but also for revival of the sector, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said. Some of the top notch companies including Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover along with two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co will not be par cipa ng in the biennial motor show. Over 60 new launches and unveiling of vehicles are expected during the seven-day event (February 5-12). “The auto industry is pu ng its best foot forward to match the aspira ons of the na on and this edi on of the Auto Expo 2020 will bring to fore the futuris c trends and prac cality towards encompassing a mul tude of facets of mobility, especially the underlying focus on electric mobility, technology infusion and safety,” Rajan Wadhera, President, SIAM, said. The auto show will not just be a futuris c perspec ve of the evolu onary paradigm in the Indian auto industry but would also manifest the automo ve industry’s preparedness to adapt to the BS-VI norms, he added.

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand To Take Place On 12-13 February 2020 The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand, Thailand's largest event dedicated to road transporta on and infrastructure, will take place in BITEC, Bangkok on 12-13 February 2020. One of the key highlights of the event is access to more than 120 sessions across seven free conference tracks, covering topics such as Smart Ci es & Smart Mobility, Infrastructure Development, Urban Transporta on, Traffic Management, Electric Vehicles, Road Safety & Monitoring and Parking. A endees will also have the opportunity to learn from more than 120 expert speakers, including senior representa ves from the Ministry of Transport, Digital Economy Promo on Agency, Expressway Authority of Thailand, Electricity Genera ng Authority of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, Royal Thai Police, Department of Rural Roads, Department of Highways, and many more, about the latest developments in Thailand's road transporta on and infrastructure industry and landscape. Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand provides a pla orm to meet and network with over 2,000 road transporta on & infrastructure authori es, operators, owners, investors, decision-makers and EPCs from across Thailand and beyond.

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The 10th Edi on EXCON 2019 Concludes In Bengaluru

XCON, South Asia's largest construc on equipment trade fair, once again made the headlines this year with its 10th expo which opened in Bangalore on December 10. The ﬁve-day event was inaugurated by Ni n Gadkari, Union Minister for Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MEME) and Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yediyurappa at the Bangalore Interna onal Exhibi on Centre. Despite the ongoing slowdown in the economy, a good number of OEMs and suppliers put on a robust display of products, technologies and services targeted at the construc on and infrastructure industry. New demand from this sector could help the auto industry buﬀer the sales decline from their main opera ons. Held on the overall theme of 'Smart I-Tech – Next Gen India@75', the event is conducted by the Confedera on of Indian Industry (CII), and supported by the Indian Construc on Equipment Manufacturer's Associa on (ICEMA). The expo, spread across 260,000 square metres, has drawn par cipa on from over 1,250 exhibitors, represen ng 918 exhibitors including 281 interna onal companies from 21 countries, including China, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the UK. The

expo saw 300 new product launches and drew 55,224 business visitors. Speaking at the inaugura on, Ni n Gadkari said the construc on equipment industry can expect a 40 percent increase in sales in the near future. “The Prime Minister has a vision to make India a $5 trillion (Rs 35,350,000 crore) economy. This requires a lot of investments in infrastructure and industrial projects. Keeping this in mind, the government is inves ng a lot in roads and other infrastructure projects to develop airports, ports, waterways and smart ci es. For the roads, the government has invested around Rs 2 lakh crore, this year. This will eventually increase to Rs 3 lakh crore by next year. And, within the next ﬁve years, the total government spend on the road infrastructure will be about Rs 17 lakh crore.” He urged private players in the construc on industry to focus on mechanisa on, adop on of advanced technologies to reduce the cost of construc on and pollu on. Azim Premji, founder and chairman, Wipro, stated that India should increase its GDP spend towards infrastructure developments to 6 percent which at present is around 5

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percent. Vikram S Kirloskar, president, CII said: “With the government concentra ng on the infrastructure projects, this will eventually bring down the cost of doing business in India. The construc on industry has to be ready with Industry 4.0 and connected solu ons to manage the market situa on in the coming years.” Vipin Sondhi, chairman, CII Trade Fairs Council, said: “The construc on equipment industry is witnessing a digital inﬂux with the advent of AI, telema cs and IoT. These developments would increase the eﬃciency and produc vity of the projects in India.” Chandrajit Banerjee, director general, CII and Sandeep Singh, president, ICEMA and VC, CII Karnataka were also present at the event. The event highlighted the growing contribu on of the women and recognised ini a ves through 'Women Building India - Equal Opportunity Awards'. Among the winners, Cummins India was recognised for its Inclusive Workplace for Women Award, while JCB India got The Special Ini a ve (Shop Floor) Award.

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Kailash Murarka

Mr. Kailash Murarka is Vice President at Regent Plast and is responsible for the Marke ng and Opera ons func ons. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Mumbai University. Murarka has served as Past President of The All India Plas cs Manufacturer’s Associa on, Trustee of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Trustee of the Goregaon Sports Club and is currently Chairman of Plas vision 2020

NEC Chairman - Plastivision 2020

las c is one of the most versa le materials known to mankind. Likewise, the plas c industry is an equally diverse, vast and an ever-evolving one. Plas vision, India’s largest trade show for plas cs, aims at bringing together the en re industry under one roof. At Plas vision 2017 we witnessed the highest par cipa on, highest visitor turnout & highest business genera on ever. We retrospect with pride on the success of PLASTIVISION INDIA 2017. Over 2,10,000 visitors; over 75,000 online visitors; 45 registra on counters; over 1,450 exhibitors, including 450 from abroad; 1,10,000 square metres gross area occupied, par cipa on by 25 countries; and going by data gathered from major par cipants, an es mated business turnover of over Rs. 2,000 crore

was achieved! I clearly take this as a victory of the Indian plas cs industry. Lot of people asked me what do I see as the outcome of the event, and I clearly feel that what PVI 2017 showcased was ‘business conﬁdence’. The industry clearly knew that this event could add signiﬁcant value to their brand and business; no other reason why people would invest otherwise. All the 10 edi ons over the past 28 years have been a resounding success. Propelled by countless success stories, the upcoming edi on of Plas vision will be bigger, be er and grander than ever before. Right from Machinery, Raw Materials, Finished Goods Manufacturers to Chemicals, Resins, Compound makers and ancillary industries like Molds, Dies, Automa on to 3D prin ng, robo cs,

recycling and more; our tradeshow offers a vast number of opportuni es for individuals from all the sectors of the plas c industry. Plas cs have always delivered mul ple benefits that contribute to the be erment of modern life. But there is a rising challenge when it comes to disposing and recycling them. However, thanks to developments in modern technology and innova ons, we have discovered new ways to effec vely recycle plas c and put them to good use. Plas vision 2020 will be taking place in the commercial capital of India itself, Mumbai. Every business needs a strong founda on and guidelines to grow. Plas vision provides you with exactly that, to help your business not only grow but also flourish! We look forward to welcoming you at the event.

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FITEXPO - The Biggest Blockbuster In Fitness, Sports & Wellness In A Way Never Seen Before! Climbing area became a special a rac on for the general public to a empt and understand their endurance & capacity. Cycling, Ska ng and B-Boying Stunt performers mesmerized the crowds by their Jaw dropping performances. Various Sports associa ons joined hands for sports events like Kho Kho, Kabbadi, Fencing, Volleyball. They held tournaments at a special ﬁeld created at the Fitexpo venue and gave exposure to athletes from rural areas. It also proved to be a mee ng ground for the Sports Associa ons and the various Sports Brands.

he 3rd edi on of THE FITEXPO INDIA – Eastern India's biggest Sports, Fitness & Wellness Fes val ended on 8th Dec 2019 at Science City ground a er 3 days of unparalleled Sports & fitness fervour that the city has ever experienced. The magnitude, ac vi es and the par cipa on of athletes & enthusiasts created a history of sorts for the city. With more than 150 Exhibitors with 350 stalls; 50 spor ng disciplines including Power li ing, Bodybuilding, Mar al Arts, Gatka, MMA cage fights & Rural sports, Dance Fitness Formats; Prize money of over 10 lakhs as well as 1200 Trophies & Medals at stake, more than 6000 performers, compe tors, judges & officials involved and 40000+ visitors made for an enthralling spectacle. It was a unique event not only in the history of Kolkata but in the country as far as Expos are concerned. So far, expos have mostly focused on Trade & exhibi on but Sports & Fitness compe ons at this scale combined with an Expo was an unparalleled happening at THE FITEXPO INDIA. But it is not really a story of numbers. The Fitexpo is a Joint Venture of G S Marke ng Associates and Bodyline;The vision of the Co-Founder & Chief Convener of THE FITEXPO INDIA Mr. Gagan Sachdev was to start a movement on Sports & Fitness. A movement which would be inclusive and holis c. Rural Sports and SHE POWER Sports excellence awards were included to make it inclusive

and presence of VITA FOODS to focus on healthy ea ng made the event holis c. There were seminars on Weight management; pain & posture; Diabesity; Fatloss to spread awareness about lifestyle diseases, conducted by Master Trainers & Specialists in their fields. “We want the message of fitness to reach every home in India” said Mr Sachdev. “FITEXPO would like to spearhead the FIT INDIA movement in this region.” The pla orm provided an opportunity to tradi onal Mar al Art forms like Gatka Sikh Mar al Art; Shaurya Gadha Yuddh – tradi onal Indian Mar al Art apart from the compe ons held on Kalahi, Grappling, Kickboxing, Tradi onal & full contact Karate etc. A major a rac on which had hundreds of youngsters dancing all day long were the different forms of fitness dances including Zumba, Bombay Beats & Masala Bhangra by Na onal Stars. The Ar ficial Wall-

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While the athletes in Strongman & Power li ing compe on awed the visitors with the sheer display of strength, the Circuit training athletes showed what endurance & stamina is all about. Ke lebell demonstra ons & compe ons kept people hooked by the extreme resilience showed by par cipants. The presence of Spor ng & Fitness icons like Kai Greene, Bhaichung Bhu a, Manoj Tiwari, Kaizzad Capadia & Sangram Chowgule electrified the atmosphere at the venue. Immensely popular film star & MP from Bengal Dev Adhikari who is also known for his passion for fitness, was present at the Inaugural ceremony as Guest of Honor; along with the Honorable Minister of Sports, Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel from Bangladesh. The FITEXPO management teams also involved various schools & colleges in the events so that the youngsters could get an exposure to the various facets of fitness. More than 500 trade visitors, dealers & distributors from all parts of the country visited the Expo, met the Exhibitors of sports & fitness products & services & made deals running into crores during these 3 days. For GS Marke ng Associates, the organizers of FITEXPO, it is now one of their very popular events which will take place once in two years.

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7th Edi on Of The Flagship China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019, To Underline Booming Trade Between India And China

ndia's largest China Sourcing B2B Expo – China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019 is all set to bring its 7th edi on from 11th-13th December 2019 at Bombay Exhibi on Centre, NESCO Complex, Mumbai. This year, the twin exhibi ons will witness a tremendous response from the industry with par cipa on of more than 1500 exhibitors from China, displaying over 25,000 products spread over 3 halls spanning over 38000 sq. mtrs of exhibi on area. This exhibi on is organized by Meorient Interna onal – Shanghai which is a publicly listed company in China and Sponsored by Government of China – Wenzhou, Hangzhou and Anhui provinces, and will have a 30 member strong Government Delega on accompanying the exhibitors. China Homelife India will represent products like: Furniture, Tex le & Garments, Home Appliances, Household Items, Gi Ar cles, Luggage Bags and many more whereas, China Machinex India will see: Building Materials, Hardware and Tools, Ligh ng, Auto Parts, Machinery and various other sectors. China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019 is a UFI approved world exhibi on, will provide a comprehensive pla orm for buyers and sellers and professionals across both the sectors, with over 20,000 business visitors are expected this year. Entry to exhibi on is free, but restricted to visitors having photo-id and

US$467.49 billion from China. 2019's edi on will showcase innova ve technologies that will push up coopera on between the two neighboring countries, and we are very happy in playing an essen al role in sustaining this business rela onship.

proof of business. Confedera on of Indian Industry (CII) in the Na onal Partner for this exhibi on and will be organizing China-India Economic Forum on 11th December 2019 concurrent to China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019, which will see par cipa on from the Captains from Indian Industry. Speaking on the announcement of the 7thedi on of China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019, Mr. Ashish Gupta, Managing Director, Winmark Exhibi ons said “Every year, we are seeing an increase in the quantum of business partnerships between Indian and Chinese companies, and this year we expect the same at China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019. Alongwith a signiﬁcant increase in the number of exhibitors at the Trade Fair, we are witnessing an exponen al growth of import business from China to India. As per trade ﬁgures, we are impor ng

The Chinese companies are now keen on expanding manufacturing base in India and will be looking for joint ventures, partnerships and technology transfers to set up manufacturing in India, under the ambi ous Make in India program.” China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019con nues to focus on the increasing trade and building sustainable rela onships between Chinese and Indian companies to congregate and conduct business. Spread over three days, China Homelife India & China Machinex India 2019will witness several exci ng partnerships and announcements that promise to augur in new trends in the industry. Visitors at the expo can expect to witness a number of features. A new feature is the electronic directory of all exhibitors where visitors can download before the show. Associa ons in FMCG and Core Industry such as BIA, PWAI, ICIB, AFMT and many more are also suppor ng it and their members get fast track entry into the exhibi on and priority mee ngs with top Chinese manufacturers.

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11th Agrovision Summit Inaugurated By Ni n Gadkari In Nagpur

1th Agrovision summit was inaugurated by Ni n Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways; MSME at Reshimbag in Nagpur on 22nd November 19. Lakhs of farmers from Vidarbha and adjoining states visited the summit. AgroVision Summit oﬀers a great opportunity to connect with lakhs of farmers from the districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada in Maharashtra and adjoining districts of MP, Chha sgarh, AP and even some from far away states like Haryana, UP, Bihar etc.

Agrovision to boost farming sector Eight Council of Scien ﬁc and Industrial Research (CSIR) ins tutes have engaged in developing agro products and farming equipment par cipated in Agrovision 2019 exhibi on organized at Nagpur, Maharashtra from 22-25 November 2019. The ins tutes displayed their products for the beneﬁts of farmers and guided them

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on how they can increase their produc vity with minimum cost of produc on. The event was coordinated by CSIR- Na onal Environmental Engineering Research Ins tute (NEERI), Nagpur. About Agrovision: Agrovision was conceived in the year 2007 to create a common pla orm for the farmers, industry, and government and bring together every important en ty in agriculture to create a be er future for the farmers. The vision of Agrovision is to create a more knowledgeable, prac cal and a smart famer. Agrovision is one such genuine ini a ve, which is providing an integra ve framework and a pla orm to bring all the stakeholders consis ng of farmers, Government, NGOs, Scien sts, Industry under single umbrella to deliberate and debate at diﬀerent levels for all around growth of agriculture. Agrovision’s basic objec ve has always been to Educate, Encourage and Empower the farmers through its major ac vi es i.e. Free Workshops for farmers, Interna onal Exhibi on, Expert Panel

Discussions, Conference etc.Agrovision has completed 10 years of its march and brought about a profound impact on farm economy of Central India. Highlights of Agrovision: Ÿ Visited by lakhs of farmers from Vidarbha and adjoining states Ÿ Showcase of best of innova ons, technologies, new products and services Ÿ Free interac ve workshops for farmers Ÿ Conference on current issues in agriculture or allied agri. sectors Ÿ Huge exhibi on with par cipa on of over 400 organiza ons New Ini a ves in 11th Agrovision IT in Agriculture – Agriculture industry in India is gradually changing its face from tradi onal farming to Soil -free farming which is based on AI technology. Experts from allied industry like Aquaponics guided and shared their views on hydroponics.

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13th Annual General Mee ng Of IEIA Held Successfully Mr. S. Balasubramanian Elected As The President For The Term 2019-2021

he 13th edi on of the Annual General Mee ng of the Indian Exhibi on Industry Associa on (IEIA) was held on December, 16, 2019 at the Mirador Hotel, Mumbai. The event took oﬀ with the welcome address by Mr. Ravinder Sethi, Vice President (2017-19) who presided over the AGM and ini ated the proceedings in the absence of Mr. KV Nagendra Prasad, the outgoing President of IEIA. Mr. Sethi also presented the annual report on ac vi es conducted by IEIA during the year gone by. In his report, he stated that the en re Execu ve Commi ee had worked with a lot of dedica on under the leadership of Mr. KV Nagendra Prasad. Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, Honorary Treasurer, presented the Financial Report of the associa on for FY 2018-19. In his report, he stated the associa on had made good proﬁt vis-à-vis various ini a ves conducted during the year. The year witnessed increase in revenues from membership enrolments and sponsorships

from the events conducted by IEIA. A special felicita on of Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH and Chairman, India Expo Mart was also done by the Execu ve Commi ee members during the AGM for his long standing contribu on towards IEIA being one of the founder members and Immediate Past President for 2 consecu ve terms. The day was also marked by elec ons for the Execu ve Commi ee posi ons, for elec ng the oﬃce bearers for the term 2019-2021 and the results of the elec ons were declared immediately therea er. Mr. S. Balasubramanian, COO & Execu ve Director, IMTMA was elected as the President, while Mr.Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, India Expo Mart was elected as Vice President; Mr. Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India as Honorary Secretary; Mr. Gaurav Juneja, Director, MEX Exhibi ons as Honorary Treasurer for the term 2019-2021. Other members of the EC included Ex Oﬃcio Past President

Mr. K.V. Nagendra Prasad, COO HITEX, and Execu ve Commi ee Members; Mr.Ravinder Sethi, MD, RE Rogers; Ms. Sonia Prashar, CMD, NuernbergMesse India; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets India; Mr. Dharampal Singh, Execu ve Director, Namdhari Events & Promo ons and Mr. Sooraj Dhawan, Director, Falcon Exhibi ons. Mr. Ravinder Sethi was also bestowed a special designa on as Interna onal Ambassador of IEIA by the new Execu ve Commi ee. Mr. S. Balasubramanian, who was elected as President of IEIA for the term 2019-21, said, “With great humility and happiness, I thank the Execu ve Commi ee members for placing their trust in me and giving me this opportunity to take up the mantle. I am aware that I have a large shoe to ﬁt in to but I see this possible with your coopera on and support. We will work together as a team and scale greater heights in developing the Indian exhibi on industry.”

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Dr. Sangita Reddy Takes Over As President FICCI Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of HUL, has joined FICCI leadership as Vice President. Dr Sangita Reddy, a Global Healthcare Inﬂuencer, Healthcare Technocrat, a keen watcher of Indian and global economy with deep insights on the new-age businesses, and above all a Social Entrepreneur and Humanitarian, will be FICCI President for 2019-20. In her message as the incoming President of FICCI, Dr Sangita Reddy said, "I look forward to an incredible year for FICCI and also for the country. At our just ﬁnished 92nd AGM, we have laid out a roadmap towards a $5 Trillion economy for India. While we discussed and deliberated on various issues, the most important takeaway is that everybody is moving ahead with a sense of

r. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, has taken over as FICCI President from Mr. Sandip Somany, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, HSIL Limited, at the apex chamber's 92nd Annual Conven on in New Delhi. Mr. Uday Shankar, President, The Walt Disney Company APAC & Chairman, Star & Disney India, has been elevated as Senior Vice President of FICCI, and Mr Sanjiv

commitment on how to make it happen.” “That is what FICCI stands for - to be a deﬁni ve voice for the industry to assist in the growth and development of the country - and to do so in a manner that emboldens India and brings stature globally. I personally believe that service to FICCI is a service to the country. We look forward to greater inputs from the government, greater involvement from the industry and partnership with other ins tu ons, including other chambers and also our own, FLO," She added. "We will work together, we will innovate and we will ﬁnd new ways. We will focus on science, innova on and entrepreneurship and bring in a new sense of energy, purpose and determina on towards this tremendous goal of achieving $5 Trillion economy. We will make sure that every Indian is touched by this vision as we create a New India which is inclusive and prosperous," said Dr Reddy.

Fastener Fair India Returns To New Delhi th

Fastener Fair India to take place from 8 – 9 May 2020 at Praga Maidan

uilding on the success of ﬁve edi ons in Mumbai and two in New Delhi, Fastener Fair India will once again provide excellent networking opportuni es to all industry professionals, including distributors, suppliers and engineers. India is one of the fastest growing economies and home to many major fastener markets including automo ve, telecoms, energy, rail, domes c appliances and construc on. This economic growth is set to drive domes c and interna onal investments in the Indian fastener market. The seventh edi on of Fastener Fair India was held in Mumbai, from 25th – 26th April 2019, at the Bombay Exhibi on Centre. The two day event hosted 199 exhibitors. The majority of exhibitors were Indiabased companies. However, many exhibitors were non domes c, namely from China, Taiwan, Germany, South

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Korea, the USA and Singapore. A highly qualified audience of 5,192 was on hand to view a comprehensive range of industrial fasteners and fixings, assembly and installa on systems, storage and logis cs services, fastener manufacturing technology and construc on fixings. The specialised exhibi on for the fastener and fixing industry a racted visitors from many key industry sectors, including mechanical engineering, automo ve industry and hardware retailing. Distributors, wholesalers and retailers were also in a endance. As in previous years, Fastener Fair India 2019 was colocated with BLECH India 2019. India's premier exhibi on for sheet metal working a racted 159 exhibitors from 15

countries, with 5,017 trade visitors. Sales for Fastener Fair India 2020 have started strongly, with a large percentage of stands already booked. Exhibi on Manager Mar n Clarke comments: “Companies from both India and the wider world have recognised Fastener Fair India as a must a end event for the industry. India's buoyant economy mirrors the exhibi on's progress, with the show growing year-on-year.”

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6th Edi on Of IMTEX FORMING Exhibi on To Be Held At Bengaluru

sia's leading exhibi on on metal forming and manufacturing technologies is being organized by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Associa on (IMTMA) at Bangalore Interna onal Exhibi on Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, from 23rd to 28th January 2020. This will be the largest IMTEX FORMING exhibi on held so far. The 6th edi on of the exhibi on will span over 33,000 square metres with more than 500 exhibitors from over 22 countries including India. IMTEX FORMING 2020 &Tooltech 2020 will once again bring diverse groups and stakeholders on a common pla orm for knowledge sharing and transac ng business. Technologies in metal forming such as high speed laser cu ng machine, sheet metal working, welding and joining, presses, metrology, and CAD/CAM essen al for Indian manufacturing will be exhibited 'live' enabling business visitors to take informed decisions.

is highly relevant given the prevailing tough market condi ons. The exhibi on creates a welcoming environment for visitors. Industrialists feel privileged to conduct transac ons at the show. IMTEX FORMING is an expression of showing the world the capabili es of India's manufacturing industries." Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming show, Indradev Babu,who took over as IMTMA President from September 2019 onwards said, "Technology enthusiasts will have a lot to unearth especially in addi ve manufacturing which is being showcased at IMTEX FORMING besides Industry 4.0 which is highly relevant for the manufacturing industry.” Sharing his views on IMTEX FORMING, V. Anbu, Director General & CEO, IMTMA, said, "It is incredibly inspiring to see the growth of a brand. IMTEX FORMING 2020, now counted as Asia's leading exhibi on,

Companies will showcase technologies to suit user industry sectors such as aerospace, defence, railways, power, medical equipment, white and brown goods, oil and gas equipment, shipbuilding, and many more. Trade delega ons from leading industries, public sector undertakings, na onal and interna onal associa ons will be visi ng the show. Coinciding with IMTEX FORMING 2020 & Tooltech 2020, IMTMA will also organize an Interna onal Seminar on Forming Technology (for discussing the trends in metal forming) on 22nd January 2020.

Golf Tourism – Harbinger For Economic Growth: PHDCCI

HD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) organized the 3rd edi on of PHD Golf Tourism Conclave and Tournament from 12-13 December 2019 in Jaipur, Rajasthan with a focus to make 'India: The Next World Golf Tourism Hub'. PHD Golf Tourism Conclave was held on 12 December 2019 at Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre and brought on one pla orm all the relevant stakeholders – the Government and the private sector to discuss issues and opportuni es for promo on of Golf Tourism in India. The Inaugural Session was graced by H.E.

Chung Kwang Tien, Ambassador, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India; Vinod Zutshi (Retd. IAS), Former Secretary – Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Dr. Manisha Arora, Addi onal Director – Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. Also present from PHDCCI were Anil Khaitan, Former President; Digvijay Dhabriya, Chairman – Rajasthan State Chapter; Rajan Sehgal, Co-Chairman – Tourism Commi ee; Suneel Du Goyal, CoChairman – Rajasthan State Chapter; and Dr. Ja nder Singh, Director. While welcoming the delegates, Anil Khaitan, Former President, PHDCCI, said that the emerging trend of playing golf among the youth has mo vated the government and private players to improve infrastructure, including golf courses of interna onal standards and trained manpower.

He further said that with Golf becoming a growing sport worldwide, there are immense opportuni es for the growth of Golf Tourism in India. H.E. Chung Kwang Tien, Ambassador, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, gave a detailed presenta on on the golf courses in Taiwan and invited all the stakeholders to experience the des na on.Vinod Zutshi (Retd. IAS), Former Secretary – Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, said, “It has been observed that golf-linked tourists possess a higher purchasing power and spend more than the regular visitors. High proﬁle golf events like U.S. PGA should be organized in India to a ract domes c and interna onal tourists and golf enthusiasts from all over the world.” Rajan Sehgal, President, India Golf Tourism Associa on, informed that Golf Tourism is growing at 9.3% year on year and about 1.6 million people travel for Golf Tourism every year.

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CII & Amazon India Announce Partnership To Encourage MSMEs To Explore Growth Opportuni es With Digital Commerce

onfedera on of Indian Industry (CII) and Amazon India announced partnership to facilitate micro, small and medium enterprises to develop their business further by lis ng and selling their products and services online. As part of this collabora on, CII and Amazon India will conduct various ac vi es including a series of awareness workshops, road shows, and e-commerce training at preiden fied industrial clusters. These workshops will focus on domes c MSMEs and poten al exporters with a view to sensi zing the MSMEs on the poten al of enhancing market access by leveraging Amazon's global marketplace. The workshops will help educate them about the benefits and export opportuni es e-commerce holds. The MSMEs will get access to experts who will guide them to leverage growth opportuni es in the e-commerce sector. Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII said, "E-commerce has played a significant role by lowering entrance costs and barriers to help MSMEs engage in interna onal trade and Global Value

Chains (GVC). The inclusiveness of GVC could be greatly enhanced by expanding and extending the benefits of E-commerce pla orms to Indian MSMEs. It is also important that key stakeholders work together in crea ng awareness about the opportuni es that E-commerce offers to the Indian MSMEs. To work towards this integra on, CII and Amazon agreed on a partnership to conduct various ini a ves to drive success of MSMEs through E-commerce. CII and Amazon agreed to start with a series of workshops in 5 ci es in iden fied MSME clusters of leather & footwear, apparels & tex les, automobile, cycle parts and handicra s. The workshops will aim at raising awareness about E-commerce and focus on how MSMEs can leverage Ecommerce for their success, par cularly for B2C exports.” Commen ng on the partnership, Mr Shreekant Somany, Chairman, CII Na onal MSME Council said, “MSMEs are crucial for the growth of most economies around the world and these enterprises make a significant contribu on to the na onal growth and employment genera on across the world. Through this

partnership, we aim to enable Indian MSMEs to embark on a successful and profitable e-commerce journey that will add scale to their business and expand their market reach. We are confident that the inclusiveness of the Global Value Chain could be greatly enhanced by expanding and extending the benefits of E-commerce pla orms to Indian MSMEs. Therefore, it is important that key stakeholders work together in crea ng awareness about the opportuni es that e-commerce offers to the MSMEs.” Amazon India has also announced the launch of the second edi on of Small Business Day, a specially curated online event celebra ng the entrepreneurial spirit, crea vity and innova on of small businesses. Small Business Day will start at midnight on December 14, 2019. It will offer small businesses and microenterprises an opportunity to showcase their products to millions of customers and a ract maximum sales while allowing Amazon to provide a vast selec on to customers.

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2nd Edi on Of Logix India 2019 Concluded With Roaring Success, Oﬀering Huge Opportuni es For Both Indian And Global Players further promote commerce and trade.

he 3-day mega event organized by the Federa on of Indian Export Organisa ons (FIEO) saw well over 3500 business to business mee ngs along with parallel sessions on diﬀerent issues, challenges and above all opportuni es with regard to the logis cs sector across India and the world. More than 120 logis cs companies and their delegates from 26 countries par cipated at this mega event and exchanged business prospects and opportuni es to make Indian logis cs sector global. Besides these, FIEO also signed MoUs with CAMFA, Cambodia and NAFL, UAE to

Speaking at the Valedictory session of the Logix India 2019, Mr Anant Swarup, Joint Secretary (Logis cs), Department of Commerce, Govt of India said that India has largest network of Roads and Railways. The projected CAGR of logis cs sector is over 10 per cent. Government's role is to provide infrastructure and policy support. The need of the hour is to have end-to-end solu on for cost effec ve and efficient logis cs. Mr Swarup also added that Government is working on further improving Port and Airport efficiency, thereby improving the overall logis cs sector of the country. FIEO President, Mr Sharad Kumar Saraf in his concluding remarks said that 2nd edi on of Logix India 2019 was a major breakthrough having excelled yet again all the expecta ons. Stakeholders from CIS Na ons and Iran have shown keen interest

and have played a pivotal role in making this mega event a great success. Today, importance and need of reducing logis cs cost is the buzz word. Further, evolu on of Supply Chain Management will help in providing door-to-door service for all stakeholders of the sector. Mr Saraf also added that European model for Inland River Transport along with development of our large coastline should be looked into for further developing of Regional Logis c Hubs across the country. Dr Ajay Sahai, DG & CEO, FIEO said that 2nd edi on of Logix India 2019 has provided a great networking pla orm for all the stakeholders including SMEs and has given them an opportunity to know who is who of business. Feedbacks and responses from both Indian and Interna onal delega on will further pave the way for the 3rd Edi on of the event that is Logix India added Dr Sahai.

Messe Muenchen India Celebrates Partner's Day In New Delhi Leading German trade fair organizer felicitates its partners and vendors for the services rendered

n the 12th of December 2019, Messe Muenchen India organized a felicita on program to honour its partners and celebrate their associa on. Messe Muenchen India ended the year by recognizing and honouring their partners and vendors for the series of successful shows designed by the trade fair organizer in 2019. Through an extensive survey conducted internally at Messe Muenchen India, the awardees were ﬁnalized. The award categories covered areas like legal assistance, opera ons and marke ng. The event commenced a er a welcome speech by Mr. Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe Muenchen India. “Our vendors and partners have played a crucial role in enabling us to cater to various industries eﬃciently. Messe Muenchen India has had

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an incredible business year and today we are here to acknowledge and celebrate our partners for their valuable contribu on.” commented Mr. Bhupinder Singh. Mr. Ravinder Sethi, MD of R. E. Rogers India, one of the awardees at the show quoted, “It was an honour to receive this award and I express extreme gra tude to MMI for recognizing service providers as their partners.” The award recipients for Partner's Day 2019 by Messe Muenchen India were Mr. Parag Mohanty for his legal exper se, Hitex Exhibi on Centre in the opera ons and venue related segment, Meroform India for onsite stall construc on and management services, R.E. Rogers for opera ons and logis cs service, Xpoteck for opera ons and online exhibitor pla orm services, Akaar Indraprastha and

Aimsite Display for opera ons and onsite branding services, Release My Ad for marke ng and print media services, Blue Apple Digimedia for marke ng and photography services, Parkar Communica ons for marke ng and prin ng services, Ze a Computech for online marke ng, Futurescape Adver sing for social media marke ng and Exhibi on Showcase for trade show publica on services.

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Paperex Held Successfully In The Newly Opened Halls Of Praga Maidan

aperex, the largest paper industry event in the world organized by Hyve in India opened its doors to welcome business visitors from December 3-6, 2019 at Praga Maidan, New Delhi. Hyve created a history by organising the ﬁrst event in the new exhibi on halls of Praga Maidan (A 3, A 4, A 5). India is the largest growing paper market in the world and globally the focus of foreign paper manufacturers. The paper industry is undergoing various changes and developing with exci ng prospects for new growth. The industry is going through the most substan al transforma on it has seen in many decades. Judging by the investments paper manufacturers have made in moderniza on and expansion so far, Paperex became the ideal pla orm to facilitate Technology & Knowledge Transfer & support the growth plan of Indian Paper Industry, sharing of informa on on the latest development in technologies, systems and equipment in the areas of Pulp, Paper and Allied sectors. Paperex has established itself as “Business Fes val of the Paper Industry” for joint ventures, investments and technology transfer promo ng overall growth of paper industry. Paperex 2019, the 14th edi on of World's Largest Paper Show and co-located events: – WORLD OF PAPER 2019 – Interna onal Exhibi on on Paper, Prin ng, Packaging

Publishing and Allied Industries, CORRUGEX 2019 - Interna onal Exhibi on & Conference on Corrugated Box, Machinery, Technology & Allied Industries & TISSUEEX 2019 – Interna onal Exhibi on on Tissue Products, Machinery & Technologies became a huge success with par cipa on of total 608 leading exhibitors from 28 countries & ac ve support from both Indian and Interna onal Paper Industry and Associa ons. The event was built on the excep onally good response and a racted 29,628 Focused Business Visitors from pan India and various countries. Interna onal Group Par cipa on from China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Taiwan, etc was also witnessed. Paper as subs tute to plas c The highlight of the recently concluded Paperex 2019 was the number of trade visitors looking for paper as a subs tute to single-use plas c. At the paper show, visitors showed interest to learn and experience new products which are sturdy like plas c and be er subs tute for the plas c in the food segment. According to the industry, paper also reduces pollu on by using the 3R (reduce, reuse and recycle) principle. The industry insiders said responsible and informed corporates in FMCG, food delivery and eCommerce companies, especially, are pu ng up best eﬀorts to increase the use of recycling paper and eliminate the use of single-use

plas c from their regular packing requirements. During the show, Hyve India, the 100% subsidiary of Hyve Group, London, released a study on the environmental issues rela ng to single use plas c vis-à-vis packing paper. Sanjeev Batra, director, Hyve India, said, “Due to the fundamental and technological revolu on, the paper we produce today is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Today, the use of paper is not being considered as an impact on the environment, while the usage of paper in educa on is also being re-valued.” He added that Paperex 2019 put the emphasis on the environment and how this essen al commodity in our everyday life can reduce pollu on and promote recycling. JP Narain, VP, Indian Paper and Manufacturers Associa on and CEO of Century Paper, said, “Paper industry is going through the transforma on phase and now the industry uses less power and water due to technological changes. Cost of produc on of recycle paper is at least 20% to 28% cheaper depending upon the loca on than the recycled plas c. The requirement of be er quality packaging products and the demand for other paper products, such as ssue paper, ﬁlter paper, tea bags, cardboard, etc are expected to drive the paper and paper products market in India in the coming years.

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Handicra s Exports To Cross Us$ 4 Billion Six New Members Elected In Commi ee Of Administra on Of EPCH

he 33rd Annual General Mee ng [AGM] of the Export Promo on Council was held today at New Delhi. Shri Ravi K. Passi, Chairman – EPCH while addressing the AGM informed that with the ac ve support of the Council, expor ng community performed very well with respect to exports from the Country which was Rs. 23,029.36 crores in 2017-18 and reached to the tune of Rs. 26,590.25 in 2018-19 crores registering an impressive growth of 15.46% over the previous year. Shri Passi further informed about mul farious ac vi es related to marke ng, product and design development, skilling, compliance and other ini a ves undertaken by EPCH during 2018-19 which included par cipa on in Interna onal fairs within India and in the overseas markets, organizing informa ve seminars all across cra clusters, providing handholding to entrepreneurs, exporters and ar sans and Council’s ac ve engagement with MSME’s SFURTI programme in Norther Eastern Region. He informed that Council also represented various issues pertaining to GST, MEIS beneﬁts and the range of other

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issues aﬀec ng handicra s sector at the highest level including Ministry of Tex les, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Finance. With an objec ve to oﬀer avenues for technological upgrada on, skill development and marke ng opportuni es, EPCH set up Handicra s Produc vity Centre and Tes ng Laboratory at Jaipur, upgraded the Saharanpur Common Facility Centre with latest and modern technology machines elaborated Shri Passi. Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH while speaking on the occasion informed the members present in the mee ng about Council’s PAN India reach and ac ve par cipa on of the prominent exporters from various cra s pockets in development, promo on and growth of exports of Handicra s. He further informed the House about the tremendous increase of par cipa on in IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn/Spring) as well as foo all of overseas buyers in IHGF Delhi Fair in recent IHGFs. The DG-EPCH further informed the House about the council’s future plans to ac vely engage the social media pla orms to increase its reach within India as well across the globe and

also providing backward and forward linkages for overall growth of handicra s sector. During 33rd AGM six members of the Commi ee of Administra on were also elected. The newly elected members include Mr. Raj Kumar Malhotra of M/s Asian Handicra s Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon from Northern Region, Mr. Hansraj Bahe of M/s Thar Art Exports, Jodhpur and Mr. Lekhraj Maheshwari of M/s Rajasthan Handloom & Handicra s Industries, Jaipur from North West Region, Mr. Nabeel Ahmad of M/s Nawab Regency, Moradabd, Mr. Kamal Soni of M/s Vallabh Metal Inc., Moradabd and Mr. Sharad Kumar Bansal of M/s Bansal Impex, Moradabad are elected from Central Region informed Shri Rakesh Kumar, DG – EPCH. The Handicra s exports during the eight months of current ﬁnancial year from April to November, 2019-20 is Rs. 17,292.68 crores registering a growth of over 2.72% over the same period in last year. A Large number of exporters from other states were also present during the Annual General Mee ng.

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Nürnbergmesse India And Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibi ons Join Hands To Strengthen The Façade And Fenestra on Industry The trade show concludes successfully in the New Halls in Praga Maidan Despite the construc on ban, ﬂash rains and pollu on uncertainty the show recorded amazing visitor numbers

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In order to grow further, we need strong partners; with Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibi ons, we have a new, dynamic partner at our side and are op mis c that this coopera on will help us further consolidate our posi on in the Indian market”, says Sonia Prashar, CMD, NürnbergMesse India. Syed Ahad Ahmed, Director, Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibi ons, believes that the synergies of the event por olio are a major advantage. “Like NürnbergMesse we also enjoy considerable topic exper se in the ﬁelds of “Windows”‚ “Doors” and “Facades”. FENSTERBAU FRONTALE in Nuremberg has around 800 exhibitors from 37 countries and about 110,000 trade visitors and has cemented its posi on as the world's leading trade fair. We are proud to

become trade fair and exhibi on partners in Europe as well as in India” The prime objec ve of the coopera on between both partners is to strengthen the market posi on for windowconstruc on fairs in India and grow together in this segment. “The ZAK events have witnessed remarkable growth over the last few years. They have consolidated their posi on and

industry reach through their ﬂagship and various satellite events making it an important addi on to our por olio of B2B fairs“, adds Sonia Prashar, CMD, NürnbergMesse India In India, the window and facade market is marked by enormous growth and, according to the sector experts, has an es mated value of around 2.2 billion Dollars. In this context, aluminium products dominate the Indian window market with a share of around 50 %, followed by wood, steel and PVC products. In this context, the “Make in India” state ini a ve in par cular has resulted in enormous impulses for the domes c construc on sector and at the same me increased the interest of foreign investors in India.

Oliver Frese Is The New COO Of Koelnmesse be able to integrate new events as well as further develop Cologne's tradi onal trade fairs to meet the requirements of the modern trade fair business,” said Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board and Cologne's Mayor Henrie e Reker.

uropean trade fair organier Koelnmesse has appointed Oliver Frese as chief opera ng oﬃcer (COO) of the company, eﬀec ve January 1, 2020. The former member of the Board of Deutsche Messe AG will be responsible for the opera ve development of Koelnmesse's event por olio. “With Oliver Frese, we have gained an extremely experienced trade fair manager and an authen c leader who we trust will

Gerald Böse, President and Chief Execu ve Oﬃcer of Koelnmesse, said: “With Oliver Frese, a dynamic and recognised trade fair professional is coming to Cologne, who has experienced all the facets of the rapidly transforming trade fair industry in his successful career to date.”

important industrial trade fair, un l 2013. On the Management Board, he was responsible for Technology, Gastronomy and Services, as well as the ICT & Digital Business Events competence area and all public trade fairs at the Hanover site. “I am looking forward to working with a highly professional and experienced team to further develop Koelnmesse's strong posi on in the interna onal trade fair market and to further expand Cologne as a hotspot for innova ve trade fair and event concepts,” says Oliver Frese of his new posi on.

Frese can look back on 14 years of service with Deutsche Messe AG. Prior to his board posi on, he was responsible for the Hannover Messe, the world's most

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Balasubramanian Elected IEIA President

Balasubramanian Pillai, Execu ve Director & COO, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Associa on (IMTMA) and Bangalore Interna onal Exhibi on Centre (BIEC) was elected as the President of Indian Exhibi on Industry Associa on (IEIA) at the 13th Annual General Mee ng of IEIA held in Mumbai on 16thDecember 2019. Balasubramanian has been ac ve in IEIA for many years now, suppor ng its mission and driving developments. He has been serving as an Execu ve Commi ee member since 2015. Expressing delight on his new role Balasubramanian said, “I thank IEIA and IMTMA for placing their trust in me and giving me this opportunity to

take up the mantle. I am aware that I have a large shoe to ﬁt in to but I see this possible with members support. We will work together as a team and scale greater heights in developing the Indian exhibi on industry.” Balasubramanian has been associated with IMTMA since 2007, heading the trade fairs division which organizes IMTEX and regional machine toolshows across various ci es in the country, besides being the COO of BIEC, India's leading green exhibi on facility. Balasubramanian comes with more than two decades of rich experience in exhibi on industry. Prior to joining IMTMA he was associated with Informa group, INTECH Trade Fairs & Wisitex Founda on.

Events Industry Council Announces 2020 Board And Commission Leadership H.S. Bedi Joins The Events Industry Council 2020 Board Of Management Commission, eﬀec ve 1 January 2020. "Our incoming and reappointed board and commission members are accomplished leaders who bring diverse perspec ves, insights and experiences that will elevate our organisa on's eﬀorts in championing the global events industry," said EIC's chief execu ve, Amy Calvert.

he Events Industry Council's more than 30 member organisa ons represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 ﬁrms and proper es involved in the events industry. The Events Industry Council's vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. The Events Industry Council announced leadership appointments for its board of directors and CMP Governance

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Board officers and directors are nominated by the membership which is comprised of more than 30 organisa ons in the events industry. Collec vely, board members serve as the council's governing body, hold fiscal responsibility and provide strategic direc on for its programmes and services. The 2020 officers are: Paul Van Deventer (chair), Mee ng Professionals Interna onal Mark Cooper (chair-elect), IACC

Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE (immediate past chair), AMC Ins tute The 2020 directors are: David Audrain, CEM, Society of Independent Show Organizers H.S. (Vicki) Bedi, Interna onal Exhibi on Logis cs Associa on Steve Bova, CAE, Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, Interna onal Associa on of Exhibi ons and Events SherrifKaramat, CAE, MBA, Professional Conven on Management Associa on Didier Scaillet, CIS, CITP, Society for Incen ve Travel Excellence As the governing body of the Cer ﬁed Mee ng Professional (CMP) creden al, the Events Industry Council also appoints top professionals to its CMP Governance Commission. The commission includes organiser and supplier representa ves from across the events industry.

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Facilita ng Trade & Cemen ng Friendships At India ITME Society’s 40th Year Celebra on Gloy, Adjunct professor in Clemson University & RWTH Aachen Ins tute of Tex le Technology, Germany was well received by the academic community, a ended by 180+ faculty & students from various Ins tutes like, VJTI, ICT, DKTE, SNDT, NIFT, Kushal Ins tute, Bangladesh Tex le Ins tute etc. Dr. Prof.

three Day programme from 19th, 20th & 21st December 2019, commencing with B2B mee ngs for exclusive delega on of women entrepreneurs from 4 African Na ons looking at sourcing from India, kick started the Celebra ons for India ITME Society. This B2B event was a ended by 52 Indian Companies with 462 mee ngs during the day including interac on with Indian Ins tutes & Associa ons resul ng in business & MOUs for student faculty exchange programme and also a promise for out bound delega on from India to Uganda. Interna onal Trade Centre (ITC), organized this 1st me ini a ve of bringing an all women delega on to India in Partnership with India ITME Society. For the Society, comple ng its 40th Year of service, this ac vity was a step towards suppor ng women empowerment by encouraging entrepreneurship in Tex le Sector. Apart from Business, this 1st me overseas delega on were also treated to a special Heritage walk of GPO organised & ini ated by Ms. Swa Pandey, Postmaster General, (Mumbai Region), Govt. of India Among the ac vi es oﬀered to the be erment of the industry & for enhancing the quality of Educa on in Tex le Engineering, a special Technical session was organized by India ITME Society. The technical presenta on on "Digi za on and sustainability - two drivers for the tex le industry" by Dr.-Ing. Yves- Simon

Josphat Igadwa Mwasigi, MOI University, Kenya, alumni of PSG College of Engineering, Coimbatore also made presenta on & discussed collabora on with Ins tutes paving way for new partnership in sharing knowledge between India & Kenya. This also shall create avenue for students to explore placement opportuni es with mul na onal companies func oning in Africa. India ITME Society is not only about Tex le & Tex le Engineering, but func ons as a culturally conscious organiza on promo ng all aspect of India as a tradi onally rich na on. To showcase rich tex le heritage encaptured in our Postal stamps, India ITME Society organized philately exhibi on for the invited guests from pan India & across the globe. Ms. Swa Pandey, Postmaster General, (Mumbai Region), Govt. of India, made a scin lla ng presenta on on "History of Indian Postal Service", educa ng audience about the services rendered by the Indian Postal Department even in the toughest of the tough condi ons & how India Post plays a part not only in our heritage but also in our day to day lives even in today’s digital mes. Every invited guest, whether from India or overseas had a take away from India ITME Society’s 40th year programme. The various Tex le & Tex le Engineering Associa ons renewed their collabora on with India ITME Society through MOUs &

also shared their experiences, sugges ons & way forward to improve trade rela ons with their respec ve countries & organisa ons in a highly interac ve Global Connect session in the a ernoon session. The panel of speakers consisted of Industry leaders from India & across the globe. H.E. Ms. Dorothy Tembo Deputy Execu ve Director, Interna onal Trade Centre, UN, spoke about importance of Strengthening Bilateral Trade Rela on with Neighbouring Countries. The evening celebra ons con nued into a gli ering programme which was a ended by Dignitaries, Diploma c Missions, Govt. Officials, Industry Stalwarts, Interna onal & Domes c Media, presided over by Shri. P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Jus ce of India & Former Governor of Kerala, as the Chief Guest, H.E. Ms. Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Execu ve Director, Interna onal Trade Centre, UN, as the Guest of Honour, and Ms. Swa Pandey Postmaster General, Govt. of India, as Special Guest. India ITME Society extended the mood of celebra on for both young & old, across the social & business segments. Cer ficate of merit & a cash prize of 1500 USD (1 Lakh INR) were awarded to the winners of the contests organized by India ITME Society in various categories India ITME Society acknowledged the contribu ons & expressed gra tude to the Stalwarts of the Industry who mentored growth of India ITME Society over the last 4 decades The evening brought together people from different walks of life, countries and culture, in knowledge, in business, in comradeship concluding the celebra ons with live musical performance “Pris ne Harmonies.” The road ahead shall be as challenging, as unpredictable, but India ITME Society shall con nue to pursue and strengthen its capabili es to lead the Tex le Industry & Tex le Engineering to further heights through its ambi ous and unique ini a ves.

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INDUSTRY WILL CELEBRATE ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE EXHIBITION EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020

he 5th edi on of India’s one & only dedicated awards ini a ve for the exhibi on industry – The Exhibi on Excellence Awards will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the CIDCO Exhibi on & Conven on Center, Mumbai, India. Over 500 exhibi on & Conven on leaders from across India will witness the gala event. Organised by Exhibi on Showcase, the awards have been successful in promo ng the champions of Indian exhibi ons at a global level. There is a supremely experienced and accomplished jury panel and interna onally renowned exhibi ons advisory ﬁrm jwc Consul ng has been roped in as Process Adviser for EEA 2020. EEA gets an unprecedented par cipa on from the government bodies and the interna onal community. The event will also be broadcast on Na onal Television. The event will be further ampliﬁed many mes through thousands of footprints on the social media and trade publica ons. At the EEA2020, a special awards segment is being incorporated to acknowledge the contribu on of corporate and PSU exhibitors. The event will also witness the debut of Exemplary Associa on Awards alongside. In every sense, the 5th Exhibi on Excellence Awards will be a glorious extravaganza like never before! The Exhibi on Excellence Awards Have Transpired Into A Mega Pla orm For Industry Glory, Honour, Celebra on & Business Networking.

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Glimpses of

EEA 2019

ESTEEMED JURY PANEL AT EEA 2020 Advisory Partner

Jochen Witt

ALEXANDER STEDTFELD Economic Counsellor, Embassy of The Federal Of German Republic

PAUL WOODWARD Chairman, Paul Woodward Advisory

RENU SHARMA Vice President, PIOCCI

NAAZNIN HUSEIN President, Indian Dietetc Assocciaon

MATTHIAS TESI BAUR Director, MBB Media Group

CEO, Melbourne Conventon

LEIGHTON WOOD

VINOD ZUTSHI Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism

SANJOY ROY President, Event & Entertainment Mgt. Associa on

MANJULA MISHRA Special Invitee Natonal Board on MSME

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KARLA JUEGEL Trainer - Messe

& Exhibiton Centre

STUART BAILEY Chairman, Hong Kong Exhibiton & Conveenon Industry Associaton

SIDDHARTH GAUTAM Advisor, ASSOCHAM

SANJAY DATTA President, Skal Internatonal Asia

RAJNISH GOENKA Natonal Convener, MSME Cell

HH MAHARAJA GAJSINGH President, Indian Heritage Hotels Associaton

ASIF IQBAL President, Indian Economic Trade Organizaton

DR. MAHAVIR SINGH

MAHENDRA VAKHARIA

Sr. Principal Scientst & Head, Acoustcs & Vibbraon Metrology

President, Outbound Tour Operators Associaton of India

TARANG KHOSLA Special Editor, Exhibiton Showcase

ASHISH GUPTA Consultng CEO, Federraon of Associatons in Indian Tourism & Hospitality

DOLLY AWATI Chairperson Program Deviprasad Goenka Mgt. College of Media

A MEGA INITIATIVE FOR THE INDUSTRY 28 March 2020 CIDCO Exhibi on & Conven on Center, Mumbai

Supported By Leading Industry Associa ons & Government bodies

Introducing

Categories For Corporate & PSU Exhibitors

Massive Media Coverage & Global Visibility For The Indian Exhibi on Industry

Award Categories for Exhibi on Organisers

Process Partner

jwc consul ng & Supremely Accomplished

500 Exhibi on Professionals A end From Across India

Jury Panel

17 Award Categories for Event Service Providers & Event Venues

Debut of Exemplary Associa on Awards

EEA 2020 Award Categories At A Glance

INDIA’S LEADING SHOWS IN 25 SECTORS: All sectors that are men oned below are for the exhibi ons that cater to these. Each sector is a diﬀerent award category, eg. Leading show in xxxx, respec ve to each industry. The winner will be judged on the basis of Number of Exhibitors & Net Exhibi on Area (In sq. metres., Net area is the area of booth space sold to exhibitors) of 2019 edi on of the show. Both the parameters carry a 1:1 weight ra o.

Prin ng, Packaging

Tools, Machinery

Fitness, Sports

Medical, Hospital

Architecture, Ci es

Tex les, Apparel

Engineering, Industrial

Educa on

Agriculture, Dairy

Gems, Jewellery

Plas cs

Food, Beverage

Wellbeing, Beauty

Safety, Security

Wedding, Fashion

Automa on, Automobile

Travel, Tourism

Entertainment, Amusement

Logis cs, Supply Chain

Electronics, Technology

Consumer, Houseware

Pharma, Chemical

Building, Construc on

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Energy, Infrastructure

India's Grand Show

Top Industry Impact Show

The winner will be judged on the basis of 5 parameters namely, net exhibi on area, number of exhibitors, foreign par cipa on, number of parallel conference sessions and value added ini a ves by the show team in its 2019 edi on.

This category is also open for shows that are not held annually and organisers can apply even if their show was not held in 2019. Organiser needs to men on how their shows impact its industry posi vely. Men on About the Show, its USP & Impact in upto 400 words.

The Unique Show

Top Make in India Suppor ng Show

This category is for the organiser who has produced a show on a very niche topic and is a rare, one-of-its kind show for the industry. The organiser will men on About the Show, The Value it Creates for its industry, how it’s a unique show of its kind, in upto 400 words.

For any Show that had maximum exhibitors in its Pavilion for 'Make In India' or does a show that promotes Make In India ini a ve. Suppor ng document will be exhibitor list of such companies.

For any Show that had maximum exhibitors in its Pavilion for 'Start-Up India' or did a show to promote Start-up India ini a ve. Suppor ng document will be exhibitor list of such companies.

This category is for the show that resulted in maximum business deals and revenue for exhibitors in its 2019 edi on. The organiser will also men on the number of hosted buyers in the show. Both the parameters have equal weights.

Top Start-Up India Suppor ng Show

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Trade Mul plier Show

The Fastest Growing Show (Area wise)

The Fastest Growing Show (Exhibitor wise)

On the basis of growth in the Net Exhibi on Area in 2019 edi on of the show as compared to its previous edi on. The show with greatest percentage growth will be the winner.

On the basis of growth in the exhibitor count in 2019 edi on of the show as compared to its previous edi on. The show with greatest percentage growth will be the winner.

Top Global Dominance

On the basis of percentage of foreign exhibitor par cipa on at the show. The show with greater percentage will win. The foreign exhibitor count will be a subset of the total exhibitors at the event.

The Knowledge Hub

On the basis of number of co-held conference sessions at the exhibi on. Suppor ng document will be the conference brochure / brochure with session details.

The Interna onal Star

The Challenger

Organiser who promotes any Indian sector abroad. Organiser will men on Details of shows done abroad in 2019 and why he deserves to be the winner of this category in upto 500 words. Suppor ng documents will be show brochures / websites & ﬂoorplans.

Organiser who organised maximum number of shows in Bci es (any city other than Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahemadabad, Bangalore, Chennai & Kolkata) in 2019.

Top B City Show (B2B)

Top B City Show (B2C)

For any trade show held in 2019 in any B-City (Any city other than Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahemadabad, Chennai & Kolkata). Winner on basis of Number of Exhibitors and Net Exhibi on Area in 2019. Suppor ng documents will be exhibitor directory and ﬂoor plan.

For consumer show held in 2019 in any B-City (Any city other than Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahemadabad, Chennai & Kolkata). Winner on basis of Number of Exhibitors and Net Exhibi on Area in 2019.

Best Debut

Top Value Show

Did your ﬁrst edi on of the show go exceedingly well. Winner will be adjudged on the basis of number of par cipa ng exhibitors & net exhibi on area.

This award goes to a show that generated maximum value for its par cipants through various ini a ves implemented at the event in 2019. Organiser has to men on ini a ves done to ensure exhibitor and visitor sa sfac on at the show that resulted in their posi ve feedback

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Employer of the Year

This award goes such an organisa on that took great steps to make a employee friendly atmosphere within the organisa on. Men on about team building ac vi es, training programs, incen ves and rewards, growth opportuni es, male to female ra o, safety for female employees, ini a ves during event set-up days etc.

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Excellence in Services

Excellence in Design

Any Service providing organisa on in exhibi ons or conferences can ﬁll this category. Men on about your company, the details of projects done in 2019, opera onal capability, USP, eﬀec veness, success story, year on year growth, best prac ces, client tes monials, pictures, videos etc.

Agencies will submit their best crea ons in 2019. Men on project details, client brief, challenges overcome, execu on details, special USP, tes monials etc. A ach pictures, videos etc.

Star Experien al Campaign

Leading Structure Supplier

Agencies will men on the exhibi on and client details along with the scope of work. Agency will men on the project details, Visitor Engagement derived, Tools Used, Analy cs and success achieved in under 500 words.

On the basis of number of exhibi ons & Conferences executed in 2019 as oﬃcial structure supplier (including octonorm) of the show.

Excellence in Exhibi on Management

Excellence in Conference Management

On the basis of number of exhibi ons executed in 2019 on turnkey basis.

On the basis of best prac ces demonstrated by a PCO while managing a conference held in 2019. Men on project details, details of conference, size of conference, your described role, details of your execu on of the project, challenges overcome, your opera onal eﬃciency.

The Star PCO

The Tech Catalyst

Men on the details of the exhibi ons and conferences handled in 2019. Winner on the basis of number of events handled.

On the basis of technology introduced in the exhibi on industry. Men on the details where it was used, how it impacted the event posi vely, its USP, features, eﬀec veness, ease in opera onal use, client tes monials, pictures, videos etc.

Star Innova on Award

Star in Produc on & Visuals

Men on the details of the event and the innova on introduced, its impact, its USP, its eﬀec veness and opera onal usability. A ach pictures, videos, tes monials etc.

Men on the details of the exhibi ons and conferences where you handled produc on work or signages in 2019.

Star in AV, Lights & Sound

The Engaging Crowdpuller

Men on the details of the exhibi ons and conferences where you provided these services in 2019. Winner on the basis of number of events handled.

This category is open for Emcees, Ar sts, Entertainment agencies and event agencies. Men on the details about yourself, your projects in 2019, biggest event / best event, crisis situa on handled at event successfully, or details of the special engagement tool provided at any event in 2019.

Elaborate why you were the best in what you did and how you excelled in providing excellence in your projects. Men on also about your company, the details of projects done in 2019, opera onal capability, USP, eﬀec veness, best prac ces.

Excellence In Events

Exemplary Stall Designing' (Below 50 Sq.mt)

Men on the details of the best stall done in 2019 of below 50 sqm size. Share project details, size and scope of work, pictures in upto 250 words

EXEMPLARY STALL DESIGNING' (Above 50 sq.mt)

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Men on the details of the best stall done in 2019 of above 50 sqm size. Share project details, size and scope of work, pictures in upto 250 words

28 March, 2020 CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Mumbai

Introducing AWARD CATEGORIES FOR CORPORATE & PSU EXHIBITORS The Exhibi on Excellence Awards 2020 ("EEA") are designed to recognise the contribu on of exhibi on industry in India and felicitate its dis nguished achievers. While we are honoring the exhibi on organisers and the service providers, it is now for the first me ever that another worthwhile effort is being taken to acknowledge the Corporate and PSU exhibitors who take part in Exhibi ons wholeheartedly and explore the poten al of exhibi ons in most effec ve manner.

India's Most Valued Exhibitors - 25 Sector wise categories All sectors that are men oned below are for the exhibitors that take part in exhibi ons in these sectors. Each sector is a diﬀerent award category, eg. Leading Exhibitor in xxxx. The winner will be judged on the basis of biggest stall area of the exhibitor in 2019 edi on of the show. If some exhibitors are being nominated by mul ple organisers then their consolidated booth area in all shows combined together in 2019 events will be considered to arrive at the winner. Each sector has two categories - 1 for private corporate exhibitor and 1 for PSU exhibitor.

Prin ng, Packaging

Tools, Machinery

Fitness, Sports

Medical, Hospital

Architecture, Ci es

Tex les, Apparel

Engineering, Industrial

Educa on

Agriculture, Dairy

Gems, Jewellery

Plas cs

Food, Beverage

Wellbeing, Beauty

Safety, Security

Wedding, Fashion

Automa on, Automobile

Travel, Tourism

Entertainment, Amusement

Logis cs, Supply Chain

Electronics, Technology

Consumer, Houseware

Pharma, Chemical

Building, Construc on

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Energy, Infrastructure Excellence In Value Crea on

Excellence In Innova on

For those exhibitors who make the most unique use of exhibi on by bringing in special innova ons, innova ve product oﬀerings to visitors and special eﬀorts into their tradeshow par cipa on.

For those exhibitors who put special eﬀorts to construct the visually most stunning stalls, genera ng a WOW factor among everyone.

The Stunning Stall

For those exhibitors who create maximum value for the visitors through the use of technology, product launches, new product range, special zones, other special measures to enhance visitors experience.

Excellence In Marke ng

For those exhibitors who create a unique buzz about their par cipa on to a ract more quality foo all to the show. They may use social media, whatsapp, or any other media to reach best their target audience.

The Leading Conference

Top Impact Conference

Men on details of conference organised in 2019. Men on background of this event, its history, its role for the industry, number of Delegates in 2019, number of Speakers in upto 400 words.

Men on details of conference organised in 2019. Men on its role for the industry, number of Delegates in 2019, number of Speakers and sessions details in upto 400 words.

The Star Confex

For those conferences that have parallel exhibi on running. Men on details of conference organised in 2019 and number of par cipa ng exhibitors. Event with maximum exhibitors will win.

India's Leading Exhibi on Venue

Top B-City Exhibi on Venue

Men on number & details of exhibi ons and conferences held in 2019, Infrastructure for hos ng exhibi ons, Indoor and outdoor space, measures towards sustainability in 2019.

Star MICE Hotel

Fast Growing MICE Hotel

This category is open for hotels. Men on number & details of MICE events held in your venue in 2019. Venue with largest number of MICE events will win.

This category will be judged on the basis of percentage growth in MICE events held at hotel in 2019 vis-a-vis 2018.

Men on the details of the exhibi ons and conferences where you handled produc on work or signages in 2019.

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Honoring Industry Associations That demonstrate excellence The Exemplary Association Awards 2020 ("EAA") are designed to recognise the contribution of professional and trade associations in India and felicitate its distinguished achievers. It is now for the ďŹ rst time ever that a worthwhile effort is being taken to acknowledge the excellence of various associations across the country in the most holistic manner. The Exemplary Association Awards will be held in two parts every year. This version of EAA which is being held along with the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2020 is restricted for TRADE ASSOCIATIONS. There are 15 categories for trade associations.

1. Excellence In Convention

2. Excellence In Exhibition

3. Excellence In Events 5. Excellence In Service

4. Mega Quality Award

6. Excellence In Value Creation

7. Excellence In Innovation

8. Excellence In Sustainability

9. Excellence In Industry Promotion 11. Excellence In Advocacy

10. Excellence In Content Creation 12. Excellence In Education & Training

13. Excellence In Research

14. Excellence In Outreach Initiatives

15. Exemplary Industry Commitment

Esteemed jury panel

Amaresh Tiwari Vice Chairman ICPB

Subhash Goyal Hon. Secretary FAITH

Randhir Vikram Singh President Federation Hospitality And Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR)

Sanjeev Pasricha Executive Vice President EEMA

Girish Kwatra CEO Meetings & More

Monimita Sarkar Chander Mansharamani Managing Director Managing Director, Alpcord Network KW Conferences

Samir Kalia Managing Director MCI Group - India

Ravi Khosla Additional Director Exhibition Showcase

Exclusive Interview

Exhibi on Showcase talks to Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, India Expo Center & Mart At the time of going to the press news was also out that Sudeep Sarcar has been elected as the vice president of the Indian Exhibition Industry Association. Excerpts from the interview;

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are the only venue to have

hosted ﬁve of the eight largest associa on events in India and all set to host some of the biggest events in 2020, including ELECRAMA, AUTO EXPO - The Motor Show, IHGF, IGC

2020, India ITME and PRINTPACK etc.”

Exclusive Interview ES. At the outset, please accept our congratula ons for your recent accolades at various na onal level forums. Can you share what makes IEML excel in delivering excep onal level services? Sudeep. It is a ma er of enormous pride to receive the pres gious “Best stand-alone Conven on Centre Award 2017-18” from the Government of India. We have also received many more awards such as the “Brand Excellence in Hospitality Sector” from ABP News and The Exhibi on Excellence Awards. At IEML, we believe in sustainability and are consistently working towards achieving industry recogni on. For us, it has always been about teamwork with our listed service partners. We support our event organisers at each and every level through single point of communica on. We stress upon pre and post event services to gain trust of our clients.

ES. With an even ul year already, what are your upcoming plans ahead? Sudeep. We are the only venue to have hosted ﬁve of the eight largest associa on events in India and all set to host some of the biggest events to take place in 2020, ELECRAMA AUTO EXPO-The Motor Show IHGF PRINTPACK India ITME

Other Major Events CPhI & PMEC Renewable Energy India Expo ACREX

We have also successfully organized a series of our own events like the India Interna onal Hospitality Expo (IHE) and Ayuryog Expo. The year 2020 shall see the third edi on and second edi on respec vely of the above-men oned events. We are contributing to the exhibi on market with new ini a ves and events. Next year, we may even be able to host you in our very own hotel within our campus. ES. Gr. Noida is poised to become a key des na on. Can you throw some light on 'Des na on – Gr. Noida’? Sudeep. Greater Noida - integrated township is shaping up to be one of India's smartest ci es. India Expo Centre & Mart was built in the NCR's most modern urban development centre. This planned city is a fast-developing centre of a rac on. The city is well connected with metro and roads (8 Lane Expressway) with an abundance of green areas and fresh air. It is free from traffic conges on. Greater Noida already has five-star hotels and other facili es such as Shopping Centres, Deendayal Upadhyaya Ins tute of Archaeology, Buddh Interna onal Circuit and Golf Courses. There are more than 5,000 guest houses in the vicinity making it convenient for exhibi ons and visitors for affordable accommoda on. ES. With sustainability being the buzz word and rightly so, what can our industry do to be in sync with this cause? Sudeep. Combining all the ideas and buzz is not enough for the sustainability issue to move an inch. It requires innova on and challenge that asks for correct ac on and correct prac ces. The MICE industry must follow United Na on's global sustainability standards. All the venues should work towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goal. All the discharge from the venue, whether wet, recyclable or metals and plas c, must be reduced as it adds to the total levels of pollu on in the area in a ma er of days. ES. How can your venue support the sustainability theme? Sudeep. IEML is totally commi ed to long term environment sustainability and consistently strives to follow the environmental best prac ces of the industry. We comply with all applicable statutory requirements of UPPCB/MOEF and support the green ini a ve commi ed to the preserva on of environment. For instance, vermicompos ng and rainwater harves ng is a regular phenomenon at IEML. Within our facility we use ba ery driven vehicles and have 3.5 MW capacity roo op solar power. ES. Can you take us through the growth story of IEML in the recent two years? Sudeep. The last two years have been very encouraging for all of us in the events industry. We triumphantly hosted number of large events/conferences like ELECRAMA, AUTO EXPO - The Motor Show, IHGF, IGC 2020, India ITME, PRINTPACK, PETROTECH, COP14, RE-INVEST, INDIAPLAST etc. We took a bold step by se ng up ACTERM - Academy of Conven on, Trade Fair, Event Research & Management - the only ins tute to teach professional educa on in Trade Fair, Conference and Events, in 2018.

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Destination Greater Noida Overview Greater Noida Industrial Area is located at the intersec on of the Western and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors and is also the gateway to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). It lies within the Na onal Capital Region of India’s capital – New Delhi and is adjacent to Noida, one of the largest industrial townships in Asia. The integrated township is shaping up as India’s smartest city, the Na onal Capital Region’s most modern urban development centre and its fastest-developing center of a rac on. It has emerged as a modern model of far-sighted town planning. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Noida, Yamuna & Greater Noida created with the aim of crea ng entrepreneur environment Located at Delhi NCR, Noida Expressway Connected to Delhi by 6 Lane road Integrated Industrial Township Heliport, Greater Noida Futuris c Transporta on Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Sports Complex Greater Noida Bird Sanctuary/City Centre Upcoming Jewar Interna onal Airport (By 2023) 19 KM Cycle Track Taj Mahal- Agra 90 min drive via 8 lane Yamuna Expressway

The Future City – From Economic Point Of View

India Exposition Mart Ltd. REINVENTING EXHIBITIONS SINCE 2006 Large Façade with Branding opportunity #Gate No. 3 & 4

New Facade With Branding Opportunity #Gate No. 7 & 8

Upcoming New Hall 17 & 18 With Gross Area 14,000 sqm

Upcoming Plinth Area of 12,000 sqm with trench by Oct 2020

Integra on of Hall 2,4,6 & 8 with Hall 9-15 through a Skywalk

Upcoming Interna onal Standard Food Court

EXPO INN- 250 Rooms, 1st Phase to be completed by Nov 2020

Upcoming Mul - level Exhibi on Hall 19 with Parking

10,000 Car Parking for Visitors Adjacent to Venue

Grid Supply of 22 MW & Inhouse Supply of 16 MW

Electriﬁca on of Hall 9-15 with New AC Chiller Plants and Dedicated Transformers

Metro Line at the Doorstep

30 min Drive from Upcoming Interna onal Jewar Airport

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Exclusive Interview 2019 was a very busy period for India Expo Centre & Mart as we were fortunate to have hosted concurrently four events in the month of January. Revenue had increased by 27% in 2018-19 over the previous year. You would be glad to know that IEML now enjoys the status of “Event Organisers”category. We also received several awards and recogni ons like the “SATTE Ini a ve Recogni on Exhibi on Venue of the Year during - SATTE Awards 2019” by UBM India as well as “Best MICE Venue - 14th Annual Interna onal Hospitality India & Travel Awards - 2018” by DLK Publica ons Pvt Ltd among other awards. ES. What are your thoughts on domes c organisers and their concerns? Do you think there should be an associa on to voice their concerns? Sudeep. Domes c event organisers are mostly industry associa on and individual event organisers. The industry is s ll at its growth stage and therefore I believe if I compare them with global organisers then the domes c industry holds more growth poten al. Some tuning as per interna onal standards is desirable.

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The domes c events are price compe ve and are partnering with industry associa ons and interna onal organisers to enhance the scale and quality. They are expanding to mul ple loca ons (including er 2 and 3 ci es). Domes c event sector is fragmented but highly promising and there is a need to address their issues at various pla orms.

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Such prac ses are eﬀec vely followed by other industry segments such as ICPB, IESA & EEMA through their local chapters. IEIA can play the same role but right now it is focussing on the much - needed interna onal alliances. We can have separate windows to quickly take up the domes c issues.

ES. What are your thoughts on Service Providers and their signiﬁcance? There are independent associa ons working for them. What do you feel about this? Sudeep. One of the biggest reasons for our success is a strong bond with all our service partners. Being able to listen and act towards addressing their interests is very crucial in our business. At IEML, we have recognised IESA & EEMA members through special features such as entry access, parking and dedicated rooms with internet connec vity and emergency medical assistances etc. With the incremental increase of opera ons and expansions of our industry segment, a federa on is required to jointly address the concerns of the en re MICE industry. The travel segment already has one. Its me for us to act and create one of ours as well. This will help be er representa on to the authori es as compared to going solo. At IEML, we are se ng up an IEML advisory board to create deeper engagement with the stakeholders of the industry.

ES. As a venue that has now also started organising its own events, what do you feel about this new perspec ve? Does ge ng into the shoes of an organiser help you understand their requirements be er and hence raise your service standards? Sudeep. I totally agree with you on this point. Ge ng into the shoes of the organiser gives us be er understanding and planning of the issues in hand. That has always been the prac ce at IEML since Shri Rakesh Kumar, Chairman IEML is also the Director General of Exports Promo on Council of India, that organises the largest show on Handicra s and created India Expo Centre & Mart through Public Private Partnership model way back in 2004. ES. With many B2C events being organised at IEML successfully this year including spiritual discourses, what do you feel can be a ributed to the success of these events? Is it because of the be er connec vity now or just the sheer brilliance of this venue that draws crowd from far and wide? Sudeep. There are many factors that contribute to the success of events. For instance, event a endance is dependent on things like the nature of the event, followed by venue facili es, connec vity, marke ng & promo ons etc. in that order. Credit for connec vity must go to Noida Metro Rail Corp & the Greater Noida authority. Further IEML – A state-of-the-art facility has interna onal standard infrastructure suitable to both B2B and B2C type of events and forms our core competency. The sheer value of IEML services speak for itself and hence the success of any type of events organised at our venue. It is they - the “Event Organisers” who made the venue a success story. Full credit goes to them. ES. You sit on the board of IEIA as well as ICPB, what according to you can these associa ons do to make this industry prosper. What ma ers do you feel should be addressed and taken up to make the Indian exhibi on industry a be er place to work. Sudeep. I sit on the board of IEIA as well as ICPB in the capacity of both event organizer as well as a venue. Both these associa ons serve to connect the loop that forms the events sphere. They must act as a representa ve of the Indian MICE industry at domes c & interna onal events. I feel they should take forward industry grievances and proposals to the relevant government authori es. Both associa ons must fulﬁl their core objec ve of being a 'guiding force' of the industry and provide opportuni es to each industry player, whatever their area of work. I feel the associa ons organise networking pla orms among industry players, such events accelerate knowledge transfer and protect and promote common interests of members. While both associa ons research and provide industry reports annually to keep track of what is happening, I feel these must be more frequent, even quarterly, as this will allow us to adjust and cater be er to the issues that face us.

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Exclusive Interview

Exhibi on Showcase Talks To Katrina Leung, Managing Director, Messe Berlin (Singapore) And Learns About The Inaugural Edi on Of ITB India. Excerpts Of The Interview: ES. Can you share the major highlights of ITB India? What all ac on can we expect to see there? Katrina. The inaugural ITB India sees big support from the industry. Numerous exhibitors have confirmed their par cipa on at an early stage, such as Aito Iran Tours, Iran, Austria Tourism Council, Austria, Carlton Hotel, Switzerland, Cassia Phuket, Thailand, German Na onal Tourist Office, Germany, HF Hotels, Portugal, Intercenter Group, Russia, Isprava Hospitality, India, Jupiter Legend, USA, Kakslau anen, Finland, KPG Hotels Group, Japan, Luxrica Pte Ltd, Singapore, Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia, Miracle Asia Travel, Vietnam, Onlyone Africa, Kenya, PKFare, China, Ri-Yaz Hotels Group, Malaysia, RusconiViaggi, Italy, Saxony Tourism, Germany, Sharjah Tourism Council, UAE, Travelbook, UK and many more. During the three-day event, visitors will have the opportunity to be inspired by leaders in the tourism industry and learn from their experiences. Conference tracks such as Travel Technology, MICE Exchange, Des na on Marke ng, C-Suite Talks and Corporate Travel will be featured at the show. Commi ed top speakers from local and interna onal brands are: Deep Kalra (Chairman & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip), Angel Llull Mancas (Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Booking.com), Prakash Sangam (CEO, redBus), Siew KumHong (Regional Director for APAC, Airbnb) and Bhanu Chopra (Founder &CEO, RateGain). Visitors will have the chance to learn from top brands and thought leaders of Accenture, Airbnb, Amadeus, AMEX GBT, Booking.com, Cleartrip, CWT, Egencia, FCM Travel Solu ons India, Flight Centre Travel Group, Ithaka, KAYAK, MakeMyTrip, OYO Hotels & Homes, PayPal India, RateGain, redBus, Skyscanner, Thrillophilla, Travel Designer Group, TravelClick, Travelport, TUI India, Yatra and many more.

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Exclusive Interview ITB India will also be introducing a Buyers Elite Partner Programme (BEPP). Under this new ini a ve, every partner that recommends 15 successful buyers to a end the show will be able to receive complimentary hos ng by ITB India. ES. Are you also having a hosted buyer program there? Katrina. ITB India has a Buyer's Programme to ensure the quality of all buyers a ending the show. A strict valida on process is in place to ensure all a ending buyers are serious decision makers. The valida on process is based on criteria such as procurement track record for the Indian outbound market, buyer's ra ng for similar ITB series of shows a ended and more to ensure that all buyers are right matches to a ending delegates. On top of the Hosted Buyer Programme, as men oned above, ITB India will be introducing a Buyers Elite Partner Programme (BEPP) which further ensures the quality of buyers a ending ITB India 2020. ES. What are the key features of ITB India? Katrina. With the success of ITB Berlin, ITB Asia and ITB China, the next big opportunity is the India market, thus the birth of ITB India. ITB India is a 3-day purely business-to-business (B2B) event that will bring together interna onal and local exhibitors, while focusing on Indian & South Asian outbound buyers. The event will be a hybrid show that will cover the three key pillars of the travel industry - MICE, Corporate and Leisure Travel. In terms of content, ITB India will feature a series of C-Suite Talks where CLevel Execu ves are invited to speak about the industry's latest trends and forecasts; a conference track dedicated to Travel Technology, gathering leaders in the travel space to share some of the most exci ng innova ons and trends; a MICE & Corporate focused track to address the key challenges on MICE in India and beyond. ES. What is the scope of outbound travel market in India? What are the major markets for Indian travellers? Katrina. India's strong economic growth is producing higher income which is being increasingly invested in travel. Experts es mate that by 2020 turnover in India's travel industry will be worth an overall 56 billion US dollars. The World Tourism Organiza on UNWTO forecasts a figure of 50 million outbound travellers by then. The leading des na ons will be Eastern Asia and the Gulf region. America and Europe will also remain popular. ES. What is your opinion about business tourism (MICE)? What can we expect for MICE at ITB India? Katrina. The MICE market is an important growth factor for both the tourism industry and the economic development of ci es. Worldwide it generates millions in turnover and is con nuing to grow. According to a recent study by IPK Interna onal together with ITB, the MICE industry grew by two per cent over the first eight months of this year. New technologies such as VR, AI and live streaming are influencing the MICE market. Venues need to follow these trends closely in order not to fall behind. Event and conference industry professionals can find out about new

technologies and future mee ng scenarios at the dedicated MICE conference track at ITB India to address the challenges and case studies for MICE in India. ES. Are you collabora ng with travel associa ons for ITB India? Katrina. ITB India is working with many travel associa ons as part of the BEPP, including The Associa on of Corporate Travel Execu ves (ACTE), Associa on of Domes c Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), Enterprising Travel Agent's Associa on (ETAA), IATA Agents Associa on of India (IAAI), Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA), Outbound Tour Operators Associa on of India (OTOAI), Travel Agents Associa on of India (TAAI), Travel Agents Federa on of India (TAFI), Travel Trade Associa on of U ar Pradesh, United Federa on of Travel Agents Associa ons (UFTAA) and many more to come. The full list can be found on our website. ES. Messe Berlin's leading show ITB Berlin celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016, can you share some highlights of the journey of ITB Berlin and how it came to be recognized as a trendse ng show? Katrina. Launched in 1966 as a minor exhibi on, it rapidly became a global success. With the expert knowledge of the trade fair team, long years of experience and keen understanding of trends and developments in the interna onal travel industry, ITB Berlin established itself as the world's leading travel trade show. Over the years ITB has not only grown in size, exhibitor numbers and a endance, it has also become a comprehensive industry marketplace, showcasing travel products and services from around the world and growth-intensive niche markets. The show on the Berlin Exhibi on Grounds also reﬂects trends in society as well as technical and economic developments. Today, ITB Berlin is the World's Leading Travel Trade Show. In 2019 a total of 10,000 exhibitors from 181 countries displayed their products and services to 160,000 visitors, including 113,500 trade visitors. One of the most important milestones was the 2004 debut of the ITB Berlin Conven on, which over the years became the industry's largest specialist conven on. Equally ground-breaking was the 2011 launch of the eTravel World with the biggest display of travel technology products at any trade show worldwide. In recent years the ITB brand has gained further interna onal standing with its leading trade shows in Asia. With ITB Asia in Singapore, ITB China in Shanghai and ITB India in Mumbai, which will debut in April 2020, the global ITB brand is making its mark in the world's most rapidly expanding markets. ES. Please share some facts and ﬁgures about Messe Berlin's other leading shows like ITB Asia Katrina. Progressing into its 13th year, ITB Asia is the premier mee ng place for the travel trade industry for forging new partnerships and strengthening exis ng business rela onships with the most important players in the region. ITB Asia's 2019 edi on saw huge success with over 1,300 exhibitors, over 1,250 quality buyers, more than 7,000 minutes of conference and more than 13,000 a endees.

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Exhibi on Showcase Talks To Krishna Patel, Managing Director, Nesco Limited “We manufacture equipment, which deals with metalfinishing and surface prepara on. We always ensure that our designs are up-to-date and furthermore are able to customize designs as per the client requirement. We are in the real-estate segment where we provide luxurious but at the same me sustainable corporate office space. All our development are LEED Pla num cer fied which ensures the use of highefficiency products and energy-saving techniques. We host several hundred trade-shows at Bombay Exhibi on Center, which we are in the process of upgrading to World-Class standards. We are into highquality mass catering (IDC & ODC), backed by a large state-of-the-art kitchen; fine dining and other F&B offerings. We organize our own Exhibi ons & Events, which are considered to be the best in their categories. From music concerts to food fes vals to automobile trade-shows – we cover a very wide range.”

ES. Can you please share about the story of incep on of Bombay Exhibi on Center Krishna. It was the year 1939, when Mr. J.V Patel, a self-made entrepreneur, founded the New Standard Engineering Company on the very grounds that BEC stands on today. From being one of India's few renowned engineering companies to becoming a diversiﬁed conglomerate, the company has taken innova ve, bold and crea ve steps over the past decades to be what it is today. From diversifying into realty in 1986, and to exhibi ons in 1992 with the crea on of BEC with just 20,000 sq mtrs dedicated as exhibi on space, it today is arguably the most ac ve exhibi on centre in the country with over 190 events and exhibi ons hosted in the year gone by. Today, with the expansion over the years, BEC has over 55,000 sq mtrs of Air-Condi oned indoor space to oﬀer within a secure and largely self contained campus. ES. Can you please highlight some major milestones in the journey of BEC?

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Krishna. Started in 1992, BEC has grown from hos ng a handful of exhibi ons annually, to being the most ac ve and the most sort a er venue in Mumbai. Ÿ Exhibi on area growth from 20,000 to 55,000+ sq mtrs. This space will be further enhanced in the coming year to add atleast another 15,000 sq mtrs

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The exhibi on halls boast of solid industrial level ﬂooring making it aptly suited for large format machinery exhibi ons. Today some of India's largest shows in the space of jewellery, medicine, logis cs and machinery are held at BEC A very large number of the IEIA member exhibi ons are held at BEC. All interna onal organisers have atleast 1 of their events at BEC In the last 10 years we have tripled our revenue In the last 10 years we have doubled the number of exhibi ons at the campus 190+ annual events makes BEC the most ac ve campus in India

ES. BEC hosts events round the year. Can you please share what draws so many events at your venue? Krishna. BEC oﬀers organisers a 3 fold advantage:1. SPACE - It is the largest air-condi oned exhibi on center and many exhibi on related facili es readily available within the campus. It also has one of the city's largest banquet halls. 2. FACILITIES - The facili es at BEC extend to a state-of-the art kitchen which can cater to any number and any type of cuisine required, to ample parking space in a city like Mumbai which makes BEC a sort a er venue. This allows for an organiser to concentrate on the task at hand because many of his requirements are taken care of. 3. LOCATION – located on the Western Express Highway and within a few km distance of both the domes c and interna onal airports with over ten 5-star hotels close by, BEC is conveniently located for organisers, exhibitors and visitors alike. Furthermore we look forward to the Metro playing another vital public transport value-add to our venue. ES. As BEC is the busiest MICE venue in this region, are you considering moderniza on of the venue at par with the other global venues of repute? Krishna. BEC certainly has plans to grow and modernise the venue. In a phased and planned manner the work has already begun. Over the last 2-3 years we have already added a new banquet hall, an 11000 sq mtrs pillar-less exhibi on hall. Construc on on another new hall will begin in 2020. We have also constructed a 23k sq modern kitchen to cater to all types of cuisines that our event organisers may require. In this step wise manner we will con nue to modernise the campus and keep in step with what our clients need and require. ES. As we understand that BEC is a part of Nesco and contributes but some part of your revenue stream. How much importance then, do you allocate to BEC or your event venue business? Do you think it is an important pillar for you? Krishna. Each of Nesco's ver cals is important and contributes to the overall growth of the company. BEC, is infact a very important and fast growing segment of Nesco and every eﬀort is made in terms of man-power, modernisa on and growth of the ver cal to keep it relevant for its clients. Further, with BEC extending its facili es beyond just exhibi ons and opening up to B2C events,

socials, MICE and other avenues; there is immense poten al for growth and we certainly are assured of its growth. ES. According to you, what is the significance of exhibi ons and what role a venue like yours can play towards this cause? Krishna. Exhibi ons are the business backbone of any country. European countries and America have well recognised this very early on and the governments there give a lot of importance to these ac vi es. Asia is now beginning to emerge as a strong player in this area and of course has immense poten al. We have seen a significant growth in the number of exhibi ons in the country and on the Nesco campus and needless to say this will only grow as interna onal players eye Asia more and more; and the domes c market too con nues to grow. Venues like BEC have to and do recognise this poten al and our expansion plans are being made with the purpose to ease and help with this growth. We also recognise our role as exhibi on community members and will strive to find ways to assist organisers and other community players with facili es and support and be a strong part of this growth story. ES. As we understand that Mumbai is hit by torren al rains and it can have a nega ve impact on the exhibi ons, are you having some plans to tackle this issue? Krishna. In Mumbai, the concerns raised due to the rains are certainly major and need tackling from the highest government offices in the city. Because the whole city's infrastructure needs an overhaul to ease the daily problems faced during that season. But having said that, we at Nesco have decided to resize our en re drainage system including mechanical pumping systems to ensure that we are well equipped to combat the onslaught of water. ES. How are you looking to tackle the traffic issues Krishna. Traffic management is being handled with utmost care during all exhibi ons. This includes the need of collec ve efforts of the concerned authori es and local management. Events and exhibi ons in any area of this city will result in more than regular traffic movement and will have to be managed well from within the venue and from the outside by the authori es. We at Nesco recognise this concern and have closely been in touch with the traffic authori es to follow all rules laid out to effec vely manage the parking and vehicular movement. Addi onal efforts being taken are: Ÿ Dedicated parking areas within the Nesco Campus Ÿ Addi onal parking facility within the Nesco IT park area Ÿ Surrounded by Lodha Parking ground and SRPF Grounds that are used for parking Ÿ Addi onal area taken from Railway authori es to increase parking area during large format exhibi ons Ÿ Ge ng organisers to have a required number of traffic wardens to manage traffic Ÿ Having adequate staff for traffic movement around the exhibi on venue Ÿ Following local traffic authority instruc ons for effec ve traffic management

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Exclusive Interview With Ms, Rupa Naik, Senior Director, World Trade Centre, Mumbai

orld Trade Centre ( also called as MVIRDC – M Visvesaraya Industrial Research & Development Centre was established in 1970 in Mumbai. That was the me when Mumbai was buzzing as a commercial center, so it was decided to have a

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World Trade Center in Mumbai. At that me they had the foresight to imagine that exhibi ons, conferences, workshops, arbitra ons and related events are likely to grow and considering the fact that MICE industry will become a crucial harbinger of economic growth.World Trade Center, Mumbai is also a member of World Trade Center Associa on, New York. There are about three hundred and twenty six World Trade Centers, in about ninety countries and every WTC strivesto make sure to providethe best Trade infrastructure. Here you can have a small desk space or an oﬃce

space of 30,000 sq. .Exhibi ons hall in our WTC is app. 25,000.00 sq. . “We invite the Exhibi on Organizers in India to choose at least once the World Trade Center, Mumbai and experience its facili es and services provided which are considered excellent by everyone. World Trade Center, Mumbai has also been awarded aspecial cer ﬁcate of excellence by the World Trade Center Associa on that all the services and facili es provided by World Trade Center, Mumbai are excellent.” Read the complete interview in December Edi on of MICE Showcase

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Management contract for Oman pavilion store at Dubai expo signed

Pre - Registra on Opens For The 2020 UFI Global Congress In Muscat, Oman

Labelexpo Asia Reports Largest Edi on To Date

A contract for the management and opera on of the sales outlet (the store) of the Sultanate's Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been signed. The agreement was signed at the Oman Exhibi on and Conven on Centre between Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi, Adviser to the ministry of commerce and industry and Commissioner General of the Sultanate's Pavilion, Rashid bin Amer Al Moselhi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for Financial and Administra ve Affairs at Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Abdul Hakim bin Amer Al Muslehi, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Taiseer Services and Transac ons Centre.Hassan bin Mohammed Al Lawa , Advisor to the Minister of Heritage and Culture for Heritage Affairs and Deputy Commissioner-General of the Sultanate's Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, and Nada Al Bassam Director General at Taiseer Services and Transac ons Centre were present at the mee ng. In line with the theme and goals of Expo 2020 Dubai and its sub-themes which will be held in Dubai from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021, in which Oman will par cipate with a na onal pavilion, the signing of this contract aims to give young pioneers and owners of small and medium enterprises the opportunity to par cipate in the exhibi on at all stages of prepara on to take part in the global event in order to gain skills, knowledge and experience in specific business and services so that eventually they will be able to compete with regional and interna onal companies. Moreover, the signing will benefit Omani companies, especially small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs and cra smen to take advantage of direct and indirect business opportuni es that will be available through the Sultanate's par cipa on in Expo 2020 Dubai.

The 87th UFI Congress will take place on 9 to 12 November. The Oman Conven on & Exhibi on Centre (OCEC) will be the venue, Post-Congress op on for par cipants to a end the World Expo 2020 in Dubai, Preregistra on opens on the UFI website. The Congress will take place at the Oman Conven on & Exhibi on Centre (OCEC) on 9 to 12 November 2020. It will coincide with the World Expo that is due to commence in Dubai on 20 October 2020. Par cipants of the UFI Congress will be able to benefit from the opening of the World Expo Dubai 2020. Prepara ons are under way to offer delegates a visit to the Expo following the Congress. The OCEC opened in June 2016 and is located in its own fully integrated precinct just four kilometres from Muscat Interna onal Airport. Architecturally advanced in design and capability, this worldclass venue was amongst the first to be built to meet the rigorous LEED cer fica on by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of the most sustainable exhibi on venues in the world. With the Muscat Congress, UFI's flagship event returns to the Middle East, where the associa on has been opera ng a regional office since 2006, serving its growing membership in the region. The last UFI Global Congress to take place in the region took place in Abu Dhabi and was hosted by ADNEC in 2012. In recent years, the Congress took place in Shanghai (China), Johannesburg (South Africa), St. Petersburg (Russia) and, most recently, in Bangkok (Thailand). Oman is strategically located on the Arabian Peninsula and has been a major trading route for over 5,000 years. It is for these reasons that Oman and the region will con nue to be an essen al mee ng place for people to exchange ideas and do business.

The organizer of Labelexpo Asia 2019 has confirmed that its 9th edi on of Labelexpo Asia was its largest yet, repor ng a significant 18 percent growth in buyer visitors and a floorspace that was 26 percent larger than its previous edi on. Taking place between 3-6 December at Shanghai New Interna onal Expo Centre (SNIEC), a total of 23,636 visitors flocked to the four-day show from a total of 90 countries, compared to 20,084 visitors from 81 countries at the 2017 edi on. They were there to connect with over 350 industry leading suppliers from the region and worldwide, showcasing the latest label and package prin ng machinery, technology innova ons and related products. Lisa Milburn, managing director, Labelexpo Global Series, said: “We are delighted with the success of this year's Labelexpo Asia. The huge leap forward in buyer visitors consolidates the show's posi on as our largest show in Asia, a growth that is truly inspiring.” The show's new feature areas were extremely well a ended. This included Flexpack Asia, which displayed the latest flexible packaging technology. Par cipa ng companies included Guangdong Olger, which launched the OG330-CL8+1A narrow web satellite flexo, specially designed for flexible packaging products. A series of packed live demonstra ons at the Flexible Packaging Arena took place on the show floor each day of the show. Making its debut, and introduced barely three months ago at Labelexpo Europe 2019 in September, this area of the show enabled visitors to see two press lines in ac on – a Xeikon 3030 and a Wanjie 660 – showcasing flexible pouch produc on.

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GSM Announces First Details For MWC Shanghai 2020

Dubai To Organise Global Investment In Avia on Summit In January 2020

The 2019 Edi on Of Coex Food Week Concluded On A High Note

The GSMA has announced the first details of MWC Shanghai 2020, including par cipa ng companies, as well as a wide range of programmes and ac vi es taking place at the annual mobile industry event. MWC Shanghai 2020 will be held from 30 June to 2 July 2020 at the Shanghai New Interna onal Expo Centre (SNIEC), with events also at the Kerry Hotel Pudong and Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel. The GSMA expects more than 75,000 professionals from across the mobile ecosystem and ver cal industry sectors will a end the event. “We are excited to be returning to China next year, one of the world's pioneering 5G markets, for another packed MWC Shanghai,” said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “This year the theme of the event is 'Limitless Intelligent Connec vity'. We w i l l e x p l o r e h o w 5 G , A r fi c i a l Intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data are cri cal to every industry to enable them to unlock the full power and poten al of connec vity – so that people, industry and society thrive in the new 5G era.” Covering eight halls at the SNIEC, MWC Shanghai will feature the leading products, services and technologies that are shaping the digital future across both the mobile ecosystem as well as adjacent industry sectors such as automo ve, manufacturing and retail. The Conference Programme at MWC Shanghai builds on major themes surrounding Ar ficial Intelligence (AI), Connec vity including, The 5G Era, Customer Engagement, Industry X, Our Planet and Privacy and Security. The Call for Speakers for MWC Shanghai is now open, and prospec ve speakers can submit proposals un l Thursday, 30 January 2020.

The General Civil Avia on Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edi on of Global Investment in Avia on Summit (GIAS) 2020, themed 'Enabling Global Avia on Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships' will be held in Dubai from January 27-29. Over 200 investors and 1,200 delegates, besides selected government officials, avia on organisa ons, finance & insurance firms, avia on asset owners, aircra operators & logis c service providers and legal consultants are expected to turn up at the event. While disclosing the details of the summit Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, highlighted the UAE's remarkable posi on in the interna onal and regional avia on industry. Al Suwaidi said, “The na onal agenda for 2021 aims for UAE to be the world first in the quality of the air transport infrastructure. Although we are facing some challenges, such as determining the airspace and conges on in the UAE, we achieved great strides in the avia on industry.” Crucial projects and investment opportuni es in the interna onal civil avia on sector are expected to be unveiled at the event. The summit would also reveal the best prac ces of the first avia on business incubator Intelak, which provides training programmes and workshops for trainees who want to learn the secrets and techniques of the avia on sector. The first edi on of GIAS has witnessed a par cipa on of over 850 interna onal delegates and 120 investors from 60 countries around the world, including United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

1,900 exhibi on booths, Korea Food Tech Conference, and 'Top Pa ssier Asia' contest drew big crowds for Korea's largest food expo The 2019 edi on of Coex Food Week, from November 20th to 23rd, saw an incredible 44,125 visitors and buyers ﬂock to browse and buy from 1,943 booths across the global food and beverage industry. Core themes for the 2019 show were food tech, food packaging , local ingredients, health ingredients, farmed foods, and baked goods. The show spread across all four exhibi on halls of Coex; Korea's largest and busiest events center. Coex Food Week 2019 also included the Top Pa ssier Asia compe on, held for the ﬁrst me this year in South Korea, and won by China (Wang Jisong/Wang Sheng/LV Haoran). There were also live cooking shows from celebrity chefs, including Raymon Kim, as well as hands-on baking and alcohol brewing classes for guests. The Korea Food Tech Conference, held alongside Coex Food Week, welcomed up to 250 of a endees who enjoyed seminars from leading interna onal names in the global food and beverage industry, including Rusty Schwartz of Kitchen Town, Bruce Friedrich of The Good Food Ins tute, and Soh Kim of Stanford University. Since its launch in 2006, Coex Food Week has grown to become Korea's leading trade show for the global food and beverage industr y, welcoming a large number of business par cipants wishing to explore trade opportuni es and industry trends. Coex Food Week 2020 will be held from November 25th to 28th 2020.

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UFI And VMA To Launch Second Asian Venue Educa on Programme – English Language Version To Be Held In Macau In 2020 Beginning on 28 June 2020 in Macau, the new programme will oﬀer three days of face-to-face learning from leading exhibi on venue managers Ÿ This will be a ﬁrst edi on of the English language version of the VMS programme Ÿ The programme is designed for managers of exhibi on centres in Asia Ÿ

FI, The Global Associa on of the Exhibi on Industry, and the Venue Management Associa on (VMA) announced that these two industryleading associa ons would jointly launch their second venue educa on programme. Targe ng exhibi on venue managers in Asia, the programme begins on 28 June 2020 in Macau oﬀering three days of faceto-face instruc on. This English language version follows the 2017 launch of the very popular Mandarinlanguage version in Shanghai. Since the launch of the VMS programme in Shanghai in 2017, nearly 100 students have completed the programme. Beginning in 2016, UFI worked with VMA to adapt and modify VMA’s industryleading venue management school to oﬀer Chinese exhibi on venue managers the opportunity to improve their opera onal and managerial skill sets. The Mandarinlanguage programme covers a wide range

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of capabili es, including leadership skills, strategic planning, marke ng, people management as well as problem-solving and decision-making skills. The content of the 2020 English-language version will be based on the Mandarin-language edi on. Several modules will remain the same, and some of the instructors from Shanghai will par cipate in the English version in Macau. As was the case in Shanghai, Mr Cliﬀ Wallace, a past UFI President and long- me supporter of VMA’s educa onal programmes has agreed to act as senior advisor overseeing the development of the Macau programme. Kai Ha endorf, Managing Director / CEO of UFI, commented: “Following the soldout success of our Mandarin-language edi on, UFI is pleased to once again partner with VMA to launch an English language version of the Venue

Management School. Exhibi on venue capacity in Asia has grown enormously in the past decade and with this programme UFI aims to support the expansion with highquality training for senior management. UFI is, once again, proud to partner with VMA to bring its widely respected Venue Management School to new markets.” Michael Brierley, CEO of VMA, stated: “The VMA’s world-renowned Venue Management School in Australia has been teaching venue management professionals for over 26 years, and we are delighted that the partnership with UFI has gone from strength to strength. The VMS China, and soon to be launched VMS Macau are key building blocks in ensuring that we can educate the next genera on of venue professionals to become be er venue managers and leaders.”

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Asia Paciﬁc Gearing Up For Some Big MICE Events In 2020

rganiser Reed Travel Exhibi ons is to launch IBTM Asia Pacific in 2020 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Conven on Centre, Singapore. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will partner IBTM Asia Pacific to curate thema c tours around the show for hosted buyers. The tours and networking opportuni es will take place around the tradeshow dates of 6-8 April 2020.Nick Pilbeam, Divisional Director Global Travel Group, Reed Exhibi ons, commented: "I'm absolutely delighted that we have cemented that through this partnership for IBTM Asia Pacific. Strategically, the event is a key addi on to IBTMs and is an exci ng new addi on to the industry calendar for the region's business mee ngs market. "IBTM Asia Pacific Event Manager Michael Jones, added: "Our research and feedback fro exhibitors and mee ng planners all pointed to Singapore as being the natural choice as host city for IBTM Asia Pacific." Shane Hannam, Por olio Director, IBTM, commented: “Launching a new event for the Asia Pacific market is not only exci ng for the IBTM brand, it is also supported by the fact that the region's business events industry is expected to see the highest growth rate in the world to reach

$441.1bn by 2025*. “It's a market we know very well, and our research has shown that there's genuine demand for a regionally focused event both from our exis ng customer base but also from the industry in general. It's an exci ng new addi on to the industry calendar not only for IBTM, but also for the wider business events market.” Shane con nued: “We're conﬁdent that IBTM Asia Paciﬁc will give us a focused pla orm from which we can service the ever-increasing demand both from the inbound and outbound APAC markets. Importantly, the event will also allow us to implement a strategic shi for our IBTM China event, which will re-focus on bringing together the highest quality Chinese buyers to meet with interna onal exhibitors and interna onal buyers to do

business with Chinese exhibitors.” Senthil Gopinath, ICCA CEO: "We congratulate IBTM on the launch of this new pla orm in the Asia Pacific region. ICCA's global membership is always looking for new opportuni es to meet interna onal associa ons and key stakeholders in the mee ngs industry and we are delighted to collaborate with ICCA's long-term Business Partner on IBTM Asia Pacific. We wish the team all the best with the expansion.” Shane con nued: “Singapore is considered as APAC's regional hub for the Business Events market and that, combined with its excellent infrastructure and long-standing reputa on as a global business des na on mean that it was the natural choice as our host city.” IBTM Asia Pacific will be helmed by Event Manager Michael Jones, who has been with Reed Exhibi ons for almost six years. The marke ng and Hosted Buyer programme, which underpins the success of every IBTM event, will be managed by the experienced exis ng team based in Richmond, London, supported by Reed Exhibi on's teams in Singapore and Japan.

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About the author: Monika FourneauxCeskova is a marke ng and communica on specialist in the event & trade show industry.

Change Is Unstoppable How Linkedin ‘Events For Planning’ And Greta Thunberg Might cha(llen)nge The Face Of Trade Shows & Events.

n the past two years, there have been many discussions about the future of exhibi ons. In today’s global social, poli cal and environmental uncertainty, governments and high authori es are no longer trusted to create condi ons of stability but directly pointed as the ones to blame. Global economic growth con nues to be weakened by rising trade barriers and increasing geopoli cal tensions worldwide. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Reports, global growth is forecast at 3.0 percent for 2019, its lowest level since the ﬁnancial crisis of 2008–09*. The outlook is not quite bright even for our industry. We can be sure, there will be cha(llen)nges. But how to prepare? Sustainability Considera on of sustainability and the green environment are cri cal if you want to be around in the near future. We are all aware of the alarming environmental state of our planet and everyone is more than ever involved in environmental protec on. Global major companies understood this progress fast and, on the whole, swear by sustainability. You can’t avoid it. The rising crowd around Greta Thunberg is testament to this. Show that you care. Ÿ

Ban plas c material in food & catering services (cutlery, cups, plates, straws, any plas c bags and wrappings, etc.). Not only will you preserve the environment, but you will also be highly acclaimed by the public. As an example, Germany adopted a return

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policy on plas c/ glass bo les a long me ago; when you purchase a drink in a bo le, you are charged for the bo le but will be refunded once you bring the bo le back. Ÿ Start waste sor ng. Provided that the city where your show is held has further waste recycling facili es, be sure to invest in bins for specific waste. Ÿ Think about how to replace stands and carpe ng for single use only, how to save on water and electricity and on other energy-related ma ers. Ÿ Support the environment and its regenera on. Install gardens or beehives on the top of your venue’s roofs. Some good examples to follow: Messe Munchen, comba ng the ex nc on of bees and Rai Amsterdam, where all electric power is from renewable energy. Digital innova on A lot has been said about digital innova on and how it simplifies tasks for you and your audience. AI is beginning to have a real impact on our produc vity and even though we can s ll not completely rely on it, its use is highly beneficial. Most of us will agree that the best in digital innova on is instantaneous connec vity. You can reach your audience everywhere and any me. Linkedin has recently launched a new feature called ‘Events for planning’, invi ng people to face-to-face mee ngs and events. You can now instantaneously create a physical appointment (events) with the person (people) on the other

end. Linkedin is owned by Microso and has the privilege of holding millions of useful data on ANY industry. They have a big advantage, their database is constantly updated by its own users. Imagine how easy it is for Linkedin to reach the crowd of their choice! When we are s ll struggling to get to new accounts, for Linkedin it’s a ma er of an algorithm. Have you ever thought of Linkedin organising its own events, invi ng the top of the top specialists on any given subject? Would you consider this par cular online social media as an offline poten al threat to our industry? When I graduated in 2007, Kodak asked me for an interview in their Paris offices. I remember how amazed I was seeing the tall building of around 40 floors situated in the busy part of Paris, near Gare de Lyon. They greeted me with a warm smile but I could hear a great regret in their voices, telling me that not so long ago, the whole building was only for Kodak employees. With the widespread use of digital cameras, they now owned only one single floor. There is no need to men on what happened to digital cameras next and some stories about mobile phones. Inspira on Don’t stay with your crowd, get inspired by others. Look around and see what other industries are doing. Hire mo vated people from outside the industry, they can learn from and they will teach you. In the end, events, trade shows and exhibi ons: it’s all about people doing business when mee ng face-to-face.

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Seafood Expo Global 2021 Moves To Barcelona

iversiﬁed Communica ons, the organizer of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world's largest seafood trade event, announced it is moving the global expo to Barcelona, Spain, star ng with the 2021 edi on. A er 28 years at the Brussels Expo in Belgium, the event will host its 29th edi on on 27-29 April 2021 at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue, in Barcelona, Spain. The decision is the result of extensive market research based on exhibitor and a endee feedback over the years and an evalua on of major des na ons throughout Europe. Barcelona's robust hotel oﬀering will provide a endees and exhibitors considerable value for their investment and a larger, modern venue

that will present long-term growth opportuni es. “The loca on of our event contributes to our customers' overall experience,” said Mary Larkin, President of Diversiﬁed Communica ons USA. “The Brussels Expo and the city of Brussels were great partners to launch and grow this event, and we appreciate the services and support they provided over the years. Moving the event to a larger city and venue, with opportunity for long term growth, is a necessary evolu on. It will enhance the visitor experience and the business being done between buyers and sellers.” Every year, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, con nues to break records in terms of total a endance and

exhibit space. The last edi on hosted more than 29,000 seafood buyers and suppliers from around the globe with over 2,000 exhibi ng companies, making it the largest and most successful event in the expo's history. Fira de Barcelona hosts around 150 events annually bringing in-depth exper se servicing global trade events. Fira's stateof-the-art Gran Via venue is one of the largest in Europe, with over 200,000 square meters of ﬂoor space, 8 exhibit halls, more than 40 restaurants and is easily accessible by car, train and plane. The incep on of the event in Barcelona will provide an easy to navigate ﬂoorplan with more opportuni es to expand and innovate the event as the expo con nues to grow.

Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Mee ng & Exhibi on in Las Vegas a Great Success

he Interna onal Associa on of Exhibi ons and Events® (IAEE) celebrates another highly successful Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Mee ng & Exhibi on, held 3-5 December 2019 in Las Vegas, Nev. This event a racted more than 2,300 a endees represen ng 32 countries (pending veriﬁed audit) to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. “Our goal with Expo! Expo! each year is to create a space of intensive learning, networking and fun for all a endees so they can feel ready to bring exci ng new ideas to the table in the coming year,” said IAEE President and CEO David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA. “Based on the feedback we are receiving, we exceeded those goals. We look forward to crea ng another extraordinary experience next year in Louisville.” IAEE's annual conference kicked oﬀ on Tuesday, 3 December with preconference educa on, the Opening General Session

and the CEM Class of 2019 Presenta on. IAEE recognized this year's more than 300 graduates of the CEM Learning Program (interna onal courses are pending) who joined the ranks of the more than 3,300 CEMs worldwide who have earned and maintained their designa on. Interna onal Associa on of Exhibi ons and Eventsannounced results of the elec ons for its 2020 Board of Directors.The announcement was made during Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Mee ng & Exhibi on 2019 in Las Vegas,Nevada . The 2020 board will be led by Robert (Bob) McLean, execu ve vice president of Promo onal Products Associa on Interna onal. He's worked at the associa on since 2008 and has served in his current role since fall 2011. As chairperson, he will focus on the con nua on of IAEE's advocacy eﬀorts, including its work with the Exhibi ons Mean Business campaign. Members of IAEE's Board of Directors are elected on

an annual basis by the official vo ng member of each IAEE member company. All officers serve a term of one year, except the secretary/treasurer who may hold the office for two years. The directors each serve three years in staggered terms to ensure con nuity in the governance of the associa on. The newest members to the 2020 IAEE Board of Directors are: Ÿ Director Christopher Harar, President, NTP Events, Na onal Trade Produc ons, Inc.; Ÿ Director Jennifer Heinold, CEM, Senior Vice President, Events, Access Intelligence LLC; Ÿ Director KV Nagendra Prasad, CEM, COO, Hyderabad Interna onal Trade Exhibi on Centre (HITEX Exhibi on Centre); and Ÿ Director Brian Sco , Chief Informa on Officer, Experient, a Maritz Global Events Company.

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EXHIBITIONS Nakshatra 03 - 12 Jan 2020 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India PAMEX 2020 06 - 09 Jan 2020 Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India Indus Food 08 - 09 Jan 2020 India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, India SATTE 08 - 10 Jan 2020 India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, India Farida Gupta GK-2 Exhibition 10 - 12 Jan 2020 Royal Park Hall, New Delhi, India Garment Technology Expo 10 - 13 Jan 2020 NSIC Exhibition Complex, New Delhi, India Constro Pune 16 - 19 Jan 2020 The Agriculture College Ground, Pune, India

EXHIBITIONS Premier Schools Exhibition Gurgaon 18 - 19 Jan 2020 Apparel House, Gurgaon, India Light Building Construction Materials 16-18 Jan 2019 JioWorld Garden, Mumbai eTechNxt 18 - 22 Jan 2020 India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, India Rail Urja 18 - 22 Jan 2020 India Expo Centre, Noida, India India International Garment Fair 20 - 22 Jan 2020 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Travel & Tourism Fair-Chennai 24 - 26 Jan 2020 Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India GEM International Sustainability Conclave & Expo 23 - 24 Jan 2020 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

Constro Pune 16 - 19 Jan 2020 Agriculture College Ground, Pune, India

SI UK University Fair Delhi 30 Jan 2020 Shangri-Las Eros Hotel New Delhi, New Delhi, India

ELECRAMA 18 - 22 Jan 2020 India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, India

IFAT Delhi 29 - 31 Jan 2020 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

buildELEC 18 - 22 Jan 2020 India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, India

STARup 31 Jan - 01 Feb 2020 Mumbai, India

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