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The 7th HRAWI Conclave & Awards 2026, organised by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India, successfully concluded on April 29, 2026, at Regenta - The World in Surat, Gujarat. The flagship event brought together a wide spectrum...
Three of the world’s leading events and exhibition industry bodies - EMECA, ICCA, and UFI, have signed a landmark agreement to unify their European advocacy under a single umbrella, forming the European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEEIA). This move...
PALM Expo 2026 is currently underway from May 28-30 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, bringing together the best of professional audio, lighting, music production, and AV integration. Organised by Informa Markets India, the event once again reinforces its position...
Busworld India Conclave 2026 successfully concluded on April 28, 2026, at Amaltas Hall, Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders from across India’s bus and coach ecosystem. Organised by Busworld, the one-day conclave served as a high-impact platform...
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) 2026, organised by Fira de Barcelona, has concluded as its most international and successful edition to date, reinforcing its status as a leading global platform for bridal, evening, and red-carpet fashion. Held at the...
CMPL Expo (Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Expo) 2026 is set to take place from May 4-6, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, positioning itself as a premier platform for India’s rapidly evolving FMCG manufacturing and private...
Smart Home Expo is back with its 7th edition, scheduled from 28-30 April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The exhibition is organised by Messe Frankfurt India, continuing its strong legacy of bringing global innovation platforms to...
The UFI European Conference 2026 is set to be held from June 3–5, 2026 in İzmir, Türkiye, bringing together exhibition industry professionals from across Europe and beyond for a key regional gathering. Organised by UFI – The Global Association...
Roof India 2026, one of the most prominent platforms for the roofing and allied construction industries,organised by Informa Markets, is currently underway and concludes today, April 25, 2026, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru. Held from April 23–25,...
The inaugural edition of VIV Select India 2026 concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone as the globally established VIV Worldwide platform made its debut in India. Held from April 22-24, 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention and Expo Centre, New Delhi,...
RideAsia EV 2026 officially opens today at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi, marking the beginning of a three-day showcase dedicated to India’s fast-growing electric mobility sector. The exhibition will run from 24th to 26th April 2026, bringing together...
The South Korean city of Pohang is set to host the PATA Youth Symposium on May 11, 2026, bringing together young tourism professionals, students, and industry stakeholders to explore the future of the travel and tourism sector. Organised by...
The 7th edition of RideAsia EV 2026 is set to take place from 24th to 26th April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, positioning itself as one of the most significant platforms for India’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle industry....
The inaugural Aqua North East Expo 2026 is set to take place from September 17–19, 2026 at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati, positioning itself as a key platform to drive growth, innovation, and investment in the aquaculture...
Exhicon Events Media Solutions Limited has announced the signing of a strategic Design & Construction along with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) partnership for a new Exhibition & Convention Centre at MMLP Indore, further strengthening its footprint in India’s rapidly...
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a modern, integrated website for the Department of Commerce (DoC), aimed at strengthening digital service delivery and improving accessibility for exporters, importers, and other stakeholders. The platform has been developed in...

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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...

Panittha Buri, Vice Chairperson, Bhiraj Buri Group & President, UFI, The Global Association of...

ES. Could you share your journey into the exhibition and events industry, and what key experiences have shaped your leadership approach over the years? Panittha Buri. My professional journey began much earlier than I realised...

Vikram Singh Chauhan, Founder and CEO at Nile Hospitality

NILE Hospitality was built to combine global brand discipline with deep local market insight ES. Your career spans global hotel brands and leadership roles before founding Nile Hospitality. What inspired you to take the entrepreneurial...

Edgar Sanjuán, Founder & CEO, Emogg Analytics

ES. What inspired you to found Emogg, and how did your early background in biology and industrial design shape the company’s mission? Edgar Sanjuán. The origin of the story is quite unique. Let me explain....

Nazeeba Zarin, Managing Director, PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd

Trade events are not just shows; they are catalysts for industry transformation. ES. Can you share your journey into the exhibitions and global trade events space, and what inspired you to take on leadership roles...

Naveen Rizvi, Executive Director, ICE-Incentive Conference and Event Management

ES. Looking back at your early professional years, what experiences most decisively shaped your leadership philosophy in the meetings and conferences industry? Naveen Rizvi. My initial years in the industry shaped me by putting me...

Phil Chung, CEO, Kinexin Convention Management, Yashobhoomi Operating Company

ES. How would you describe 2025 as a year for Yashobhoomi? Could you share insights into the number, scale, and diversity of events hosted at the venue during the year? Phil Chung. 2025 was a...

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