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The Indian exhibition, convention and MICE industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, innovation and ambition. This edition of TradeFairTimes brings together stories that capture the sector’s evolving landscape, from major industry gatherings and global partnerships to emerging opportunities and challenges.
Our special feature on the 15th Conventions India Conclave takes centre stage, offering insights into India’s growing conventions ecosystem and the conversations shaping its future. We also examine the impact of six months of the Iran-US war on the exhibition industry, highlighting how geopolitical developments are influencing events, travel, trade and business confidence. This issue features an interview with Shivani Ghorawat of Everything About Water, alongside our report on Aqua Expo. We bring you successful show stories, including Print Expo Chennai and Media Expo Chennai, which attracted 17,532 trade visitors and generated strong business enquiries for 185 exhibitors. Anuga Select India 2026 further reflects India’s growing importance in the global food and beverage trade.
From the Verifair Dubai–Radeecal Exhicon India joint venture to EEMAGINE 2026 bringing together 850+ industry leaders, the issue highlights the increasing focus on collaboration and the experience economy. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 showcases India’s expanding global jewellery trade, while India Exposition Mart’s IPO filing with SEBI signals continued investor interest in exhibition infrastructure. We also explore the projected 12–14% annual growth of India’s MICE sector, the 9th International Health & Wellness Expo, Vertex Group’s entry into India, and the landmark Exhicon–ICICI Lombard exhibition insurance initiative. Adding depth are contributions from Jagriti Pandey, Sagar Chamoli and Richard Erschik, along with our comprehensive Event Calendar.
As the industry moves forward, this edition celebrates its resilience, transformation and immense potential.