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Exhibitions at the Crossroads of Trade, Culture & Innovation
The exhibitions and conventions industry continues to reflect the pulse of global trade, innovation, and culture. This month’s edition captures a vibrant mix of developments that underline the sector’s resilience, dynamism, and growing international relevance.
Sustainability takes center stage with Techtextil India announcing a strategic tie-up to launch the pioneering ‘ReCycle Zone’, reaffirming the industry’s commitment to pushing the recycling agenda. At the same time, OEKO-TEX Summit & Exhibition 2025 in Mumbai is set to transform the textile landscape with forward-looking initiatives in quality and sustainability.
Global collaborations continue to define the industry. Messe Frankfurt and MEX Exhibitions have come together to create a pan-India integrated business platform for gifting and stationery, while Koelnmesse, in partnership with leading Indian associations, has launched imm India. Internationally, Iran has restarted its domestic and international trade exhibitions, and Canada’s leading footwear expo welcomed Vietnam, opening up new trade opportunities in North America. Meanwhile, EXHICON strengthened its global footprint with the successful Best of India Expo 2025 in Cambodia.
On the home front, India is witnessing a surge of developments. The Ministry of Tourism is sharpening focus on MICE with city-level bureaus and global branding initiatives. Bengaluru Airport City Limited’s partnership with Prestige Group will soon deliver a world-class convention and exhibition centre, while Mumbai is set to host India’s largest international convention centre, as announced at IIJS Premiere 2025. Amaravati too enters the map with the upcoming HUDCO International Convention Centre, while Yashobhoomi has already won global acclaim as one of the world’s best civic centres.
The sector’s outlook remains strong, with experts predicting India’s exhibitions industry revenue to double within the next three years, a promising trajectory reinforced by the scale of investments, such as Madhya Pradesh’s 256,414 crore worth of proposals at the Katni Mining Conclave.
Together, these milestones reaffirm exhibitions and conventions as catalysts of trade, culture, and collaboration-powering not just industries, but economies and communities.