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Anime enthusiasts across the country are gearing up for one of the most anticipated pop-culture events of the year as Anime India Delhi 2026, organized by AnimationXpress, returns on 6-7 June 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi....
Global exhibition and events organiser Hyve has announced that private equity firm Hellman & Friedman (H&F) will acquire the company from Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Searchlight Capital Partners in a deal reportedly valued at approximately $1.8 billion. According...
On 3 June 2026, the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) will mark Global Exhibitions Day (GED) 2026 through a first-of-its-kind nationwide celebration spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Linked through live broadcasts and a symbolic Mashaal Relay, the celebrations...
Pharmac South 2026, the 11th edition of South India’s leading pharmaceutical exhibition and conference, is set to take place on 4–5 June 2026 at Hall 3A & 3B, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai. Organized by Orbit Exhibitions in association...
In a significant development for India’s events and live entertainment sector, the Government of Maharashtra and representatives of the event industry convened for a high-level meeting at the Mantralaya Building in Mumbai to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening Maharashtra’s...
The International Filter Technology Exhibition (IFTEX India 2026) is set to take place from June 3-5, 2026, at the NESCO Exhibition Center, Goregaon (East), Mumbai, bringing together global leaders, innovators, researchers, engineers, environmental specialists, and industry decision-makers under one...
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...
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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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India Fashion Forum 2026 to Take Place in Bengaluru in January
The India Fashion Forum (IFF) 2026 will take place from 28 to 29 January 2026 at Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru, India which is organized...
ICC Sydney powers inclusivity through new event toolkit
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India is set to open a new consulate in US’ Seattle soon, almost seven years after it first announced the initiative, people familiar with...
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ICCA and ABEA sign MOU to address key challenges in Australian Business Events Industry
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have pledged to collaborate on three major problems that the...
Leading Summit for global event organisers cements Singapore’s position as a top industry destination
Top executives of the world’s leading business events organisers convened at the Asia CEO Summit on 3-5 October 2023 at JW Marriott Singapore South...
PM Boris Johnson Must Include Air Transport in UK Economic Restart Plans
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Oil Rises As China, US To Rollback Trade Tariffs
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