Powered by Exhibition Showcase, the Expo Career Forum, held on December 20th 2024, concluded with great success, bringing together a vibrant community of young job seekers and college graduates to understand the vast possibilities in exhibition industry. The event offered an exceptional platform for career growth, networking, and recruitment, creating significant opportunities for both individuals and organizations within the industry. Over 300 students from diverse fields, including BBA, MBA, Media Studies, Mass Communication, and Event Management, participated in the debut edition of Expo Career Forum. The platform offered a wide range of job opportunities for job seekers, as the participating recruiters highlighted openings in accounts, HR, sales, marketing, social media management, editorial content, operations, telecalling, and more. Students from over 35 prestigious institutions, including Amity University, Uttaranchal University, and Woxsen University, actively engaged in this dynamic event.
The Expo Career Forum was a truly special initiative, one close to our hearts, designed to inspire young individuals to explore the exciting and dynamic careers within the exhibition industry. This prestigious event became an incredible platform for knowledge sharing, with insightful presentations that opened up various career paths and opportunities for the attendees.
What made this event even more meaningful was the addition of an interactive Virtual Job Fair, where recruiters had the opportunity to connect with a talented group of young professionals. This helped bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, creating pathways for meaningful careers and partnerships that we’re confident will have a lasting impact.
The event featured 7 insightful sessions. The first session of Expo Career Forum 2024 kicked off with a keynote on ‘Exhibition Industry: Growth Opportunities, Perks, and Benefits,’ where our distinguished panelists discussed the abundant job opportunities within the exhibition industry. The subsequent session delved into ‘Job Roles, Work Profiles, and Working Culture in the Exhibition Industry,’ offering practical strategies for navigating the industry’s work environment. In the afternoon, a session on ‘Career Prospects for Women in the Exhibition Industry’ focused on empowering women to pursue their passions and advance their careers. Following these, the forum continued with several other thought-provoking sessions, each providing attendees with not just valuable knowledge but also actionable insights for advancing their careers within the exhibition industry.
The success of the Expo Career Forum was significantly enhanced by the participation of recruiting companies like ExpoInn – Suites and Convention, Indian Exhibition Services, Exhibition India Group, Strides Design Pvt. Ltd., Services International, Quantum Integrated Communications, and Travel + MICE Showcase. Their involvement played a key role in making this forum a memorable and impactful event for all participants.
Key highlights of the Expo Career Forum:
- Industry-Specific Networking:
The event offered a unique opportunity for young professionals in the exhibition industry to connect with potential employers, collaborators, and peers, fostering meaningful relationships within the sector.
Exhibition Industry Insights:
Expert-led sessions provided valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the exhibition and events industry, helping attendees stay ahead in a fast-evolving market.
Recruitment Opportunities with Leading Companies:
Top companies in the exhibition industry were present to showcase job openings, offering recruitment opportunities to job seekers looking to advance in the industry.
Diverse Career Paths in Exhibitions:
The forum highlighted various career paths within the exhibition industry, from event coordinators to designers, marketers, and logistics experts, helping participants understand the breadth of opportunities available. The feedback from our attendees highlights the immense value and success of the event.
Here’s what some of them had to say:
Participating as a recruiter in the Expo Career Forum by Exhibition Showcase was an excellent experience. The virtual event successfully connected us with a diverse pool of candidates from various universities & colleges, showcasing the potential to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in our industry. This initiative is a much-needed effort to address the industry’s workforce challenges. – Roop Arora, Director & CEO, Quantum Integrated Communications Pvt Ltd
I had a positive experience overall at the Career Expo Forum. It was well-organized and offered great opportunities to connect with a variety of employers. I particularly appreciated the number of companies from different industries that were present and would definitely look into attending it again next year. – Shreyansh Parashar, B. Com(Hons), Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies
Overall, I found the Career Expo Forum to be a valuable experience and would recommend it to other job seekers. I look forward to attending again next year with hopefully even more employers from diverse sectors. – Yashika Raghuvanshi, B.com hons., Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies
The Expo Career Forum served as an exceptional platform for young professionals, offering them valuable insights into the diverse career prospects within the exhibition and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Participants had the unique opportunity to explore various roles within this dynamic sector and gained a deeper understanding of the industry’s growth potential.
Additionally, the forum provided attendees with the chance to connect with leading organizations offering internships, enabling them to take the first step toward a successful career in this thriving industry. Exhibition Showcase will be back with the highly anticipated edition of the Expo Career Forum in 2025: in a grander avatar!
