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The exhibition industry stands at an inflection point where global economics, strategic alliances, technological innovation and on-ground execution are converging to redefine its future. In this issue, we move Beyond the Hype to analyse the much-debated “Mother of All Trade Deals” and its potential implications for cross-border commerce and exhibition-led trade engagement. India’s domestic calendar reflects strong sectoral momentum. Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with next-generation automation solutions, while the 2nd Corru Pack Print India Expo 2026 reinforces growth in packaging and print. ACMA Automechanika New Delhi achieved a major milestone with 35,750 visitors and 870 exhibitors, and AICCS 2026 in Pune concluded successfully under the inauguration of Vivek Singh from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Strategic collaborations are shaping the global landscape. Informa and Dubai World Trade Centre’s joint venture ‘inD’ aims to lead B2B live events across IMEA, while Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India’s partnership with BusinessLive Trade Fairs signals expansion within the media and signage segment. Skål International India’s MoUs with leading travel exhibition organisers further institutionalise industry cooperation. From India’s defence showcase at World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh to participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, exhibitions continue to serve as instruments of economic and cultural diplomacy. At the same time, lessons from incidents like the chaos at Vasant Utsav in Noida underline the importance of robust event management. With insights from Richard Erschik and Jagriti Pandey, and milestones such as Exhicon’s Big Impact Award, this edition captures an industry evolving with purpose and scale.