As we step into the second half of 2025, the exhibitions and events landscape is experiencing unparalleled momentum. This month’s edition captures a powerful narrative of innovation, global collaboration, and strategic investments that are shaping the future of industries across borders.
From GITEX Europe in Berlin, which hosted over 1,400 tech firms from 67 countries, to the record-breaking success of WAVES 2025, which generated deals worth ₹1,328 crore, it’s clear that international exhibitions are regaining their position as powerful economic catalysts. Reinforcing this trend, Medical Fair India 2025 and Plumbex India 2025 concluded on high notes, showcasing India’s leadership in healthcare and water innovation, respectively.
In the UAE, the Dubai World Trade Centre reported a 32% surge in economic impact, generating AED 22.35 billion—underscoring the growing role of the Middle East in the global MICE sector. Meanwhile, Messe Berlin has set its sights on Asia with the launch of Messe Berlin India, a strategic move to harness the region’s exponential growth.
On the home front, India’s commitment to entrepreneurship and industrial advancement was on full display. EXHICON’s ₹50 crore investment in event infrastructure, the announcement of new convention centres in Kanpur and Siliguri, and the success of INDOMACH South India are reshaping the country’s B2B event framework. Not to be overlooked is the emergence of India as a global space power, as seen at the GLEX 2025 Summit in New Delhi.
This edition also highlights the significant socio-economic role of exhibitions—from promoting sustainability through platforms like SSX at IFEX Philippines, to empowering future generations at the Educatus Expo 2025, and celebrating diversity and innovation at the Women Power Summit and the Best of India Fashion Exhibition in Vietnam and Cambodia.
As countries double down on localisation, innovation, and partnerships, we continue to witness exhibitions becoming critical platforms for a country’s development and networking opportunities.