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The global exhibition industry is gearing up to celebrate the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) on June 3, 2026, with some of the world’s leading exhibition organisers coming together to champion the power and impact of face-to-face...
Educatus Expo 2026, organised by SS Exhibitions And Media Private Limited, commenced today, May 9, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and will continue until May 10, 2026. Positioned as one of India’s important education-focused exhibitions, the...
The 15th edition of the IEIA Open Seminar 2026 commenced today, May 8, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, bringing together leading voices from the exhibition, events, and MICE ecosystem for a two-day international industry conclave....
The ongoing Light + LED Expo Mumbai 2026 has transformed the Bombay Exhibition Centre into a vibrant hub for the LED lighting and smart technology industry, bringing together leading manufacturers, solution providers, designers, architects, and key decision-makers under one...
London is set to strengthen its position as a global hub for event technology and MICE innovation as the Event Technology Forum 2026 takes place on 11 May 2026 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Organised by Forum Events...
Saina Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is set to host the upcoming edition of the TAFS Show Jaipur 2026 on 12-13 May 2026 at the Hotel Marigold Convention Hall in Sitapura, Jaipur. Positioned as a focused B2B sourcing platform, the event...
The 19th edition of CPHI India and PMEC India is set to take place in November 2026 across two separate venues in Delhi-NCR, reflecting the rapid growth and evolving needs of the pharmaceutical industry. Organised by Informa Markets India,...
The 4th edition of the India Ports & Logistics Conference 2026 is being held from May 5-6, 2026 at the Hotel Four Seasons Mumbai, with the event concluding today. Organised by Informa Markets, the conference is focused on unlocking...
How Intelligent Registration is Redefining Scale, Speed, and Experience in Global Events The first impression of an event no longer begins inside the venue—it begins at the entry gate. Across the global MICE landscape, registration and entry systems have evolved...
At every exhibition, the spotlight is on brands—their products, messaging, and presence. Yet behind every successful booth stands a far less visible force: the stall fabricator. These professionals are not merely builders, but engineers, planners, and problem-solvers operating under...
India’s participation as the Guest of Honour at the Bogotá International Book Fair 2026 concluded on a historic and impactful note, marking a major milestone in cultural diplomacy and global literary engagement. Organised by the Ministry of Education Government...
The second edition of Valve World Expo India 2026 is set to take place on June 11-12, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, positioning itself as a leading platform for the industrial valve and flow control sector. Building on...
India ITME Society has announced the launch of Textile Horizons 2026, a two-day international conference scheduled for December 5-6, 2026, at India Exposition Mart Ltd (IEML), Greater Noida. The conference will be held alongside India ITME 2026, the country’s...
The 5th edition of the BBB International Expo & Summit on the Bioenergy Value Chain is set to take place from May 7-9, 2026, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Positioned as a...
India Energy Storage Week 2026 (IESW) has been postponed, with organisers announcing revised dates of July 8-10, 2026. The event, which was earlier scheduled to take place from May 5-7, will now be held at Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Hall...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India, scheduled to be held in Goa in November 2026. The announcement marks...

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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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Breaking the Code: ECEF 2022 to Feature Leaders Who Succeeded During the Crisis

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UBM India started off 2019 on a powerful note with its biggest travel and trade engagement show 'SATTE' at the India Expo Centre, Greater...

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AICOG 2026 Showcases India’s Largest Women’s Health Congress at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

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Rendez-vous en France 2026 Strengthens Global Industry Leadership Platform

A strategic meeting for Rendez-vous en France 2026 was successfully held in Nice Côte d’Azur, positioning the destination at the forefront of global tourism...

Messe Berlin appoints new CEO

The supervisory board of Messe Berlin GmbH appointed Dr. Mario Tobias as the new CEO of the group of companies. He is moving from...

Namit Gupta, Director, Futurex Trade Fair and Events Pvt Ltd

ES. Can you share your journey into the exhibition industry? Were there any particular experiences or challenges that shaped your approach to organizing trade...