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World of Concrete India (WoCI) 2026, India's leading exhibition dedicated to the concrete and construction industry, is set to take place from 3-5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organised by Informa Markets in India, the event...
International Confex has announced the relaunch of the Global Event Tech Summit, bringing the event into the International Confex portfolio and positioning it as a dedicated platform for discussions on the future of event technology. Scheduled to take place in...
The Meetings Show 2026, the UK’s leading exhibition for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) professionals, will officially open with Martin Rhodes MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events and Labour MP for Glasgow, leading the ribbon-cutting...
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets to bring a portfolio of premium international exhibition intellectual properties (IPs) to Hong Kong through a new global exhibition platform titled The...
The 21st edition of , organised by AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd., is set to take place on May 30-31, 2026, at Raajkutir, formerly ‘Swabhumi’, EM Bypass, Kolkata. The two-day education fair will bring together more than 50...
1200+ Delegates, 135+ Booths, Global Industry Leaders, Live Competitions & High-Level Leadership Dialogues to Converge in Mumbai The Indian exhibition and business events industry is preparing for one of its largest and most anticipated annual gatherings as the Exhibition Excellence...
The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has announced that its Annual Convention 2026 will be held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on December 12-13, 2026. The convention will bring together leading stakeholders from India’s domestic tourism and hospitality...
The 7th edition of (WEE 2026) will be held from June 4-6, 2026, at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Positioned as a leading international B2B platform for environmental technologies and equipment, the expo will bring together...
India International Cargo Show (IICS) 2026 is set to bring together the global cargo, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain ecosystem through two major editions in New Delhi and Mumbai, reinforcing India’s growing position as a global logistics and trade...
Germany-based exhibition and conference industry consultancy jwc has introduced a new analytical framework titled the Destination Development Model (DDM), designed to help destinations evaluate how business events contribute to long-term public-policy and economic development goals. The announcement follows the...
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, organised by RX Global, will now take place from 14-17 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre following extensive consultations with exhibitors, buyers, and tourism stakeholders worldwide. The revised dates were announced to...
The 21st edition of Admissions Fair 2026, organised by AFAIRS Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd., is now live in Kanpur, bringing together leading universities and higher education institutions from across India under one roof. The two-day education fair is...
The 8th edition of Fresh India Show 2026, organised by Media Today Group, will be held on 29-30 May 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, New Mumbai, bringing together stakeholders from across the fresh produce, agri-business, cold chain, food...
After more than three decades in the exhibitions and events industry, Aimsite Events has unveiled a new brand identity, marking the company’s evolution from an execution-focused events company into a strategic creative partner for brands. Over the years, the company...
Fusion The Era 2026 is preparing to bring together professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders on a common platform focused on collaboration, innovation, and future-ready business opportunities. The event is expected to serve as a dynamic networking and knowledge-sharing...
Hyve Group has announced another major expansion of its fast-growing logistics and supply chain exhibition brand, Manifest, marking the launch of its third European geoclone within just six months. The move highlights the increasing global demand for specialised industry...

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Mukesh Yadav, Director, AutoTech Asia 2026

ES. What inspired you to build a platform like Auto Tech Asia, and how has your journey shaped your leadership in the automotive space? Mukesh Yadav. I've always been passionate about the automotive industry and...

Dr. Smita Nagarkoti, Executive Director, Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)

ES. As a woman leader in the export promotion ecosystem, what key experiences have shaped your journey and leadership approach at CEPC? Dr. Smita Nagarkoti. My journey as a woman leader has been shaped by...

G S Dhillon, Director, Udan Media & Communications Pvt Ltd

ES. What key decisions or experiences have shaped your leadership journey in building platforms within the mobility and EV space? G S Dhillon. One of the most defining decisions in my leadership journey has been...

Riyaz Khambati, Co-founder & COO, Maverix Worldwide

ES. With your deep expertise in staging, automation, and rigging at Maverix Worldwide, how do you balance technical precision with creative storytelling to deliver seamless large-scale experiences? Riyaz Khambati. At Maverix Worldwide, we thrive on...

Vipan Mehta, Chairman, IRE 2026

ES. What key milestones in your career have shaped your leadership approach and vision today? Vipan Mehta. My journey in the industry has been shaped by hands-on experience, continuous learning since 1972 and strong stakeholder...

Ravinder Sethi, CMD, R.E. Rogers India Pvt Ltd

ES. You have completed four decades with RE Rogers India. Can you take us through your journey, the highs, challenges and how it all began? Ravinder Sethi. It truly feels like yesterday when my wife...

Vipul Agarwal, Managing Partner, Expro Events & Exhibits

ES. Expro Events & Exhibits carries a legacy spanning decades. Could you take us through this journey and highlight some key milestones that have shaped the organisation? Vipul Agarwal. Our journey at Expro Events &...

Jatinder Chugh, Partner, Fab India

ES. Since the early 1990s, what key milestones have defined your journey from fabrication to executing large-scale infrastructure projects? Jatinder Chugh. My journey has been built on strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience. Starting with...

Jaswant Singh, Managing Director, ad:tech India

Where Innovation Meets Real Connections ES. You have played a pivotal role in shaping Comexposium India's presence and leading platforms like ad:tech and iMedia - can you take us through your professional journey and the...

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets India Pvt Ltd

Exhibitions are powerful ecosystems driving connection, innovation, and growth ES. What key leadership insights have you gained while driving large-scale industry platforms across diverse sectors at Informa Markets India? Yogesh Mudras. At Informa Markets in India,...

Dr. Chetna Sethi, Owner & CEO, Luminous Connections LLC

ES. Can you share with us the story behind your transition from clinical occupational therapy to focusing on organizational culture and burnout prevention? Dr. Chetna Sethi. After earning my Occupational Therapy degree, I knew early...

Guillaume Lecacheux, Managing Director, The Works International

ES. Congratulations on The Works receiving the Indo-French Year of Innovation Award for the Aranyani Pavilion project! Could you start by telling us about the project, inspiration behind the pavilion and how sustainability was...

Angela Herberholz, Founder, Herberholz Mediation Services

ES. You’ve spent 15+ years working at the intersection of mediation, conflict management and the business events world — can you share how your journey evolved from exhibition and event management into founding Herberholz...

Sebastian Witt, Partner, jwc

ES. Your latest jwc report (the Global Industry Performance Review – GIPR) suggests the global exhibition industry is stabilising with moderate growth expected across most regions. How would you describe the current phase of...

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