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ITPO’s response to TFT on allegations of monopolistic policies While TradeFairTimes was in press, we received response from ITPO. ITPO maintained the issues raised by IEIA is being investigated by the CCI, and as such the matter is sub-judice. However, Rita Menon, IAS, CMD of ITPO responded on the main issues under contention. TFT : What are the major contentious issues between the Private Sector Organisers and ITPO ? Rita Menon : 1. Time gap policy between two fairs of similar product profile The main issue in contention is the time gap policy of ITPO w.r.t two fairs of similar product profile. Such time gap policies have been revised from time to time keeping in view the interest of ITPO as well as its clients. The present policy in this regard is: • No time gap between two third party fairs of similar product profile subject to the condition that no concurrent events on similar product profile can be held in Pragati Maidan. • Time gap required between an ITPO fair and a third party fair of similar product profile is 3 days before and after, for logistic reasons. The above policy is applicable uniformly to all the organisers applying for booking of space in Pragati Maidan.
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ragati Maidan has been hosting trade fairs and exhibitions on behalf of Govt. of India since the time when Private players/organisers in this industry were almost non-existent. Thereafter in the later years, private organisers entered in the business of organising trade fairs and exhibitions in Pragati Maidan with a limited objective of commercial benefit.
2. Compulsory taking of foyer Area ITPO has a total of 16 exhibition halls of different sizes. Only one hall i.e. Hall India Trade 7 has four sub-halls i.e. Halls Promotion 7ABC, 7D, 7E and 7 FGH and Organisation multiple exhibitions can take place concurrently in these sub-halls. The two foyer of this hall, i.e., Foyer A and Foyer B are located adjacent to sub-halls and serve as entrance/lobby to sub-halls of this hall. One of the foyer i.e. Foyer A is charged on compulsory basis. The central idea behind charging for Foyer A is (i) to recover maintenance for Hall 7 (ii) to prevent unauthorised/unregulated of this area by any of the organiser (iii) to avoid conflict between multiple organisers regarding use of this area and ensure controlled allocation of this area and (iv) to ensure smooth conduct of the event, movement - Rita Menon, IAS, of visitors. The rental for the foyer in case of such CMD of ITPO non-exclusive usage are charged at the rate of 50% of the site rentals where organizers are also allowed construction of stands on pro-rata basis in the specified areas in the Foyer A. 3. Engaging ITPO’s housekeeping agency IEIA has alleged that ITPO has made it compulsory for third party organisers to engage ITPO’s empanelled housekeeping agency whereas this is not true. The organisers are free to bring in their own housekeeping agency during
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the tenancy of their event. It is not mandatory for organizers to engage housekeeping agency empanelled by ITPO. ITPO levies conservancy charges on third party organisers for general cleanliness, hygiene, disposal of waste, maintenance of halls, etc., for the leased area during their tenancy. It has been observed that in more than 80-90% of the third party events, no outside housekeeping agency is hired by the organisers themselves and they avail the benefit of conservancy services of the agency empanelled by ITPO for their convenience without incurring any additional charges for housekeeping. Although ITPO has the largest exhibition facility in the country but in view of the wide profile of its functions as exhibition organiser and as venue owner, it has been facilitating trade promotion by allocating its facility in a transparent and indiscriminate manner. TFT : The Private Organisers allege disparity of lease fees charged by ITPO. Is it true? Rita Menon : The leasing of exhibition hall and facilities to other organisers for holding trade fair/events is one of the many functions of ITPO. The main focus of ITPO is to support and assist small and medium enterprises to access markets - both in India and abroad. ITPO’s events cover a wide variety of sectors such as handlooms, handicrafts, textiles, manufacturing, processed food, publishing and printing industry, agriculture, leather goods. Thus, ITPO organises events in Pragati Maidan with an objective of trade promotion only. As such the cost of participation in ITPO’s events in Pragati Maidan is required to be kept at a reasonable level as compared to the events organised by third party organisers. Pragati Maidan has been hosting trade fairs and exhibitions on behalf of Govt.
of India since the time when Private players/organisers in this industry were almost non-existent. Thereafter in the later years, private organisers entered in the business of organising trade fairs and exhibitions in Pragati Maidan with a limited objective of commercial benefit. Thus, a third party event in Pragati Maidan is primarily organised by companies/organisations with profit-motive and accordingly the cost of participation is usually kept high by them. Thus, ITPO generally targets small and medium enterprises to provide them a platform to exhibit their products at a reasonable cost. Today private organisers organise about 60-70 events annually at Pragati Maidan as compared to very few events during 80s and 90s. On the other hand, India Trade Promotion Organisation has been mandated to promote trade through various mediums particularly trade fairs and exhibitions. TFT : What are the primary roles and responsibilities of ITPO? Rita Menon : ITPO is a 100% Govt. owned company and functions under the administrative control of Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. The main functions and objectives of ITPO are: • To promote, organise and participate in industrial trade through fairs and exhibitions in India and abroad and to take all measures incidental thereto for boosting up countries’ trade. • To publicise in India and abroad international trade fairs and exhibitions to be held in India and mobilise the foreign participants to participate in them. • To promote exports and to explore new markets for traditional items of exports and develop export of new items with a view to maintaining, diversifying and expanding the export trade. • To support and assist small and medium enterprise to access market – both in India and abroad. • To prepare and update trade related database for dissemination among trade and industry in India. • Organising seminars, conferences and workshops on trade-related issues. • To lease out its exhibition halls and facilities to other organisers for holding trade related events. Thus, leasing of exhibition hall and facilities to other organisers for holding trade fair/events is one of the many functions of ITPO. TradeFairTimes is in favour of all the stakeholders in the Trade Fair Sector working in harmony for the betterment of the National interest. We hope the issues are resolved in the interest of the nation.
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Competition Commission of India asks ITPO to define its role By M Q Syed
New Delhi The country’s fair trade authority the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed inquiry by its investigation arm, against India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). This probe was ordered after the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) filed first information against the trade practices by ITPO. In the ruling, the CCI observed that there was sufficient evidence proving prima-facie of ITPO “abusing its dominant position” and that there was sufficient material to refer the case for a probe by the Director General (DG), the investigation arm of the fair trade regulator. In their complaint, the IEIA had accused that the activities of ITPO were anti-competitive in nature and adversely affected the competition, as well as detrimental to the growth of the Trade fair industry in India. There have been allegations before of ITPO denying access to their venue to private exhibition organisers by either framing discriminatory guidelines or delaying confirmation of allotment dates. The inquiry was ordered to determine whether ITPO was imposing discriminatory conditions of time gap restrictions for trade shows, and also, whether it was limiting the provision of services of holding trade shows/ exhibitions at Pragati Maidan in Delhi by giving itself the preferential treatment for organising trade fairs and exhibitions over other organisers. As the Manager of Pragati Maidan, the ITPO has also been charged with making venue allotment on certain conditions, such as compulsorily taking of foyer area and engaging of an empanelled house-keeping agency. The Commission heard the counsels of the informant, who explained its case in the ordinary meeting of the Commission held on 30th January ‘13. Thereafter, the Commission in its ordinary meeting on 12th February ‘13 heard the representatives of ITPO who informed “ITPO had recently brought in a competition friendly/ uniform policy for licensing of exhibition space and facilities in Pragati Maidan for future exhibitions/ fairs and the earlier anomalies stood rectified.” They assured the Commission that they would file a copy of the new guidelines/ policy within 15 days. The Commission thus decided to take a final view in the matter after considering the modified guidelines. However, ITPO instead of filing modified policy filed a letter dated 25th February ‘13 accompanied with an undertaking of Senior Manager of ITPO stating that ITPO has decided to make a user-friendly time gap policy for
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licensing of exhibition space and facilities in Pragati Maidan for future exhibitions/ fairs. ITPO assured the CCI that it should modify the current policy for licensing of space in Pragati Maidan within next 3 months to ensure uniformity in organizing exhibitions/ fairs at Pragati Maidan and provide a copy of the same to the Commission for information. The CCI also noted “the information available in the public domain (viz., trade fairs event calendar for the months of April 2012 to December 2012) showed that Pragati Maidan was booked almost all the year round with most of the trade fairs and exhibitions being held at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Even the nearest venue i.e. Noida and Greater Noida lagged far behind Pragati Maidan in respect of indoor exhibition area and frequency of trade fairs and exhibitions held. This is indicative of consumer preference for the venue, a factor listed for consideration under section 19(6) of the Act while determining the relevant geographic market. Apart from the factors mentioned above, the factors like the law and order situation in Noida & Greater Noida is comparison to Delhi and the profile/status of potential visitors in such exhibitions should also be considered. Delhi it is generally perceived to be better placed on both counts and it is a relevant factor affecting the choice of consumers i.e. the exhibition organizers.” “It is noted that in case of PDA Trade Fairs v. India Trade Promotion Organization, Case No. 48 of 2012 decided on 11.10.2012, the Commission held ITPO to be dominant in the relevant market for providing venue for trade fairs/ exhibitions within geographic area of Delhi. Moreover, the multiple roles of ITPO namely that of a regulator and policy formulator of exhibition industry, managing Pragati Maidan and organizer of trade fairs and exhibitions, i.e., a competitor of members of informant, appear to strengthen its dominance.” “Resultantly, the Commission is of the opinion that prima facie there is sufficient material to refer the case to
“It is noted that ....... the Commission held ITPO to be dominant in the relevant market for providing venue for trade fairs/ exhibitions within geographic area of Delhi. Moreover, the multiple roles of ITPO namely that of a regulator and policy formulator of exhibition industry, managing Pragati Maidan and organizer of trade fairs and exhibitions, i.e., a competitor of members of informant, appear to strengthen its dominance.” “Resultantly, the Commission is of the opinion that prima facie there is sufficient material to refer the case to the Director General (DG) to cause an investigation to be made into the matter”.
the Director General (DG) to cause an investigation to be made into the matter” the CCI stated in its ruling. This is not the first time that a complaint was filed against ITPO with the CCI. In 2011, Bangalore based PDA Tradefairs Private Limited filed a complaint against the Government agency alleging that ITPO, being a dominant player, put certain conditions in the allotment of halls which were
unfair and created one-sided and onerous obligations. This was related to an event in October 2010. After consideration and several hearings, the CCI dismissed the case citing that : “...information given by the informant (PDA Trade Fairs) shows (Continued on page 3)
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From the Editor-In-Chief Dear Friends, The current Trade Fair season has started with a great deal of expectations. And much encouraging results. We saw some very well organized events during the past one month. And most of them concluded with very good results – higher-than-expected exhibitors, better organization, and most importantly, higher unique visitor footfalls and higher business conducted. All these results in deeper and more relevant impact in our economy. This is very reassuring. Especially during these challenging days. The global economy promises to finally get on its feet during the next one year. And when it does, it will be crucial for our country to grab the most of the opportunities. Last month started with the release of the proceedings against ITPO by the National Fair Trade Authority – the Competitions Commission of India (CCI). This was following a disclosures by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) in October 2012, the same story finds a cover in this issue. This ruling has established the urgent need for a focused, strong and powerful leadership and guidance from IEIA the leading Trade Fair Industry Association in India for a fair, better and pragmatic transformation of the Trade Fair Sector. We could take lessons from the conduct of the Trade Fair Industry in foreign economies and decide that the time for dillydallying and despicable politics is over. A fair and transparent system is the need of the hour if we need to ensure that the Trade fair and Convention sector in India prosper. The fact that every other country in the world takes this industry very seriously and is reaping huge benefits for their serious approach and investments in the sector. Whereas, we in India with one of the very few economies that have withstood the most devastating global economic meltdown, haven’t been able to get our act together even after 60 years of independence is a very serious issue that has to be taken up by every Industry Association (not just the Trade Fair Associations alone), and elected representatives. The lack of earnestness and urgency on the part of the Indian Manufacturing and Industry Associations is highly puzzling, especially with the demonstrated international impact of Trade Fairs and Expos to the domestic economy and hence the domestic industry in particular. We feel that the time has finally come for the Government, the Government establishments, the Trade Fair Industry and the Indian Industry as a whole to work together for the betterment of the Nation’s economic interests rather than playing onemanupship. The leadership of the Industry and the architecture of the Industry Policy should move from the hands of uninformed and unqualified legislators and into the hands of a much more qualified and knowledgeable industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
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We shall be updating you on the discussions and developments on this subject in the coming issues. Meanwhile, you can read a brief inquiry on the subject in this issue. We hope to have your comments on this subject so that we can have a better and more effective dialogue. This month, we have a interesting study in the evolution of a major trade fair complex. Lessons can be learnt from Messe Düsseldorf on how trade fair & convention complexes need to be planned, designed, developed, promoted and managed. And how they impact the local economy, and not-to-forget, the branding & reputation of the region. During the following months, we shall endeavor to bring you more insights into foreign venues and trades hows. The months of October and November promised to bring tremendous activity in our trade fair and events calendar. We are looking forward to see some very interesting shows and events, several international and strategically important ones. We shall bring you more reports on them in our next issues. Nevertheless, this issue carries Post Event Reports of three interesting events that happened during the last 30 days. And we also have updates on the events in the next couple of months. This month, we also bid farewell to our good friend of over 3 years, Thomas Löffler, of MMI India & bC Expo India. 2 months ago, we reported that his colleague Igor Palka would take over from him in India, while Thomas Löffler, moves to his new assignment as Additional Deputy Managing Director of MMI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., MMI’s largest subsidiary in November. Thomas came to India in 2010, and while he was here, he has been a very active member of our fraternity. We at TradeFairTimes wish him all the success and joy in his new assignments. He has promised to come visit India often, and we look forward to seeing him again. Our in-house Professional Coach, Arun Pahwa writes in his concluding part of his Essay in our Special Interest Feature Series on “Health & Safety in Exhibitions”. He has brought out some simple concepts that can be adopted without much difficulty by Exhibitions & Events Organisers and Service Providers. We look forward to your partnership in bringing in better health and safety practices in our industry. Please do write in your ideas and concepts. Our October issue, also contains the regular features – Photo Gallery, International News, NewsUpdates, EventsDairy, etc. Enjoy your issue. And we shall look forward to your regular inputs and responses. Best wishes, M. Q. Syed Editor-In-Chief syed@tradefairtimes.com
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Thomas Löffler moves to Shanghai as Add. Dy MD of MMI (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. MUMBAI Thomas Löffler (32) moves to MMI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., as its new Additional Deputy Managing Director with effect from 1st November 2013. MMI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., is MMI’s largest subsidiary. Thomas Löffler was based out of Mumbai, India for the last four
(Continued from page 1) that the opposite party has treated the informant at par with all other exhibitors and had not exercised any discrimination …. The rate and the terms and conditions of exhibition were same for the informant and others. The rate of booking of the venue was not different for the informant but was same for all”, and that “there was no “prima facie case made out by the informant (PDA Trade Fairs) and it was a fit case to close...” The CCI further declared that that other issues raised by the complainant also do not establishment of any abuse of dominance. “The mere fact that the opposite party was a dominant enterprise in the relevant market is not a violation of the Competition Act”, it sated in its ruling. A fair and transparent system is the need of the hour if we need to ensure that the Tradefair and Conventions sector in India prosper. The fact that every other country in the world takes this industry very seriously and is reaping huge benefits for their serious
approach and investments in the Trade Fair sector. Whereas, we in India with one of the very few economies that have withstood the most devastating global economic meltdown, haven’t been able to get our act together even after 60 years of independence is a very serious issue that has to be taken up by every Industry Association (not just the Trade Fair Associations alone), and elected representative. The lack of earnestness and urgency on the part of the Indian Manufacturing and Industry Associations is highly puzzling, especially with the demonstrated international impact of Trade Fairs and Expos to the domestic economy and hence the domestic industry in particular. In a country where Professionally designed, built and managed large Exhibition and Conventions Venues are very few in number, any discriminatory practices by a government agency would have disastrous effect on the evolution of both the Trade Fair & Conventions Industry in particular, as well as the whole Indian Industry in
general. Officials of various Foreign Government Trade Development Agencies that we spoke to recently explained in detailed the various policies and activities of their Governments to promote industry in their respective nations by promoting Trade Fairs and Conventions – within their home countries and by participating in prominent expos in important export & partner economies around the world. This is through policy initiatives, infrastructure and institutional support, as well as activity promoting leading shows around the world through their diplomatic channels. Each official have expressed surprise and disappointment in the lackluster attitude of our governments in promoting the Trade Fair sector in the country. This is where the Private Trade Fair and Events Business in India look for leadership and guidance from the Trade Fair Associations in India such as the IEIA.
years (from January 2010 until October 2013) and held concurrent positions of the CEO of bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd., and the Deputy CEO of MMI India Pvt. Ltd., till 1st October 2013. At bC Expo India, Thomas was responsible for its exhibition “bC India – A BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW”. In its first edition bC India achieved to become one of India’s largest trade shows. It was one of the largest b2b exhibition launches in Asia with 88,000 square meters exhibition space. The 2nd edition in 2013 grew to 150,000 square meters of exhibition space. At the same time he held the position as Deputy CEO of MMI India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiary of Messe Muenchen GmbH. MMI India organizes shows in various industry segments such as electronica and productronica India, Intersolar India, Laser World of Photonics India, drink technology India, the India Automation Technology Fair (IATF), IFAT India - an exhibition on environmental technologies and Indian Ceramics. During his business administration studies with a special focus on exhibition, conference and event management Thomas Löffler began his professional career with Meplan GmbH an exhibition stand building company of Messe Muenchen GmbH. After his move to Messe Muenchen GmbH in 2005, Thomas Löffler was part of the exhibition management of ITMA, world’s largest textile machinery exhibition and bauma China, Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition, before he was appointed as CEO, bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd. and Deputy CEO, MMI India Pvt. Ltd. in 2010. The TradeFairTimes team wishes Thomas Löffler the very best of success in his new assignment.
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UBM India launches the UBM India Pharma Awards Mumbai UBM India is set to honour path breaking excellence, by presenting the UBM India Pharma Awards for “Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry”. The UBM India Pharma Awards is established with the objective of honoring companies who turn inspiration into innovation, and innovation into excellence. The awards will celebrate thinkers and creators breaking new ground in formulation, process development and packaging. During the Press Meet to announce the launch of the Awards, UBM India unveiled the trophy for the UBM India Pharma Awards. The conference was presided over by Mr. Ajit Singh, Chairman, ACG- Worldwide; Shri. Mural Nair, Partner- Ernst & Young, and Mr. Joji George, Managing Director- UBM India. According to Mr. Joji George, “UBM India believes that these initiatives are
required to pave the way for stable growth, provide universal health benefits, social and environmental safety, resulting ultimately in enhancing the global image of the Indian Pharmaceutical industry.” With India now the hub for high quality, low cost pharma solutions, India Pharma Awards by UBM India will give an opportunity to companies to engage with the movers and shakers in India’s pharma machinery, technology, ingredients, outsourcing and biopharma industry. There is a constant growth taking place in the pharmaceutical industry today and UBM India plans to take this growth ahead to the next level by launch of the Indian Pharma Awards. The Indian pharmaceutical industry currently tops the chart amongst India’s science-based industries with wide ranging capabilities in the complex field of drug manufacture and technology. A highly organized
Messe Frankfurt to join ranks of Google’s Premier SMB Partners Frankfurt As of 1 October, Messe Frankfurt will be the world’s first trade fair company to become a certified Premier SMB Partner of Google™ in Germany. Kai Hattendorf, Vice President Digital Business, at Messe Frankfurt GmbH: “By joining forces with Google, we can provide a new service for our customers, helping them to channel marketing expenditure efficiently and to generate new customers and additional visitors to their trade fair stands. With their AdWords adverts, our customers can profile themselves right
next to or above search results, thereby drawing the attention of users looking for information on Google.” Michael Jäschke, Head of Channel Sales at Google: “The Google AdWords Premier SMB Partner Program brings experienced sector specialists together with companies that are looking for experts to help them create, manage and optimise their online advertising campaigns. Messe Frankfurt can offer significant added value to exhibiting companies by using AdWords adverts.” As an SMB Premier Partner, Messe Frankfurt offers its customers AdWords campaigns and oversees these campaigns from the initial keyword selection to the final evaluation. As a sales partner, the company receives valuable support from Google. In Germany, there are 14 Premier SMB Partnerships geared towards the small and medium-sized business segment. These include the Axel Springer Publishing Group, the German Yellow Pages (Gelbe Seiten) and testing institute TÜV. The new service extends the range of digital products and services that Messe Frankfurt offers its customers under its Dexperty digital brand. Frankfurt is a pioneering force in the digitalisation of the trade fair sector worldwide.
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The unveiling of the trophy for the UBM India Pharma Awards. sector, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is estimated to be worth US$ 4.5 billion, growing at about 8 to 9% annually. Taking the leadership and expertise of connecting the Pharma businesses through CPhI and P-MEC India, which is South Asia’s largest and most comprehensive event for the pharmaceutical industry, to the next level, UBM India is set to honour path breaking excellence, by the launch of UBM India Pharma Awards for “Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry”. UBM India on 2nd December, 2013
through this award ceremony will recognize and reward select, pathbreaking initiatives undertaken by the Indian Pharmaceutical industry around key areas of quality, product design, cost management, packaging, corporate social responsibility, research & development. The Awards Jury, include Dr. Ajit Dangi, President and CEO, Danssen Consulting; Devinder Pal, President, Catalyst Pharma Consult; Murali Nair, Partner Ernst & Young; and Kaushik Desai, Director, Drug Information Association (DIA).
MRO INDIA 2013 to bridge gap between civil and military sectors Mumbai “Within the IAF, we are expecting the MRO Industry to partner for reclamation, refurbishment and reequipping of our aviation assets. IAF is also seeking to outsource certain maintenance services for undertaking major structure repairs and modifications on both fighter and transport aircraft,” said Air Marshal P Kanakraj, AVSM VM Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command of Indian Air Force whilst expressing his views on the 3rd Edition of the International Networking Conference & Exhibition on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, MRO INDIA 2013 (Civil & Military), which is scheduled to be held from 7th to 9th November, 2013 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. True to his words, the Air Marshal, much decorated for his impeccable yeoman service to the Indian Air Force, has consented to preside over the inaugural function of the event on 7th November 2013s, which has the distinction of being the only one of its kind held in India. Air Marshal P Kanakraj, apart from inaugurating event, would also be presenting the Key Note Address emphasizing the need to synergize the activities of Civil and Military MROs to solidify the robust foundation of the Indian MRO Industry.
Further, as an another gesture of solidarity to the event, the Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command Units will also be displaying the areas where Civil MROs can participate in its programmes as well as the procedures
opportunity to listen to Air Marshal Kanakaraj’s keynote address on Civilmilitary cooperation in the field of MRO, but also interact and understand the IAF Maintenance Command’s needs and procedures in helping
File Photo of the Inauguration of the MRO India 2012. to do so . “Ever since its inception in 2011, MRO India, India’s only exhibition and conference in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul domain, has been instrument in trying to build a healthy relationship between the defense forces and the civil MROs in cooperating with each other in this arena. The seed of this effort was sown in MRO India 2012, when IAF’s Maintenance Command took part in the event in a modest way. Delegates and Exhibitors alike will not only have
this cooperation at its pavilion,” said Pulak Sen, Director, MRO India and Founder S e c re t ar y - G ener al, MRO Association of India, which will conduct the concurrent conference. MRO India 2013 will have speakers from India and overseas who will be presenting the advances in MRO industry globally, panel discussions on steps to strengthen the Indian MRO Industry, who to tackle taxation issues, as well as other relevant issues. As in the past, the event of this year too has the support of the Indian
Civil Aviation Ministry. “It is heartening to note that the third edition of MRO India will be held in Novemeber, 2013 at Mumbai. We expect that MRO India 2013 will play its cohesive effort in this direction to bring the MRO industry and aircraft operators together as complementary to each other”, observed Arun Mishra, IAS, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in his message to the organizers of the event reiterating the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry’s espousal for the India’s pioneer MRO event. MRO India, which has the distinction of being only one of its kind conducted at India, through two of its successfully conducted earlier editions during 2011 and 2012, has been able to highlight the issues that are of paramount importance and emphasized the need for the inevitable coordination of the activities between Indian MRO Industry with that of its counterparts across the world to exploit the still latent and abundantly rich, but yet to be tapped resources in order to grow to its full extent. MRO INDIA 2013 is a joint venture of India’s leading aviation publications “Indian Aviation” and The STAT Trade Times. The event is the sequel to its successfully conducted predecessor MRO INDIA 2012. The event is the only one of its kind held in India.
Odisha to host the 2nd Cashew Tech Expo Buwaneshwar : The 2nd Cashew Tech Expo 2013, widely acknowledged as India’s second International Exhibition on CASHEW Products & Technologies, is scheduled to be held on 14& 15 Dec 2013 in Odisha state with Odisha Cashew Processors Association Odisha. This time we are inviting visitors from Odisha, Andra Pradesh, Maharashtra States that include industries like , Cashew, Food, Electrical Industries, their Dealers, Consultants, Owners and Managers. A special feature of Cashew Tech Expo 2013 at Karkala, Karnataka was the inter - active session which was visited over 1200 visitors from cashew & food industries, cashew processors and technology suppliers to understand need of cashew industries, available latest technologies, business terms, after sales services, etc., in emerging Indian market. The participants found the session most useful. The Cashew Tech Expo is organized by the Tender Today Groups.
2nd Dall Tech Expo to be held in Gulberga Bangalore : The 2nd Dall Tech Expo is being organised in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Organised by the Tender Today Groups, this event is widely acknowledged as India’s second International Exhibition on Dall Products & Technologies. The Dall, Food, Pack & Power Tech Expo 2013 would also be organised concurrently during this event showcasing Dall, Food, Power Electrical Products, Processing & Packaging Machinery and Allied Industries. This time they are inviting visitors from Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Maharashra ,Gujarat states that include industries like dall, rice, food, electrical industries, their dealers, consultants, owners and managers. The recently concluded Cashew Tech Expo 2013 organised by the Tender Today Groups at Karkala, Karnataka was a grand success. An inter - active session during the Expo drew excellent response from the visitors.
5th Edition of ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo in December ‘13 Mumbai : The 5th Edition of ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo 2013 will be held from December 12 to 15, 2013 at the MMRDA Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organised by ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, a leading trade show organizer in India, the event has established itself as an ideal platform for aluminium extrusions industry in the Indian subcontinent. Today for aluminium extrusions manufacturers of all types be it architectural, industrial, electrical or transportation profiles, ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo has become a one stop shop forum which takes care of all vital needs. Concurrent to the exhibition, the 3rd ZAK Aluminium Surface Finish Symposium will take place which will provide a knowledge platform on the global best practices in coating on aluminium extruded profiles. This symposium will help to find out how to apply the best practices to do more with less, increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of major projects.
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India Lab Expo moves to Hyderabad for its 2013 edition Hyderabad INDIA LAB EXPO, among the biggest exhibitions in South East Asia for Laboratory, Analytical, Biotechnology, Life Science, Material Testing, and Laboratory Consumable Products & Instruments moves to Hyderabad for its 2013 edition. The fifth edition of this show is scheduled for 21st to 23rd November, 2013 at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The focus of show is on the latest trends and technology in the area of laboratory and analytical instrumentation, Chromatography & Spectroscopy, biotechnology and life sciences, Process Control & Reactors, medical and clinical diagnostics, clean room & sterilization, quality control & environmental, educational labs, measurement and testing, Liquid Handling & Filtration, laboratory consumables & allied products, laboratory furniture and construction. It will offer the exhibiting companies to not only present their innovations, products and services but to meet with the key decision makers and find leads and confirmed orders. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to not only have the entire spectrum of the laboratory industry in one place, at one time, providing them total solutions but an ideal platform to learn industry insights, connect with peers and grow professionally. The purpose of this exhibition and conference is to bring suppliers and buyers of focal industries and institutions face-to-face for three days. In this pursuit we facilitate manufacturers and distributors from all over the world to showcase their latest products and technology to buyers and users at a common platform in India. The exhibition provides an opportunity to
the participants to connect with global leaders, learn about cutting edge technology, hear about vital research and appreciate the changes the industry is going to witness in near future. India Lab Expo has become the biggest platform within a short span of time and continuously growing at the rate of 25% annually in terms of number of exhibitors and visitors. The purpose of shifting exhibition from Delhi to Hyderabad was mooted to pro- vide better access to life science, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research institutions and educational sector which has witnessed 19 percent growth in 2013 and is clustered and concentrated in the state of Andhra Pradesh and
nearby states. The show would have the Pharma Mac Pac Expo – a Special focus Exhibition on Pharmaceutical & Packaging Machineries concurrently with this year at same venue. Hyderabad as hosting city for 5th India Lab Expo provides many obvious advantages. It is India’s Bio-Pharmaceutical Hub, Pharmaceutical Capital, producing a third of India’s total bulk drugs, rank 2nd in producing value added food & beverages, is the home to several premier technical and research institutions, a large number of hospitals and diagnostic labs, etc. Hyderabad has got a vibrant ecosystem for chemical, life science and pharmaceutical industry consisting
The Times Travel Trade Fair to be held at Gurgaon Gurgaon, NCR The Times Travel Trade Fair (TTTF), an exclusive travel exhibition in association with The Times of India Group, is scheduled on 16th & 17th November, 2013 at Epicentre, Gurgaon. The focus of the Times Travel Trade Fair is on the decision makers in the industry, it’s purely an ideal & dominant platform for trade & networking from travel and tourism industry players. The focus of Times Travel Trade Fair is on the decision makers in the industry, it’s purely an ideal & dominant platform for trade & networking for travel and tourism industry players. It’s a unique podium for the travel fraternity to update and equip the travel agents in India with all the relevant information they need to market to their customers. The TTTF will be showcasing domestic and international travel packages, exclusive travel offers/ tour operators, pilgrimage destinations, adventure and wildlife operators, hotels & resorts chains, MICE, travel publications, maps & travel guides, amusement/theme parks, state government & international tourism boards, car rentals/airlines, convention centres, medical tourism, IT companies for travel solutions, spas & wellness centres, railway operators, foreign exchange (banks), travel accessories, cruise liners, travel portals and many more. The TTTF will have entire travel catalogue under one roof focused on travel market. The TTTF was conceived with the Vision to update and equip the travel agents in India with all the relevant information they need to market to their customers. The primary objective of the TTTF is to generate valuable contacts, make immediate sales, increase your visibility and make solid connections that will translate into year round sales. The event offers its exhibitors an opportunity to build brand awareness, generate traffic and maximize exposure to the global travel and tourism industry. The Mumbai Edition of the TTTF Mumbai Expo in association with the Times of India Group successfully concluded at Bombay Exhibition Centre on 13 & 14 July 2013. This exclusive two day exhibition on travel and tourism industry attracted many travel professionals and was a great platform for trade and networking from the prominent players of the travel industry. Visitors thronged the halls on Saturday of the show, with the general public came to find out about the wide-ranging information on offers from exhibitors and providers of niche market products.
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of large number of companies, institutions, support agencies and services along with a very strong community of professionals serving these industries. This generates regular sourcing of laboratory, analytical & biotechnology equipment and consumables by these labs and creation and dissemination of knowledge and skills specific to the Industry. Companies participating in earlier India Lab Expo are satisfied with the business value that they have received and are excited to participate in the 5th edition of the show. The value that they get by participation includes but not limited to showcasing their product and services, new business leads and deals, strengthening relationship with the key decision makers in buying organizations, networking with professional peers and officials of government and regulatory agencies. We wish to continue to be important factor and significant partner in the success of our exhibitors. This year, more than 50 foreign companies are directly participating and more than 400 foreign principals are participating through their channel partners in India. The foreign companies which are participating are from Germany, USA, UK, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, China, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Sweden, Nederland etc. We expect 300+ exhibitors and 10000+ visitors representing diverse industries to participate in 5th India Lab Expo, 2013. The exhibiting space is getting sold out very fast and only few locations are left out to be grabbed. The India Lab Show is organized by the New Delhi based S. D. (India) Corporation.
BangaloreIT.biz is now BangaloreITE.biz Bangalore India’s flagship Technology Summit Bangalore IT.biz is now BangaloreITE.biz. This is the result of the primer IT event evolving into a Premier ICT and Electronics Summit. This Premier ICT Event would be held in Bangalore from 22nd to 24th October 2013, while 2 satellite events was held in Mysore (August 7 & 8) and Mangalore (August 30). Across the years, it was evident that ICT and Electronics together will increasingly gain importance as the key drivers of India’s growth story in the coming years. The forthcoming edition of Bangalore ITE.biz thus promises to be a unique Business and Knowledge Exchange Platform capturing emerging trends and showcasing new developments in ICT and Electronics. Over the years, this ICT series has established itself as India’s premier and successful IT and Electronics Event showcasing the latest global IT & Electronics trends, myriad IT Applications across various sectors as well as innovative and pathbreaking ideas. The events have been the most prominent platform for Indian IT entrepreneurs and professionals to network and gain insight into the latest innovations & technologies driving the IT & Electronics industry. Foreign Trade Delegations have been taking a very large space since the first show in the late 1990s. It is the one of the rarest Government organized events bring together Pan India participation from across verticals. Bangalore IT.biz attracts a varied audience, from international and national; private and public sectors, international and local large scale companies to SME’s. This event series had since its early editions helped in establishing Bangalore as the IT and Electronics Capital of India. This Event include an International Conference, Keynote Talks, CEO Conclave, IT Export Awards, in addition to the Tradeshow and B2B Meetings. The three days of Summit offers three days of focused sessions covering Digital Analytics, Big Data, Mobility, Cloud, R&D, System Design, A&D Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Electronics and more. Check out the latest Conference Programme. The show has a strong conference component that presents relevant and latest technologies addressed by world renowned expert speakers providing a comprehensive view of critical, technical, business and policy issues facing the industry and emerging business opportunities. This year, for the first ever time, world renowned thought provokers and futurists giving insights into what lies ahead, what should be the focus to sustain leadership and be Numero Uno. The 2013 conference will feature compelling talks from some of the best minds from the industry on topics ranging from Digital Analytics and Mobility to Consumer and Industrial Electronics. The Show is hosted by the Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, and co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) (Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Dept. of Electronics and Information Technology (DEITy), Govt. of India) The Tradeshow at the BangaloreITE.biz brings together some of the leading IT and Electronics brands across the world, giving an opportunity for businesses and professionals to meet, interact and forge partnerships, outsourcing collaborations, explore new business avenues, look for beneficial tieups and create opportunities for Business Visitors to interact with the Exhibitors.
YESSS- Young Entrepreneurs Start-Ups in Soaring Spirits
File Photo of the Inauguration of the BangaloreIT.biz 2012.
Other Highlights : CEO Conclave The CEO Conclave is a power packed evening with Industry Captains from the ICT Industry as well as Policy Makers coming together on a single platform to throw light on the challenges ahead, uncover potential opportunities and discuss the means to achieve exponential growth. This is a closed-door invite-only event, organized by NASSCO and shall provide an opportunity to meet elite leaders, indulge in invigorating interactions and get insights on future business, technology, innovation, and opportunities. Speakers include Som Mittal, President of NASSCOM, Avinash Vashishtha, Chairman & Geography MD at Accenture India, Kumud Srinivasan, President, INTEL India, GM, INTEL Architecture Group, India and Amit Agarwal, CEO, Amazon.
YESSS is a forum for Start-ups with business ideas who are looking for partnership, collaboration, investment and mentoring, it provides opportunities for innovative ideas to blossom into a complete growth plan, in the presence of IT Veterans and Investors. INTERLINX - Partnering Tool InterlinX Partnering Tool is a powerful and sophisticated internet platform and a match making tool for Delegates and Exhibitors to maximise partnering opportunities with the ICT, Hardware & Electronics Community for Business and more. Ideal for facilitating Buyer-Seller & One-on-One Meetings with prospective partners, this tool will enable the users to schedule meetings over a span of three days at one location - Bangalore ITE.biz 2013.
IT Export Awards An effort to recognize the Indian leaders in ICT, this prestigious annual award night brings together the leading IT Entrepreneurs and Professionals in the country, A star studded evening to felicitate and acknowledge their contributions that take the industry in new and innovative path and their foresight to go where few have gone before as well. The Award Function would be addressed by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon’ ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development Govt. of India, and Milind Deora, Hon’ ble Minister of State for Communication & Information Technology Govt. of India
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“MRO India to provide a unique platform for both Indian and overseas players in the MRO sector” With the global economy taking off, and maturing of the domestic Aviation industry, the MRO (Aviation Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul) sector in India is poised for a new growth trajectory. The third edition of the MRO India proposed to take-off from where its previous edition ended. TradeFairTimes spoke to Pulak Sen the organizer of the show on the expectations from this year’s show. TFT : What is the primary goal of yours to organise the MRO India 2013? • MRO India is India’s only trade event in the space of Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul arena. The primary goal of MRO India is to provide a unique platform for both Indian and overseas players in the MRO sector. The event draws participation from airlines, MROs and allied support industries involved in this critical function of aviation. MRO India covers both civil and military subjects. MRO India 2013 will be at the Bombay Exhibition Hall 2, November 07-09.
the MRO Industry, hence it is a very niche event. MRO India is in its third year of existence, the first show was held in 2011 and the second in 2012. Last year we had around 700 participants. This year we expect a 30 per cent increase in this figure.
TFT : How do you think MRO India 2013 will benefit the exhibitors, sponsors and the industry? • MRO India 2013 is a unique platform for the players of the MRO industry where exhibitors, partners (sponsors) and delegates at the concurrent conference are exposed to a focused B2B environment to inform the gathering about their products and services, capabilities and forge joint venture discussions. The conference has speakers from India and overseas and debate on various areas of hindrances for the growth of the MRO industry in India.
MRO India is an international platform for MRO players from India and overseas, either wanting to do business in India or its neighbouring countries, such Pulak Sen as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, etc. Currently, the Indian MRO industry is worth US$ 600 million and is expected to be worth US$ 1.6 billion in 2020. There is a huge potential and expertise in India to not only do MRO work from airlines of India, but also for international airlines. Hence MRO India will foster a handshake between Indian and international MRO players.
TFT : What is the number of visitors, you expect at MRO India 2013? • As MRO India is a focussed B2B event, both exhibition and conference, the exhibitors, speakers, delegates and visitors are restricted to
TFT : What was the volume of business generated by the MRO India 2012? • As mentioned earlier, MRO India is a B2B event and deals are not announced at the event. However, it acts as a platform for two entities to break ice
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here paving the way towards mutually beneficial business between them. TFT : Are there other countries participating at MRO India 2013 apart from India and if so can you please name them? • The event this year has drawn participation Air India, Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command as well as other international participants like Turkish Technik and HEICO. The UK Trade & Investment of the British High Commission in India is exhibiting this year and UK is the Partner Country for MRO India 2013. Last year, the Canadian Trade Office in India exhibited MRO capabilities from various Canadian provinces. Canada was the Partner Country for MRO India 2012. TFT : Is it an annual event or biannual event please explain about the frequency and the Cities? • The organisers of MRO India, Indian Aviation and the STAT Media Group, who also jointly conceptualized this event, are of the opinion that the event should be held for the first consecutive three years and thereafter as a biannual event. Hence we held the first edition in March 2011, second in September 2012 and the third to be held in Mumbai, the aviation engineering capital of the country, November 07-09, 2013. Thereafter, the fourth edition of MRO India will be held in 2015. The venue of the 2015 show has not been finalised yet, but we are contemplating it at New Delhi, Hyderabad or Mumbai.
KRISHI 2013 to ignite the Growth Engine for Indian Agriculture Nasik The 8th Edition of KRISHI, the Agriculture Trade Fair being organized in Nasik is scheduled from 15th to 19th Nov 2013 at Dongre Vastigriha Ground, Nashik Maharashtra. Since its inception in 1998 KRISHI Exhibition is growing year after year, it is being organised every alternate year by Human Service Foundation, Media Exhibitors & Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, and Industry & Agriculture. This year more than 300 private & government sector organisations are expected to take the advantage of this platform to showcase their products, technology, services and initiatives to the Indian farmers. KRISHI has established itself as the most favoured forum in India to get first-hand information on present day Agriculture trends. Agriculture related companies explore KRISHI 2013 as a platform to develop new markets, expand the existing one and for others as a brand building exercise. Whereas for the farmers it acts as source to get solutions for the better farming through latest technology and firsthand information to the advanced
techniques of agriculture from the experts of the industry. KRISHI centres the stage for the programs for all those related to the agriculture, it renders a platform of knowledge, Innovation and Business, and these three pillars set the foundation of KRISHI. Theme of KRISHI 2013 is “Youth in Agriculture” – KRISHI rejuvenates itself with every new edition by adding new chapters with innovative forums for discussion that encourages the people related to the sector. KRISHI 2013 comes up with a completely new platform for youth. India is known as Young Nation almost 70% of population below 35 years out of them many are unable to fulfill their potential because of poverty and lack of education and on other side there are young people who have the potential to play a significant role in rural development. The energy, creativity and power of these young people can ensure a desirable future of Agriculture sector. To encourage
and motivate more and more young people to make their future and career in agriculture sector and that will make this sector more dynamic and youth driven. KRISHI 2013 designs special programme for the youth - a platform for learning, networking and discussion that will lead all to wonder how this sector can open up vast opportunities for the young farmers, job seekers and young agro entrepreneurs. These programmes are expected to open up new avenues and new dimensions for the youth to experiment and explore the opportunities agriculture. Thousands of young farmers, students, agro entrepreneurs from all across India are expected to attend this mega event of Agriculture. In addition there is opportunity to talk, get informed through seminars, workshops and get an exposure to the new technology, products of exhibiting companies at KRISHI 2013 to modernize the agriculture and change the view about it as an old and un attractive profession.
More than 300 companies will showcase their products & services to agriculture sector. Farm Mechanisation will be main feature of exhibition. Seminars for farmers on various topics related to farming including climate change and best farm practices in harmony with nature, B2B Meets to discover business opportunities, Agri Entrepreneurship Development Program and an Agro Career & Job Fair for sourcing best job opportunities are the main highlights at KRISHI 2013. KRISHI would also host a Dairy Expo & Seminars concurrently at the same venue on theme “Milky Way – Ahead”. The organisers motive of KRISHI 203 is “Be informed - get involved” philosophy, to take it further organisers of KRISHI are inviting farmers, researchers, agro entrepreneurs, companies, govt institutes, organisations to get benefit of this platform and be a part of the change of India’s own and age old agriculture. The organisers expect to attract over 2 lakh visitors and participants from over 12 states of India and overseas.
Rajasthan textile fair to witness buyers from 66 countries Jaipur ‘VASTRA - 2013’, the second edition of Rajasthan’s international textile and apparel fair, promises to be bigger and better than its first edition last year with overseas participation from over 66 countries having been confirmed. The fair, being held between Oct 3-6 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre in Sitapura Industrial Area, is being organised by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO), with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as the co-organiser. The union commerce an industry ministry has provided financial support to the tune of Rs.5 crore for ‘VASTRA-2013’ under the Market Access Initiative Scheme. Addressing a press conference, RIICO MD Naveen Mahajan said: “This year, 202 exhibitors, 421 buyers from 66 countries and 43 Indian buying houses have confirmed their participation.” “Besides participation from traditional export markets like the US and West Europe, this year there is also an increase in participation from new markets such as Latin America, Africa, China, Australia and East Europe. This is in keeping with the efforts of the government of India in enlarging the export market of Indian textiles and making inroads into new markets.” The apparel export target for the current financial year has been fixed at $17 billion. Business worth $61.90 million was generated during ‘VASTRA - 2012’, in which as many as 178 exhibitors, 361 foreign buyers from 61 countries and 36 buying houses from India participated. FICCI state head Gyan Prakash said that “VASTRA - 2013” is a comprehensive trade fair on textiles and apparel. The objective is to showcase the best and latest in textiles from - fiber to fashion, be it products and accessories or technology and machines. The event aims to provide a platform to participants/ exhibitors for forming new business relations, exports, partnerships worldwide, and locations for setting up businesses in India. The fair would contribute further in projecting India as a prominent sourcing hub and investment destination. Products that would be on display during the four-day event include apparel, home textiles, fibre, yarn, fabric, fashion accessories, machinery, carpets, rugs and bags. ‘VASTRA’ has a special significance for Rajasthan as the state government has recently announced a separate policy for the sector.
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BioFach América Latina, and Naturaltech attracts 20% more buyers than last edition São Paulo (SP), Brazil Fulfilling all exhibitor, partner, organizer, and audience expectations, the 2013 Bio Brazil Fair, BioFach América Latina, and Naturaltech events on June 27–30 attracted 20 percent more buyers than last year and a total attendance of 21,485. Considered the foremost trade shows in their respective sectors, Bio Brazil Fair/BioFach América Latina – International Trade Show for Organic Products and Agro Ecology, and Naturaltech – the International Trade Show for Healthy Food, Natural Products, and Health – have once again confirmed their significance in representing market sectors with strength and quality. For Abdala Jamil Abdala, president of Francal Feiras and event promoter, the dominant feeling is one of accomplishment. “The great amount of movement through the aisles and booths of both professional buyers and the consumer audience proved the success of this year’s show.” In the executive´s assessment, trade shows embody the richness of the organic and natural products sector. They also reinforce the awareness that food and healthy habits can and should become more viable options to consumers, as well as maintain the profitability of producers and manufacturers. During the four days of the events, 21,485 visitors and industry professionals traversed the aisles of the Bienal Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park. They encountered, tasted, and purchased products from over 200 exhibitors for their own consumption or for their stores. This year, the number of professional buyers was 20 percent higher than last year. One of the innovations of this year’s Bio Brazil Fair was the partnership between NürnbergMesse, German promoter of BioFach, the world’s leading trade show for organic food – with shows in Germany, India, China, Japan, the United States, and Brazil – and the IPD (Development Promotion Institute), Apex-Brasil’s partner in the Organics Brazil Project for the stimulation of exports. According to Ming Liu, the IPD project´s executive coordinator, “The Bio Brazil Fair and BioFach América Latina have demonstrated the power that organic, natural, and sustainable products have acquired in global markets. The union of the two events into a single business environment only reinforces the image of the foremost trade show in the sector, strengthening the internal market as it navigates the entire chain: consumer, producer, processor, retailer, and trading.” Ligia Amorim, Managing Director of NürnbergMesse Brazil, agrees: “Conscious of
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the potential for growth in the organic sector, BioFach América Latina returned to the country in partnership with Bio Brazil Fair. The goal is to combine their efforts to generate business, foster a knowledge exchange by providing international speakers, and increase the visibility of our products and the Brazilian market throughout the world. This helps Brazil to be decisively entered in the world’s calendar of key events in the organic sector. Despite the short lead time, we were able to attract visitors and exhibitors from several countries, including Poland, Argentina, Holland, and Peru. This year’s show successfully launched the partnership between BioFach América Latina and the Bio Brazil Fair, and promises good results for the organic market.” International Forum on Organic Agriculture was a complete success The Organics Brazil Project, in partnership with
Francal Feiras and NürnbergMesse, organized the ninth International Forum at the event. It was attended by personalities from the organic world from a variety of countries who discussed the critical international trends and opportunities for Brazilian products in the global market. The auditorium was packed for the presentations that were held during the first two days of the show. For Ming Liu, the Forum not only introduced new ideas and proposals, it also helped build a positive image of Brazil in the international market. “The organization of the International Forum indisputably contributes to the country’s imagebuilding process. It is a privilege we can now rely on, with presentations by international speakers who previously only attended events in Europe and the United States. They now have an in loco perception. Despite the fact that our market is relatively new, with its own rules, the internal market is strong and there is great potential for exports to grow,” said Liu. Lectures on healthy lifestyles were well-received The ninth Naturaltech, the International Show for Healthy Food, Natural Products, and Health,
also produced many highlights: for example, the traditional SVB seminar on ethical, sustainable, and healthy food. This was the seminar’s fifth year of presenting topics concerned with healthy lifestyles, vegetarianism, and veganism. The second Spas ABC Seminar was all about the world of spas and also hosted the first aromatology event, where visitors learned new methods and alternative therapies for wellness. The 2013 Bio Brazil Fair, BioFach América Latina, and Naturaltech events were organized by NürnbergMesse Brasil and Francal Feiras. Responsible for promoting the most important meetings of suppliers, distributors and resellers in the country at its business fairs, NürnbergMesse Brasil is a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group and one of the largest international companies specialized in the organization of events and exhibitions in Brazil. The company sets off several segments of the national economy, with a high level of professionalism and competence. The main events are Analitica Latin America, BioFach Latin America, ExpoSustentat, FCE Cosmetique and FCE Pharma, Glass South America, PET Rio VET and PET South America. NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largest exhibition companies in the world and among the Top Ten in Europe. The portfolio covers some 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses and approx. 40 sponsored pavilions at the Nürnberg location and worldwide. Every year, around 30,000 exhibitors (international share: 39 percent) and up to 1.4 million visitors (international share of trade visitors: 22 percent) participate in the own, partner and guest events of the NürnbergMesse Group, which is present with subsidiaries in China, North America, Brazil, Italy and now also India. The group also has a network of about 50 representatives operating in approx. 100 countries. With 45 years of market operation, Francal Feiras is one of the largest promoters of business events of Latin America. Its fairs annually bring together more than 3.000 exhibitors companies, 300.000 square meters of exhibition hall and about 220.000 visitors. These events are considered as strategic tools for enhancing diverse segments of national economy as: fashionable footwear and accessories, toys; products and accessories for offices, stationery stores, schools; musical instruments and similar; technology and accessories for mobiles, tablets and computing; items and decoration of Christmas; audio technology, video, lighting and special facilities; professional lighting; children parties, thematic and seasonal parks; pools, leisure and outdoor decoration; natural products and health promotion products; organic agriculture; rubber artifacts; industry, commerce and recycling of tires.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council wins 2013 UFI Marketing Award Paris UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, declared the selection of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as the 2013 “Best Marketing Activity of the Year”. UFI’s Marketing Committee announced their selection based on the programme’s innovative concept aimed at meeting current sourcing trends. The strong efforts of Marketing Award finalists are VNU Exhibitions Europe and ExCel London were also highly appreciated. HKTDC recognized that today’s buyers are increasingly seeking suppliers accepting smaller quantity orders to address shorter product life spans and to reduce inventory. In 2012, HKTDC initiated ‘small-order zones’ using cubic product displays at a variety of exhibitions. This affordable display option showcased exhibitor’s small-
order products with corresponding minimum-order quantity and unit pricing to facilitate buyers sourcing. UFI’s jury of exhibition professionals was particularly impressed by the ease of data retrieval via mobile devices which provided exhibitors and buyers with information facilitating business communications. Since April 2012, HKTDC has successfully initiated this programme at 13 trade fairs. “Over the past few decades, the HKTDC has been working diligently to develop innovative services at our exhibitions to facilitate international trade,” said Sophia Chong, a Director at HKTDC. “Thus, we are delighted to receive the UFI Marketing Award this year, which recognises our efforts to create additional value for buyers and exhibitors through our Small-Order Zone initiative. The zone has helped exhibitors and buyers
expand their business and remain competitive amid global economic uncertainties.” The response has been extremely positive to this innovative marketing concept which provides an alternative opportunity for the promotion of existing exhibitors and attracts new exhibitors to events with attractive lower participation fees. Christian Glasmacher, Chair of UFI’s Marketing Committee, commented, “while also supporting the needs of exhibitors and buyers, what truly impressed us about the ‘Small Order Zone’ concept was the programme’s attention to the needs of visitors. HKTDC has developed a programme supporting visitor participation at exhibitions by providing an exciting, effective marketing tool with instant feedback for all.” The UFI Marketing Award is designed to identify and reward
Sophia Chong, Director at HKTDC with Christian Glasmacher, Chair of UFI’s Marketing Committee creative exhibition-related marketing concepts with clearly defined, measurable, objectives. Open to both UFI members and non-members, the UFI Marketing Award honours exhibition professionals who develop and implement innovative, resultsoriented programmes. UFI organizes annual award competitions in the fields of education, ICT, marketing, operations and sustainable development with the goal of recognizing and promoting excellence in the exhibition industry.
EXHICON Group opens office at HITEX, Hyderabad Hyderabad Mumbai based EXHICON Group, a leading Exhibitions, Conferences & Events Sector Service provider has opened its fifth Branch office in Hyderabad. The office at HITEX Convention Centre Complex would cater to the growing business in Andhra Pradesh and Odhisa region. Speaking to newsmen on the occasion, M Q Syed, EXHICON Group Founder and Managing Director said that the opening of the new branch was influenced by the tremendous b u s i n e s s enquires that the company was
receiving from the region. “At present there are not many companies in India providing all the services that are in our Portfolio. Furthermore, the market in Hyderabad and other major cities in the region are growing after a short period of decline due to the political turmoil the state was facing recently. There is huge potential. The business sector is poised for a great leap, and we would like to be here to take advantage of the opportunities” he added. The Hyderabad office shall provide all the Products and Service in the company’s Portfolio. The company has already won 3 major projects within the last 2 weeks. “With the enormous market potential, we wouldn’t be eating into the present business in the region, but would be focusing on new opportunities and projects of clients outside the state.” Syed said. EXHICON Group offers end-to-end solutions for Exhibition and Events organizers, Venue owners and Event Managers, starting from Venue Construct, Exhibition Infrastructure, logistics, PR, media and technology services.
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The recently concluded India International Travel Mart (IITM) shows in Mumbai and NCR opened to huge response from the family and trade business in the cities. The Mumbai edition was held at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Guregaon while the show at the National Capital Region was held at the Epicentre Convention Centre in Gurgaon, NCR.
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Fi & Hi India 2013
3-5 October 2013 Bombay Exhibition Center Fi & Hi India 2013 was opened by Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing in the Government of India. Also part of the ceremony were dignitaries such as Ajit Singh, Chairman of ACG Worldwide; Piruz Khambatta, CMD of Rasna International; Shri. Chitranjan Dar, CEO, at ITC Food; Joji George, MD of UBM India and Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Secretary General of AIFPA. Fi & Hi India 2013 was held that Bombay Exhibition Center from 3rd to 5th October 2013.
Techtextil India 2013 3-5 October 2013 Bombay Exhibition Center
Techtextil India 2013 closed with an outstanding success with a record number of exhibitors and national and international visitors. Held at Bombay Exhibition Centre from 3rd to 6th October, Techtextil India 2013 was well attended from the very start.
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Fi & Hi India 2013 unveils a roadmap for the Indian Food Industry to reach $200 billion by 2015 Mumbai India is fast becoming one of the most sought after destinations for food investments. According to an estimate by the Government of India, the Indian food industry is currently growing at an annual rate of 13% and is valued at US $135 billion. This number is estimated to reach US $200 billion by 2015. This growth will solidify India’s position as a key player in the global food ingredients market. At the helm of this development is – Fi & Hi India, organized by UBM India. Fi & Hi India is a three day B2B event where participants get to connect and do business with top global suppliers of food, health, and natural ingredients. The 2013 edition of this event is being held from the 3rd to 5th October, at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. Fi & Hi India 2013 was opened by Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing in the Government of India. Also part of the ceremony were dignitaries such as Ajit Singh, Chairman of ACG Worldwide; Piruz Khambatta, CMD of Rasna International; Shri. Chitranjan Dar, CEO, ITC Food; and Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Secretary General of AIFPA. During his inaugural address to the audience, Shri. Anwar said, “In the emerging global scenario, to meet the
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Union Minister Tariq Anwar Inaugurating the Expo. Also seen are Ajit Singh, Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Joji George & Milind Dixit needs of the booming food processing sector, it is important that India gears itself to meet the domestic as well as international standards. The Indian food industry is currently employing 13 million workers and the companies in the food sector contribute 13% of country’s exports. The Government of India is setting up food testing laboratories, storages etc. for processing food ingredients to ensure food safety. Fi & Hi India 2013 is giving companies a platform to showcase their innovative techniques and solutions in the food processing industry.” Launched in 2006, Fi & Hi India has been a major driving force behind India’s processed food sector. The 2013 edition of the event boasted of several features that provide both regional
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and global food professionals with an opportunity to learn about the latest industry developments, meet new business prospects, and launch new products in a bid to gain a competitor’s edge. This edition presented three days of premium onsite seminars, and was addressed by internationally renowned industry gurus such as Prabodh Halde (Marico), Dalbir Wariah (ITC Foods), C.M.Reddy (British Biologicals), and Vijayabhaskar Reddy (Dabur India). Also part of the lineup were a series of free one-on-one interactions with experts from the industry renowned Leatherhead Market Research. Present at the event was a rich mix of leading local, national and international industry players such as BASF India Limited, Cargill India, DKSH India Pvt
Ltd, Fuerst Day Lawson India Pvt Ltd, Glanbia Nutritionals Singapore Pte Ltd, Mintel (Consulting) Singapore Pvt Ltd, Prova S. A., Rikevita (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Roquette India Pvt Ltd, Synthite Industries Ltd. Apart from receiving record participation from industry leaders, the event enjoyed tremendous support from key associations like All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA); the Health Foods and Dietary Supplements Association of India (HADSA); the Society of Indian Bakers (SIB); the Mumbai chapter of the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India (AFSTM), and the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). Joji George, Managing Director at UBM India said “Fi and Hi India the exclusive food ingredients event held in India, showcases top suppliers of Health, Natural and Food Ingredients from all over the world. This specialized food ingredients event focuses on innovation and consumer trends, providing a platform for key professionals from around the world to link to this exciting Indian market.”
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IITM opens to huge response in Mumbai and NCR Mumbai/New Delhi The recently concluded India International Travel Mart (IITM) shows in Mumbai and NCR opened to huge response from the family and trade business in the cities. The Mumbai edition was held at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Guregaon while the show at the National Capital Region was held at the Epicentre Convention Centre in Gurgaon, NCR. The Mumbai show had a good crowd of visitors even before the show’s
official inauguration. Both the show grew in size and the number of visitors. At the NCR show, after a slow start, the footfalls increased in numbers with young families making their presence felt. They were all over the place and enjoying the moment of ‘holiday mood’ while visiting the booths. The shows organized by Bangalore based Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions, established itself again as the leading Travel and Tourism Expo in the country. “We are very happy and satisfied with the way the show has turned out be”, said Rohit Hangal, Director of Sphere Travelmedia and Exhibitions on the last day of the event with all smiles. No prizes for any guesses here. It simply had to produce the desired results, since it was so well organized and very professionally handled by their young staff. The smiles from the exhibitors faces too, told the rest of the story. Be it Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Southern Travels, MP State Tourism Development Corporation, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation ;td. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, Oceania Cruises, Cox and Kings, Thomas Cook, etc. the list could go on. The show featured a small prize distribution ceremony on the last day, a regular feature by Sphere - that they carry out in such a subtle manner that if one is not alert, you miss it. To that extent that the surprise element on the faces of some of the recipients was visibly noticed. The trophies were for best booth designed, best new product, etc. Must admit, the whole process was very gracefully done. From the state pavilions, Gujarat managed to catch the eyeball of all visitors. The NCR edition had live performance by professional young dancers, dancing to the lively beat of “dandiya” and “garba” brought in practically all the visitors ‘in the net’. The rest was for the staff to complete a well orchestrated do. And they did well, what with their sitting arrangements being full all the time. Kerala’s visuals were very attractive and inviting too. The Marmalade springs, the Teak Town and the Whispering Willows - the three properties, all very warm and welcoming, triggered the visitor’s sensibilities. With inputs by Arun Pahwa, Special Correspondent for TradeFairTimes in New Delhi.
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An excellent opening and a record number of exhibitors and visitors makes Techtextil India 2013 an outstanding success Mumbai Techtextil India 2013 closed with an outstanding success with a record number of exhibitors and national and international visitors. Held at Bombay Exhibition Centre from 3rd to 6th October, Techtextil India 2013 was well attended from the very start. Many deals were being discussed and several new, interesting business contacts were acquired at the end of the first day, hinting to the overall success of the show. On the initial day, Techtextil India 2013 recorded a 63 per cent increase in visitor participation from the last edition in 2011, underlying its claim of being the leading trade fair for the technical textile and nonwovens industry in India. The 4th edition of the trade fair covers over 6,000 sqm (gross) exhibition space with 183 exhibitors from Austria, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, the UK and the US. Over the next two days, a significant increase in the number of visiting industry professionals, (2011: 3.800) was also observed. Present at the Inauguration Ceremony was Stephan Buurma, Member of the extended Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, who stated: “Editions of the show held all over the world have grown, hinting to the bright future of this industry. And I am glad to say that Techtextil India has grown too, with a 50 per cent increase in floor space and 20 per cent hike in international participation. This trade fair has now become an indispensable platform for technical textile players,
Inauguration Ceremony of Techtextil India 2013 : (L to R) Stephan Buurma, K Khastagir, Shashi Singh & Raj Manek investors, policy makers and end users as an access to opportunities offered by the global technical textile sector. Executive Director of the Indian Technical Association, Shashi Singh said, “Technical Textiles is an important part of the overall textile sector in India. Not only has it grown at an anual rate of 11 per cent during 2006-11, but is also estimated to grow at a rate of 20 per cent during 2012-17.” Raj Manek, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India noted: “Growing in quality and size, Techtextil India has truly established itself as the pivotal exhibition dedicated to the technical textile and nonwovens sector for the Indian subcontinent.” “Techtextil India 2013 is an immensely
important event for the National Jute Board as jute is a newcomer to the technical textile industry, which is commanded mostly by synthetics. Jute is a natural, eco-friendly product that has immense potential as a technical textile, which is why we thought it is important to support this show,” said A K Khastagir, Project Manager, National Jute Board, India. Several companies launched new products and services at Techtextil India 2013. The key highlights during the exhibition were: • Sankhla Textiles, India showcased their Protech fabric “Ironhide‟ suitable for body and vehicle armour, bomb blankets, helmets and bags; • Groz-Beckert KG, Germany presented the new EcoStar, a universal felting needle for almost all applications • Montex Glass Fibre Industries Pvt Ltd, India premiered their glass fabric, made from continuous filament fibre glass yarn. Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade show organisers with 536.9 million euros in sales and 1,833 active employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and approx. 50 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2012, Messe Frankfurt organised 109 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
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“The 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair to be bigger this year” With Rajeev Kumar
- Jharmal Singh, Chief Organizer of 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013 and Chief Editor Kheti Advisor Magazine
The third edition of the Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair has matured over the last two edition and has evolved to be one of the largest Agro show in the country. TradeFairTimes spoke to XXXX the organizer of the show on the features of this year’s edition. TFT : What is the primary goal of yours to organise the 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013 ? • The main aim of this event is to promote diversification to impart the latest technology, knowledge and experience to infuse and motivate the farmers to attain greater efficiency, yield and produce from agriculture. TFT : How do you think 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013 Will benefit the exhibitors, sponsors and
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the industry? • This event will be a huge platform for the companies in providing opportunities to showcase their products and technologies directly to the farmers. • We propose to hold a seminar on Dairy on 23rd Nov 2013. TFT : What is the number of visitors you expect at 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013 ? • About 1 Lac. TFT : What was the volume of business generated by the Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2012 ? • Advisor Publications & Jain Irrigations Systems are acting as a Organizers in this huge event. Our only purpose is to provide immense benefits to
participating Companies. TFT : Are there any foreign countries participating at the 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013 apart from India and if who are they? • No.
Jharmal Singh, Chief Organizer of 3rd Jain Advisor Agro Dairy Fair 2013
TFT : Is this an annual event or biannual event please explain about the frequency and the Cities? • Only Annual. TFT : Is this exhibition targeted only for Indian market? • Only for Indian Market.
The Imamia Community meets in Mumbai to form its own Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Agha Mujahid Hussain, Olive Hospitals
Mr. M. Q. Syed, EXHICON Group
Mr. Ajase Hussain, Shia Virtual University
Mr. Maj. SJM Jafri
Mr. Waqar Naqvi, Taurus Mutual Fund
Mr. S. Jafar Naqvi, Media Today Group
Mumbai The Imamia Business Community convened by some of its prominent community business enthusiasts met last month at the Vits Luxury Hotel, Mumbai to form its own Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The meeting held on 21st September 2013 saw the coming together of over 150 Businesses from the Imamia Community from across the country to consolidate support for the proposed Association that would be the National Apex body of the Imamia Businesses community, entrepreneurs and academia. The Foundation Meeting was graced by leading honchos of the community from across the globe. Members were unanimous on the significance of immediate formation of the Chamber and discussed the roles and objectives to be incorporated in the bylaws of the Chamber. M.Q. Syed, Managing Director at EXHICON Group and the convener of the meeting said ‘We the Imamia Community are third largest population of India and 2nd largest population of the world. However, we do not have any national umbrella to address the growing demand of trade and industry needs of the hour’. Mr. Syed gave a detailed presentation on the roles and objectives of the proposed chamber and its long term plans to facilitate Imamia Businesses across the country. Speakers included Jafar Naqvi, Director of Media Today Group, Mujahid Hussain, Managing Director of Olive Hospitals, Maj. SJM Jafri, Prominent Social Worker & Entrepreneur, Waqar Naqvi, CEO of Taurus Mutual Fund, Ajase Hussain, CEO at Shiairtual University, etc. The event was well planned followed by Networking Dinner that went on till late night. The delegates came from cities as far as Sri Nagar and Country as far as UK and Dubai. The Guests of Honor made their presence to the event included noted actor and entrepreneur Javed Jaferi, leading Advocate Abbas Kazmi, the Editor-in-Chief of the Urdu Daily Sada-e-Hussaini and Safeer Jafar Abbas, Managing Director of the Media Today Group, Baqar Naqvi, the International Vice President of Jafri International Business Association (JIBA) Salim Virani, Chairman JIBA Ahmedabad Raza Jafri and the Managing Director of Labocon System UK, Waqar Naqvi. The Community business leaders invited toThe formation of the Chamber of Commerce is to begin once the approval committee formed under the leadership of Mr. S.G. Abbas Kazmi Advocate approves the Draft Bylaws, and the consent of invited Executive Council Members are received.
Messe München brings IFAT to India Mumbai Messe München International (MMI), the transnational Exhibition organizer, is launching the IFAT - their highly successful environmental technology fair in India. The Indian edition of IFAT shall be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 24th to 26th October 2013. Messe München already organizes two established events for the environmental sector IFAT in Munich, the world’s largest environmental technology trade fair, and IE expo in Shanghai. IFAT was launched in 1966 in Munich, Germany. Since then the IFAT product range has been adapted continuously to the market requirements. In the 70’s, the product range was extended by the topic waste treatment and recycling. At the end of the70’s, street cleaning and winter road services was included in the product range. In the 90’s, the water supply category was introduced – also from private providers. Two new categories - biogas (since 2008) and thermal treatment (since 2010)
expand the waste-to-energy sector. Two more new product groups were further added in 2012 - irrigation and drainage. Since its first edition in 1966, IFAT has been growing from strength to strength with 151 exhibitors to 2,939 in 2012 breaking all records. This is a good evidence that not only has the
show grown in size but has also been adaptable to the market needs. Today, the IFAT Brand consists of three shows: IFAT in Munich, IE expo in China and now IFAT in INDIA. IFAT INDIA will be an annual event and aims at providing an excellent international platform to showcase the full range of environmental technologies and services, with a comprehensive product portfolio from basic to highly sophisticated machinery and environmental solutions both from domestic and international exhibitors.. IFAT INDIA will be the most
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Part 2
Health and safety in the TradeFair Industry
HEALTH and SAFETY PLAN : “It matters and I care” By Arun Pahwa It was good to know, the previous article on the same subject, that appeared in the September issue of Trade Fair Times was well accepted and acknowledged. To make HSP - Health and Safety Plan - more sustainable, EES is giving below a check list template , a simple document of a check-list to “walk the talk” all the time before move-in, during and move-out phases of any event. Also I would like to bring into focus the PPE table which due to over sight , went missing in TFT September edition. My apology for the same. Not to worry, the same has been brought forward below. Personal Protective Equipment The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to provide a barrier, which will shield or isolate individuals from the chemical and/or physical hazards that may be encountered during work activities. Refer to the Table 1 below for the list of PPE - Personal Protective Equipment, and its usage. The organization ensures that the employee during the event agrees that he/she have been properly trained in the use, limitations, care and maintenance of the protective equipment. Remember the motto: “it matters and I care” After all, its your safety which is at stake. The check-list below has tried covering various aspects and modalities in meeting the challenges and risk factors occurring due to oversight or simply carelessness. Most of the times it is this human error which is responsible in giving shape to an accident or a disaster. The format below (Table 2) could be of great help if implemented diligently and made it mandatory for all concern. It gives by sense of default, ownership and responsibility. Please tick each item to record that you have completed each action: Fire procedure and Precaution: • Make staff aware of the location of fire exits and the assembly point(place to gather for briefing or otherwise) for the hotels and exhibition venue. • When coordinating the exhibition, ensure all attendees are aware of the nearest fire exit. • Never place or wrap Foil or flammable materials around lights. This can cause the lamp to overheat and potentially generate a fire.
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High Visibility
Boots Safety Glasses Hard Hat
Leather
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Hearing Protection
Ear plugs and/ or muffs
In hazardous noise areas
Leather Gloves
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Work Uniform
If working with sharp objects or powered equipment. When handling contaminated augers or collecting environmental samples.
Protective Chemical Gloves Protective Chemical Overalls Protective Chemical Rubber, Neoprene, Boots PVC Debris/splash Face shield shield Insulated hat liner Cold Weather Gear and gloves. Table - 2 : Check List / Preparedness:
Event title: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________ Name of responsible officer: ______________________________ • Combustible materials must not be placed over electrical items, speakers, power boards or power points and there must be sufficient air space around the equipment to prevent overheating • Never block emergency exits • When installing items in pathways ensure there is sufficient space for
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people to pass by. i.e. at least 1m wide • If you are using candles, oil burners or incense sticks a risk assessment must be completed and an inspection by the OHS coordinator or OHS committee member must take place Combustible materials (particularly fabric) should be kept at a safe distance from the lamps.
Similarly spotlights concentrate the heat and combustible materials should be kept at a safe distance from the lamps. • If you are using stroboscopic or flashing lights a sign must be erected to indicate as such at the entry to the exhibit. Setting up Exhibition Displays Always read the exhibit safety guidelines before preparing and setting up your exhibit • A risk assessment must be completed if your exhibit is a fire risk, if you are using food products, if you are using lasers, if you are using chemicals, if you are using biological materials, if your exhibit has moving or sharp parts, if your exhibit has hot or cold surfaces, if your exhibit is suspended or if your exhibit may pose some other risk. Use of human and animal blood product and waste products is not permitted. Use of deceased animals or animal parts is also not permitted. Installation precautions If you require the use of contactors or the help from someone other than an Organizer staff member, they must UNDERGO A SITE INDUCTION before they start work and they must sign in and out each day. They can do this at the facilities office. • No items are allowed to be set-up in front of fire doors, stairways, doorways or within the fire stairs • If your exhibit is over 16kg ensure you have help lifting and installing the item • All items must be secured so they do not fall on anyone • Items with sharp, pointed, hot or cold surfaces or moving parts must be cordoned off to prevent people coming into contact with them. • Remind staff to lift boxes sensibly
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(bend knees not back) using a trolley when • Walk through the venue in advance of the day and on appropriate and check this is done; the day itself. • Remind staff to set up and take down the display • Do a risk assessment. Record what you inspected and equipment in accordance with instructions and check any actions taken. this is done; (the nature of the equipment means it is It should include (See Table 3) : possible for this to be done by one person); 1. Are the fire and emergency exits well marked and • Remind staff that, when reaching heights, they should ensure they use Table - 3 : Walk through issues either an “A” frame ladder or kick stool (chairs and tables must never be used) Nos. Issues Actions and check this is done; • Remind staff that stand space should be kept clean and tidy, removing all boxes and casing used to store display equipment and check this is done. Table - 4
I have read the Health and Safety procedure for exhibitions
Security • Exhibition security will be handled by the event organizer. However, make yourself aware of any security issues and discuss any issues with the organizer. • This should include a contingency plan for dealing with protest groups looking for publicity by targeting exhibition stand. Personal security • Ensure staff are contactable (either through their own or Facilities’ mobile); and have left these contacts and hotel details with their individual line manager; • Remind staff that they calendar all exhibitions in their electronic dairies, with details of where they are and where they are staying; • If staff are travelling at night, remind them to take the safest method of transport available (in most cases this will be a taxi).
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clear of blockages? 2. Are the doors easy to open? If not, who will help? 3. Are boxes, equipment etc put safely away? 4. Is display equipment safe – not wobbly, not protruding etc? 5. Is the speaking platform safe, easy to get onto? 6. Is the catering eg hot water etc in a safe place? 7. Are all wires taped down? 8. Are there any loose carpets, rugs etc which could
cause a tripping hazard? 9. Are there any slippery floors or wet floors which could cause a slipping hazard? 10. Are there stair rails? 11. Are stair edges clearly marked? 12. Can the staging comfortably sit all panel members safely? 13. Is there a step up to the lectern? Now that you have read the above areas of checks and measures, how do you ensure the same has been ‘checked’ and ‘carried out’ by those holding the responsibility? See Table 4 for a template of the declaration and the walk through observations tables will complete the picture. The management give its approval in the end as part of preparedness exercise. As a parting shot on the subject (though, let me warn you here, “there is no FULL STOP on the subject of Health and Safety”.) As a foot note : Effective planning for Safety and Health is concerned with prevention through identifying, eliminating and controlling hazards and risks, be at home or at work. The amount of time that needs to be set aside or planning will be very much dependent upon the size, type and duration of any event. For large events, experience shows that 6-9 months beforehand is not too early to start.
Electrical Equipment and Precautions ALL electrical appliances, power boards and power cords must be tested and tagged before installation and the tag must be in date. If your items are not tested and tagged take them to resources centre for testing. • When installing cables try to run them so they do not need to run across pathways. • If it is absolutely necessary to run a cable across a pathway ensure it is tapped down. • Avoid joining numerous extension cables and power boards together. Measure the length of the cable you will need and use one long extension cable. • The use of Double adapters is not permitted. Use power boards that have been tested and tagged. • When installing a number of exhibits in a room consider the loading of the power circuit • Do not run cables over fans • When using electrical equipment on the stand, remind staff to take extreme care and check this is done; • Ensure all electrical equipment carries a tested sticker. • Remind staff to report any faulty equipment, connections, wiring, or cables to the appropriate authority, this is most likely to be the exhibition coordinator. If the electrical equipment is supplied by the organizers this should be reported to Facilities. First Aid • Check who the first aider is and how to contact them in the event of an accident or illness. Inform staff. In the event of someone suffering an accident or becoming seriously unwell, the most important thing for you to do is to keep calm. You should: • Do not move anyone who is injured, unless he/she is in a dangerous position which could lead to further injuries; • Not give the injured person anything to eat or drink; • Not move any object that might have contributed to the accident unless; considered dangerous; • Telephone for an ambulance and inform a onsite first aider; • Let the exhibition organizer and your supervisor or manager know what has happened; • Await the arrival of the paramedic, and assist him/ her if requested; • If the injured person is a member of staff ensure personnel are informed of the incident. Health and Safety walkthrough:
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What makes German Trade Fairs outstanding in the world? A case study of Messe Dusseldorf, Germany
Om Prakash is the Founder Director of Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd., and Director/Ex-Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Indian, (WR). On Prakash has been a Brand Ambassador of Messe Dusseldorf in India for the last several decades. As the Ambassador of Messe Dusseldorf in India, Om Prakash, has been visiting Messe Dusseldorf since 1972. He has visited Messe Dusseldorf for more than 100 times in years. This report compares the trade fair and convention facilities in Dusseldorf with that of the venues in India, and provides an insight into what makes German trade shows some of the best in the world. With sales of EUR 381 in 2012, the Messe Düsseldorf Group (MDG) was able to maintain its position as one of the most successful German trade fair corporations. Some 28,000 exhibitors presented their products to 1.45 million trade visitors at events in Düsseldorf during 2012. Düsseldorf has been among the world’s most international trade fair venue for many years now. Offering some 50 trade fairs, 24 of them global No. 1 events, in the five competence areas plant, machinery and equipment, retail, skilled crafts & services, medicine & health, fashion & lifestyle, and leisure activities, at the Düsseldorf Venue, as well as some 100 own, cooperative and contract events abroad, the Messe Düsseldorf Group is
one of the leading export platforms worldwide. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH is among the leading global capital-goods trade fairs when it comes to internationality - at events held in Düsseldorf in 2012, 66% of exhibitors and 36% of trade visitors came from abroad. Customers from a total of 162 countries visited trade fairs in Düsseldorf. The Group’s global network consists of sales support bases in 130 countries (via 68 representative foreign offices) and competence centres in seven countries. Through their 13 subsidiaries and associated companies, MDG export market-minded trade event concepts made in Düsseldorf to the entire world. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH has developed into a global player in the trade fair arena. The Major Shareholders of MDG are the City of Düsseldorf, Industrieterrains Düsseldorf-Reisholz AG, Düsseldorf, the German State of NorthrhineWestfalia, Beteiligungsverwaltungsgesellschaft des Landes NRW mbH, Düsseldorf, along with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Düsseldorf and the Chamber of Handicraft of Düsseldorf as minority Shareholders. Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, is proud of Werner M. his Company’s performance in Dornscheidt, 2012. “While 2012 happened President and to be a year with a large number CEO of Messe of events, the Euro crisis and Düsseldorf GmbH
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Messe Düsseldorf at a glance
Areas of activity • Machinery, plant and equipment • Retail and trade, skilled trades and services • Medicine and health • Fashion and lifestyle • Leisure subdued development in the emerging countries did strain the global economy. Considering this background, our Group result is even more remarkable. It proves that our trade fairs are important partners to industry” he said. Sales growth validates Group strategy Messe Düsseldorf sees itself as an innovation broker for the product developments of its customers from the capital-goods sector. “We provide the Basis for Business, the place where many new products are introduced to the marketplace for the first time. In some capital-goods industries, the frequency of our events helps determine the innovation cycle,” says Dornscheidt. Going forward the Group aims to maintain this role, which, in the words of the CEO, will require “sustained servicelevel and quality-standard improvements, further development of the trade fair programme at the
Trade fair programme in Düsseldorf • Some 50 trade fairs staged at the venue in Düsseldorf, including 24 No. 1 events • 37 fairs staged in 2012 of which 23 were proprietary and 14 partner and guest events Foreign representatives 69 foreign representative offices serving 132 countries (September 2013) Events staged abroad • More than 60 years experience staging foreign fairs around the world • More than 5,000 events staged to date • Around 100 events yearly Exhibitors 27,988 in Düsseldorf in 2012, of which 59 % came from abroad Visitors 1,452,077 in Düsseldorf in 2012, of which 34 % came from abroad Sales EUR 380,5 million consolidated sales in 2012, of which EUR 265,8 million generated in Germany Workforce 1,250 worldwide (2012)
Düsseldorf site and expansion of the international business through Messe Düsseldorf’s own activities or cooperative efforts with partners. Our goal is to remain the No. 1 organiser of capitalgoods trade fairs.” History Messe Düsseldorf has been operating for over half a century. What started in makeshift wooden premises in Düsseldorf city centre is now an internationally active company that is represented in all growth regions of the world. Düsseldorf was established as a fair venue on 7th January 1947 with the formation of Nordwestdeutsche Ausstellungsgesellschaft mbH (NOWEA). In keeping with Düsseldorf’s exhibition history and tradition of world exhibitions, efforts initially centred around the organisation and implementation of a “Commercial Trade and Export Fair”, although NOWEA quickly established itself as the city’s permanent exhibition corporation. From the end of the 40’s numerous fairs and exhibitions in Düsseldorf accompanied the economic recovery of the young Federal Republic in the post-war era. What sets the global mega venues apart from the Indian venues is the way they were designed, built, promoted and managed. The
Exhibition area on Düsseldorf site • 19 halls Total area 305,700 m² - available indoor hall space : 262,700 m², - available open air space : 43.000 m²; - space rented out in 2012 / net : 1,219,626 m²
Trade fair venue is an integral part of not only the governments’ (national, state and regional governments) industry and economic strategy,
they are also cleverly integrated into the city plan. This means that the space provided for the venue by the city is huge and appropriate for the
industrial size, the venue is well connected to various parts of the city and ports by multi-mode transport systems (roads, buses, trains, etc.), great deal of parking space, sufficient & well-developed hotels and food courts, etc. This also means that the venue managers are careful about how they promote and position the venue to the out-side
world. The trade shows and conventions planned for the venue are related to the industry sector of the region. The National and State government take extensive pains to promote not only the venues but also the trade shows at the venue. The management of the venue is done in active corporation with the Regional Chambers of Industry and Commerce. A great deal of planning has gone into the development of the MDG venue. One of the most important steps which Messe Dusseldorf has arranged is by creating a platform which includes the Fair Organisors, Postal Authorities, Banks, Local Transportation, Taxis and Railways, Restaurants Associations, Shopping Malls and Civic Authorities. All these organizations work together in coordination by planning all facilities to welcome the international visitors to their city. The whole property is carefully designed with the requirements of both the exhibitors and visitors requirement in mind – such as power, water and drainage requirements, parking, access to exhibition halls, heavy duty floors, logistsics and technology backbone, etc.
for upper floor halls, and Battery operated pollution free mini buses operating between halls, automatic entry ticket machines for bonafide entrants separately for exhibitors and visitors. Moreover, the Visitors assistance centers with multi-lingual staff. And there is a fully equipped Press Club for international journalists with various languages Press Releases racks equipped with internet and transmission facilities & Cafeteria for journalists. The Post office, telecommunications and banks in expo operate on all days, including Sundays and holidays. Public phones frequently placed throughout the fairground. An International visitors club provides excellent facilities with internet, telephones, lockers and cafeteria which can be used by visitors for their personal meetings. The Evolution of Messe Düsseldorf When NOWEA was founded Düsseldorf’s tradition as an exhibition venue already went back almost 150 years. The first commercial exhibition was held in 1811. In the hall of the old government chancery 14 exhibitors from the Bergisches Land presented their industrial products to their new ruler at the time, Napoleon I. The progressive, export-oriented manufacturers had lost their English sales market due to Napoleon’s Continental System policy. By giving a convincing demonstration of their prowess, they hoped to obtain access to the French market and the conquered territories from the emperor. Even though Napoleon appeared to be very impressed, the manufacturers from the Bergisches Land were denied free access to the markets. An economic decision that the exhibitors certainly did not hold
Some important features • Taxi stands outside all the entrances, • Special shuttle buses from airport to fairground, • Posters and banners throughout the city providing a festival look to all international visitors, • Fair information booths at airport and railway stations, • Welcome banners at the shopping malls, markets and tourists areas, • Special agreements between fair organisors, local transportation such as trams, buses and local trains providing free transportation which is included in the entrance tickets to the fair, • Exhibition signage on highways, directing car drivers for direction to fairground, and • A 40000 car parking space outside expo halls.
against Düsseldorf. Since this first exhibition they have been attending the “Made in Düsseldorf” fairs for almost 200 years. In 1837, 8654 guests attended the “First Exhibition of Industrial Products of the Administrative District of Düsseldorf”. Just fifteen years later this figure had already increased to 60,000 visitors who wanted to see exhibits such as “mining products, agricultural and heavy equipment, and carriages” (“Düsseldorfer Zeitung”, 17th June 1852) from 756 exhibitors.
The planners have carefully understood the possible visitor movements in the property during trade shows, and have placed the halls, and facilities such as pre-function foyers, branding areas, catering & restrooms areas to ensure maximum efficiency. Sinages are in multiple languages to cater to non-German speaking visitors also. There are electronic walkways between Halls & Escalators
1880 - 1937 : “A magic city on the Rhine” The trend that had started in the first few years of the industrial age, the presentation of the total production of the western province of Germany, asserted itself with a vengeance over the following decades. Smaller specialised events were held now and then, but for a long time the main goal of the fair industry remained universal fairs in the style of world exhibitions. The proximity to the Ruhr area and its location on the Rhine became increasingly important factors for Düsseldorf’s development as a fair venue in the course of industrialisation in the 19th century. In 1880, when the Rhine-Westphalian industry was only a few decades old, a million visitors were already coming to Düsseldorf for the exhibition. In 1902, the number of visitors who wanted to get a feel for the economic clout of a region that could confidently compete with the world’s leading economic nations had already risen to more than six million. The movers and shakers of the exhibition world in 1902 created a “magic city on the Rhine occupied by industry and commerce
with powerful machinery that appears to have been built by the hands of a Cyclops”, as Fritz Roeber, the then President of the Düsseldorf Art Academy, put it in his speech during the closing ceremony of the exhibition. In the German empire the Rhineland and Westphalia were the undisputed leaders at the
time, although only 29 percent of the population were responsible for 80 percent of national industrial production. The greatest industrialists of the German empire operated on the Rhine and the Ruhr, and Düsseldorf was its exhibition capital. The self-assured and, in the eyes of modern-day observers, at times almost carefree way in which the blessings of the industrial age were presented in 1902 was no longer to be seen in Düsseldorf for a long time. The most famous Düsseldorf exhibition in history, the “Gesolei” (large Düsseldorf exhibition in 1926 for healthcare, social welfare and physical exercise) was attended by more people than its predecessors, approximately 7.5 million, yet it was overshadowed by the First World War and people had only just realised the devastating effect of a large-scale industrial war. The last great industrial show of this period was held in 1937. With the “Creative Nation” exhibition, the national socialist government wanted to demonstrate the independence of the German empire. 1947 - 1971 : Düsseldorf trade fairs – bridges to success In 1947, the founding year of NOWEA, the city and the country was not only experiencing extremely difficult times economically. Providing for the population was one of the main problems after World War II. In the harsh winter of ‘46/’47, the city set up heated halls - approximately 20 percent of the population in the American and English zone were suffering from malnutrition and in the chamber of commerce district Düsseldorf. 33 firms in the region were due for dismantlement, 23 of which for full dismantlement. The foundation of the Nordwestdeutsche Ausstellungs-Gesellschaft on 7th January 1947 was one of a series of attempts to get the city and the country back on its feet. As a rather dark future was predicted for heavy industry, those responsible called for the establishment of new companies. In addition to the electrical, mechanical engineering, chemicals and clothing industries, they concentrated on developing the service sector. The new exhibition corporation was one of these fledgling enterprises. After a very modest start, with just 4,800 m² exhibition space, the new company then made a real breakthrough within a few years. In keeping with Düsseldorf’s exhibition tradition, the company’s goal was stipulated in Sec. 2 of articles of association as follows - “The object of the company is to organise and stage the “1947 Commercial Trade and Export Show”. Thus, the movers and shakers in the Düsseldorf exhibition world complied with the wishes of the English military government that announced its desire for a permanent model export show in its occupation zone in the course of 1947. The Düsseldorf company was refused permission to hold a universal show. When the “ ‘Great Rationalisation Exhibition’ Everyone Should Have a Better Life” was held in 1953 after years of
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wrangling, events had already taken a different turn. On 28 June 1951, the shareholders and the supervisory board had already decided on the concept of the trade and sectoral fair, which is still valid today. “Düsseldorf Trade Fairs – Bridges to Success” is the confident slogan used by canvassers of the fledgling fair corporation since the 50’s. NOWEA chose the old exhibition grounds on the Ehrenhof near the Old Town for the new beginning after the end of the war. 4,800 m² exhibition space was available here in the Kunstpalast. The new company organised its first trade fair here in November 1947, the “German Press Exhibition”. About 207,000 visitors wanted to know everything about the press of the post-war era, modern communication, editing, setting, printing and distribution. Owing to the very rapidly increasing attendance figures for the events of the following two years, it soon became too cramped in the Kunstpalast for visitors and exhibitors. Frenetic construction work is a sign of the success of Düsseldorf fair activities. In 1949, four temporary halls were constructed in wood, which gave ten years of faithful service. NOWEA already built a large machine shop out of steel one year later. In 1952, the Europahalle was
added and, in 1953, the so-called Viergeschosshalle. Two further halls, the fair restaurant and finally, the multi-storey car park made it a tight squeeze on the exhibition grounds. 1971 : The “New Messe Stockum” Over the years the trade fair concept has borne more and more fruits. In the mid 60’s, the exhibition grounds finally ran up against their capacity limits in the city centre – all expansion possibilities had been exhausted. The call for new, larger exhibition grounds grew louder. After long deliberation, the Council of the City of Düsseldorf approved the largest local government project of the post-war era on 20th August 1968, the construction of the Messe Düsseldorf in the north of the city. On 3 July 1969, the council approved the funding of the project, which was completed within the 905-day planning and construction period. The names of the former Messe Managing Director Kurt Schoop and the Hanover architect Heinz Wilke are inextricably linked with the move to the Düsseldorf district of Stockum. The result of the efforts was a regional planning programme developed specially for trade fairs based on an additive steel and glass construction system. Europe’s most modern exhibition halls were developed according to the modular 30 x 30 metre construction system – very modern, clear, flexible and resilient. The new site was formally put into operation in 1971 with the “K” International Plastic and Rubber Fair. The company, meanwhile renamed “Düsseldorfer Messegesellschaft – NOWEA” was able to gain new impetus through the “New Messe”. The proximity to Düsseldorf Airport and the excellent connection to the long-distance transport network were and are key venue assets.
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With the inauguration of the “New Hall 8b” in the Autumn of 2007, the twelve halls that formerly existed have now grown to 19. The administrative high-rise building has now been joined by a second block. This growth was and is no coincidence - years of experience in the fields of machinery, plant & equipment, commerce, crafts & services, medicine & health, fashion/ lifestyle, leisure and the tried and trusted trade fair concept have made Messe Düsseldorf a strong and competent fair organiser.
look after over 100 countries around the globe. The same principle also applies here - 40 years of foreign fair experience with more than 4,000 organised events all over the world stand for international competence Self-Sustainable Venue While Indian institutions are notorious for bleeding public funds, foreign venues take pride in being self-sufficient. “Sustainable development, without the need for subsidies, forms an important pillar in the pursuit of that goal. In 2012 the Group’s balance sheet total decreased by 6.1% to EUR 646 million (2011: EUR 687 million), thereby increasing the Group’s equity capital by 10% to approximately EUR 383 million (2011: EUR 342 million). As in the past, fixed assets, which make up 76.6% of the balance sheet total, continue to shape the overall asset situation.” Says MDG’s 2012 Annual Report. Remarkable year in 2013 The 2013 trade fair year has been reported be highly successful for the Group.
With the increasing globalisation of business, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH also sought new markets early on – and found them. The company exports its know-how and its service in key international markets from its Düsseldorf base. Together with strong partners, Messe Düsseldorf is represented in all growth regions of this world, with the concept it has successfully operated for over 50 years, namely the Fair Concept. Messe Düsseldorf is active in China, India, the Czech Republic, Russia and the Middle East. In addition, 66 foreign representative offices
Open Letter from Thomas Loeffler
A personal letter to friends from the exhibition industry
Thomas Loffler
Namaste Colleagues, Partners and Friends, I cannot believe how fast time flew by. I arrived nearly 4 years ago in Mumbai and now it is already time to say Goodbye. Before leaving India, it is very important to me to address a few words to all readers who meanwhile became partners, colleagues and even friends. This is how everything began: In January 2010 I came to Mumbai with the mission to establish a new Joint Venture between Messe Muenchen and AEM and at the same time its new exhibition for the construction equipment market – the Bauma Conexpo show – bC India. I also took over responsibilities at Messe Muenchen’s wholly owned subsidiary MMI India. Being used to exhibition centers in Germany, I remember the point when I saw the bC India venue, the MMRDA Grounds in the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai for the first time. I was standing on a ground in the middle of at least 500 kids playing Cricket, Rikhshaw walas washing their rikhshaws, dogs and other animals searching the place for food, mountains of soil and waste and some interesting left-overs from previous exhibitions. A lot of imaginations came to my mind, however not a single one answered the question in my head, how to organize an 88,000 square meter exhibition at this place. Standing in the middle of a huge venue not knowing where to start clicking pictures, colleagues and partners said: “Don’t worry, Sir, we will manage. And anyway, finally everything will fall into place”. I will never forget those words as I heard them very often during my time in India. I have to confirm that eventually everything fell into place and the exhibition was a great success. We even increased the exhibition size in its second edition to 1,50,000 square meters. The success bC India and the other MMI India shows was only possible because of the great support which I received from different sides. My colleagues from bC Expo India Pvt. Ltd. and MMI India Pvt. Ltd. did an outstanding job. The media was supportive to promote the event, the service partners played a very important role and even the “weather god” supported us without any compromises. I was also deeply impressed with the help that was extended by colleagues from other exhibition organizers. I would like to thank everybody who supported me during my unforgettable stay in India. I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to work in a country like India, to experience the Indian culture, to learn so much from the people of this country, industry peers and friends. I think I can say that the time I spent in India was probably the most important and adventurous period in my life so far. The experiences I made here are invaluable and will help me in my future professional career and maybe even more in my private life. After having lived in India for nearly 4 years, I am pretty sure that my future appointments will in some way be connected to India. I do wish you all the best for the future in your professional and private life and promise to see you soon again – Chalo bye bye!
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Bangaluru to soon have a big convention cum exhibition centre Bangaluru Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, announced after his visit to China that the government plans to build an international convention centre at Devanahalli, a town 40 km northeast of Bangalore. Construction of the new venue is expected to cost around 500 cr and will be located near the Bengaluru International Airport. Siddaramaiah said the venue will follow the model of a public-private-partnership, where the government will provide land and the investment to build the venue will be provided by a private company. Devanahalli is 12 km away from the airport, while Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), a major exhibition venue in Bangalore, is located 43 km from the airport. Siddaramaiah said after his return from China, “The Dalian Convention Centre was built by the Chinese to host WEF meeting in just 10 months, inspired by the idea I want to build an International convention centre near Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) on PPP model at a cost of Rs 400 crore to Rs. 500 crore. The government had targeted completion of core components of the project, earlier pegged at 250 cr investment (the convention hall, meeting rooms, exhibition hall and food court) before June this year, but was unable to do so. There will be 20 meeting rooms with seating capacities varying from 50 to 250 and an exhibition hall with a minimum area of 20,000 sqm.
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