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India's MICE Tourism growing at 8 % per year A new report by industry body FICCI says that strong economic growth coupled with rapid emergence of India on the global horizon is poised to drive the growth of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism at a much faster rate.

India is a late entrant in the segment with a little share on the global scale. Of the total 12,563 international meetings in a year, it hosts only 175 - or just 1.4 per cent to rank 24th worldwide.

In 2018, MICE tourism in India was pegged at Rs 25,000 crore with 8 per cent growth year-on-year, said the report titled 'India Inbound Tourism: Unlocking the Opportunity'.

The industry is estimated to have a space of 5 lakh square metres, which is expected to cross 15 lakh square metres over the next two to three years.

"This will result in doubling the growth rate," said the report highlighting enormous potential India has due to its strategic location and being a round-the-year destination.

The global MICE tourism is estimated to be growing

at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5 per cent and reach 1.2 trillion dollars (about Rs 70 lakh crore) by 2023.

Asia Pacific region is expected to lead this with 8.6 per cent growth.

India ranks fifth in the Asia Pacific region behind Japan, China, South Korea and Australia. However, it has a variety of destinations which can be clubbed with diverse tourism offerings to enhance MICE. Consistently among the fastest growing economies in recent years, India has price competitive offerings in addition to 31 international airports, five cruise ports besides one of the largest rail and road networks worldwide. However, the country must upgrade its infrastructure, have more world-class convention and exhibition centres plus adopt a holistic approach to promote MICE tourism.

India Russia to strengthen bilateral trade facilitated by ITPO In an attempt to fulfill the aspirations of the IndoRussian business fraternity, the first ever national level participation in the sixth edition of the Irkutsk International Trade Fair, Irkutsk, Russia (August 21 to 24, 2019) is being organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) at the Irkutsk Exhibition Complex in Russia.

The event aims to carry forward the momentum to further strengthen the bilateral trade relations and provide an excellent business platform to the Indian companies in Russia’s untapped Balkan region. The event will feature bonhomie of the people of Russia towards Indian products as they have a special place in their hearts. Significantly, the event will be visited by the companies from main cities of Siberia, Russia and India’s neighboring countries like China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belorussia and so on.

India's participation assumes special significance as both the countries have made a resolution to set a target for US$ 30 billion in bilateral trade by 2025 and both the countries are working together towards developing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to facilitate

this target. This also includes the sale of commodities along with civil nuclear energy and defense equipment.

The multi-product B2B and B2C event is being held with the support of the Embassy of India in Russia, the Government of Irkutsk Region, the East Siberian Chamber of Commerce and the Industry and City Administration of the Irkutsk city. India's country level participation will bring the two countries together to work jointly towards integrating them into a regional value chain, thereby promoting mutual trade and investment. << Continued From page 5

Chander Mansharamani

Ashish Gupta

Reggie Aggarwal

Ravinder Kumar Passi appointed chairman of EPCH

Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi, ViceChairman-EPCH has been elevated as new Chairman of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) during 164th meeting of Committee of Administration (COA) held on April 17 informed Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH. Shri Passi has taken charge from Shri O.P. Prahladka. All members of Committee of Administration were present during the meeting.

Shri Kumar further said that Shri Ravinder Kumar Passi, representing M/S R.K. Arts, New Delhi is a leading handicrafts exporter from Northern region since last 26 years. He is associated with Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) since its inception and has served EPCH as its Chairman during 2001 and 2002.

He is very actively involved in various trade bodies. Shri Passi has also been the Co-Chairman of National Centre for Design and Product Development [NCDPD] for many years.

Shri Passi expressed his gratitude to members of Committee of Administration of EPCH after taking over as Chairman of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, an apex organization for promotion of Exports of Handicrafts from the Country.

The exports of Handicrafts have shown an increase from Rs. 23029.36 crores (201718) to Rs. 26590.25 crores during the year 2018-19 [prov.] Showing an increase of 15.46% % over previous year. Shri Passi further said that in order to sustain this growth, the international marketing initiatives, cluster development projects, design and product development, new policy initiatives are needed to be pursued more vigorously.

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ear Readers, Its the month of scorching heat already! And we are back with another hot edition for you.

Team TFT brings you some of the known and unknown faces from the industry in our interview (Q & A) section every month.

Do read the most liked section of the tabloid.

IEIA Open Seminar is only a month away and preparations are on to bring you the best coverage from the flagship event of the Apex body. Get in touch with us if you would like to network and promote your brand, venue or product in the tabloid.

Advertise with TFT to reach your target audience. To Book your advertising space for the upcoming special IEIA Open Seminar edition of TFT, contact our Advertising Team to confirm your Advertisement placement or press releases if you would like to promote your brand, events or venues.

Reed Exhibitions is on an acquisition spree.

Having acquired two shows recently, the big-wig announced acquisition of Packplus

Exhibition Excellence Awards 2019 Honours Champions of The Indian Exhibition Industry

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India’s digital infrastructure will revive the economy: Nandan Nilekani at FICCI NECM

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India, furthering its presence in India.

Congratulations to Vikram Kirloskar on taking charge as the new CII president from Rakesh Bharti Mittal. May CII set new trends under his tenure.

We are going through a digitally evolving experience in all aspects of our lives, then why not excel in technology know-how?

DigiTalk, as we have named it, is the place for you to grow your digi tech knowledge.

Read about the latest trends online and blockchain technology. As always, Exhibition Talk brings you two fine stories for your exhibiting needs. Do not miss chapter 8 of Stephan Murtagh's 'Before You Hit The Venue'.

The 44th edition of Media Expo Mumbai pulled off record visitor attendance with around 22% growth in the overall visitor count.

Congratulations to Exhibition Showcase for the successful EEA 2019. The show was telecast live on National television ensuring global visibility to the Indian Exhibition Industry.

The demand for Ceramic products is about

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to increase as the Indian governments spending on construction and real estate, including affordable housing is set to boost the demand .

Thank you for the excellent response on the newly introduced sections. What are the Top Defence Events coming up in 2019 world over? Read inside, Top Defence Events in 2019: Showcasing the latest technology.

The Focus on China and Focus on MICE pages have some good amount of stories showing how well the industry in our neighbouring country is progressing.

ProPak India has joined hands with IFCA for second edition. With this, UBM is surely aiming to upgrade the show.

The magazine is in your hand, so go ahead have a good read and don’t forget to review our work. We will be anticipating your responses. Wish you all a Happy Summer, stay cool and Keep reading TFT! M Q Syed Editor-in-Chief TradeFairTimes

Editor-In-Chief M.Q. Syed syed@tradefairtimes.com Group Editor S. M. Quasim info@tradefairtimes.com Associate Editor Arif Nisar, Abul Fazal future.exhicon@gmail.com Research Analyst P. S.Wajeeh Director of Operations Padma Mishra (Insi) Design Manager Pravin Kapase Advertising Team Mumbai Amrita Singh, +91.97022.40761 amrita@tradefairtimes.com New Delhi Gaurav Singh, +91.92100.53596 newdelhi@tradefairtimes.com Reporting Team Bhavishya Boricha, future.exhicon@gmail.com Bangalore Rajiv Agarwal, +91.98807.13511 bangalore@tradefairtimes.com Ludhiana Rajinder Rana, +91.98152.56816 ludhiana@tradefairtimes.com Lucknow Shams Tabrez, +91.99351.17422 lucknow@tradefairtimes.com Hyderabad Murli Krishna hyderabad@tradefairtimes.com Circulation & Accounts Team Pallavi Parmar, support@exhiconevents.in Shweta Adit accounts@exhiconevents.in Distribution-In-charge Javed A Kidwai Distribution Executives Jugul Kishor, Ashok Kumar

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Domestic Tourism and India: Value for money, accessible and all year long!

India is probably still one of the few countries that are still obsessed with chasing slow-growth international arrivals.

As the ITB Berlin event came to a close early this month, the attempt made by the nearly 300 exhibitor delegation from India to sell India did induce a certain amount of airy positivity! In the milieu to target the international traveller, have we lost our ability to see a burgeoning market right under our noses?

As the vital statistic goes, the Indian domestic tourist is back with the vengeance. The era of fancy brochures, which sold packages and room nights, wherein the tariffs were quoted in euros even for the hapless domestic traveller, has for the time being ended. The ongoing recession in Europe and American markets amid poorly managed public relations of near permanent crisis management supplemented the near doubling of hotel inventory in India has added to a prevailing minor gloom.

Though hotels here in India, now more or less have a unified single currency tariff, it is still ‘revenue management decision’ away from reverting to old dual tariff plans.

Several countries around the world had their own economic compulsion to create marketing campaigns to encourage people to travel within their geographic borders, adding to the reduction in International arrivals into India. The numbers come as tourism boards such as ‘Tourism Australia’, which created the ‘No Leave, No Life’ campaign to encourage workers to take their annual leave and see their country.

Australians are currently stockpiling 123 million days of accrued annual leave, adding up to tens of billions of dollars in holiday pay! Checking on what other countries have planned to provide a fillip to domestic travel, did throw some very valid facts. For E.g., Northern Ireland’s economy has received a major boost after people here opted to holiday at home this year, new figures show that a massive £100m was pumped into the province in the first eight months.

India Tourism describes ‘domestic tourism’ as the “backbone” and shows off a figure of an estimated 561 million domestic tourist visits. With the rapid economic development taking place in the country and availability of greater disposable income combined with affordable holiday packages, tourism in India is increasing steadily and acts as a catalyst for the furthering the economic growth in view of its wide-ranging linkage effects and multiple impacts.

The Domestic Tourism segment, being the backbone of the Indian tourism product with a yearlong market is a vital cog in the wheel to feed to the increasing inventory that has emerged in almost city, town or leisure destination worth its name. The global business consultancy, Cushman & Wakefield reported that the Indian hospitality sector will add 100,000 new hotel rooms to be added in the next five years). This will lead to a rise of over 65 percent of total hotel inventory in India.

The National Capital Region (NCR) and Bangalore alone is expected to contribute around one-third to the total expected hotel rooms supply during the period.

The aggression showed by all and sundry in creating wealth in the form of building hotels has resulted in the present glut. The last few years have seen India’s City hotels struggling to match occupancies amid rising inventory, which has an inevitable fall from grace. Some, who once justified the high prevailing rates due to ‘India Shining’ syndrome, have now conveniently disappeared and are grounded. In an era of higher occupancies due to limited inventory and a growing economy, what surprises more, is the

utter lack of foresight to plan for the increase in inventory compounded with a slowed economy.

Indian City hotels continue to disregard opportunities to create new markets for their properties. Diminishing occupancies, increasing inventory, too much reliance on Corporate Business has taken the wind out of its sails. The myopic mindset of Indian hotels, who are consistently lethargic to woo markets outside their comfort zone will have to reinvent their marketing and distribution.

Indian city hotels other than those Delhi have successfully driven the leisure market out and chased the MICE segment to Bangkok, Dubai, Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. In comparison to occupancies from Monday to Wednesday, weekend business in hotels fluctuates wildly. I would love to see the hotels provide their ‘variations in occupancies’ figures, as eagerly as they flaunt their ARRs and Best Available Rates!

One of the key drivers for Domestic Tourism will be the UDAAN (‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’) scheme offered by the Govt. of India, where tickets are being subsidized at re-activated airports and a growing economic spotlight. 235 routes cleared by the Aviation ministry cover 16 unserved and 17 under-served airports and six water aerodromes. There are 50 airports which are already being served and will be connected to these under-served and unserved airports. The winner of the bid has got a 3-year exclusive right to operate flights on the route. The fare for half the seats in a flight is capped at Rs. 2,500 for an hour of a plane journey of approximately 500 km and a 30-minute helicopter journey. The selected airline provides 50% of the flight capacity – with a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 40 seats for planes and a minimum of 5 and maximum of 13 seats for helicopters.

With countries going overboard with marketing plans to keep its citizens homebound, India will find it difficult to sell its wares abroad at least for the next couple of years. We seldom have a strategy for the domestic travel market; it is always an afterthought or a kind of back-up market! Though India Tourism has recently come out with a scheme wherein partial reimbursement of marketing expenses for hotels, travel agents and other stakeholders is possible for those working in the domestic market, it needs to do more in terms of creating a long-term agenda and establish a full-time marketing body for domestic tourism, considering that has a user base of over 500 million.

With every destination around the world, when the going gets tough, the tough go domestic!

India is probably still one of the few countries that are still obsessed with chasing slow-growth international arrivals. In spite of probably being the world’s second-biggest domestic travel market and comes with a lower customer acquisition cost, it still receives a treatment, primarily reserved to second-class citizens. The writing is quite clear on the wall! We are not the world biggest market for fairness creams for nothing!

3 Visit India’s Largest MICE Industry event – The IEIA Open Seminar & Expo 2019 n IEIA Exhibition Services Expo 2019 n BRICS MICE Forum n AFECA Board Meeting with representatives from more than 15 Asian countries n UFI India Members Meet Up n Business Match Making Session n IAEE India Chapter Meeting n IAEE Young Professionals Meet Up n IEIA International Partners Meeting n Women’s Leadership Forum n CEM Graduation Ceremony n Panel Discussions & Presentations Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) is organizing its 9th annual flagship event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) is organizing the 9th edition of its annual flagship event, the "IEIA Open Seminar" from 13th-15th June, 2019 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. With the successful history of 8 years, IEIA is all set to once again bring together many leading companies from different countries with offerings related to the exhibition industry.

The 3 day event themed as "Catalysing India's Economic Growth" an Annual Conclave of the Indian Exhibition Industry will have presence of various industry professionals at the decision maker levels including exhibition organizers, exhibition centres and trade associations and exhibition service providers to meet, network and share latest technology and trends for the development of the exhibition industry.

Kids India opens online registration for trade buyers From 26 to 28 September 2019, the whole industry will come together at the 7th edition of Kids India, the largest trade fair for toys, children’s products and sports goods industry in India. More than 160 exhibitors will showcase their innovative trends and latest products. The fair attracted more than 5,300 visitors from 32 countries including India in 2018.

International visitors may again avail a reimbursement scheme under the aegis of the Government of India (based on eligibility).

• Visitor registration for Kids India 2019 starting on 1st March • Reimbursement program for international buyers to get funded again Kids India is organized by Spielwarenmesse India, the Indian subsidiary of Spielwarenmesse eG. The trade fair takes place in India’s commercial hub Mumbai and is the most important event for the toy, hobby and leisure related industry. “India is currently the upcoming market in the world.

Of course the growing demand is one reason but also the rising number of production facilities across the country is contributing to the international attention. India is facing a boost in becoming the next major manufacturing hub in the world. This also offers good opportunities for our industry sector. Last year, Kids India drew visitors from 31 countries proving its rising popularity not just within India but also internationally. Due to this tremendous response from international buyers we have decided to open the online visitor registration earlier this year. Like this the visitors have more time for preparing their visit to Kids India, says Katharina Janotta, Managing Director, Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. Trade visitors can register conveniently online at http://www. kidsindia.co.in and secure their ticket well in advance of the event from 1 March 2019 onwards.

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Exhibition Excellence Awards 2019 Honours Champions of The Indian Exhibition Industry Supported by The Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Skill Development and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), the 4th edition of the Exhibition Excellence Awards concluded with an unprecedented overwhelming response from all stakeholders of the MICE industry.

Organised by Exhibition Showcase, Exhibition Excellence Awards honours and acknowledges the contribution of distinguished achievers in the Indian exhibition industry. Over 400 leading professionals gathered to witness the glorious ceremony, held on 23 March, 2019 at India Expo Mart, Gr. Noida.

With KPMG being appointed as the Official Process Advisor & Evaluator and an expert panel of jury scrutinizing the nominations, the EEA have now transpired into a mega initiative for the Indian exhibition industry. Never before this, was the contribution of this sector and its achievers recognised!

Over 48 Categories had been specially designed to honour excellence among the Exhibition Organisers, Service Providers, Conference Organisers and Event Venues. The initiative witnessed active participation from the government bodies as well as leading national & international industry associations like PHD Chamber of Commerce, EEMA, ICPB, IESA, TCEI, SACEOS, AFECA, Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association, Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs & TECA. Chief Guest Sh. Suresh Prabhu could not attend due to the electoral protocol but he sent an inspiring message for the Indian exhibition industry. Excerpts from his message, “MICE is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, worth few trillion dollars. This is an industry which has the potential to create job opportunities, can create economic possibilities and therefore I am extremely happy that those who have excelled in this field are getting these awards. Service sector is the fastest growing sector, in which MICE segment is accelerating at a very fast pace. So we will promote this sector and try to do everything possible ensure progress in this sector.”

In his opening address, Sh. RonjonLahiri, Assistant Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, said, “I would take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of Exhibition Showcase for recognizing the organizations and individuals who are both involved and have excelled in the field of Exhibitions. Exhibitions are an important marketing platform for Tourist destinations and its potential is recognized by the Ministry of Tourism. It is a pleasure to be part of this 4th Edition of the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2019.” Exhibitions are important and valuable to marketing strategies. Exhibitions engage, encourage participation, provide memorable experiences and have the best possible strategic advantage to provide real, human, face to face experiences and deliver customer centric experiences. Exhibitions offer true value of people getting together at a face to face event. I congratulate all the winners of the 4th Edition of the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2019, Sh. Lahiri concluded.

Shri. Vijay Kumar – Director, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India said, “Exhibitions are a significant platform for MSME’s, providing them a very vital link for marketing and product development.

Ministry of MSME has a lot of incentives for exhibition organisers to encourage participation

Special Dignitaries at EEA 2019

ESTEEMED JURY PANEL AT EEA 2019

n Ms. Priscilla Leong: Honorary Secretary, SACEOS n Sh. J. Shankar: Director, CII n Sh. AtulChaturvedi: CEO, Adani Group n Sh. Sandeep Shrivastava: Sr. VP, Ambuja Cement Group n Smt. Renu Sharma: President, B&S Foundation n Sh. S K Srivastava: Ex CMD, Oil India n Sh. Manohar Sajnani: Dean, Amity University n Sh. RajnishGoenka: Convenor, MSME Cell n Sh. Raman Bhanot: Renowned Television Host n Sh. Vinod Sibal: Ex. Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ex. Director General of Hydrocarbons n Sh. Santosh Joshi: Director, Hamdard Group n Smt. Manjula Mishra: Member, National Board on MSMEs n Smt. Dolly Awati: Chairperson, DeviprasadGoenka Mgt. College n Smt. Tarang Khosla: Chief Editor, Exhibition Showcase n Sh. Sameer Ashraf: Alpha Specialist, Sony n Sh. BasitUmer: Bureau Chief, Barcroft Media from various MSME’s. We welcome you all to explore our schemes which will further boost this industry. I am very happy to note that the achievers of the exhibition industry are being recognized at this initiative.”

Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director – Planning & Marketing, NSIC, said, “MSME units continue to be the backbone of any growing economy for creating employment and inclusive growth. In India, this sector is the lifeline presently and India being the fastest growing economy in the world has launched several initiatives like Make in India, Start-up India, Stand up India, Digital India, GeM, TReDS, On-Line registration and monitoring systems for MSMEs etc., for accelerating the engines of growth. I am very happy to see that Exhibition Showcase has taken the initiative to identify and showcase many such MSME units who can transform the market space in India. I wish them a grand success of the Event. Let’s together make India a prosperous Country.”

Priscilla Leong, who represented SACEOS from Singapore remarked, “This was a very meaningful event where the exhibition industry in India comes together yearly to acknowledge the best performers in the different award categories. From the speeches, it was heartening to learn of the interest and support from government agencies towards growing the exhibitions industry. All signs are pointing towards robust growth in the coming years.”

Sh. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH in his Key Note Address said that Exhibition Showcase

n Sh. RonjonLahiri – Assistant Director General, Ministry of Tourism n Sh. P. Udayakumar, Director – Planning & Marketing, NSIC n Sh. Vijay Kumar – IEDS, Director, Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises-DI n Brigadier R N Sehgal, 1965 Indo-Pak War Veteran n Leading Government Bodies show active involvement in the one of its kind initiative n 48 Categories for Exhibition Organisers, Service Providers and Venues n Over 400 Leading Professionals from across India witness the ceremony has set a benchmark in appointing professional third parties to scrutinize the Exhibition Excellence Awards, thus ensuring credibility and transparency to this wonderful initiative.

Sh. RavinderSethi, Vice President, IEIA, addressing the delegates said that the very presence of industry veterans at the event indicates its significance and success. He congratulated the winners and announced that the industry will be again welcomed at a bigger and grander – 5th Exhibition Excellence Awards in 2020.

Sh. NanuBinu, Founder President, IESA mentioned about the significant role played by the service partners in making any exhibition successful, while mentioning that EEA has become an important platform for the industry.

Sh. Sanjeev Pasricha, Executive Vice President, EEMA mentioned about the growing synergy between events, experiential and exhibitions and talked about connecting the dots effectively, while conveying his best wishes to the nominees at the EEA 2019.

EEA HAS BEEN WIDELY COVERED IN NATIONAL AND TRADE MEDIA. WINNERS GET REWARDED WITH BLISTERING TROPHIES AND CERTIFICATES. A SPECIAL FULL PAGE FEATURE ON EEA 2019 WAS PUBLISHED IN THE TIMES OF INDIA. THE EXHIBITION EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 WAS ALSO AIRED ON ET NOW TELEVISION CHANNEL & TIMESNOWNEWS.COM AND TIMESOFINDIA.COM ENSURING A TRULY GLOBAL VISIBILITY TO THE INDIAN EXHIBITION INDUSTRY In his closing remarks, Raghav Khosla, Group Editor, Exhibition Showcase remarked, “Exhibitions are the catalyst to our economic growth. Exhibition Showcase has been working tirelessly to promote the Indian exhibition industry and as a leading focused media house for the industry, we are taking every possible leap to popularize this industry and make its achievers known among the corporate, policy makers and the global community alike. Finally the big day has arrived when we will raise a toast to your glory and celebrate your achievements. And I take this opportunity to thank all the supporting Ministries, associations, participants, sponsors, partners and well-wishers who have supported us in our initiative.

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“The vision of ICPB is to make India a professional Convention Destination”

– Chander Mansharamani “Chander Mansharamani, Vice Chairman – ICPB, talks about India’s aim to be the next MICE destination. He explains how growth has become a visible feature for all developments in the MICE sector.”

How is ICPB facilitating India’s vision of progress?

The vision of ICPB is to make India a professional Convention Destination. We have made a lot of initiative in that direction. Our international roadshow in Europe was a success. About 102 MICE players interacted with our members and got to know about various facilities India has to offer. These interactions are making foreign buyers confident of our professional services.

Will you be adding new conventions in the coming future?

The other initiative ICPB has been working on is towards making India participate in overseas MICE-related tradeshows. Besides regular roadshows, the promotional plan is to participate in more number of MICE-related trade shows also have at least two international trade shows every year. We in ICPB are quite confident because of the overwhelming support from the Ministry of Tourism in recognizing ICPB as a nodal agency for making India a preferred convention destination and achieve the vision we have set for ourselves.

What are ICPB’s promotional plans for 2019?

The growth is visible now as India has improved its ranking from 34 to 25 by International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which is a world body for conference and convention professionals.

How is India growing as a MICE destination in comparison to other countries?

India always has an edge over other countries. We do have the infrastructure to cater to a majority of conferences and meetings as 86.5% of the conference all over the world has less than 1000 delegates. We are also looking at an add-on to various segments like beaches, adventure, heritage and culture, wellness programs, and golf.

What are the latest developments at ICPB? We have been appointed as a Professional Research Agency by the Ministry of Tourism, and ICPB will be working on the size of the convention industry. This will have an economic and social impact, which will help the states plan better to create a better MICE infrastructure and make India a MICE destination.

Global Exhibitions Day (GED) 2019: less than five weeks away!

Global Exhibitions Day 2019 (GED19) celebrations are only five weeks away.

GED19 is actively supported by 41 partner associations and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, are inviting exhibition industry professionals all over the world to get involved and participate in this campaign to promote the industry.

UFI will provide global and regional data related to the economic impact of exhibitions, highlighting the important contribution of exhibitions in terms of total output, contribution to GDP and jobs.

Furthermore, UFI is pushing the “talent” element and encouraging people to come up with initiatives such as “Follow-me” videos, and “Voices of the Exhibition Industry” messages.

UFI is also asking best practices to report on their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

UFI President Craig Newman says: “This is the 4th Global Exhibitions Day campaign,

Four main advocacy messages and related material are proposed to all for GED19: n Exhibitions are a large global industry n Exhibitions are an effective and sustainable way of doing business n Exhibitions can contribute to a sustainable world n The exhibition industry offers a variety of job opportunities and it is our industry’s BIG day! Let us build on the success of the past three editions. I am sure that GED19 will send a strong signal to all policymakers and stakeholders of our industry on the power of exhibitions – for business as well as for people. And let’s not forget to also celebrate our wonderfully fascinating, great, diverse global industry.”

GED partner associations: The 41 GED partner associations under the UFI umbrella are: AAXO (South Africa), AEFI (Italy), AEO (UK), AFE (Spain), AFECA (Asia), AFIDA (Central & South America),

There are different ways to get involved in GED19: n Visit www.globalexhibitionsday. org for the latest news and updates and to use the GED19 promotional toolkit (logos, visuals etc.) n Activate your peers and colleagues, tell your bosses, and “think big” n Plan an initiative that you feel best showcases the exhibition industry and/or your career in it.

This can be a “Follow-me” video, a conference, a run… Or tell UFI about your career in the exhibition industry so we can create your Voices of the Exhibition Industry message. All videos relevant to GED19 will be added to the Global Exhibitions Day playlist at www. ufi.tv n Share/ record/ take photos of all initiatives and on social media, and upload them to the GED Online Reporting Tool. The top 5 initiatives in the Tool will be selected for the Exhibition World/ UFI GED Awards n Follow GED19 on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube) and use it to motivate your colleagues and friends to get involved AMPROFEC (Mexico), AOCA (Argentina), AUMA (Germany), CAEM (Canada), CEFA (Central Europe), CENTREX (Central Europe), CFI (Italy), EEAA (Australasia), EEIA (EU), EFU (Ukraine), EMECA (Europe), EXSA (South Africa), FAIRLINK (Sweden), FAMAB (Germany), HKECIA (Hong-Kong), IAEE (USA), IDFA (Germany), IECA (Indonesia), IEIA (India), IELA (Global), IFES (Global), LECA (Lebanon), MACEOS (Malaysia), MFTA (Macao), PCEI (Poland), RUEF (Russia), SACEOS (Singapore), SCEIA (China), SECB (Singapore), SISO (USA), TECA (Taiwan), TEA (Thailand), TFOA (Turkey), UBRAFE (Brazil) and UNIMEV (France).

Vikram Kirloskar takes charge as new CII president He takes over from Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises Vikram Kirloskar on April 5 took charge as the new President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the chamber said.

Kirloskar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd, and Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. He takes over from Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises.

Uday Kotak, the founder and MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, is the President-Designate and T.V. Narendran, the CEO & MD of Tata Steel, is the Vice President for 2019-20, CII said.

“Kirloskar has been associated with CII for three decades and has been Chairman of Global Innovation and Technology Alliance Board since its inception in 2012-13,” the chamber said.

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IHGF Fair's Spring edition 2020 postponed

“Indian economy plays a vital role in building sustainable relationships between Thailand and India” – Ashish Gupta

“Ashish Gupta, Director – MCO Winmark Exhibitions, talks with TFT in anExclusive one on one. He shares his thoughts about the upcoming Indo-Thai MICE Business Meeting to be held at Hotel St. Regis, Mumbai.”

Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH informed that the dates of spring edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair have been shifted from February to 15 – 19 April, 2020. Stating the reasons behind shifting of dates Kumar said that after conclusion of IHGF-Delhi Fair Spring 2019, the Council carried out a survey amongst exhibitors and buyers to consider shifting of the dates from February to April i.e. before China and Hong Kong fairs; and found that 90% of the participants of this edition of the show supported the idea of shifting dates.

Another reason was to give proper time to manufactures to prepare and develop new products lines, and to encourage buyers to visit the show in April. Kumar informed that EPCH availed the opportunity of availability of buyers from more than 50 countries who are in India to source their requirement from Home Expo India being held at India Expo Centre and Mart and exhibitors as well to share and popularise the new dates of IHGF-Delhi Fair Spring to be held from April 15 – 19, 2020.

As EPCH is an apex organisation of handicrafts exporters, the feedback received from the members was to be welcomed. So accordingly Members of the Committee of Administration

have took the decision to shift the dates. Kumar elaborated that EPCH had been organising spring edition of Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair 1994. The first edition of this fair was held in January, 1994 at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi with 313 exhibitors in an area of 5500 sqmtrs at PragatiMaidan with visit of 515 buyers. 2006 onwards, the fair is being held at stateof-the art exhibition centre i.e. India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. The Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair was revamped and renamed as IHGF-Delhi fair with bigger, bolder and for five days during in 2014.

Spring edition of the show have registered fast growth in terms of exhibitors, display area, visit of buyers and generation of business enquiries. The fair which was started with display area of 5500 sq. mtrs in 1994 has acquired 1,90,000 sq. mtrs in February, 2019 with 3189 exhibitors, visit of 6737 buyers and business enquiries of Rs 2900 crores. Kumar hoped that with new dates of the show from April 15-19, 2020 more buyers would be able to visit the show before going to attend fairs in China and Hong thereby enhancing business enquiries and earning of foreign exchange for the Country.

Packsol 2019 Gives a Prominent Place to Finished Packaging Industry PackSol, the exclusive ‘Finished Packaging’ show scheduled to be held from 2831 August 2019 at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi, India. It will offer opportunities to manufacturers of packaging solutions in Flexible Packaging, Cartons, Paper, Plastics, Glass, Metals and other formats.

PackSol, collocated with PackPlus will spread across will spread across 11 halls of PragatiMaidan.

PackSol will showcase latest innovations in finished,

l u xu r y a n d s p e c i a l i s e d packaging solutions for brand owners and packaging buyers.

India’s packaging sector is currently the fifth largest sector of country’s economy.

It is among the high growth industries in India, developing at a 22-25% per annum.

PackPlus has been giving a global business platform to the industry since a decade and it was in 2017 that the finished packaging product pavilion got bigger to be named as PackSol.

TFT : How are things shaping up for the upcoming Indo-Thai MICE Business Meeting?

AG : Th i n gs are shaping up very well for the upcoming Indo-Thai MICE Business Matching.

Since, only less than a week is left, our team is busy making preparations, putting a plan in place and getting things done efficiently.

TFT : What is the agenda of organising this meet? What objective does it hold?

AG : The agenda behind organizing this meet is two-fold. Thailand and India have had notable investor relations in the past, and this event is nothing but an exclusive platform for companies to meet and strengthen the existing relationship between India and Thailand.

The objective of the event is to act as a medium to improve economies of two of leading countries of Asia –Thailand and India. Thailand has hosted various successful events in the past and this event aims to be a part of their successful legacy.

TFT : What are the expectations from this event?

AG : We expect this event to be a successful medium for building business relationships between India and Thailand. This event will help building contacts, help companies get in joint ventures or even expansion of businesses globally.

TFT : How many visitors are expected?Who should visit this event?

AG : 300 visitors are expected at the event.It is a must visit for Tour operators, Hotels and Catering companies, Wedding Organisers, Event managers, Service providers who are ready to make their business global.

TFT : Which industries does this BuyerSeller meet caters to?

AG : The Buyer-Seller meet caters to Tour Management companies, Hotels, Caterers, Wedding Organisers, Event Managers, and Exhibition Organizers. It is an event completely devoted to the M.I.C.E industry and provides an end to end medium for building contacts with top M.I.C.E companies from Thailand.

TFT : How can the participants benefit

out of this meet? What profit do you see for the stakeholders?

AG : Participants do not have to go to Thailand, when they can build contacts in Mumbai itself!

This is an exclusive buyerseller meet and gives Indian companies a chance to meet with a plethora of companies f ro m T h a i l a n d a n d become well-connected.

For stakeholders of companies, we expect this event to leverage their sales and marketing teams in making new clients and building their pipeline.

TFT : What can you say about Thailand based companies looking to expand in India? How will it benefit the Exhibition and MICE Industry?

AG : Thailand based companies who are looking to expand in India, are entering a market which has some great opportunities. The collaborations, joint ventures will be nothing but beneficial for them and help them leverage their businesses. The Exhibition and MICE industry will get bigger with the help of this event. Thailand based exhibitions can bring their event to India or vice versa. Indian companies can make their events global, improve standards and quality of work, working with stall fabricators or service providers of Thailand.

TFT : Has this show received support from related associations? If yes, can you name and elaborate?

AG : Yes, we have received support from 6 associations: n ETTA – Enterprising Travel Agents’ Association n FAIC – Federation of All India Caterers n IEIA – Indian Exhibition Industry Association n IESA – Indian Exhibitions, Conferences & Events Services Association n TAFI - The Travel Agents Federation of India n TAAI – Travel Agents Association of India TFT : Can you tell us about the future events of Winmark Exhibitions?

AG : Winmark will soon begin to work on the 7th edition of China Homelife and China Machinex India 2019. This year, the expo will be bigger and better in terms of size and visitors.

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May 2019 It’s the 20th anniversary of the founding of Cvent – what was the idea behind starting the company?

I started an association in the early 1990s for technology CEOs in Washington DC. I was a corporate lawyer by day, and the non-profit was a great way for me to connect and network with like-minded professionals and top business leaders in the tech industry.

In just a few years there were more than 2,500 members. As the president of the non-profit, I was the secretary, the event manager, the communications director; I was wearing so many different hats – so multi-tasking was an essential part of the job.

Before long, I found myself planning and managing nearly 50 events a year. In addition to working 50 hours a week as a lawyer, I was spending another 40 hours a week for the association; cutting and pasting thousands of names from Excel into personalised emails for event invitations and registration.

As you can imagine, the manual process was incredibly time intensive. Every time I received a response, I’d move the email into a folder and would manually count the RSVPs. My tools were Excel, Outlook and yellow sticky notes. The pain point was obvious to me, so I set out to create the Aspirin. That’s how the idea for Cvent all started.

What changes have you seen in the events industry in the last 20 years?

There have been so many changes! It’s hard to distil down to a shortlist. 20 years ago, just the idea of emailing event invitations was a hard sell. That’s hard to imagine now. But besides the obvious role technology has played, I think one of the biggest changes is the awareness around the importance of meetings and events and their global impact. I knew 20 years ago that events were one of the largest industries that no one was talking about. Now, people are talking about them. Business events add more than US$1.5 trillion to the global GDP. That’s an incredible economic impact. And even in the digital age we live in, the desire to meet face-to-face has not gone away.

In fact, more events are held every year. We have an innate desire to connect – nothing beats the power of a handshake. More business deals are made, and more meaningful relationships are established when we meet in person.

On the technology side, one of the biggest changes I have seen, certainly over the past five years, has been the importance of mobile technology and how it plays a role in the onsite experience. For example, customised mobile event apps allow for much better engagement between all participants. Lead capture solutions have nearly replaced the need to swap business cards at trade shows. We’re just scratching the surface.

The industry seems to be booming at the moment despite worldwide concerns about political situations and rising hotel rates.

Why do you think this is?

No matter what the political or economic climate, people need to connect. It’s about the power of the human connection. That’s never going to go away.

Research proves time and time again that in-person events are where ideas are generated and business deals are made.

There is a reason that organisations spend as much as 25 per cent of their marketing spend on events.

They are an integral part of the overall sales and marketing strategy. A well-executed event can influence the buying decisions of so many people.

Advances in technology including smarter, more customised registration, enhanced sponsorship activations, the rise of the Internet of Things, and the use of biometric data are all part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that is taking place. These technological developments are only going to continue to improve the planning process, justify return on investment and help to amplify the attendee experience.

On the flip side, it seems more businesses are tasking their travel managers with organising “simple” meetings rather than leaving it to a dedicated events person.

Do you think travel managers are best placed for this task?

The lines have definitely blurred as organisations realise the importance of taking a more holistic view of their meetings and events spend and look to

“Research proves time and time again that in-person events are where ideas are generated and business deals are made” – Reggie Aggarwal

“Reggie Aggarwal, CEO – Cvent, talks about the changes he’s seen in the Events Industry and his thoughts on the next decade of Event Technology.” consolidate processes. With the right mindset and approach, and of course time, travel managers can certainly be a great fit to manage and plan these smaller meetings.

Regardless of who is acting as “event planner” it is important at the outset to be aware of the core objectives of the event, how to maximise the opportunities, enhance the attendee experience and achieve a solid return on investment.

Online venue sourcing tools can make a huge difference to travel managers. Sourcing a venue quickly and efficiently, rather than spending hours or even days wading through the options based on a general internet search is not the best use of their time or energy. Small meetings are notoriously difficult to track and spend can easily get out of control so using an event management platform that helps to consolidate event budgeting will ensure each event stakeholder stays within budget and tracks their expenses – allowing travel managers to have a better view on funds being spent across divisions and consolidating financial reports.

What challenges are organisers facing this year?

We recently published the results of research we commissioned gathering input from 500 travel managers across Europe. Rising hotel costs and value for the spending were highlighted as their top challenges.

There is also a call to action for the hospitality industry to provide more transparency about pricing and hidden costs and improve negotiation and communication during the RFP process.

Event technology has come a long way in the last 20 years and Cvent has been at the forefront every step of the way.

What do you think is driving the increase in adoption of technology for the corporate events industry?

There is a need to harness the power of technology, so that organisers can be more strategic in their decision making and ensure their meetings and events are more measurable to prove ROI. They want to see data that goes beyond just the number of registrants and overall attendee satisfaction. We have seen a major increase in the adoption of technology in Europe – organisers recognise the value of using technology to automate manual processes and leverage the data and information to better understand attendee needs and drive overall event success. The end goal is to have organisations and their executive teams see events not as an expense, but as an asset on the balance sheet.

What are the trends you think we’ll see coming to the fore this year?

As I mentioned earlier, we are in the midst of so many technological developments – what is being called the Fourth Industrial Revolution; biometrics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, facial recognition and machine learning will have a major impact on the meetings and events industry worldwide.

It is crucial the industry capitalise on the incredible technological advances that are going on around us. At Cvent, we have more than 1,600 people on our technology team who are constantly working to stay ahead of the curve. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will fundamentally alter the way we live, the way we

work, and the way we connect to one another, and we’re dedicated to helping our customers navigate the next industrial revolution to maximise their potential through technology.

Two trends which will become even bigger in 2019: • Holograms and other immersive experiences: A well-executed hologram can blow the minds of an audience. We utilised holograms at Cvent CONNECT in 2018 and had such a great response.

The use of 3D holographic technology has the potential to transform an event by amplifying an experience and truly creating something unforgettable. Other immersive technologies like 360-degree screens can transform a regular keynote presentation into something so much more engaging.

• Mobile event apps for enhanced networking and learning: I mentioned this earlier, but we are just scratching the surface on capitalising on the mobile opportunities. People attend events for two reasons; to learn and to network. A mobile event app can enhance networking by allowing for in-app messaging, meeting requests, contact information exchange, a Facebook-like activity feed for posting comments or pictures, Q&A during sessions and scavenger hunts or games that encourage collaboration and engagement. Pre, during and post-event, that same mobile app can facilitate deeper learning. Attendees can receive real-time session information, post-event learnings and more to extend the impact of your event long after the attendees have gone home.

Where do you see events and event technology in ten years’ time?

As we have already seen, so much can change in ten years! Artificial intelligence has already played a major role in the planning and execution of live events.

Onsite, Chatbots and concierge apps help streamline customer support and ensure attendees have the answers they need within the timeframe they expect.

As we look ahead, enhancing the telepresence and remote attendance experience likely will be an area of focus. The remote attendee activation of robots offers an incredible opportunity as it can allow a remote attendee to still be a part of the live event by “walking” through the event and interacting with other live attendees via a mobile robotic kiosk. That technology is opening up a more “live” event experience for people that can’t physically be there, and that “remote attendance” is likely to serve as a gateway to in-person attendance at a later time.

What’s your favourite thing about the MICE industry?

It has to be the people and seeing more industries and organisations embrace the power of the human connection. It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about a small company meet-up or a large-scale trade show – nothing beats the opportunity to make meaningful business connections face-to-face.

Do you have any advice for those who are new to the industry, or for those travel managers who find themselvessuddenly in charge of organising meetings?

I would recommend connecting with other veterans in the industry. There is so much knowledge sharing going on via digital channels. Social media can be an incredible resource for crowd-sourcing new ideas and for support. Take advantage of any opportunity you have to interact with someone in the industry whom you admire or look up to. Find a mentor who can help guide you through the event landscape.

Many of my early mentors are still close colleagues and it was through their support that I was able to ultimately find success with Cvent.

May 2019

drink technology India South-strong impression at premiere show

drink technology India South (dti-South), which took place for the first time in Bengaluru from April 10 to 12, has established a strong position on the South Indian market. With more than 90 brands, 6,481 visitors and an extensive supporting program, the dti family further expands its footprint to the southern region of India.

The local approach is intended in particular to address those sectors that are represented locally. Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Messe Muenchen India, explains: “In this region of India, non alcoholic beverages as well as beer are predominant segments. Key exhibitors addressing these sectors, such as Ambicon Breweries, DVKSP, Goma Engineering and Hilden Packaging, presented their solutions and were able to get the most out of the visitor potential in the metropolitan region.” This is also reflected by the positive response of the exhibitors as expressed by Jeetendra C Rane, Aquapuro Equipment Pvt. Ltd.: “For the first time we are targeting the South Region and the idea behind participating in dtiSouth was to target the Bengaluru and South Market: We are not only happy with the number but also with the quality of visitors. We will be participating in all the upcoming editions of drink

technology India.”

Supporting program: Buyer-Seller Meetings and beer trends With over 500 meetings, the Buyer-Seller forum was very well received.

Prior to the trade fair, potential customers were able to register for the meetings in order to meet specific exhibitors and initiate new business relationships. These included Amrut Distilleries, Hindustan Coca Cola, John Distilleries, Kaveri Industries,Marico Limited, Mondelez International, Mother Dairy, Pepsi, Pernod Ricard, and United Breweries, to name a few. Vijaya Kumar, Team LeaderQuality Assurance, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. one of the key buyer quoted: “The purpose of our visit to drink technology India-South was to understand the new technologies in the market.

This event was organized very well. We were able to sense some of the new technologies which we can engage in our organization and we would like to thank the organizers for this beautiful event. The quality of the meetings were very good at the buyer seller forum.”

From trends and ingredients for brewing to craft beer variations: In addition to the Buyer-Seller Meetings, the place2beer and the Brewer World Seminars

n dti-South hits the nerve:the show satisfies high demand from Bengaluru and South markets n Strong areas:nonalcoholic beverages and beer n Buyer-Seller forum:leading brands and more than 500 meetings We are delighted that the first edition of dti-South in Bengaluru was so compelling. With it we have created an especially customized platform best suited to address the needs of our participants with even better networking opportunities with relevant buyers of the region.

Petra Westphal, Exhibition Group Director of Messe München. provided insights into future topics of the industry.

Representatives of micro breweries, medium-sized and industrial breweries as well as suppliers for the brewing industry used the place2beer for networking and knowledge exchange. In addition to this platform, where even Indian beer was tasted, the Brewer World Seminars took place on the first and second days of the trade fair. There, experts discussed topics such as quality assurance of raw materials and ingredients and global trends in beer brewing.

Kids India opens online registration for trade buyers >> Continued from page 1 The multi-product display profile includes goods and industries including engineering goods, information technology, renewal energy, electronics, building and construction industry (hardware, sanitary ware, ceramics, tiles, interior and décor), pharmaceutical, chemicals, medical and surgical equipment, apparel, textiles and handloom, jewellery, handicrafts, footwear, coir and jute products, horticulture, print and packaging technologies, sports goods, food processing machines/equipment, food and beverages, Ayurveda, yoga, herbal products and cosmetics, health care services, educational

institutions, hospitality and tourism industry along with participation from the media and entertainment industry. The business visitors to the exhibition would include importers and exporters, wholesalers, local and regional buyers, among others.

Those who wish to participate in the exhibition can pay the participation fee of $300 per square meters for the equipped shell stands. The exhibitors can order additional equipment and furniture from the exhibitor manual. The catalogue and tariff for extra display stands, renting extra showcases, tables, chairs, and other accessories are available on request with the organisers.

9 Reed exhibitions announces acquisition of Packplus India

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX, has announced the acquisition of PackPlus - a portfolio of leading trade fairs previously owned by Next Events, serving the Indian packaging industry. Launched in 2006, PackPlus, an annual event held in Delhi, has established itself as India's largest dedicated gathering of trade professionals in the packaging industry. Building on this success the PackPlus portfolio has expanded and now includes PackPlus South (Bengaluru/ Hyderabad) and the India Packaging Show in Mumbai.

With this acquisition, Reed Exhibitions further expands its presence in India and welcomes PackPlus into its portfolio of more than 500 events across 30 countries. As a leader in the business of face-to-face events, Reed Exhibitions will bring its expertise, global reach and resources to the benefit of the PackPlus brand, its customers and the event team. With the recent acquisitions of Big7 and Mack Brooks, Reed Exhibitions continues to strength its position as a leading, reliable, reputable and committed partner in India.

Gregory Zaraisky, CEO, Reed Exhibitions India, states: “For a long time we were intrigued by the evolution and progress of PackPlus, and we are delighted to take the baton and add our global experience, energy and resources to this exciting portfolio.” Anil Arora, President of Next Events, said: “My wife Neetu and I are very proud of what we have developed and built.

PackPlus was and remains our passion, and we are very happy to see the same passion in Reed Exhibitions. We feel confident and comfortable that the team, the events and the customers will further enrich their experiences from Reed Exhibitions’ global reach, commitment to customer value and investment in technology.”

Gregory Zaraisky said, “The acquisition of PackPlus marks our third deal in India this year and an important step in our strategy.

We are extremely committed to the market and the industries we serve. We welcome the PackPlus team into our family and together we will write the next chapter in RX’s growth story in India.” The next edition of PackPlus Delhi, held at Pragati Maidan, will take place on 28-31 August 2019.

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May 2019 BEFORE YOU HIT THE VENUE

Chapter 8

Choosing Your Stand Contractors The whole area of contractors and stand design is a rather personal one as your company image and how you want to portray yourself at an Exhibition is different for each company. Stand design is rather like interior design…some people will look at one design and think it’s wow while others don’t…What’s considered to be good stand design for one may not work for another. By and large if you are selling a product you can’t physically bring everything to the Exhibition as space doesn’t allow you to do that so it’s important you build your stand around what you do bring and use strong graphics for other product ranges that you don’t bring with you.

A couple of things you need to consider when choosing your Exhibition contractor will include: Does the contractor we chose do the work or do they subcontract it out: It’s important to know that the people you are dealing with will be the ones who are directly responsible for the actual stand build as often things can get lost in translation if there are too many people involved and your messages and deadlines can get lost in the middle. Some smaller stand build companies are really brokers and subcontract the work out and whilst I am not saying there is anything wrong with this you must be aware that who you are dealing and who builds the stand may be separate companies. Sometimes this situation may lead to a higher overall cost as each layer of the process may be adding in their own margin which may result in a higher final cost so a bigger company that offer the full package may in fact be the more cost-effective solution. It’s crucial that in choosing the right contractor you know all these details first and have one key point of contact or go to person for the whole project. From experience, dealing with multiple people in Exhibition contracting companies can cause confusion and this will lead to frustration. You need to be confident that the stress of the stand build is left to the professionals and you know it will be done on time and on budget.

Has the contractor accreditation to any associations?

Whilst Associations are not necessarily the be all and end all the world, they do give you some re-assurance and credibility that the people you are using are experienced in the industry. Most industry associations operate to certain

set guidelines and this is re-assuring when you are concentrating on all the other aspects of exhibiting. In order to become a member of many of these associations, contractors need to meet certain requirements and show a level of expertise within the stand build industry and this gives you the peace of mind that you have chosen a company who can get the job done the way you want.

Many associations would also insist that the contractor has a certain level of insurance which again is an advantage to you in case something does go wrong.

There are many different Exhibition Associations globally and some are geographically based but here’s a few that may be of help.

There are also many resources available on the Association of Exhibition Organizers website at www.aeo. org.uk. I would highly recommend checking up on a few of these resources to give you real peace of mind.

Exhibiting can be stressful but a little re-assurance can go a long way to taking away some of the stress and let you concentrate on getting the results from the show itself.

What shows have they worked on in the past…

It’s important that the contractor you choose gives you examples of other shows and other stands they have worked on in the past as this will give you a real flavor for the type of work they have done and the creative approach they take. This is also useful as examples and pictures of stands they have done also gives you ideas for what will work with your own stand design.

Have they worked on this show before?

Contractors work on many

n Exhibition Services & Contractors Associations – www.esca.org n International Association of Exhibitions & Events – www.iaee.com n Event Suppliers & Services Associations – www.essa.uk.com n The Global Association of The Exhibition Industry – www.ufi.org n European Exhibition Industry Alliance – www.emeca.au n Exhibition & Stand Designers Association – www.sstd.org.tr n Trade Show Exhibitor Association – www.tsea.org

shows over the years and may have worked on the one you are exhibiting at, if so they may know the ins and outs of the show a little better and even have simple pictures of stands from that show which will help give you a real flavor for what to create. Whilst it’s not necessarily that important if they have worked on this exact show, it is important for you to get an idea of what shows they have worked on before as it will give you some idea of their capabilities and what they can create for you. Obviously, the stand is the first thing your potential customers see and how they perceive your brand, so you want to and need to make the right first impression.

Can they give us testimonials from other happy exhibitors?

One of the first things you need to find out from your potential contractor is if they can provide you with testimonials from other companies who have used them for exhibition stands as this will give you re-assurance that they know what they are doing and can deliver on time and on budget. To me this is a deal breaker as it raises a red flag if they can’t as most companies are only happy to tell you how good other people think they are. If they can’t then personally I would find someone else.

Exhibiting is stressful and costly if not done correctly and the stand plays such a big part of the overall experience and you need to work with a company who can deliver this with the minimum amount of stress as you have other things to focus on!

Can they guarantee to work to a specific budget?

This is always an issue, as from experience I can tell you that exhibition stands, and costs can really run away with

themselves if not properly managed. In Exhibition terms a pretty good stat to consider is that what you spend with the organizer, will be ballpark a 1/3 of what you spend overall. This is a figure Organizers and exhibitors need to be aware of as there are many other costs besides just booking the stand.

As an exhibitor, you need to know your budget and so too does the contractor. Little bits of extra graphics here and there or more stand furniture all add up and will demolish your budget if not properly agreed and managed. When you’re working with your contractor you need to agree, sign off on and be happy with the exact budget.

They need to be aware that any additional items need to be re-signed off, so you get no nasty shocks post show when the invoice arrives. Little things that tend to be overlooked are: n Extra electrical sockets n Additional counters, chairs, or furniture n New last-minute graphics n Additional lighting n Floral Decoration n Extra wall panels Don’t get caught up in the “sure it’s only one more socket scenario” – All these little additions can really add to your stand build cost.

It’s important you ask these questions and document them, so you don’t have any surprises post show. I have seen many companies over the years who considered the show a success and then a few months later realized that the additional “extra” costs made the show more of an expense than an investment. Managed well you will get a true and accurate reflection of how much it cost and how worthwhile it really was.

Don’t fall into the last-minute trap of ordering lots of extras on site during the build up!

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May 2019

What if we could start the digital advertising industry again from scratch?

At the recent U7 summit in London, industry experts and leading brands spent the day discussing issues like complicated supply chains, self-policing, a lack of global guidelines on transparency, and what we can do to course correct. And they’re not alone - lots of companies in the advertising space are working hard to clean up the ad landscape by bringing transparency and trust back to the industry. Initiatives like the U7, and trade bodies like the IAB and TAG, are starting to transform the dialogue.

But what if we could start afresh? What would the industry look like if we could start from scratch tomorrow? What technologies, processes and standards would we put in place from the get-go to ensure the industry remained transparent and trustworthy - while being as efficient and effective as possible?

Firstly, we’d need an independent organization to create a global standard or a set of protocols that companies who participate in the exchange would need to adhere to.

An idea that often gets spoken

about is that of ID being a commodity rather than a USP. In the current ecosystem, only a few media giants own people based identifiers, and this means smaller companies struggle. In this new industry, we should make ID available for all, giving the market a more level playing field and allowing companies to work across borders.

In order to succeed, it is necessary to put processes in place that encourage collaboration and unity. Rather than battling against each other, we should be looking at the overall picture and joining forces.

This is especially necessary for small independent companies — without teamwork, there’s no chance of competing against the walled gardens.

With companies having different standards for metrics like viewability and CTRs, implementing consistent measurement is a must. We’d need to launch with a set of standards in place for measurement from an independent governing body, much like the IAB is working towards in the current industry.

But should we be so heavily

focussed on these metrics in the first place? In the new world I think we should be looking at real world outputs - with metrics like CTR being evaluated alongside shopper data for example. Brands could partner with shops to report in-store sales during campaign periods. A click does not mean a purchase - we need to tie campaign metrics to tangible outputs.

What about data? If there is one thing that’s essential to advertising industry it’s data. In this new world, I’d have it regulated much more than it is today, and would call for an independent body to oversee the flow and exchange of big data sets.

There would be a lot more second party data marketplaces in the future, where two first parties share their data. For example, BA and Hertz are two companies that are non-competitive — one knows about fliers and one knows about car hirers — but by simply exchanging data, they can start to build a more complete picture of their shared consumer.

In this new industry, direct data alliances between brands, publishers a n d a d v e r t i s e rs s h o u l d b e

Messe Frankfurt India hosts first advisory committee meeting for E2 Forum Mumbai The first advisory committee of the E2 Forum Mumbai and IEE EXPO 2020 meeting was represented by leading elevator and escalator OEMs like Bharat Bijlee Ltd, Kone Elevators India Pvt Ltd, Fujitec India Pvt Ltd and Thyssenkrupp India along with key real estate players Ajmera Realty & Infra Ltd and Runwal Group apart from the event’s strategic industry partner, MCHI-CREDAI. We believe that through collective leadership, knowledge and recommendations of our advisory committee members, all sincere efforts to build a globally renowned international platform for the elevator and escalator industry here in India, will become a reality.

Sharing thoughts on the initiative taken by Messe Frankfurt India, RajnishRamu, Vice President Marketing, Thyssenkrupp India said: “This was our first E2 Forum meeting and I would like to thank Messe Frankfurt for focusing on the Indian elevator and escalator industry. We had a very interesting session that saw a great balance of stakeholders that included OEMs, suppliers, customers and the organisers. With free flow of thoughts, we could understand each other’s pain areas and I am sure, if we collaborate in a sustained way going in the same direction, a lot of issues faced by the OEMs, the customers, builders, developers, and the overall industry will be resolved. I think it’s a great step and I look forward to our next meet in August and the exhibition in 2020.”

Also talking about the importance of E2 Forum in India, DeerajDhar, Sr. Sales Manager, Fujitec India shared: “Keeping in mind topics related to ‘mandatory specifications’ which must be adopted by the elevator/escalator industry, there should be

strong involvement from the government, OEMs, manufactures and developers to ensure the norms curated for safety and other mandatory specifications are kept as prerequisite. This will help the end users in long-term usage of the elevators. I am sure, this forum will help in the rapid evolution of the industry.”

Representing the real estate aspect was Prashant Mewada, Director Operations, Runwal Group who shared: “There is an evident gap between installers and maintenance officers which sometimes leads to inefficiency of the lifts and escalators. The maintenance needs to be more real-time with right importance given from the initial stages of design.” In line with Mewada was NimishAjmera, Director, Ajmera Realty & Infra Ltd who also stated: “With rapid development all over the city, Mumbai is a daunting market for real estate developers. Although, there is a huge market for upgrading elevator technology in older buildings of the city. Also, fundamental safety standards must be maintained in elevators and escalators used in buildings.”

encouraged and the benefits conveyed to all. This would eliminate the worry of murky or fraudulent data, as it would be coming directly from the source, as opposed to a shady third party.

The industry we have today is great — but it’s nowhere near perfect. Imagining the possibilities afforded by a clean slate encouraged the evaluation of what needs to be changed.

Encouraging collaboration and the sharing of data, being more transparent with our practices, reevaluating how we measure success and looking at how we can make ID fairer are great places to start. And if others in the industry also step back and imagine a fresh start, perhaps these changes can begin to take place.

n With E2 Forum set to make its launch in Mumbai this year, Messe Frankfurt India hosted the first advisory committee meeting with key industry stakeholders this month n Facilitating stronger dialogue between real estate developers, OEMs & manufacturers, the advisory committee meeting bought forth pressing topics for the vertical mobility and transportation industry which will be taken up at the debut edition on 2nd August 2019 With talks about safety basics like CCTVs being a default element to credited certifications followed by the companies, the advisory members came to a conclusion that safety measures should be considered more than luxury.

The long discussion of the advisory committee deliberated on a host of points such as the digitalisation of maintenance, increase in the level of awareness among tier two and tier three manufacturers, testing laboratories for elevators and a need for standardisation of a business model for component manufacturers.

The strategic industry partners of E2 Forum Mumbai 2019, MCHI – CREDAI will also host RED Talks (Real Estate Dialog) that will converge market leaders to share their ideas to help enhance the overall development of the Indian Elevator and Escalator industry.

With a strategic effort to promote innovations, digitalisation and sustainability in the buildings of the future, E2 Forum Mumbai will be “a must attend” event for the architectural mobility and vertical transportation segment in India.

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The Role of Trade Shows and Exhibitions on Promotion of Trade For what they’re worth, trades shows and exhibitions can prove to be brilliant ways to promote individual business as well as collective trade. Moreover, they play a pivotal role in helping businesses; meet with other players of the industry which fosters the process of learning. A trade show is essentially an event meant to exhibit the goods and services belonging to a specific industry to the potential buyers and businesses. Exhibitions are also similar in nature, with the only difference being that they are open for general public as well.

Trade shows and exhibitions can be an excellent way to promote a business and the products and services that it offers.

They are also a great way to network with other industry members and grow the customer base exponentially. In addition, trade shows have certain other aspects which are quite promising. We’ve discussed the most significant of them hereunder Lasting Impressions One of the main objectives of any trade show is to showcase, various business, goods, and services to attendees and other interested parties. For a show that is meticulously designed in a way that it is inherently attractive complete with eyecatching booths along with a bunch of other attractions such as giveaways and promotional items, it becomes fairly simple to leave a lasting impression on the potential customer for a long time to come.

Lead Generations This is one of the most imperative benefits of trade shows, especially those organised at a large scale, such as the India Expo Shop, to be organised in Greater Noida in April 2017, organised by Indian Exhibitions, Conferences & Events Services Association (IESA) which is slated to have exhibits from over 150 global exhibitors and a massive number of visitors. Given that each visitor has a potential customer within him/her that is ready to be tapped, the potential for lead generation becomes immense. Simply asking for contact information or getting the business cards of the visitors can go a long way in getting fresh leads and converting them. All that a business would need to do, is getting in touch with the leads right after the exhibition.

Furthermore, trade shows offer an unparalleled opportunity for face-to-face interactions with a wide array of potential customers, something that most advertising and marketing mediums fail to do. Given the immense potential that trade shows offer various business to grow and prosper, their significance stands truly unmatched.

Blockchain: A revolution in marketing

Blockchain technology was perceived by many as a global revolution in many areas, as well as a tool used by drug dealers and smugglers In reality, Blockchain is a fascinating invention that can change the world.

Imagine blockchain as a distributed book, which is located simultaneously on all devices connected to its network.

Whenever the data register is changed, the information is updated on each of these devices.

This network method of tracking information has supported the growth of decentralized digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

But the blockchain has many potential applications in other areas that have already begun to shape certain consumer expectations, a market entry strategy, and data collection.

Moving forward, the revolution that blockchain technology has begun will force large companies to position themselves differently in the modern world, where decentralization and transparency will become important components.

Changes in consumer expectations Consumer expectations are already changing as a result of the release of tools such as HybridBlock, which provide users with information about blockchain and cryptocurrency. The HybridBlock suite of products is able to train newcomers in this field and provide them with all the tools for career advancement in order to become more qualified and savvy.

As consumers and companies learn more about blockchain opportunities, they will begin to choose products and services that are decentralized. For example, the launch of the OPEN Platform project in Silicon Valley provides a turnkey solution for the integration of block networks between onchain and off-site applications. This means that developers, marketers, and companies will be able to create marketing tools and applications with minimal knowledge of how a blockchain is organized.

OPEN CEO Ken Sangha said that they understand what the next wave of marketing applications could be and that CMO (Chief Marketing Specialists) will focus on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. He noted that blockchain technology is designed to securely and transparently

will revolutionize the interaction of consumers with manufacturers.

exchange data between a large group of people without the need for centralized oversight to ensure data security.

Blockchain technology is designed to securely and transparently exchange data between a large group Through the use of the blockchain, customers will be able to control how the campaign processes certain data, or to track the origin of a particular item.

Blockchain provides consumers with the platform they need to make centralized institutions more open and accountable to society.

C a p i ta l b e c o m e s m o re affordable According to the report of CB Insights, the second most common reason for the failure of startups is that their creators simply “run out of cash”. At the same time, they are in dire need of funds to promote marketing campaigns. But now, they can use the new way of financing their ideas.

Thanks to the introduction of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, start-up developers now have access to capital through tools that have not existed just a few years ago. As an example, it’s enough to take TrustToken, a technology that allows people all over the world to buy a stake in real estate or small businesses.

Each asset or business can acquire its own token, which will be traded on any cryptocurrency exchanges such as Ethereum or Bitcoin. TrustToken technology can help with auditing asset ownership and control of each transaction, resulting in a blockchain strength that will improve traditional markets around the world.

Evaluation of customer attitudes on demand Leading global technology companies are investing billions of dollars in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently announced that his company is going to double its work in the field of AI-based technologies, which

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently announced that his company is going to double its work in the field of AI-based technologies But small businesses are at a disadvantage when it comes to developing technologies based on AI. While large companies own a huge amount of data with which they can combine machine learning algorithms, small organizations cannot boast of it.

With a blockchain, consumers and companies will be able to buy and sell data through decentralized, but very transparent markets.

Synapse is one such platform that allows consumers to sell their data in exchange for SYN tokens, and customers to track individual users. On a broader scale, this can help create a dynamic AI ecosystem that can become smarter and more efficient over time.

Ultimately, this will lead to a completely new AI-based economy.

Iris is another blockchainbased platform designed to allow consumers to sell their data (in this case, health data). At the same time, it allows researchers and corporations to access large databases on demand. With proper stimulation, this platform can serve as evidence that consumer data can be shared on mutually beneficial terms.

Another company in this area is ClearPoll, which uses blockchain technology to safely record respondent choices. It also allows organizations to test different ways to stimulate customers and obtain client opinions. Respondents get rewarded for their participation in the survey, which makes it easier for manufacturers to assess customer opinion when using POLL tokens. ClearPoll also offers detailed survey data from a database of several thousand different polls.

Adaptation of brands to the successful use of blockchain The blockchain revolution will gradually expand. Just as it changed the situation in the field of content and commerce, it will be able to change the customers’ expectations regarding the producers over the next few years.

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Conveniently located in Pune’s business and entertainment district, the hotel is just 5km away from the airport and 2km from the nearest railway station. Room categories include Superior Charm rooms, Premium Indulgence rooms and Deluxe Allure suites. But it is the Luxury Bliss suite that you should be after. The sprawling suite comes with a steam facility and massage showers, making it just the kind of space you would want to return to, if you ever left in the first place.

For business travellers, the hotel offers an array of options to work without leaving its plush confines.

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The hotel also dishes out some of the finest cuisines under one roof. Snack on pizzas and kheema pav at the 24-hour coffee shop or indulge in authentic Indian fare at Mystic Masala, the only five-star restaurant serving Maharashtrian Peshwai cuisine in the city. The hotel houses the city’s best Chinese restaurant, a Deli famous for its in-house ice creams, and a swanky lounge equipped with the best malts and wines.

The Blue Diamond Pune goes beyond the ordinary with specially curated activities. Go on a gourmet trail to the city’s most revered eateries or explore Pune’s historical treasures like the Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum, the Shaniwar Wada palace or the famous Osho Rajneesh Ashram. Wine lovers can take a day trip to the Baramati winery to learn the art of winemaking and wine-tasting. All this and more—why go anywhere else?

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The 44th edition Media Expo Mumbai 2019 set a new visitor record of 15,221 visitors, a 24% growth in the overall visitor count and 22% growth in the overall exhibition space.

The tradeshow for the Indian signage and hoarding industry also saw a growth of 11% number of exhibitors and 20% increase in the number of new entrants.

Media Expo also hosted an inaugural conference discussing the latest trends and challenges in the advertising industry.

Sharing his delight about the successful edition, The 44th edition of Media Expo Mumbai 2019 witnessed a notable shift with more and more exhibitors focussing on either showcasing an environmentally friendly version of the products available in the market or solutions infused with smart software to create better experiences for the target audience.

Along with big names like Colorjet India, HP India, Mimaki India, Epson India, from the printing industry, companies like Morya Enterprises, Aiddition Technologies, Majix Tech, and Sign Studio showcased a mix of eco-friendly and smart POP products that can be used to encourage the sale.

Introducing a 100% replacement to the traditional neon signage at the show, MayurSalunke, Director, Keystone Sign Studio shared: “Acrylic neon signages are shock-proof, no-gas, nomaintenance and uses LED lights to help cut down the overall power consumption. Due to problems like inflammable components and high maintenance, our customers had stopped using traditional neon signs. As the neon signs are still in

trend, an alternative like this product has caught a lot of attention at Media Expo Mumbai. This is our first time at the show and we have received a wonderful response with bulk orders already being placed by our visitors.”

Another product called the ‘Aidio - All-In-One Android Touchscreen Display’, was a great example of clever advertising that not only gives the customers a better experience but also captures visitor data to help improve brand marketing. “We are the OEMs of this product and the USP of the product is that it is more than just an interactive kiosk. From checking the product and making a purchase to gathering information and understanding customer behaviour, this product will help brands develop an accurate database,” shared Mr Kumara Swamy K., Manager Business Development, Aiddition Technologies.

Apart from advanced POP technologies, other products like fabric printers, LED display units, UV technologies also attracted many focussed business visitors. Kamal Singh of Comart Group, “I visit Media Expo every year. I love how the exhibition is organised and presented this year. The exhibitors have come up with many new advancements in printing technologies and LED displays that have been a great catch for the visitors.”

Signage, Outdoor Advertising – Technology and Innovation: A two-day conference Speakers for the event added on how OOH advertising impacts road safety. Other eminent speakers at the conference highlighted topics like digital future of India, best practices in signage and

I am extremely happy to announce that this edition of Media Expo Mumbai has witnessed record-breaking numbers in terms of exhibitors, visitors and new entrants. With 24% growth in visitors and 11% growth in total exhibitors, Media Expo has proved that it is more than a platform, it is a brand that is known and trusted by the best advertising companies in India for B2B business.

Raj Manek, executive director and board member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding outdoor advertising, emerging technologies and latest innovation and so on.

The list of distinguished speakers comprised of leading OOH agencies and digital signage players like JayeshYagnik of MOMs Outdoor Media, ShrirangaSudhakara, of Vyoma Media, Kinjal Shah of Xtreme Media and Manish Kumar of Stratcache to name a few.

Giving a brand’s perspective at the conference, SudhirSoundalgekar, director lifestyle projects, Raymond said: “I want to thank the Media Expo team to organise a conference like SOTI. Raymond envisions a collaborative approach with OOH agencies to advertise within the retails store and have OOH and retail co-exist. This will, in turn, help the retailers to sell their products through these agencies as well.”

The seminar saw professionals attending from various fields intrigued to understand the future prospects of different types of advertising.

Attending the conference, KajalAnand, managing director, shared, “SOTI Conference is important for manufacturers like us who want to understand the latest trends in OOH and other kinds of advertising mediums. This conference should be held often so that companies can learn the nuances of advertising and budgeting related to it.”

Soundwave technology: The new frontier in digital payment space This technology facilitates a universally scalable and cost-effective means of payment by leveraging the benefits of cash-based and digital payment methods.

On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scrapping of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes in a revolutionary attempt to combat the issues of black money, corruption, and the outflow of money funding illegal activities and terrorism. Following the demonetisation drive, the Indian government has been working relentlessly to promote the usage of digital payment solutions.

With a phenomenal rise in the ownership of smartphones and introduction of easy-to-use payment methods like BHIM UPI and Aadhaarlinked payments, India has already ventured into its journey towards becoming a cashless economy.

According to the statistics provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as many as 523.23 million cashless transactions worth Rs 93.63 lakh took place in November 2016 itself. Furthermore, the country has witnessed a robust rise in the number of debit and credit card holders over the last couple of years. From individuals to businesses, the adoption of digital payment methods has been extensive. However, in a country like India where

cash still remains a preferred mode of payment for a majority of its citizens, there still are some major hurdles ahead.

To begin with, digital payment solutions are largely designed for smartphones, and the smartphone penetration in India is just 24%, according to a global survey conducted by The Pew Research Center. Moreover, only a fraction of smartphone holders in the country are wellacquainted with technologies such as RFID, Infrared, Bluetooth and NFC. Moreover, upon taking into consideration factors like poor network coverage, low disposable income, and lack of cognisance, a smartphone’s usage often gets limited to making calls and sending messages only. While UPI is compatible with feature phones, the percentage of transactions made through them is negligible. A robust solution is needed to bring about a transformation in the digital payment ecosystem at a more granular level.

Soundwave technology: The force to reckon

with in the digital payment ecosystem Prior to the implementation of demonetisation, cash was the most widely used payment method in India. The reason for cash being the king for Indian consumers is simple; ease of availability and simplicity of usage. Universally accessible, there is no requirement for a ground-level infrastructure to use cash. On the other hand, mobile and online payments typically require a digital device enabled with internet and NFC. Further, most digital payment methods involve a two-factor authentication, i.e. pin and OTP, thereby making the entire process seem somewhat puzzling and complicated to many.

Additionally, people from Tier II and Tier III cities generally prefer using cash over the digital methods due to lack of digital literacy.

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Why 2019 will be the Year of MICE With large conglomerates throwing in incentives programs, the MICE segment in India, though young, is projected to show remarkable growth.

2019 looks bright for the Indian hospitality segment.

Last year, most hotels in the country showed a positive performance in both Average Room Rates (ARR) as well as occupancies. With hotels now focused on experiential hospitality, it looks like 2019 will see a healthy outcome as well.

According to Hotelivate’s recent report titled, 2018 Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities, the India hotel sector’s occupancies are inching closer to the 70% mark. In 2017-18, India’s nationwide ARR was Rs. 5,759 for all hotels.

This is primarily because the hotels have begun experimenting and are open to new ways to grow their brand.

New Delhi grabbed the lion’s share, as it continued to have the largest base of branded rooms (14, 724 rooms) in India, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Industry stalwarts now predict that there is a possibility of Bengaluru toppling New Delhi to grab the top spot.

Saharsh Vadhera, Director-Sales, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru With an occupancy of 69.5% and an average rate of Rs. 5,807 in 2017-18, the city’s hotels grew their RevPAR by 9.4% despite a near 6% growth in supply.

Mumbai grabbed an occupancy rate of 75%, and continues to rule the roost. With an average rate of Rs.7740, Mumbai achieved RevPAR growth of 3.7% in 2018.

With enhanced connectivity and world-class meeting facilities in the pipeline, Mumbai is all set to top the charts. “The tier-2 and tier-3 cities played a major role in the expansion of mid- to economy scale hotels in India. The luxury segment will continue to expand, keeping only metropolitan cities as their major base,” said Nishant Agarwal, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach.

Meanwhile, Kolkata witnessed the highest increase (20.7%) in supply among India’s major hotel markets as it played host to renowned events such as Under-17 FIFA World Cup, IPL, Global Bengal Business Summit, and a few national medical conferences.

Noida maintained its position as the smallest major hotel market in India with 1,515 rooms despite an increase in 6.5% in supply in 2017-18, and it is expected to remain so in the medium term.

Down South, Chennai, often labelled as the pricesensitive market, proved the naysayers wrong when it showed a 10.5% growth in supply. Chennai’s RevPAR improved by 1.1%, indicating that the Chennai hotel market remains positive in the short to medium term.

Top Players Having opened its 100th hotel in the country, it is not surprising to see Marriott International top the charts with the largest inventory in India. Taj Hotels Resorts Palaces Safaris, despite having more number of properties, came in second owing to its lower rooms per hotel ratio. Radisson Hotel Group, which has added 1,500 rooms to its operational portfolio last year, ranked third. This was closely followed by AccorHotels, with the Ibis, Mercure, and Novotel brands leading the growth in India in 2017-18. The other hotel chains are yet to cross the 10,000 rooms-mark. Both Lemon Tree Hotels and Sarovar Hotels & resorts are aggressively adding close to 10% of their existing inventory in 2017/18.

Hilton Worldwide (ranked 13) expanded its base of existing rooms by 18% last year and is now looking to expand at a much faster pace by introducing more brands from its global portfolio.

What this means for MICE 2018 witnessed a balanced MICE business with India coming to terms with the aftermath of demonetization and GST effect nullification. With large conglomerates throwing in meetings and incentives programs, the MICE segment is India, though young, is projected to show a remarkable growth this year.

Thanks to the efforts of the Indian government, preparations are in full swing to introduce new policy changes that would make India one of the most preferred MICE destinations in the world.

In an effort to aid the MICE segment, the government

KEY MICE TRENDS Personalized experiences : Increasingly meetings are becoming areas for creative collaboration, instead of a standard meeting room, there are emotionally intelligent event spaces such as sensory lounges, recreational rooms and experience zones that help to facilitate greater partnerships.

Social Media : For the past few years, live feeds and Q&A via social media platforms are being used to keep the audience engaged throughout the events. Utilizing these social networks can be a big asset to any event organizer who is keen on collecting useful data analytics about their attendees.

Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality : Virtual reality or Augmented reality enables users to have a perspective of how a room/meeting space would appear with certain changes. This technology is increasingly being used to enhance attendees’ experience at events.

Metro Cities : International MICE of Small & Midscale is not only looking at Leisure destinations but have started trying Metro cities as well with strong travel connectivity.

Green initiatives: Domestic MICE, attract a lot of energy-saving initiatives offered by hotels.

Ideal time : Major months for large MICE activities are October, November, February, and March. is working on easing the visa process, which currently requires multiple visa clearances to attend short-term conferences. Once this is done, Indian hotels can expect more footfall than they can handle as India, as a destination, has already made its mark as safe and spectacular.

“2019 looks like a MICE-dominated year with many city sold-out events, including pharma and Aero India 2019. Successful competition of such events will promote India as a responsible country with the infrastructure to cater to much larger events in the future. With diverse cities and cultures along with International Brands, India is a hot pot full of excitement for the organizers,” said Vadhera, adding that Bengaluru will see a robust increase in residential conferences due to a strong supply of inventory as well as demand. “BIEC and Palace Ground will continue to drive bigger conferences for the city along with luxury hotels including Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru with multiple venue options under one roof,” he said.

Mohammad Shoib, Director of Sales at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, explained that hotel companies investing in the MICE segment have opened up opportunities for international corporate travellers significantly. The opening of two new convention centers in South India with Sheraton Whitefield (banquet spacing being the strongest point) and Hyatt Kochi has given options for MICE planners to look beyond Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC).

Roshan Rajpal, General Manager, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli Even hotels that were not MICE-centric is beginning to see the potential. “The Hyatt Hyderabad Hotel though not a very large market for MICE has seen its fair share of events picking up. The weekend MICE business which was non-existent for corporates has now evolved and weekends are now busy. Most large MICE events in Hyderabad are now over weekends. Thanks to a lot of factors like transportation, infrastructural development, the boom of corporate companies that have added to the same,” said Rajpal.

Kerala, despite the floods, witnessed growth in their RevPAR with better occupancies. The state showed remarkable resilience. 2018 for Kerala, was punctuated with last moment MICE bookings, increasing acceptance of shared services, and innovation from both tourism and hospitality.

“We had a great start in 2018 and Kochi hosted some of the major events for the first time, such as the Australia World Orchestra and the 10th Indian Ocean

2018 was corporate transient dominated for Bangalore luxury market. Additional flights and cheaper connectivity promoted frequent travel from feeder markets including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Occupancy growth was registered along with ADR growth in almost all sub-pockets of Bengaluru. Big budget weddings with new decoration and flow were organized throughout the country with many International performers joining the fun and entertainment, Saharsh Vadhera, Director-Sales, ShangriLa Hotel, Bengaluru.

The hospitality industry has taken a step away from the traditional and keeps exploring and growing, adapting to needs and demands of users who want to push boundaries and 2018 was no different, Roshan Rajpal, General Manager, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli.

Naval Symposium. In 2019, we are in line to host some of the most prestigious events such as World Advertising Congress, India Open Snooker Tournament, APICON 2019. The city will see a lot of footfall from various parts of the country and abroad in the coming months,” said Girish Bhagat, General Manager, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty.

What lies ahead?

The MICE in 2019 is expected to grow at an average of 7% to 10%. The sizes of MICE will become larger, making it a buoyant 2019. The meetings above 500 delegates are expected to grow from 74% in 2018 to 80% in 2019. “This means the size and the scope of corporate events are getting bigger. This growth of the size would obviously increase the spending budget.

India has a lot of destinations which are being geared up for a larger MICE business in terms of infrastructure and preparedness. The use of outdoor facility and technology would be among the top trends in 2019,” said Akash Gupta, General Manager, Gokulam Grand Hotel and Spa. Goa is one of the most preferred holiday destinations, making it an ideal travel destination all year round. “For MICE and leisure travel, corporates look for destinations which offer a combination of great value and a relaxed atmosphere and Goa is the ideal location. Alila Diwa Goa has been a pioneer in developing the Leisure Conferencing Concept. As the word Leisure conferencing suggests, a lot of corporates would like to explore a different environment than a conventional ballroom seating. At Alila Diwa Goa, event curators have developed and curated unique itineraries for each MICE group of various sizes,” said Melbon Noronha, Assistant Director, Events, Alila Diwa Goa. “India has huge potential when it comes to being a major MICE destination as it has such a varied landscape – from a beachside setting to cool calming hill stations, from buzzing cities to sprawling deserts, there is something for every kind of meeting organizer. The buoyant growth in the tourism sector and the support from various government agencies and private players to improve tourism infrastructure will help India become the most sought-after MICE destination,” said Victor Chen, General Manager, Le Meridien Goa, Calangute.

He added that personalized experiences, social media and technologies like virtual reality (VR) are set to dominate the segment.

The airline industry is also opening up the skies, adding new destinations, making travel accessible and time short. This will grow by leaps and bounds bringing cheer to the hospitality network and in extension the MICE segment.

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The world's third largest ceramic industry is banking on India's love for gaudy tiles Indian government’s spending on construction and real estate ahead of elections, including affordable housing is set to boost demand for ceramic products in the country.

Indian ceramic industry, which is presently the third largest producer in the world, is reportedly planning to ramp up its yield to double by 2021.

As the country makes room for new development projects, the increasing demand for faucets and tiles has led to 7%-8% growth in construction sector. The demand for industrial ceramic products such as ceramic tiles, sanitary wares and pipes required in construction applications too are expected to increase.

Given that the government has announced an investment of $376.5 billion in infrastructure by 2020, the ceramic industry “expects a huge growth in volume,” said Tarun Marwah, Director, Messe Muenchen India. He noted that the industry is divided equally into two — organised sector comprising

large players and unorganised sector.

India has also been stepping up its efforts to increase reach for the global ceramic market. According to the current data, 70% of the total output comes from Gujarat alone. The Morbi ceramic industry in Gujarat will receive an estimated investment of ₹15 billion in 2019, with plans to establish 50 new wall tiles manufacturing plants.

However, in recent years despite the construction projects undertaken, the top ceramic product makers — Kajaria Ceramics, Somany Ceramics, Cera Sanitaryware, Asian Granito — witnessed slow revenue growth.

Ceramic product makers have seen slower revenue growth in recent years Slump in real estate was not offset by government's sanitation programme The numbers, however, do not reflect the boost that was expected from the Modi government's move to construct toilets around the country under the ‘Clean India’

initiative aimed at constructing 111 million toilets in next five years.

According to Euromonitor International, the government’s other initiatives such as the national hygiene drive led to 81% jump in sales of concrete building materials.

Premium brands like Jaguar and Nitco have also taken the creamy layer of customers on top of the pyramid.

Things may now be turning around now. Real estate has got a new lease of life. With the improving demand, the housing sales in 2018 increased by 15% in the west and 20% in the southern cities in India with new launches up by

18 n Indian ceramic industry, which is presently the third largest producer in the world, is reportedly planning to double turnover by 2021. n In the recent times, the construction sector has grown by 7%-8%. n Within India’s ceramic market, 70% of the total output comes from Gujarat alone.

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Moreover, with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council slashing tax rates further on underconstruction properties — 5% on normal category and 1% for affordable housing — is also likely to benefit the homebuyers and construction sector.

"Because of the global recession, production in the ceramic industry worldwide is going down. From 2015 to 2018, there were too many ceramic products without any buyers. So we need to find buyers, find out ways to export our products which will take a long time," Ken Wong, General Manager at Unified Exhibition Service reportedly said.

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019: an international trade audience, good business contacts and a lot of networking International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry ends as a record event The 8th Fastener Fair Stuttgart, International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, ended after three very successful show days on the 21st of March at the Stuttgart exhibition grounds in Germany. A total of 12,070 visitors from 90 countries came to Stuttgart to discover the latest trends and products from all areas of fastener and fixing technology and to network with other industry experts. This represents a further growth in visitor numbers by 3% compared to the previous event.

A total of 987 exhibitors from 45 countries presented the complete spectrum of fastener and fixing technologies on a total net exhibition space of 22,200 square metres: industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems and fastener manufacturing technology. This represents a further increase in exhibitor numbers by around 10% and a further increase in exhibition space of 5% which resulted in the biggest Fastener Fair Stuttgart to date.

“Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 was an absolute record event, in terms of exhibitor numbers and exhibition space as well as visitor numbers. There was a buoyant atmosphere on the show floor which also reflects the overall positive economic development within the industry”, says Liljana Goszdziewski, Exhibition Director of Fastener Fair Stuttgart, on behalf of the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “The event was once again a very international trade fair. Around 60% of visitors travelled to Stuttgart from abroad in order to discover the latest industry trends, build international trade networks and to source new products and systems”, continues Liljana

Goszdziewski.

The exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were highly satisfied with the outcome of Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and they praised the high quality of trade visitors.

Exhibitors also reported a large number of new business contacts as they showcased an enormous variety of new products and innovative solutions for the fastener and fixing industry.

According to preliminary results of the visitor survey, around 70% of all visitors came from the EU. Germany was the biggest visitor country followed

by Italy and Great Britain. Other major European visitor countries were Poland, France, the Netherlands, Turkey and Spain. Asian visitors mainly came from Taiwan and China. The most important industries visitors came from were the construction industry, the automotive industry, distribution, mechanical engineering, hardware / DIY retailing and electrical products / domestic appliances. The majority of visitors were fastener and fixing wholesalers, manufacturers as well as distributors and suppliers.

A new addition to the show this year was the “Bonding & Adhesive Technology Area” which was exclusively dedicated to bonding solutions.

Exhibitors presented their innovative bonsding and adhesive technologies which are especially suitable for lightweight construction in various industries such as the automotive and electronics sectors.

During a ceremony on the second show day, the Fastener + Fixing Magazine announced the winners of this year’s Fastener Innovator 2019. A total of

three exhibiting companies were awarded for their innovative fastener and fixing technologies.

Growermetal Srl took third place for its GROWER TENKEEP® flat safety washers introduced to the market for the first time at the show. In second place was member of the SACMA Group, Ingramatic, with its smallest threader inspired by its I-Thread concept, the Micro threader model RP020. The winner of the competition was TR Fastenings Ltd and its EPW thread-forming screw.

This year, Mack Brooks Exhibitions will again hold a series of Fastener Fairs in selected international target markets. Fastener Fair India 2019 will be held from 25 – 26 April 2019 in Mumbai.

Fastener Fair USA will also take place this year, from 22 – 23 May in Detroit. From 19 – 20 June Fastener Fair Mexico with take place in Mexico City. Next year, Mack Brooks Exhibitions will be organising Fastener Fair Turkey in Istanbul, from 27 – 29 February 2020 and Fastener Fair France from 27 – 28 May in Paris. The third Fastener Fair Italy is scheduled to take place from 11 – 12 November 2020 in Milan. Further information on all Fastener Fairs is available at www.fastenerfair.com.

After considering feedback from the exhibitors it has been decided to reschedule the next Fastener Fair Stuttgart, 9th International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, to May just for the 2021 event. The exhibition will therefore take place from 18 – 20 May 2021 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

May 2019

India’s digital infrastructure will revive the economy: Nandan Nilekani at FICCI NECM

Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys Technologies, Nandan Nilekani said on April 23 that India’s digital infrastructure will play a major role in reviving the economy.

Nilekani was addressing FICCI members at the National Executive Committee Meeting on ‘Digital India and its Impact on Economy and Industry’.

He said that the country has witnessed dramatic transformation through Aadhaar-based e-KYC and online payments, adding that India’s digital data architecture will set the tone for business revival. “Once data becomes the basis for decision-making in many sectors, you will see a big change,” said Nilekani.

“World over, data is becoming central to people and government. Data empowerment architecture in India will benefit all segments of the economy,” he said.

Nilekani said that Aadhaar e-KYC has been revolutionary in making life simpler for people and India now has the infrastructure to deal with direct benefits transfers (DBT) in any segment, adding that DBT can revive the power sector.

Nilekani also said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) has increased the number of taxpayers. “GSTN is a great example of technology-led co-operative federalism,” he said and also added that RFID tags linked to bank accounts is another big reform. Earlier, addressing a session on ‘India’s Growing Bio Economy’, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Ltd, said that the country’s Bio-economy sector is set to reach USD 200 billion by 2030.

“Bio-economy is a crucial segment of our economy and the new government must focus on this in a big way,” she said.

Pointing out that in India, the investment in research and development is less than 1% of GDP, Shaw said, “we must invest at least 2% of our GDP in science, technology and research”. She said that our education system must embrace research culture and we must leverage the powerful tool of scientists and engineers available in the country.

Shaw also said that gene sequencing cost has come down substantially, which can be utilised for diagnosis of critical disease and in other areas — Indian companies can hugely benefit from gene sequencing.

She also urged FICCI to take up the changes required in the Bio-diversity Bill with the government.

In another session, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, MP and Past President, FICCI, said that industry must play an important role in the deliberations on a secure India and a responsive governance structure.

“We have to independently ensure our safety and security,” he said. Chandrashekhar also said that, in another critical area, the process of reforms in governance started in 2014, and added that, “governance reforms with increased transparency will enhance efficiency of spending”.

SandipSomany, President, FICCI in his opening remarks for the three sessions, talked about the contributions of the three speakers in their respective domains and also the challenges faced by these areas. “Digital empowerment has led to greater inclusiveness, with the efforts of government as well as several private sector enterprises,” while welcoming Nandan Nilekani.

Sangita Reddy, Senior Vice-President, FICCI, and K Ullas Kamath, Chairman, FICCI Karnataka State Council, gave the vote of thanks.

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Service sector growth eases in March 2019: Nikkei India Services PMI Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index eases to 52 in March 2019 March data highlighted a slight setback for the Indian service sector, with output growth softening to a six-month low due to a slower expansion in new work. At the same time, the pace of staff hiring was the weakest since last September. Encouragingly, optimism regarding the year-ahead outlook for business activity strengthened for the second month in a row. Input cost inflation eased, while an acceleration was seen for services charges.

At 52.0 in March, the seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index indicated expansion for the tenth straight month. Falling from 52.5 in February, however, the latest reading showed the slowest upturn since last September.

Reports from panellists linked higher output levels to new business wins from domestic and external sources. Growth was curtailed by subdued bookings and competitive pressures.

A softer increase in manufacturing production was likewise registered, the w e a ke s t s i n c e S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 .

Subsequently, the seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Composite PMI Output Index dipped from 53.8 in February to a six-month

low of 52.7 in March. The latest figure pointed to a slower upturn in private sector output and rounded off a weaker quarterly performance than registered in Q3 FY18.

The rate of expansion in new business placed with services companies eased since February. Firms commented that successful marketing efforts and greater demand underpinned the rise in sales, but some noted that an increasingly competitive environment acted as a brake on growth.

With factory orders also displaying a slower upturn, sales at the aggregate level rose at the weakest pace since last September.

International trade supported rises in new business at manufacturing and services companies. Among the latter, the increase in export sales in March was the second in the past five months. Across the private sector, growth of new work from abroad picked up to a four-month high.

There was a further rise in backlogs of work, which service providers continued to link to difficulties in obtaining outstanding payment from clients. The pace of increase was the second-fastest since October 2017.

Although unfinished work among goods producers rose, the rate of accumulation moderated to the joint-weakest in the current five-month sequence of growth.

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2019 steers wheels towards shifting aftermarket dynamics ACMA Automechanika New Delhi concluded on 17 February following four successful days of product unveilings, business dialogues, trend debates and quality networking. The event drew 515 exhibitors from 16 countries and 13,267 visitors from 42 countries - establishing its internationality once again.

Shaping the future of vehicle repairs, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi brought new innovations under the segments of parts, components, repair and maintenance.

Sharing stage spread across 20,033 sqms were market leaders AC Delco India, Bosch Ltd, Delphi Automotive Systems, Mansons International Pvt Ltd, Minda Distribution and Services Ltd (MDSL), ZF India. For the first time, the platform saw car digital solutions with companies like Air International - TTR Thermal System Pvt Ltd, SpareFit by CloudSteer Technology Pvt Ltd, Vision Embesoft Solution, Intech DMLS Pvt Ltd, IPSoftcom (India) Pvt Ltd showcasing developments in this arena. Overall, the innovations at the 4th edition steered the direction in which the Indian automotive industry will be moving in coming months.

"The aftermarket in India is today a USD 9.2 billion market and growing. Mandating standards for parts sold in the aftermarket will help the market evolve better. Further, with growing technological complexities in the vehicles, our technicians and mechanics will need to be suitably up-skilled to ensure better service and customer satisfaction,"

said Ram Venkatramani, President, ACMA. "The automotive industry is witnessing changing trends worldwide with some markets driving big push towards electric vehicles and hybrids. The shifting dynamics are going to affect the automotive a f t e r m a r ke t g l o b a l l y a n d B ra n d Automechanika reflects these advancements at the domestic shows," said Olaf Musshof, Director, Automechanika Frankfurt, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. Participating since the early editions of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi in 2013, ZF introduced its new product 'ZF Car Connect' that offers telematic solutions for passenger car fleets this year.

"One of the key trends in independent aftermarket is electrification. At ZF, we foresee 30% of the global vehicle production to be equipped with fuel electric or hybrid electric by 2020. Electric motors also need different competency. So it's time we really prepare and equip our workshops to handle such repairs. This is just a preview of what's coming next," said, Vijay D. Khorgade, General Manager, Head- ZF Aftermarket India.

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May 2019

Top defence events 2019: showcasing the latest technology Defence exhibitions and conferences provide an opportunity for defence companies, organisations, and individuals to showcase their products or services, and discuss the latest innovations in defence technology. What are the top defence events coming up in 2019?

The following top defence events of 2019 include the major global exhibitions and trade shows coming up throughout the rest of 2019. Some major defence events, such as the Security and Counter Terror Expo 2019 have already taken place, while others such as Farnborough Air Show work on a cycle of every two years and won’t be happening this year.

What are some of the upcoming top defence events of 2019?

IDEF 2019, 30 April – 3 May, Istanbul, Turkey IDEF2019 is Turkey’s 14th biennial international defence industry fair, taking place this year at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul between 30 April and 3 May 2019.

The event is hosted by the Ministry of National Defence and under the management of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. IDEF2019 will be divided into six areas: land, naval, aviation and aerospace, transportation and logistic support activities, equipment and tools for supply department, and security.

Of the 1,069 listed exhibitors, US companies Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Armament Systems, and FLIR systems will be in attendance; as will France’s Airbus and MBDA Systems.

IMDEX Asia 2019, 14 – 16 May, Singapore The International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX Asia) 2019, which will take place in its 12th biennial edition at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore, focuses specifically on maritime defence and security.

Among the exhibitions, business forums and conferences, IMDEX2019 will offer the chance to view a warships display at Changi Naval Base, as well as static displays of the latest amphibious craft, naval systems, and boats.

One of the show highlights includes the ‘What’s Next?’ platform for start-ups to share ideas with maritime defence industry heavyweights, including the Shipyard 4.X Challenge that looks for specific innovations that can revolutionise how shipyards, ports and naval bases are managed.

FEINDEF 2019, 29 – 31 May, Madrid, Spain The FEINDEF international defence and security exhibition will be held at Pavilion 8 in the Spanish capital of Madrid from 29-31 May 2019.

FEINDEF presents an opportunity for the Spanish defence sector to promote domestic research and development in Spain, as well as bringing in foreign innovation and investment into the Spanish and European Defence Agency security spheres.

Domestic defence firms include Indra Sistemas and

Santa Bárbara Sistemas – a subsidiary of General Dynamics, while international companies such as Airbus, Babcock and Thales will also have booths.

IDET 2019, 29 – 31 May, Brno, Czech Republic IDET 2019, the international fair of defence and security technology, is a biennial exhibition taking place in Brno, Czech Republic between 29 and 31 May 2019.

Touted as one of the biggest defence technology shows in the Central and Eastern European region, IDET receives exhibitors from around 30 countries to showcase products and technological solutions to contemporary security challenges.

The UK’s BAE Systems and Germany’s Rheinmetall will showcase their latest products, while domestic companies OMNIPOL and TATRA will also be available to talk to delegates, visitors, and journalists.

International Paris Air Show 2019, 17 – 23 June, Paris, France To be held from 17 to 23 June at Le Bourget Parc des Expositions in Paris, France, the 53rd biennial International Paris Air Show 2019 covers both commercial aviation developments and defencespecific aviation over seven days. The first four days are reserved for trade visitor followed by three days open to the public.

Organised by the SIAE, as subsidiary of GIFAS (the French Aerospace Industries Association), the Paris Air Show features air and static displays of historical and modern fighter aircraft, as well as unmanned aerial systems, aerial cruise missiles and guided weapons, and aircraft avionics.

The 52nd Paris Air Show in 2017 attracted 322,000 visitors over the week, and 2,381 exhibitors from 48 countries. It is the oldest and most visited air show in the world, followed by the UK’s Farnborough International Air Show.

Partner 2019, 25 – 28 June, Belgrade, Serbia The Partner international defence fair will be held in Belgrade, Serbia between 25 and 28 June 2019.

Partner 2019 brings together military organisations, manufacturers and military experts to showcase the latest technology and establish ties within the defence

industry. It has the objective of increasing awareness of the growing Southeast Europe defence market.

Partner is co-organised by Serbian state-owned defence equipment trader Yogoimport SDPR, and sponsored by the Serbian Ministry of Defence. The previous Partner 2017 expo involved 128 exhibitors from 23 countries and attracted 7,500 visitors.

MSPO 2019, 3 – 6 September, Kielce, Poland The MSPO international defence industry exhibition 2019 is an annual trade show dedicated to military equipment, which will be held at the Targi Kielce exhibition centre in Poland from 3 to 6 September 2019.

Since 2012, MSPO has brought in more than 400 exhibitors from 29 nations, and around 13,000 visitors.

Representatives from the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the Polish Army, and the Polish police will be in attendance. The four-day event culminates in an annual awards ceremony where the best military equipment products will be recognised.

MSPO is regarded as the third biggest European arms fair after Eurosatory and DSEI. DSEI 2019, 10 – 13 September, London, UK Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) 2019 is a leading defence equipment exhibition that takes place every two years in London, UK, this year at the ExCel centre between 10 and 13 September 2019.

It is sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Trade. DSEI 2019 is divided into five domains: aerospace, land, naval, security and a joint zone incorporating crossover themes.

More than 35,000 attendees are expected to gather to view defence products and services from around 1,600 exhibitors representing more than 50 countries.

Dubai Air Show 2019, 17 – 21 November, Dubai, UAE Another air show occurring this year, Dubai Air Show 2019 will take place from 17-21 November 2019 at the Dubai South Air Show site.

Sponsored in part by the UAE Armed Forces, the previous show brought in 79,380 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors from 63 countries.

Key features of this year’s show include the Space Pavilion, which addresses future projects in space in collaboration with the UAE Space Agency; and the Smart Manufacturing Conference, in which key aviation stakeholders and technology companies will discuss the latest defence technology developments in the areas of big data, industrial internet of things, and advanced robotics in the aerospace sector.

Shipping, Maritime Sector Conclave in October More than 450 players from the shipping and maritime sector are expected to exhibit their wares when the 2019 edition of the INMEX SMM India gets underway on October 3.

The event will run till October 5. B2B events organizer UBM-Informa will bring in the 11th edition of INMEX SMM India at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Center in Mumbai.

The 2019 edition of the INMEX SMM India Expo is expected to welcome buyers and manufacturers from across the globe to conduct business. The conglomeration of global industry leaders, key decision makers, government agencies and key trade associations, will help in facilitating networking, exploring new business opportunities and launching services and

products.

Alongside the international exhibition, the conference will provide industry insights into the most complex issues, topics and trends of the sector in a bid to provide a well-rounded understanding of the maritime and shipping sector in India. A B2B Buyers programme will facilitate specialised meetings between exhibitors

and buyers.

Prominent players of the likes of ABB India, SSI Solutions India, Goltens India, India Futuristic Marine., Vacman Sanitation Solutions, Wiska India, West Coast Marine Yacht Services, Cummins India, Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering, Dalwin Marine Turbo Engg, Reintjes Middle East LLC, Volvo India, Navicom Technology International, Man Diesel & Turbo India, MandoviDrydocks, Parikh Power, RasTek Group, Subhadra Metals, Synergy Shipbuilders/ Siddarth Engineering & Shipbuilding Co, Vijai Marine Shipyard, Marks Marine Radio. andVanson Engineering will mark their presence at the show, which will also witness country pavilions from Germany, Norway, China, Denmark, Korea and USA.

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Neonyt to focus on retail, water An extensive line-up of events and talks will mark the Neonyt, to be organised during July 2-4 at Kraftwerk Berlin. The event with a special focus on the topic of retail will provide ample networking opportunities for international professionals of the fashion industry. Premiered under the new name Neonyt, the fashion event is held during Berlin Fashion Week.

This will be the second edition of the fashion event. This summer marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of Neonyt’s predecessor event. In July 2009, Magdalena Schaffrin and Jana Keller established the Greenshowroom as a platform for sustainable fashion during Berlin Fashion Week, which gradually evolved into today’s Neonyt.

“We are celebrating one decade of having our finger on the pulse of the latest sustainable fashions. Together with long-standing partners, progressive labels and forward-thinkers from the fashion industry, we have succeeded in establishing a unique, global hub. Season after season, it provides valuable inspiration for the industry and retailers in the context of sustainability and innovation,” says Olaf Schmidt, vice president of Textiles and TextileTechnologies at Messe Frankfurt.

Taking centre stage at the July edition is the topic of retail and in addition to concept stores, boutiques and online retail, there will be a particular focus on conventional fashion retail.

There will be presentations, discussions, networking events and a showcase. The spotlight will be on topics that are directly relevant to the retail trade, such as the communication of sustainability aspects, margins, assortments, collections and POS solutions.

Neonyt will also focus on the topic of water, looking into issues like how can the fashion industry minimise its impact on water consumption, and how can production processes be changed in order to preserve vital resources. The global hub will search for answers to these questions and highlight progressive approaches.

For the summer edition of Neonyt, Kraftwerk Berlin will be opening its doors one hour earlier than usual. The organisers are hoping this move will appeal in particular to the target group of visitors from the retail trade as it will provide them with more time in the mornings for ordering, discovering new labels and taking part in the lineup of side events.

At Neonyt, the innate themes of fashion merge with sustainability, digital worlds and innovation.

Messe Frankfurt is therefore creating a hub that responds to the changes in the industry and invites experts to do business and exchange ideas and opinions. The Neonyt hub is made up of the trade show, showcases, the Fashionsustain conference, the Thinkathon workshop, the Fashionimpact forum, the Knowledge Lounge, influencer and story format Prepeek, and various networking events.

ProPak India joins hands with IFCA for second edition in Mumbai ProPak India, 21-23 October 2019 I BEC, Mumbai A glimpse of the ProPack India Expo of 2018.

UBM India, India’s leading exhibitions organizer, has teamed up with the Indian Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) for its upcoming ProPak India Expo, scheduled from 21 to 23 October 2019. The ProPak India Expo along with colocated Fi India & Hi event provides industry players an entire array of products and solutions pertaining to food ingredients, processing, technology and packaging under one giant umbrella and also brings within its ambit, processing and packaging solutions pertaining to products from medicines, cosmetics, industrial systems and machinery, among others.

IFCA was established in the year 1965 and has been pursuing through its multifarious activities to address the needs of the industry and its members in particular.

In the last few years, it has also been associated with national and international bodies to integrate its activities better and encourage industry and institutional facilities for information and data development, training, orientation and encourage a ‘work together culture’.

At the ProPak India Expo, IFCA, being an active industry body, will help bring together the entire fraternity of manufacturers of paper, speciality papers, paper/folding boards, films and foil based and allied products under one roof. On Day 2, IFCA will organize a day-long conference, addressing the teething industry issues.

ProPak India expo will be co-located with the Fi India & Hi expo at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The show will host over 150 exhibitors offering products and services in automation, testing and measurement, filing and sealing machinery, cartooning machinery, thermoforming, robotics, storage

and transport, materials and consumables, and complete production lines along with allied services.

“Sustainability has become an important factor for many of us and has emerged as a key driver of innovation.

While the rigid packaging is still leading the game, flexible packaging is the most economical method to package and is in high demand across many sectors.

With the market size of USD 6 billion, flexible packaging is growing at a rate of 11%. ProPak India’s association with IFCA will not only highlight the key innovations and trends in flexible packaging but will also focus on challenges and opportunities in flexible packaging,” said Yogesh Mudras, managing director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd. Sharing his thoughts on this strategic alliance, Vilas Dighe, general manager IFCA said, “IFCA carries out many activities in the interest of the members. It provides a platform for the flexible packaging, carton and allied industries to come together on many important events. The packaging sector uniquely contributes to our society by ensursing that products reach their end consumers in a healthily safe manner for consumption. It is a fast growing sector driven by key factors like rising population, increase in income levels and changing lifestyle. Growth in end-user segments like Food, FMCG, Pharma, and other Consumer Products, is leading to rise in demand for packaging. With increasing usage of packaging materials, the environmental concerns are growing and they need to be tackled at all levels. Commitment to responsible packaging is integral to the success of every business. The focus should be on creating innovative packaging solutions that support the customers as they seek to meet the needs of consumers while also reducing their impact on the environment.

ProPak India 2019 promises to showcase the best in promoting the cause for good packaging.”

21 Second edition of Taiwan Expo 2019 to take place from May 16-18

Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan’s foremost trade promotion body are all set to organise the second edition of ‘Taiwan Expo’ at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India on May 16-18, 2019. There will be series of activities that are scheduled to take place in New Delhi to mark the beginning of the event which includes a series of industry forums, trade meetings, Taiwan cultural performances and other range of exciting events such as Taiwan day tour via AR and lucky draw. Visit the Expo and Win Flight Ticket to Taiwan!

The press conference will see presence of delegates from TAITRA, and other associate partners. This expo will help to further strengthen trade relationship between the two countries.

Karen Pai, Deputy Executive Director, TAITRA said, “The response we saw in our first ever expo in India was phenomenal. The trade ties between India and Taiwan continue to grow with each passing year. Taiwan Expo is a curated exhibition based on the ‘The New Southbound Policy ’, formulated by the Taiwanese government. The Expo offers insight into Taiwan’s knowledge and experience in various fields including technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, culture and tourism to share with India and facilitate a long-term, and mutually-beneficial bilateral relationship.”

“In recent years, trade between Taiwan and India has grown substantially both in imports and exports. Mutual investments into each of the countries have also increased. Such growth illustrates the successful union of The New Southbound Policy and the Act East Policy of the Indian government,” added Pai. Economic and trade data show the total trade volume between Taiwan and India in 2018 was the highest over the past five years and increased by approximately 10.87% over 2017 (i.e. US$6.366 billion). In fact, India has been Taiwan’s 16th largest trading partner for two consecutive years.

Taiwan Expo 2019 will be based on the collaborative directions between Taiwan and India. India is the base for Taiwanese companies to venture into profitable industries and consumer markets worldwide, and it is also the foothold for TAITRA to lead Taiwanese entrepreneurs to explore the global market. As a multi-faceted exhibition aimed at marketing Taiwan, Taiwan Expo is the perfect platform to introduce Taiwan to India, and strengthen the exchange for both sides. Taiwan Expo 2019 will touch on the subjects of food, clothing, transportation, culture and tourism by presenting Taiwan as a smart city in terms of its smart healthcare, lifestyle, agriculture, green technology, education, culture, and tourism.

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India International Dairy Expo (IIDE) – Scores big again and continues its Numero Uno status of being the most focused exhibition for the Dairy Industry The biennial India International Dairy Expo 2019 once again welcomed the whole dairy fraternity to witness the latest technological advancements in the Dairy Industry. Exhibitors, delegates and visitors well appreciated the organisation of international level show and applauded the outcome of the event. With a gross area of 8000 Sqm and over 5227 one time registered trade visitors including conference delegates, the success of the fourth IIDE remains unchecked and has once again showed its dominance as the important business platform for networking and to witness the latest technological developments happening in the dairy industry.

The figures speak for themselves: 182 exhibitors including 27% from abroad showcased their products and technologies during the three trade fair days. The exhibitors were overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of the visitors who attended the trade fair. The presence of top management of the private dairies, state and district co-operatives including Chairman’s, CEO’s, Managing Directors and Heads of various divisions made serious and fruitful discussions with the exhibitors.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. G. S. Rajorhia, President, Indian Dairy Association; Dr.FabrizioGiustarini Trade Commissioner, Trade promotion section of the Consulate General of Italy; Sanjay Singal, COO Dairy & Beverages, ITC Ltd.; ArunPatil, Chairman, Indian Dairy Association (West Zone); Denis Steker, Vice President International, Koelnmesse GmbH; AshwaniPande, Managing Director, Koelnmesse YA TradefairPvt. Ltd., and other guests of honour.

Participation by leading technology solution providers from India and abroad along with dairy companies/cooperatives like Parag Milk Foods Ltd.; Shree MurlidharGir Cow Farm; Tamil Nadu Co‐operative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd.; The Telangana State Dairy Development Co‐

n 182 exhibitors from 15 countries n 5227 one time registered trade visitors n Concurrent two-day seminar organised by Indian Dairy Association (West Zone)

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Get in touch with EXHICON to know more Operative Federation Ltd.; Yeole Brothers etc. as exhibitors, complimented by the presence of dairy cooperatives, dairy entreprenuers& farmers as visitors, the exhibition presented the complete value chain of dairy industry under one roof.

Concurrent Seminar Concurrently to the trade fair, Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) organised a two-day seminar on “Technological Developments in Dairy Industry”. The event was witnessed by who’s who of Dairy fraternity from India and neighboring countries.

Some of the notable speakers in the seminar included representatives from GEA Process Engineering India; GEA GmbH; GEA Westfalia Separator India; Hexagon Nutrition; BAIF; Thermax Ltd; EGLI AG Switzerland; Danisco India; Maruti 3PL; Sidel France; National Dairy Development Board (NDDB); Bliss Life Sciences; Bericap Germany; DuPont India; CTARA, IIT Bombay and SMC College of Dairy Science and many others.

See You in 2021 With the huge success of the previous four trade fairs, the next India International Dairy Expo (IIDE) scheduled to be organised in 2021 which promises to be bigger and better.

Iraq Embassy invites Indian companies to explore huge opportunities in Iraq through exhibitions Giving the Indian companies including the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) an opportunity to tap Iraqi market for business, the Iraq Government is organizing several conferences and exhibitions across the Iraqi province.

The Al-Alaridh company for conferences and exhibitions in collaboration with Iraqi state company for commercial exhibitions and services is organizing as many as 5 exhibitions for shopping in Iraqi province between June 1, 2019 to March 6, 2020.

Al-Alaridh is an integrated company for managing events and organizing conferences, exhibitions, business trips and various commercial agencies.

In this regard, the Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Iraq has invited Indian companies to participate in these exhibitions.

The first exhibition Al Najaf Shopping Show (second session) will be held from June 1, 2019 to June 16, 2019. The Karbala Shopping Show will be held from July 20, 2019 to August 2,

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Naenawa (Mosul) Shopping Show will he held from October 1-12, 2019; Al-Hila Shopping Show will be held from November 17 to 27, 2019; and Al-Najaf Shopping Show (third session) will be held from February 20, 2020 to March 6, 2020.

The bilateral trade between India and Iraq has exceeded USD 19 bn in 2017-2018 and Iraq has ranked 10th in the list of India’s trading partners. Before 2002, India was exporting USD 52.46 million worth of tea to Iraq, which constituted 73.35% of the overall tea import by Iraq from foreign countries, with Sri Lanka far behind, exporting USD 19.06 mn worth of tea with 26.64% market share.

India is exporting goods especially food products including rice, beans, Sugar and also another items such as steel, pipe lines electrical items, motors, Rickshaws, cycles, construction materials such as tiles, granites, sanitary ware.

Among these, lot of items or their parts are produced or exported by the MSMEs.

MERGERS and acquisitions (M&A) activities are intensifying in India as more international exhibition organisers are drawn to the region in search of growth opportunities, with the number of such transactions rising high, and with our decade and a half old relationship with Exhibition Organisers EXHICON has first-hand market intelligence on who is buying, which countries they are investing in and what they want to buy, together with trends on prices paid.

To facilitate the growth in M & A in India EXHICON has opened a new M & A division.

If you wish to buy, sell, acquire, or partner with Indian Exhibitions/Organisers Do write to us on syed@exhicongroup.com

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May 2019

CrowdReviews Partnered with Reed Exhibitions to Announce Aluminium China Aluminium China Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary Bringing Out Its Largest Exhibition Area Ever The year 2019 marks the 15th anniversary of Aluminium China.

Building on the success of the past 14 editions, Aluminium China 2019 will keep focusing on raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, machinery and solutions for the complete industry chain in the fields of construction, building, automotive, transportation and consumer durables. As the leading aluminium exhibition in Asia, it gathered 600 leading exhibitors and 24,789 trade visitors and buyers from 91 countries at its last edition.

Aluminium China 2019 will play

its part in boosting industry growth as the event continues to attract more and more industry leaders.

Confirmed exhibitors include leading international giants such as Novelis, Constellium, FANUC, Nikkekin, Danieli, Primetals, Urgerer, Pyrotek, Tenova, Fronius, Hencon, TMEIC, Panasonic, etc. Chinese local leading players, such as CHALCO, Nannan, Mingtai, Innovation, Mingde, Fenglu, Yunhai, and Dingsheng also confirmed to join the exhibition.

According to Reed Exhibitions China, the organizer of Aluminium China, this year’s event will reach its

largest exhibition area ever and the number of trade visitors is expected to surpass 25,000. International visitors are mainly from Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe.

The event takes place in Shanghai New International Exhibition Center (SNIEC) from July 10 to 12, 2019.

Meanwhile, the collocated event Lightweight Asia 2019 will feature advanced lightweight auto materials for whole vehicles and automotive parts and combine a one-stop procurement platform for lightweight auto solutions with insights into advanced processing

24 We’re so proud and excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary at this historic moment of industry transformation and upgrade. Everything is worth waiting for and nothing shall be missed out.

Kelly Li, Senior Project Manager of Aluminium China, technologies.

Aluminium China offers a platform for technology showcase and information exchange. To provide an effective bridge to link up exhibitors and buyers, the organizer has launched the business matchmaking service which will help enhance procurement productivity and create value for buyers and exhibitors alike.

When will China achieve quality growth?

A general view shows a residential area of Puxi district in Shanghai, China.

Even before the 2008 global financial crisis laid bare the limits of China’s export-oriented growth model, the country’s leaders were stressing the need for quality growth. In 2007, then-Premier Wen Jiabao argued that Chinese economic growth had become “unstable, unbalanced, uncoordinated, and unsustainable.” More than a decade later, how close is China to overcoming Wen’s “Four Uns”?

Significant progress has been achieved, particularly since 2013, when President Xi Jinping and his team articulated a comprehensive reform plan that would put China onto a path of inclusive, green, innovation-driven growth.

Since then, China has taken major steps forward, especially in rooting out corruption, alleviating poverty, and implementing supply-side reforms.

But China has not quite reached the authorities’ goal that the market should become the “decisive” force in resource allocation. And the implementation of Xi’s reform plan has been hampered by multiple internal and external shocks – including, in recent months, escalating trade tensions with the United States.

As the external environment becomes shakier and more hostile, China is facing a cyclical downturn at home. In 2018, China’s GDP growth slowed to 6.6 per cent, the lowest level since 2010, though unemployment and consumption have so far remained stable. Moreover, while trade grew by 9.7 per cent for the whole year, it shrank by 4.8 per cent in December, reflecting the uncertainty created by trade tensions with the US. As market sentiment turned bearish, growth in fixed-capital investment in infrastructure and housing declined to only 5.9 per cent. The Shanghai Composite Index fell about 25 per cent – the largest drop in a decade – and the market capitalization of Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges dropped by as much as $2.4 trillion.

The silver lining of the challenges – and, in particular, of protectionist pressure from the US –is that they have given Chinese policymakers added motivation to address structural imbalances and work toward leveling the playing field for private and foreign businesses.

For example, the Ministry of Finance has launched a series of tax-cut programs, aimed at easing the burden on low-income households, the service sector, and small enterprises.

Moreover, financial, trade, and industrial regulations that previously hindered private business and innovation are being streamlined.

And, on the monetary front, the People’s Bank of China has cut the mandatory reserve ratio for banks four times over the last year, to maintain appropriate liquidity.

As part of its negotiations with the US, China is also moving to open its markets further. But there is a limit to the extent to which China can appease the US. As it stands, China has largely eliminated its trade surplus with the rest of the world.

If it eliminates its trade surplus with the US, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded, it may end up having to reduce imports from other countries to keep its overall trade balanced. This would disrupt global trade.

Another barrier impeding China’s quest for quality growth relates to timing. While delivering sustainable development, raising living standards, and eliminating imbalances will yield massive longterm benefits, the policies needed to get there may weaken growth in the short term.

In order to offset this effect, China hopes that the private sector can deliver innovative, productivity-boosting breakthroughs in the near future. To help bring this about, Xi has met with various private business leaders to reassure them that they can count on the government to support fair competition and innovative activities.

But, if the private sector is to fulfill its potential, it needs financing. To this end, China must deepen its domestic capital markets, in order to support varied and efficient long-term investments by institutional players, such as social security and pension funds, that can convert savings from debt to long-term equity.

At the same time, the private sector needs stronger institutions to underpin fair competition.

According to the late economist Harold Demsetz, institutions that define, protect, and refine private property rights will emerge only when the benefits of such a system exceed the costs of establishing it.

China is in the midst of this transition.

The private sector also needs greater incentives to take risks. Here, clarifying the balance between local-government autonomy and centralgovernment regulation is crucial. While excessive freedom for subnational governments can lead to instability, excessive control can choke off the locallevel experimentation and competition that has long driven growth in China.

Indeed, though the central government provides essential infrastructure and policy coordination, only local (including municipal) governments can identify and implement “lastmile” public-infrastructure projects that create market potential for new growth. Such projects – and the public services they support – are crucial to creating an ecosystem that attracts entrepreneurs and innovators.

To enable local governments to fulfill this important role, innovative financing mechanisms are needed to reduce their debt and increase overall capital productivity. For example, public assets could be leased to private businesses capable of providing more efficient management.

This speaks to a broader need for China to dismantle bureaucratic roadblocks. As Demsetz observed, the decision not to lower barriers to market entry does more to undermine competition than, say, excessive market concentration.

Though the Chinese digital giants Tencent and Alibaba have natural monopoly power in their domains, relatively low barriers to market entry have enabled them to provide low-cost services to vast numbers of consumers and businesses.

China has not achieved quality growth yet. But if the country’s leaders continue to strengthen property rights and work to improve market confidence and foster fair competition, a breakthrough should not be far off.

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A dream come true for event organisers

What the Indian cruise industry can look forward to in 2019 Thanks to the initiatives taken by the Indian government, the country’s cruise lines are looking to 2019 to chalk out a promising growth narrative. According to a recent report by Cruise Lines International Association, about 30 million travellers are expected to cruise in 2019.

The report also forecasts that the cruise industry continues to make a positive impact on communities across the world by sustaining 1,108,676 jobs equalling $45.6 billion in wages and salaries and $134 billion total output worldwide.

For the Indian cruise operators, 2018 has been eventful with regard to both inbound and outbound.

Thanks to ease of visa issuance and short haul flights, India has been one of the largest source markets for countries like Singapore. Many cruise travellers are beginning to combine cruises into their land vacations from Europe, Antarctica, Alaska, and the Caribbean.

Like any other segment, it’s all about the experience.

While the Indian travellers are opening up to the idea of cruise holidays, they are also looking for experiential destinations.

“At MSC, we launched MSC Seaview, the sister ship of MSC Seaside, which was launched in 2017. Bookings on the same were welcomed by the Indian market very optimistically. We also had MSC Lirica, which touched Indian ports of Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai ,where we showcased the same to our esteemed trade partners and are now looking forward to a more aggressive 2019.”

Last year, MSC launched two new ships: MSC Bellissima and MSC Grandiosa, and Sampat is confident that 2019 is going to be an exciting year for the cruise industry. “We are looking forward to an increase in MICE movements along with individual leisure travellers.”

According to Nalini Uday Gupta, Managing Director, Lotus Destinations (GSA Costa Cruise India), the real growth and opportunity of cruise tourism in India is in home-porting. “More international cruise companies need to come to India with their ships around the year.

The Indian cruise sector according to a recent report, estimated that growth of Indian cruise passengers will exceed that of China, once home-porting becomes more popular,” says Gupta.

The number of Indians cruising from India has been growing at an aggressive pace, she says. “However, even with the growing numbers, the market size of Indian cruisers is estimated at around only 180,000, which is a small drop in the large ocean of outbound Indian travellers

The most important things we have been keeping in mind are empowering our trade partners with the correct tools and education along with brand awareness for consumers.

Looking at the support we have received from the trade over last few years, we are confident that MSC will be able to make strong footprints in India.

Kunal Sampat, General Manager-India, MSC Cruises, and global cruise numbers. As more ships homeport in India or introduce itineraries closer to home, the number of Indian cruisers is estimated to grow by leaps and bounds not only for India itineraries and other itineraries close to home but also for Mediterranean, Alaska and even more exotic routes like Antarctica,” explains Gupta.

Ever since Costa Cruise launched the sailings between Mumbai and Maldives in December 2016, the company has seen the passenger numbers grow year on year by 50%. “We have been the only cruise liner to bring in a ship to homeport in Mumbai for the third season in December 2018,” she says.

According to Gupta, the India itineraries have also had a positive ripple effect on the cruising itineraries from other parts of the globe. “We have a good increase in MICE and FIT numbers for the Mediterranean region. In 2018, we also launched some new one-way itineraries from Bangkok to Singapore during Diwali, Dubai to Abu Dhabi during the Dubai Shopping Festival, which saw good numbers as we observed the Indian consumers and travel agents are willing to try new options to give their repeat travellers a different experience,” says Gupta.

Despite the positive growth story, 2018 saw its share of problems, and most of them have got to do with visa regulations.

“With visa rejections coming in last minute, many times the guests have to cancel their cabins, which becomes difficult for cruise liners to sell last minute. Also, Indian travellers are last-minute bookers, which sometimes lead to difficulty in availability of cabins, which are booked by other markers well in advance,” rues Gupta.

Measuring 45,000 sqm, the cutting-edge venue will play a pivotal role at Expo 2020 Dubai and boost the region’s MICE industry for many years to come

It’s a dream come true for event organisers: A world-class venue with 45,000 sqm of high-tech flexible space at Expo 2020 Dubai, where for six months the most forward-thinking minds and ideas on the planet will be circulating in one place.

The Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), co-located at the Expo 2020 site, will offer unparalleled networking opportunities as 190 nations and millions of visitors come together from 20 October next year to celebrate and build a better future.

Already open for bookings, the DEC’s two campuses will house a theatre, auditorium, several multipurpose halls, four suites and 24 meeting rooms, complete with onsite catering and best-in-class audio, visual and telecommunication facilities.

It will be customisable to all event needs, from intimate meetings to large indoor concerts, as well as summits, business festivals, seminars, weddings, gala dinners and live performances.

The DEC will be a major draw for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry throughout the 173 days of Expo, and will be directly accessible via the dedicated ‘Route 2020’ metro line and four major highways.

The venue will also play a key part of Expo’s legacy plans, attracting domestic and international visitors to the heart of District 2020, enhancing the UAE’s reputation as a destination for major conferences and fuelling growth in Dubai’s knowledge-based economy well into the future.

Korea to Introduce New MICE Communication Message The new MICE communication messages are anticipated to strengthen Korea’s image as a country of new opportunities, as well as a country of traditional, cultural intrigue.

Korea will introduce two new MICE communication messages to boost Korea’s MICE industry. Korea’s MICE Bureau will introduce a distinct message for each of its two divisions – Conventions and Corporate Meetings & Incentives. For Conventions, the new communication message is ‘Stay Connected for Your Success’. For Corporate Meetings & Incentives, the new communication message is ‘Light Up Your Passion’.

‘Stay Connected for Your Success’, the Conventions division message, summarizes Korea’s 3 key strengths in the international conference division: ‘Convenient’, ‘Advanced’, and ‘Network’. ‘Convenient’ describes Korea’s

accessibility and excellent MICE and IT infrastructure, ‘Advanced’ describes Korea’s ability to lead cutting-edge trends, technology and tradition, and ‘Network’ describes Korea’s unlimited opportunities for industrial development and networking.

‘Light Up Your Passion’, the message for the Corporate Meetings & Incentives division, came upon analysis of Korea’s 3 key strengths as a meetings and incentives destination. The 3 key strengths were ‘Intriguing’, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Convenient’. The key

strength ‘Intriguing’ came from Korea’s intrigue as a cultural powerhouse, with unique assets such as Hallyu and a rich traditional culture. The strength ‘Innovation’ describes Korea’s ability to combine ideas with cutting-edge technology to improve productivity, knowledge and experience.

‘Convenient’ once again highlights Korea’s ease of accessibility and excellent MICE and IT infrastructure.

These new MICE communication messages are anticipated to strengthen Korea’s image as a country of new opportunities, as well as a country of traditional, cultural intrigue. Korea anticipates the messages will help target audiences better understand the Korean MICE industry and its slogan – ‘Korea, Beyond Meetings’.

‘Stay Connected for Your Success’ and ‘Light Up Your Passion’ will be included in various media outlets including print advertisements and press kits to be released in the near future.

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Hannover Messe 2019: Driver of industrial transformation Make digital transformation tangible – that was what HANNOVER MESSE 2019 promised. After five days, the organizers announced a positive result. Artificial intelligence in industry and robotics, the potential of the new 5G mobile communications standard for industrial applications, lightweight design, and the future of work in a time of increasing digitalization were this year’s most important topics at the world’s leading tradeshow for industrial technology.

“HANNOVER MESSE 2019 showed that it is the world’s most i m p o r ta n t p l a t fo r m fo r a l l technologies related to industrial transformation,” Roughly 6,500 exhibitors from around the world presented solutions for the future of manufacturing and energy supply, including more than 500 examples of the deployment of artificial intelligence in industrial manufacturing, 5G applications, and solutions for the energy and mobility transitions. Robotics was also a major draw for visitors. Leading robot manufacturers and robotics startups demonstrated real-world applications for all industry sectors.

With 160 exhibiting companies, Partner Country Sweden stood out as a high-tech nation.

Nearly 40 percent of the show’s 215,000 attendees came from abroad. “ The record-breaking turnout underlines the international significance of HANNOVER MESSE and shows Germany’s strength as an industrial location,” said Köckler. The top visitor countries after Germany were China (7,200), the Netherlands (5,900), Italy (3,400) and the USA (3,400). Partner Country Sweden contributed 2,600 visitors.

The show received high marks from participating exhibitors.

“There are a few clouds on the horizon for the mechanical engineering industry right now, making the role of HANNOVER MESSE all the more important as a continued beacon for industry and innovation. Mechanical engineers are at the vanguard of connected production environments, and the strong interest shown by visitors in machine-to-machine

communication and the ‘global machine language’ OPC UA confirms that our members are at the forefront of developments." - Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the German Engineering Federation Another critical factor for integrated manufacturing is the ultrafast 5G mobile telecommunications standard, and this year ’s HANNOVER MESSE generated some real momentum in this area. The Industry 4.0 wave has been rolling for a few years, and this year’s fair revealed how far we have co m e s i n c e i t a l l sta r te d ,” commented Thilo Brodtmann.

“5G and Hannover Messe are a perfect fit,” said Dr. Klaus Mittelbach, C EO o f t h e Z V E I i n d u st r i a l association. “Next year’s fair will feature numerous applications for 5G technology. Companies in the electrical engineering and electronics sector are eager to use this new mobile communications standard. Together with artificial intelligence, it is going to be an important competitive factor,” he concluded.

As a major premiere, the show’s technology partners Nokia and

Qualcomm treated visitors to the first-ever 5G test environment. This enabled both solution providers and potential users to demonstrate and try out the potential of this new m o b i l e te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s standard for industrial applications.

The 5G premiere at HANNOVER MESSE also marked the start of Deutsche Messe’s “smart venue” initiative, which over the course of the next several months will turn the Hannover Exhibition Center into the world’s first tradeshow venue with fully operational 5G technology.

In a rich array of HANNOVER MESSE forums and conferences, experts from industry, government and the R&D community stimulated fruitful dialogue on topics such as Industry 4.0, AI and the future of work. Among the supporting program’s popular highlights were the Lightweighting Summit organized by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the Future of Work in Industry congress and the Industrial Pioneers Summit.

S ta ge d u n d e r t h e m o tto “Sweden Co-Lab”, Sweden’s Partner Country showcase was all about innovation and collaboration. As

More than 215,000 visitors used HANNOVER MESSE to invest in new technologies and prepare their businesses for the future. Only Hannover provides the comprehensive look at application scenarios, the potential and the interaction of Industrie 4.0, artificial intelligence, 5G, and energy solutions.

Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe.

Köckler put it: “Sweden impressed as a powerhouse of creative ideas for tomorrow ’s technological solutions: liberal-minded, agreeable and highly innovative.”

HANNOVER MESSE sets course for bright future In an age of digital transformation, HANNOVER MESSE is also evolving. Thanks to a strategic retooling, including a rebranding, new thematic approach and new physical layout of the showgrounds.

HANNOVER MESSE is preparing to underscore its role as the world’s leading industrial technology showcase.

Featuring seven main display categories, the updated format will set the stage for further growth in the core segments of industry, energy and logistics.

The next HANNOVER MESSE will run from 20 to 24 April 2020, with Indonesia as the official Partner Country.

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India becomes 2nd highest source TCEB signs 4 Mice market for tourism to the Sultanate alliances Chambers back pacts to foster cooperation of Oman, with an increase of 12.37% in tourist arrivals

The Sultanate of Oman has recorded a 12.37% growth in Indian tourist arrivals with 357,147 travellers visiting the country from January to December 2018 vis-à-vis 317,844 in 2017 making India the second highest source market for Oman.

This marks a remarkable growth of 39.4% over the last five years, as per the statistics released by Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The country received 1,484,063 international travellers in 2018 vis-à-vis 1,369,199 in 2017, which is significantly higher, showcasing a growth of over 8.39%. The numbers do not include regional travellers from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, who do not require a visa.

Speaking about the incredible growth, The Oman Tourism Strategy, developed by the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), foresees at least 11.7mn international and domestic tourists by 2040, triggered by domestic and international investments into the sector of around OMR 20 billion over the period.

“As part of the its 2040 strategy, the Ministry of Tourism is undertaking major steps to develop and promote a series of destinations across Oman, offering visitors a broader variety of distinctive experiences, with the goal of encouraging extended visits and greater engagement with the country’s culture and natural sites”, Lubaina Sheerazi added.

The significant increase in incoming tourism has been the result of the economic diversification strategy adopted by the government of Oman. Last year saw the opening of the state-of-the-art Muscat International Airport, giving the country a plush gateway offering unrivalled service and earning the prestigious best new airport in the world. Also, to attract more travellers to visit the country, Oman announced a new short-term tourist visa at 5 Omani Riyal (OMR) equivalent to approximately INR 930, for a 10-day visit. Indians who hold a valid visa to any one of these countries – United States of America, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and Schengen States can avail the Oman visa through an e-visa process by simply logging on to https://evisa.rop.gov.om/ and make the 5 OMR payment online, whereas other Indian travellers can get a sponsored visa by paying 5 OMR plus processing fee through their tour operators. This is in addition to the existing e-visa for Oman which is available at 20 OMR with a validity of one month.

The amendments include dividing tourist visas into three sections: 10 days, one month and one year.

Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism is fully committed to enhancing the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism component and to help Oman achieve its potential

2018 has been a splendid year for the Ministry of Tourism. India represents a substantial and vast market for Oman, given the high percentage of travellers willing to travel abroad and experience new destinations. We have been observing a steady year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals to Oman from India and are extremely pleased with the consistent growth. India has been an important market for us and we are delighted to say that it has been one of the best performing countries, reaching the status of second highest source market after GCC. Several initiatives have contributed to this success, such as launch of the Electronic visa, direct flight connectivity from various cities in India and opening of the new passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport, among others. With growing number of travellers each year, we are expecting double digit growth in 2019 as well.

Lubaina Sheerazi, India Representative, Ministry of Tourism, Oman to be a first-class destination for the business tourism segment. Oman has seen a significant increase in this sector with the launch of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, which supports international and local organizations in hosting large events. The OCEC includes ultra-modern theatres, conference rooms and will eventually have four hotels with almost 1000 rooms along with major exhibition halls that can cater to tens of thousands of people at one time.

Oman is not only seeing a surge in MICE travel but also a preferred wedding destination for many.

Muscat is a well-endowed city with modern infrastructure and provides a perfect set up for weddings with various urban world class hotels.

Being under 3 hours away from India and having excellent air connectivity with various cities in India also makes Oman a preferable wedding destination for Indians.

Oman Air, the national carrier is connected via direct flights with major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Kochi, Goa, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram. Besides, Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and IndiGo are also well connected to Oman from various cities of India.

Oman offers an authentic Arabian experience coupled with genuine hospitality and boasts of scenic beauty, rich culture, historic monuments and a beautiful coastline. The country has modern infrastructure along with beautiful communion of old world charm and modernism. This makes Oman a preferred destination for travellers looking for a unique experience. The country’s stunning landscape appeals to every kind of holiday seeker: from families looking for group joint activities, to a perfect honeymoon getaway or a group of friends in quest for an adventure of a lifetime.

Chiruit (centre) inked MoUs with leaders of the chambers of commerce from the US, Australia, Britain and Germany.

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has signed agreements with four foreign chambers of commerce to form a coalition of alliances to attract events and Mice travellers from overseas. On April 24, memorandums of understanding were signed between the TCEB and a foreign chamber alliance (FCA) consisting of the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand and the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

The pacts call for two-year cooperative plans to help strengthen the standard of Thailand's Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) segment in international markets.

TCEB president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya said that in the long run the TCEB aims to penetrate Mice markets in Oceania, Europe and the US through the partnership, while staying focused on key markets in Asia such as China, India and Asean.

"This partnership is the first step for the Thai Mice industry to compete in the global arena," Chiruit said. "The main reason why the TCEB would like to join hands with the FCA is the strong alliance between the four chambers of commerce, which is also the target for our long-haul MICE industry."

In the first phase of collaboration, the TCEB will work closely with the FCA members to create a working plan such as marketing strategies to win more events in Thailand related to targeted industries under the government's 4.0 policy -particularly in the provinces of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and second-tier provinces -- by connecting with other alliances that can promote Thai Mice in their respective countries.

Chiruit said the initial plan is to mutually promote Mice and hospitality because members of the FCA have invested in the sector in Thailand for years with a strong global network.

"We expect to have more global and regional meetings in Thailand, as well as expat meetings within two years," he said.

In turn, the TCEB will act as collaborator between Thai government agencies and the FCA members to enable them to increase business opportunities in Thailand and Southeast Asia, Chiruit said.

Benjamin Krieg, vice-president of the AustralianThai Chamber of Commerce, said Thailand is not only the top Mice destination in Southeast Asia, but it's also in the running for best in the world.

T h e c o l l a b o ra t i o n w i l l i m p ro ve t h e competitiveness of the Mice industry, which should complement the tourism sector, Krieg said.

The FCA expects the TCEB to help coordinate with the government and facilitate Mice entrepreneurs and organisers in order to serve global competition, he said.

28 UFI Regional Conference in Dubai showcases a vibrant industry, connects leaders May 2019

Around 100 delegates from 16 countries attended the UFI Conference for the Middle East and Africa in Dubai (UAE), held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 8-9 April, making this the biggest conference so far that UFI has organised in and for the region.

With the theme “Embracing change and looking forward to the future”, a mix of speakers from both inside and outside the business events industry discussed the role of smart technologies, economic outlooks and market expectations affecting our industry.

“I am very happy that we could welcome this great cross section of the movers and shakers of our industry in the region”, says UFI MEA Chapter Chair, Albert Aoun. “This speaks to the reputation UFI has built here over the years, remaining committed to the region through times good and bad. As honorary chapter leader, I want to explicitly thank all the industry leaders supporting our work here – their support makes all the difference.”

On the UFI stage, Enrico Gallorini, Co-Founder of GRS Research & Strategy, a company specialized in Business Intelligence, opened the conference with a strong talk about the use of SMART technologies such as the impact of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other emerging mainstream technologies that are already in use in the exhibition environment.

Leading industry players of the region shared their strategic outlooks in markets like the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa,

focussing on the potential of collaboration to expand and grow the exhibition market throughout the region.

Diana Salman, Senior Consultant at Human Capital Advisory - PwC UAE (UAE) discussed the ongoing economic change, which has a substantial impact on both talent management and staff retention.

She explained how to identify critical talent pools for those individuals that will effect positive change and support institutional growth, and strategies on how to retain them.

Paul Woodward, Chairman, Paul Woodward Advisory, and Anna Holzner, Managing Director, Formentor, underlined the necessity for exhibition organisers to reflect changes in exhibitor needs.

Woodward named complacency as a major threat, while Holzner stressed the need for organisers to expand their business model, stating that “we are not real estate people, we have to deliver value to our customers.”

Eliano Marques, Vice President Enterprise Analytics – Head of Data Science Emirates Group, presented how analytics can help to improve the customer experience, advancing an Emirates Airline Case Study on the matter.

Sophie Holt, Global Strategy Director at UFI research partner Explori wrapped up the two days of sessions, breaking down the global findings of the UFI/Explori Global Visitor Insights Study for the Middle East/Africa region. She shared the drivers that make exhibitions more successful for a changing (and

younger) audience, with show visitors in the region especially looking for new technology experiences, and notably more informal/street food style catering, with distinctive themes and decoration.

In addition to the conference programme, there were multiple networking opportunities to catch up with friends and colleagues and meet new people, including a UFI Gala dinner, and the early morning UFI Running Club.

UFI members will – as always – be able to listen to the talks and watch the presentations online - all will be available in the members’ area of the UFI website.

Once the sessions programme closed, conference participants got to experience first-hand the World Expo site that will host more than 20 million visitors in 2020 and 2021.

For the first time ever, key figures for the Middle East and Africa region from UFI’s groundbreaking new research on the economic impact of exhibitions were shared during the UFI chapter meeting that took place before the start of the conference.

These figures were an advance preview of UFI’s comprehensive global “Economic Impact Study”, conducted by Oxford Economics that will be released later this month. The Middle East region currently sells 3

CIIE organizers name first batch of exhibitors Organizers of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) released the first batch of exhibitors in April which marked the 200-day countdown to the event.

Meanwhile, the planned exhibition area of the second expo will reach 300,000 square meters, an increase of 30,000 square meters over the first edition.

Thousands of enterprises have signed agreements or signed up to participate in the second CIIE, including big names like Panasonic, Samsung, Qualcomm, Bosch Home Appliances, 3M, SAP SE, De'Longhi, Infineon Technologies, and Ricoh Company.

There will be five major sections at the event: equipment, consumption, health care, food, and trade in services.

This year's expo will also pay greater attention to artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies and set up a special area for these fields. The equipment sector will take up two exhibition halls for high-end equipments and intelligent manufacturing.

The high-end equipment area will mainly show material processing and forming equipment. In addition to companies that participated in the first CIIE, world-leading enterprises in the industry, such as Hexagon, will exhibit their latest products at the second import expo.

The intelligent manufacturing exhibition area will focus more on comprehensive solutions, aerospace and robot automation.

Aviation giants including Boeing will return for the second iteration of the expo, while companies such as Bombardier Inc are also

million square meters of exhibition space and hosts 125,000 exhibiting companies. Africa hosts more than 40,000 exhibiting companies whilst welcoming 2.15 million trade show visitors.

With around 100 corporate members in the region, UFI President Craig Newman cited this data, as well as the Regional Conference, as key initiatives from UFI to support the continued growth of the exhibition industry: “As UFI, we are the global industry association for the exhibitions industry, and we are focussed on working for our members around the world. Here in the Middle East, as in Africa, there is huge potential for everyone in the industry to grow – and UFI will help you.”

UFI first opened an office in the region back in 2006, and has maintained a strong presence since then. Nick Savage currently manages the office that is now based in Dubai.

This year ’s conference was supported by UFI’s Diamond Sponsors: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Global Experience Specialists (GES), Qatar National Tourism Council (Qatar) and Shenzhen World. A wide range of sponsors also backed the event. Full details of the UFI MEA Conference 2019 can be found on the event website.

participating in the aerospace area this year.

As for the quality life sector, Fortune 500 firms and leading companies such as LVMH Group, L'oréal, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Lego, Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Amorepacific Corporation, Kao Corporation, Kieninger, and Sketch have signed to participate in the exhibition. The exhibition area for medical equipment and health care products will be d i v i d e d i nto a re a s fo r d r u g s , m e d i ca l equipment, health care products, and seniorcare and rehabilitation.

This section has posted a significant increase in the number of Fortune 500 companies and industry's leading enterprises this year compared with the first CIIE. Major exhibiting companies in the first CIIE s u c h a s Ro c h e H o l d i n g AG , N o va r t i s , AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer AG, Philips, Danaher Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Novo Nordisk have all confirmed their attendance at the second import expo. In addition, new exhibitors such as GlaxoSmithKline plc and Siemens will also join, showing their latest products for the Chinese market.

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May 2019

PSE Europe scored with quality and in-depth expert talks From 26 – 27 March 2019, the international PU industry met for the second edition of PSE Europe at the MOC Munich in Germany. Once again, the International Exhibition for Polyurethane Solutions offered an excellent platform for in-depth expert talks.

A total of 786 trade visitors from 51 countries came to the Bavarian capital to discover the latest technology trends and PU applications in industrial manufacturing. 68 exhibitors from 12 countries represented a comprehensive crosssection of the PU processing industry.

The companies exhibited their latest products and services, showcasing the enormous potential of polyurethane as an economically and technically reasonable alternative to conventional materials in manufacturing.

The visitors of PSE Europe 2019 came primarily from Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Netherlands, France, and Poland. With a considerably high number of international visitors (42%), PSE Europe impressed once again as an internationally recognised exhibition

for polyurethane solutions. According to further results of the visitor analysis, the majority of visitors belonged to the automotive, plastics, chemicals, engineering, and construction / insulation industry sectors. Their main interests were PU systems, machinery and equipment, PU moulded parts, raw materials and auxiliaries as well as materials such as TPU, dispersions, and Bio-PU. “Once again, PSE Europe 2019 provided a central platform that enables PU users from various industries to discuss and fully capitalise on the many application possibilities”, explains Ulika Tosner,

Exhibition Director of PSE Europe, on behalf of the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “Both exhibitors and visitors were highly satisfied with their newly established business relations.”

An excellent line-up of renowned companies visited PSE Europe 2019 to establish new business relations.

Visiting companies included BMW GROUP, PORSCHE, VOLKSWAGEN, BASF, BIRKENSTOCK, EVONIK, VELUX, COVESTRO, FAURECIA , DOW CHEMICAL, SAUDI ARAMCO, MANN + HUMMEL, KRAL, GREINER AEROSPACE and many more.

The seminar programme recorded a high number of attendees and

provided additional insights into major developments in PU processing as well as key strategies adopted by industry leaders to succeed and grow.

The Feature Area, a dedicated on-site space, bridged theory and practice and gave visitors of PSE Europe a better understanding of how polyurethane solutions can turn into reality. The exhibits included a 6-meter-long roller shutter casing profile by FRIMO Group GmbH, an insulating shell for district heating transfer stations with connect system provided by PCC Specialties GmbH as well as the visualisation of a recycling process of post-consumer PU foams and various end products by the company Nitroil®.

PSE Europe 2019 provided an ideal meeting point to explore the latest technology trends and PU applications in industrial manufacturing. The exhibitors stated that they generated valuable contacts throughout the show and received positive business enquiries.

Date of the next show PSE Europe 2021 will take place from 23 – 25 March 2021 at the MOC Munich in Germany.

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May 2019

Digitalisation and sustainability to dominate Texprocess Forum Sustainability is a driving force for innovation, inter-connected textile processing, e-commerce and the next steps in the direction of Industry 4.0.

With a broad spectrum of themes, Texprocess Forum, which takes place from 14-17 May 2019, is set to generate specialist impulses for textile processers, users and retailers.

Within the framework of the Texprocess Forum, Messe Frankfurt is bringing an offshoot of its Fashionsustain conference to Frankfurt on 14 May. Fashionsustain is part of Neonyt, an event hub specialising in sustainable fashion during the Berliner Fashion Week. The innovative conference format adds pioneering, sustainable textile innovations to the dialogue and uses synergistic effects in the sector to revolutionise processes and production flows.

Focus on sustainability The superordinate question Is Sustainability the Key to Textile Innovations? Will be discussed in round table sessions with key players, such as Lenzing, Perpetual Global and Procalçado. A keynote lecture by Micke Magnusson, founder of the Swedish We are Spindye start-up, will address the economic need for sustainable business models and give action impulses.

Subsequently, fibre manufacturer Lenzing, embroidery-machine manufacturer Santoni and shoe-component manufacturer Procalçado will present an innovation roadshow entitled The Future of Eco-Conscious Footwear Manufacturing.

The roadshow is supported by the Texpertise Network of Messe Frankfurt. It illustrates sustainable shoe manufacturing and shows how a sustainability revolution in the fashion and textile industry can become reality today. The panel discussion will be chained by Marte Hentschel, founder of Sourcebook, the B2B network for the

fashion industry.

Additional contributions about sustainability at Texprocess Forum will be given, inter alia, by gsm Global Sustainable Management on the recycling economy and its integration in the productdevelopment process, textile manufacturer Vossen on vegan textiles and investment company Triple Tree on sustainable CSR management and audit solutions for complete transparency.

What comes after Industry 4.0?

Which changes triggered by Industry 4.0 are already part of the value chain? This is the main question of the thematic block organised by the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies association on the afternoon of 14 May and it will be discussed in two round-table sessions by Andreas Faath, VDMA Forum Industry 4.0, Dr YvesSimon Gloy, Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut, Dr Klaus Hecker, VDMA Organic and Printed Electronics Association, and spokespeople from DESMA Shoe Machinery, Efka, Frankl und Kirchner and Expert Systemtechnik.

Digitalisation and product development The subjects selected by DTB – Dialogue Textile Apparel – for the Texprocess Forum on 15 and 16 May spotlight those parts of the textile process

chain most affected by digitalisation. With Holger Knapp, CEO of the Deutscher Fachverlag publishing company in the chair, Hans-Peter Hiemer, of B4B Solutions, will open proceedings with a keynote address on the digital transformation of the fashion business. This will be followed by a panel discussion entitled Old hands, reckless young people – how to get the best from your team with 3D! with Prof Michael Ernst, of Germany’s Niederrhein University, Dr Andreas Seidl, of Human Solutions, and other experts.

Thereafter, digital solutions for the fashion trade will be the focal point of contributions by MobiMedia and Assyst. Lectra will discuss ways to fashion on demand, Sys-Pro will look at omnichannel solutions, and Avalution at avatars in the digital development of apparel. In its contribution, the Hohenstein Testing Institute will consider whether virtual prototypes are also suitable for resale products, while WKS Textilveredlungs will ask how quality assurance can go together with shorter lead times. On Thursday, trade visitors can also look forward to contributions by PTC on product lifecycle management, e-commerce, automatic flat-goods stores, care labelling as a sign of quality, and qualitative colour measurement with multi-coloured textile.

Individualisation and networked production In the panel discussion organised by the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) on 17 May, Coloreel, the winner of the 2017 Texprocess Innovation Award, will introduce its innovative thread colouring technology.

The German Institute for Textile and Fibre Research, Denkendorf, will speak about microfactories in the textile industry. KSL will discuss sewing robots, and WTiN will look at the influence of Amazon on investment, patents and the future.

UFI’s 2019 European Conference will focus on organisers’ challenges, successes, and evolving business models UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, invites all exhibition professionals to join the 2019 UFI European Conference, which will take place in Birmingham (UK), from 15-17 May. Registration for the event is open and more than 150 industry professionals from 25 countries have already signed up. With the theme “The Organisers’ Future”, the conference will focus on what’s in store for organisers in Europe and beyond. www. ufievent.org/birmingham2019.

The conference will cover global opportunities from a European perspective as well as focusing on the US and China/ Russia (OBOR). The opening keynote session will feature prominent broadcaster Robert Peston, and former Chief of Staff to the Brexit Secretary Nick de Bois, who will host a Q&A with delegates on Brexit and its consequences for the economy. Eric Everard, CEO and founder of Easyfairs, will talk about different strategies for success, M&A, and the best ways to strengthen your business. Gabi Weiss from Trade

Show Executive will chair a panel of US organisers who are looking to increase their international activity: Mary Larkin (Diversified), Cassandra Farrington (MJBizCon) and Dianna Steinbach (ISSA).

Messe Frankfurt’s Eugen Alles will talk about the Belt and Road Initiative focusing on China and Russia. Denzil Rankine from AMR International (UK) will discuss how organisers must adapt their business models, and will lead a follow-up Deep Dive session where delegates will explore this issue in smaller groups. Lastly, Event Tech Live founders Adam Parry and Katie Crocombe will present some examples of new digital innovations in our industry.

There are two co-located events: the Digital Innovation Forum taking place on 15 May, focusing on real-life cases, problems and benefits of implementing digital innovation, and the Operations and Services Forum taking place on 14-15 May, which will be looking at different forms of smart technology that are currently in use to optimise operations.

Shanghai to host food industry expo The 20th SIAL China, a food industry expo to be held in Shanghai in May, is expected to host 4,300 exhibitors from 70 countries and regions. More than 110,000 traders and catering professionals from around the world are also set to attend the event, to be held between May 14 and 16 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.

"We've seen an evident increase in the size of the China fair in the recent 10 years and it's now the second largest fair in the SIAL network, behind Paris," said Nicolas Trentesaux, managing director of the network. The Salón Internacional de L’Alimentation (SIAL) started in 1964 and now hosts eight international food exhibitions annually. Health represents the strongest growth trend in the food industry, with one third of new offerings claiming to have health benefits in the past year. "The general trends for food consumption remain consistent around the globe, with more focus on health and wellness as well as an increasing embrace for natural and authentic taste," Trentesaux said.

China also has a strong potential for ethnically- and environmentally-conscious foods, he noted.

31 UFI releases figures showing global economic impact of exhibitions May 2019

For the first time, the total global economic impact of exhibitions has been calculated.

With a total output of €275 ($325) billion in business sales annually, the exhibition sector is on a par with sectors such as machine tools or medical and surgical equipment.

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, worked with Oxford Economics to produce the ‘Global Economic Impact of Exhibitions’ report, which was also supported

by SISO (Society of Independent Show Organisers).

“This truly is a first for our industry,” says UFI President Craig Newman. “This new data will support us when we talk to stakeholders about our industry, especially as it’s broken down into the direct, measurable economic impact per exhibiting company – right down to the economic value of every single square metre of venue exhibition space. And on top of that, it makes me proud to work for our industry, knowing that we are securing over three million jobs.”

Based on UFI exhibition metrics, the model developed by Oxford Economics provides results for the world and also regional data for Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Key findings The report shows the far-reaching impact of the exhibition sector, which generates €68.7 ($81.1) billion in direct GDP and contributes a total economic impact of €275 ($325) billion.

This ranks the sector as the 56th largest economy in the world, larger than those of countries such as Hungary, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, and Ecuador.

In 2018, approximately 32,000 exhibitions directly involved 303 million visitors and over 4.5 million exhibitors across more than 180 countries. The total impact of €167 (US$198) billion in global GDP includes the direct spending and jobs that are specifically involved

n Exhibitions generate €275 (US$325) billion in total output globally n Exhibitions contribute €167 (US$198) billion to global gross domestic product (GDP) n They support 3.2 million jobs around the world in planning and producing exhibitions, and for participants and exhibitors to travel to exhibitions, as well as other exhibition-related spending. Following the ISO definitions, an exhibition, show or fair is defined as an event where products, services or information are displayed and disseminated. Exhibitions differ from conferences, conventions, seminars or other business and consumer events, and exclude flea markets and street markets.

Europe was the largest market in terms of visitors, welcoming 112 million in 2018. This represents 37% of global exhibition visitors in 2018. North America ranked second, with 91 million visitors, followed by the Asia-Pacific with nearly 82 million visitors.

In terms of total GDP, North America ranked first with over €78.2 ($92.3) billion of total GDP attributable to the exhibitions sector. This accounts for nearly 47% of the sector’s global impact. Europe followed with €48.6 ($57.3) billion of total GDP, representing 29% of the sector’s global impact.

Overall, exhibitions globally generated €60,700 ($71,700) of total sales per exhibiting company and €7,900 of total sales per square metre ($870 per square foot) of venue gross indoor exhibition space.

Research will continue As with every piece of global UFI research, such as the Global Barometer or the World Map of Venues, this study on economic impact allows country and market profiles to be added, using the same metrics. UFI has secured an arrangement with Oxford Economics that allows industry associations who are UFI members to have specific profiles for their home markets added to the report.

Kai Hattendorf, UFI Managing Director and CEO, says: “We are happy to be able to provide this new set of data which highlights the impact of the exhibition industry. The methodology can be used at national level wherever needed, and we hope that it will contribute to consistent data across the world for this important element of economic impact.”

David Audrain, SISO Executive/Managing Director, comments: “SISO is very pleased to have partnered with UFI in funding the production of this report. Having reliable statistics is key to measuring the growth and impact of the Industry. We hope that organizers from around the world will use this data to showcase the value of this industry to their stakeholders and governments.”

Global Exhibitions Day to highlight the economic impact The research was timed to provide the data during the run-up to Global Exhibitions Day 2019 on 5 June. Around the world, exhibition industr y professionals, companies and associations, are organising a multitude of events and activities to highlight the critical role the industry plays in driving and fostering t h e g ro w t h o f re g i o n a l , n at i o n a l a n d international economies. More information is available at www.globalexhibitionsday.org.

3rd All India Urban Cooperative Banking Summit 2019: India’s biggest conference and exhibition on Urban Cooperative Banking Expo 2020 Dubai will yield an AED 122 billion investment windfall for the UAE ‘Expo dividend’ from the largest event ever to be held in the Arab World will spur economic growth and support jobs for years to come Expo 2020 Dubai’s long term investment in the future of the country will boost its economy by AED 122.6 billion (USD 33.4 billion) and support 905,200 job-years between 2013 and 2031, an independent report published by global consultancy EY shows.

During the peak six-month period of the World Expo, the largest event to be held in the Arab World is predicted to add the equivalent of 1.5 per cent to UAE Gross Domestic Product. The scale of investment pouring in to construct and host an event of this ambition, as well as goods and services consumed by the millions expected to visit and the businesses that will occupy the Expo site in the legacy phase, will result in an economic dividend that will benefit businesses large and small across a range of sectors for years to come, according to the report.

From November 2013 – when Dubai won the

bid to host the Expo – until its opening in October 2020, the economic impetus will be driven by the construction sector as work continues on building the site and supporting infrastructure such as roads, bridges and the Dubai Metro Route 2020 line. Crucially, small and medium enterprises, a core component of the UAE economy, will receive AED 4.7 billion in investment during the pre-Expo phase, supporting 12,600 job-years and in line with Expo 2020’s goal to foster innovation and

support small businesses. During the peak six months of Expo 2020, visitor spending on tickets, merchandise, food and beverage, hotels, flights and local transport will propel economic activity.

Expo 2020 expects 25 million visits, with 70 per cent of visitors coming from outside the UAE, providing the hospitality industry with an unmissable opportunity to show the world what the UAE has to offer.

The positive thrust will continue in the decade after Expo closes its doors in April 2021, thanks largely to the transformation of the site into District 2020 – an integrated urban development that will house the impressive Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). As part of its legacy, Expo intends to contribute to new business generation, GDP growth and job creation across the region to support a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy – a key outcome of UAE Vision 2021, a set of national priorities to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee.

May 2019

Messe Frankfurt New Era Announces Details of Six Pavilions for Buyers to Locate Security Products at Secutech 2019 Asia’s security industry is once again beginning to shift its attention towards Taipei, as preparations continue ahead of the 22nd edition of Secutech. As anticipation continues to build, the fair’s organisers announce details of six pavilions that will allow buyers to easily locate high quality products as well as the most relevant OEM and ODM partners for their businesses. Speaking about the benefits that the pavilions will bring, Ideal Starting Point Best-in-class building, factory and mobility products will be on offer across the zones as well as pioneering cybersecurity and surveillance solutions “The market for tailor made security solutions in verticals such as transportation and factory is also continuing to grow, so we are delighted that we will be welcoming established brands with strong R&D capabilities that can accommodate the market.”

The coming edition of the show will take place from 8 – 10 May 2019 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. In 2018, the fair attracted 427 exhibitors to over 22,000 sqm of exhibition space.

With similar numbers expected at the upcoming edition, the six pavilions will provide an ideal starting point for trade visitors to carry out their sourcing and networking. Best-in-class building, factory and mobility products will be on offer across the zones as well as pioneering cybersecurity and surveillance solutions. Details of the six pavilions are listed below: AI And Software Pavilion As artificial intelligence continues to offer greater accuracy and operational efficiencies, the global demand for video analytics and recognition technologies has grown. With this market in mind, the AI + Software Pavilion will host the latest related innovations from a variety of AI specialists, including AiUnion, eRay, Lips, SkyREC, and TDV. Among the technologies to be showcased are facial recognition systems, license plate recognition systems, behavior and gesture recognition systems, speech recognition systems, big data analytics software and more.

Cyber Security Pavilion A growing number of endpoint devices including security cameras and access control panels are being interconnected through the IoT A growing number of endpoint devices including security cameras and access control panels are being interconnected through the IoT. This has in turn created a need for adequate cybersecurity provisions to ensure network security.

Cutting-edge solutions that achieve this goal will be housed at the Cybersecurity Pavilion, including the likes of cloud security, risk remediation solutions, and network & endpoint security systems.

Smart Factory And Industrial Safety Pavilion The applications of machine vision systems in factory and industrial settings are growing. Not only can the systems secure site perimeters and ensure worker safety, but they can also reduce labor costs and improve productivity.

The Smart Factory & Industrial Safety Pavilion will allow trade visitors to delve into the latest developments in this field, by connecting them with top-notch suppliers of workplace monitoring systems, personnel identification systems, access control systems, smart patrol systems and more.

Smart Living Pavilion

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, robotics and biometrics have applications across many different vertical markets.

The six pavilions will encourage cross-sector partnerships and highlight real-world business applications of some of these technologies.

Ms Regina Tsai, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt Utilising the IoT to establish smart communities is a growing concept across Asia. Subsystems in buildings and homes can now be interlinked and controlled from centralized hubs in order to create smart homes and buildings.

An international line up of brands with expertise in this field, including the likes of Full Enterprise, Jinlong, Link Savvy, Silicon Labs, Sonas, TUTK, Uhikari Technology, and Umbo CV have confirmed their participation at the Smart Living Pavilion, to showcase a selection of facial recognition, voice command, and deep learning technologies for smart living, elderly care and the smart hotel sector.

Smart Parking Pavilion These products have been in increasing demand because of crowded urban environments placing a premium on parking spaces AMTK, D-Link, Nietzsche, Smartway and Smart Living will join other suppliers at the Smart Parking Pavilion with the latest number platerecognition systems, parking management systems and realtime street parking solutions.

These products have been in increasing demand because of crowded urban environments placing a premium on parking spaces. Mixed-use buildings such as shopping complexes, commercial buildings and hospitals are also requiring increasingly sophisticated car park management systems.

Smart Transportation Pavilion Cities around the world are adopting smart transportation systems to overcome traffic congestion, increase road safety, and improve public transportation efficiency. To accommodate this growing sector, a selection of innovative ‘smart’ solutions for road, railway, petrol stations, and fleet management will be available at the Smart Transportation Pavilion from brands such as Axiomtek, D-Link, Korenix, Lantech and TIBBO. Protection Of Buildings Secutech will take place from 8 – 10 May 2019 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and is part of a global network of Safety Security and Fire trade fairs.

Safety and security are increasingly important basic needs and, therefore, stand for a growing global market. With thirteen trade fairs, congresses and forums around the world, Messe Frankfurt brings together demand and supply worldwide with progressive, connected products, applications and services focusing on commercial security and the protection of buildings, spaces and people. The Safety, Security & Fire business cluster offers access to the dynamic markets of the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, Europe and South America.

32 Expo 2020 to trigger demand for properties in Dubai

With 81 weeks remaining until Expo 2020 Dubai, the oft-quoted over-supply of real estate projects in the emirate is a thing of the past, at least according to developers and organisers of the Dubai Property Festival (DPF), which ran 26-28 March at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Expo 2020 is expected to attract 25m visitors, 70% from outside the UAE, and the global event has triggered a spate of high demand for real estate.

A government initiative permitting 100% foreign ownership and 10-year visas are also seen as key drivers for the market.

Farhad Azizi, CEO Azizi Developments, said: “Dubai’s real estate sector is witnessing a surge with Expo 2020 being around the corner. “DPF is a valuable platform that gives attendees the opportunity to familiarise themselves with our speedily-progressing projects to capitalise on exceptional deals. In line with our Year of Construction, which we dedicate to our rapid progression in construction and delivery, we are offering exclusive IPS pricing on developments that will be completed in 2019.” DPF ran in partnership with the International Property Show (IPS) and Karim Badran, Sales Team Leader at Trafalgar Properties, said he was, confident that several leads gained at the forum would turn into customers. Tasceken Group (pictured) was one international exhibitor and showcased its work in delivering more than 2,000 residential units in 30 years in Turkey.The last day of the show also offered knowledge sessions shedding light on the impact of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoTs) on real estate. Investment Destination Forums at the show featured the property markets of Mauritius, Pakistan, and Europe.

Smart Factory + Automation World, Gangnam style Smart Factory + Automation World welcomed 40,000 attendees to Korea’s largest events centre, Coex, in Gangnam district of Seoul, at the end of March.

The three-day exhibition for the smart factory and vision sectors transformed the centre into a major hub for global automation industry.

This years’ Smart Factory + Automation World expo combined three large events: Smart Factory Expo, aimex (Industrial Automation, Instrumentation & Measurement Exhibition), and the Korea Vision Show. The three expos spanned more than 36,000sqm of space and saw 481 exhibiting companies taking a total of 1,735 stands.

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May 2019

Texprocess : the Largest Portfolio of Technologies in its History ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ In today’s guest post, the organisers behind the renowned Texprocess event give us a sneak peek into what we can expect this year. Michael Jänecke, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles and Textile Processing, Messe Frankfurt shares how, this year, Texprocess will focus on the trend themes of automation, individualisation and sustainability.

Texprocess (in Frankfurt from 14 to 17 May) is heading for an exhibitor record, with the largest range of technologies in its history. This year it will focus on the impacts of trends, such as automation, individualisation and sustainability, on the processing of textile and flexible materials.

“While everyone is still talking about Industry 4.0, Texprocess is already analysing its impact”, says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Textiles and Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt. By this he means the impacts and effects of digitalisation on the manufacture and processing of textiles. So what changes triggered

by Industry 4.0 are already part of the supply chain?

“These days’ machine data are already being read in real time, robotic and gripping systems are working at cutting tables, and manufacturers of sewing and clothing technologies are networking machines for processing technical textiles and factories across country borders”, says Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies.

Micro factories will illustrate macro trends With the ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ at the last Texprocess, trade visitors were already able to gain an insight into fully networked clothing manufacture that is tailored to individual customers. The micro factory, which was put together with sister trade fair Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, went down really well with trade visitors. This means that this year no less than five micro factories will be showcasing the opportunities and potentials of macro trends, such as digitalisation, individualisation and sustainability.

The Denkendorf Institute for Textile and Fibre Research (DITF), and partners from industry, will therefore be presenting their ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ again. This time they will be showcasing three production lines alone in a 500 square metre exhibition space: one for manufacturing clothing, another for producing shoe uppers, and a robotic system for sorting technical textiles. Among other things, the aim is to demonstrate the growing importance of digital twin technology as a starting point for perfectly fitted, individualised clothing. “The digital twin has arrived in the textiles industry; as a virtual representation of the customer, it will change development and production processes in a sustainable way”, says DITF researcher Alexander Artschwager, who has co-developed the ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’.

Serial production of smart textiles Another micro factory will be focusing on smart textiles. Their market volume worldwide amounted to an estimated €1.3 billion in 2017. By 2022, this could increase to just under five billion euros. For Germany alone, a potential sales volume of €4.2 billion is predicted for 2030. This is the prognosis of a brief expert report by the Centre for European Economic Research (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung – ZEW), on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs. The figures show clearly that the combination of materials and electronics holds enormous potential for the textile and clothing

industry, particularly in fields of application such as fashion, sport, the automotive industry, and medicine.

But before this, there is plenty more to find out about technical textiles: what about the washability of smart textiles? Or their draping properties? Can they be serially produced in a commercial way? At Texprocess and Techtextil, the Institute for Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University, and their partners from industry and research, are going to show, with the ‘Smart Textiles Micro Factory’ (Halls 4.1/5.1), that huge advances are being made to address this last point. “Serial production is no longer a dream of the future, thanks to the latest machine technology, automation and digitalisation”, says ITA researcher Dr. Volker Lutz. Using the example of the development of an illuminated pillow from design to finished product, the micro factory aims to present a complete solution for smart textiles serial production.

“We want to show an example of industry-oriented manufacturing with marketable production technologies”, says Lutz.

Sustainability and customising The keywords, customising, sustainability, and production management, are also the main focus of the next Texprocess. In line with this, companies Efka and Gemini will be showcasing the production of an individually designed jersey that is manufactured in a resource-efficient and sustainable way. “Customised manufacture according to customer specifications is much more environmentally friendly because, of course, energy, water and materials are saved if you only produce what is actually bought”, says Sebastian Feges, Sales Manager at Efka. In addition to automotive suppliers, such as Adient, Dräxlmeier and Magna, the company, which produces drives for sewing technology, also counts fashion labels such as Hugo Boss, Hermès and Louis Vuitton among its customers.

For the first time, the Texprocess Forum (Hall 4.1) will also include its own block of lectures as an offshoot from Messe Frankfurt’s ‘Fashionsustain’ conference, which takes place every two years as part of Berlin Fashion Week. The aim is to link sustainable manufacture and processing of textiles more strongly with the end products. The Texprocess Innovation Award, organised for the fifth time already, will also be presented this year for sustainable textile innovations and processing approaches.

At this leading fair, exhibitors from over 30 countries will showcase the complete range of textile processing, from the design stage through to cutting, making, trimming, digital textile printing, processing and finishing, and right up to textile logistics and recycling. Together with visitors to Techtextil, the event registered more than 25,000 visitors from 109 nations in 2017. A total of 312 exhibitors from 35 countries presented them with the latest developments in the sector. With the current level of bookings, Texprocess is yet again surpassing the results of the previous event.

Asia Fruit Logistica announces its 11th edition in the Indian market

Asia Fruit Logistica, the leading international trade exhibition for fresh fruit and vegetable marketing in Asia, announces its upcoming edition in Hong Kong from 4th to 6th September 2019.

Offering unparalleled opportunity in the fresh produce sector and related value chain, Asia Fruit Logistica aims at assisting industry players to build new business contacts and showcase their innovations and products on an international level.

The annual trade fair is known to attract high-quality buyers from key markets across Asia witnessing participation from exhibitors belonging to the logistics, machinery and technology sectors. Last year, the trade fair witnessed the third highest participation from India with 6 per cent of total visitors marking their attendance at the event. Emphasizing the crucial role of supply chain partners and service providers for businesses' growth, Asia Fruit Logistica invites larger registrations from Indian fresh produce traders and supply chain retailers this year.

"Asia Fruit Logistica attracts buyers and exhibitors from across the world providing a great platform for company leaders and influencers to connect and collaborate globally. The three-day trade fair offers opportunities to companies of all sizes to unlock extensive business opportunities by finding new suppliers and building relationships. It is a mustattend industry event to enhance exposure in fast changing trends and technologies in the fresh produce sector", said Keith Sunderlal, India Representative, Asia Fruit Logistica.

The most recent trade fair, Fruit Logistica, that took place from 6th to 8th February 2019 in Berlin, Germany boasted a high attendance of over 78,000 trade visitors from 135 countries.

Also known as the world's leading exhibition for the marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables, Fruit Logistica achieved excellent results with nearly every other exhibitor making new business deals this year. With Asia Fruit Logistica, it brings its expertise to Asia, one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding markets in the world.

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Digital India: It's good 5G to Enhance Industrial IoT and to be well-connected Transform Industry Starting in 2020 To ensure the seamless delivery of digital services, a growing network of 3.10 lakh common service centres (CSCs), covering some 2.15 lakh gram panchayats, are providing more than 300 digital services ranging from insurance and pensions to banking and digital payments.

The Digital India programme, launched in July 2015, has changed the narrative of India. Interventions like the BharatNet digital cable network have pushed digital connectivity to rural areas with 3,12,526 km of cable being laid over the last five years.

To ensure the seamless delivery of digital services, a growing network of 3.10 lakh common service centres (CSCs), covering some 2.15 lakh gram panchayats, are providing more than 300 digital services ranging from insurance and pensions to banking and digital payments.

The reach and effectiveness of CSCs are being utilised to deliver other social welfare services such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi MaanDhan (PMSYM), where more than two crore and 15 lakh beneficiaries have been registered respectively so far.

These privately run CSCs encourage grassroots entrepreneurship. About 55,000 CSCs are operated by women and, in total, these have generated about 12 lakh employment opportunities in rural and semi-rural areas. CSCs have also helped expand digital access by implementing the world’s largest digital literacy programme, the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), where 1.45 crore people have been imparted basic digital training with the eventual target being six crore.

They also undertake social awareness programmes such as the Stree Swabhiman Mission for improving menstrual health in rural areas, acting as both advocates and providers of low-cost sanitary napkins. Today, with mobile apps like Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG), more than 300 government services and schemes are available in the palm of every citizen.

Through services such as tele-medicine and tele-law, medical and legal advice are available to every citizen. Services like e-hospital and online registration allow citizens to schedule appointments in top referral hospitals without any hassle.

The e-scholarship portal, with 184.44 lakh applicants, has made availing scholarships easier for students. Similarly, citizencentric services like Jeevan Pramaan, e-Vahan and e-Challan save time and undue harassment. About 22 crore soil health cards (SHC) and the e-National Agricultural Market (eNAM), linking 585 agricultural mandis in 16 states, help farmers increase productivity.

The IT and IT-enabled service industries have expanded their revenues to $180 billion in 2018-19. Schemes for promoting business process outsourcing (BPO) have resulted in 268 BPO units being set up in more than 125 small towns in the last four years.

The ITITeS industry provides employment to 40 lakh people directly and 1.2 crore people indirectly, having added more than six lakh jobs in the last five years.

One of the biggest successes under the ‘Make in India’ drive has come in the field of electronic manufacturing. From two units in May 2014, there are now 268 units manufacturing mobile phones, components and accessories, making India the secondlargest mobile manufacturer in the world. Domestic electronics hardware production has increased from Rs 1,90,366 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 3,87,525 crore in 2017-18.

A skilling and re-skilling programme through the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology’s (NIELIT) 700 affiliates provides arange of industry-oriented vocational training programmes.

The National Policy on Software Products 2019, generating domestic intellectual property and promoting innovation and R&D, is expected to generate 35 lakh jobs by 2025 in the software sector. To ensure privacy of data of citizens, adraft data privacy Bill has been prepared after wide public consultations.

A public domain name system (DNS) service providing an extra layer of resilience to the cyber network has also been launched.

While 4G wireless mobile technology revolutionized the consumer market, 5G is set to transform the industrial space.

2G networks were designed for voice, 3G for voice and data, and 4G for broadband experiences. Now, 5G is the fifth generation of wireless communications technology. It will enable new kinds of uses that require very low latency and high reliability such as industrial applications consisting of massive numbers of sensors and actuators. Engineers expect it to be able to handle about 1000 times more mobile data than today’s cellular systems.

Mobile Communication Becomes a Key Enabler for Industrial IoT At its most fundamental level, Industrial IoT (IIoT) is about automation which is generally divided into: • Factory Automation: the automation of operations in the production of items such as electronics, cars, appliances, etc.

• Process Control: automatically controlled processes based on continuous data gathering and analysis. These include processes in oil refineries, power plants, paper mills, etc.

Within these two categories there is a plethora of IIoT use cases, each with specific requirements in terms of data rates, latency, reliability, density of connections, coverage, etc. As the table below shows, some of these can be addressed with today’s technology, but 5G will help address the remaining use cases by providing technology solutions for sustaining extreme reliability and ultra-low latency.

5G networks will use separate planes that are overlaid or beneath the network, often utilizing Wi-Fi, to ensure energy efficiency while delivering proximity or location-based services tied to sensing devices. It will also enable: n Network customization and integration n Virtualized service specific core networks n Multi-RAT (multiple radio access technology) integration n Capillary networks Network operators that provide data services for M2M applications differ from those that predominately offer voice services for mobile phone users. For bidirectional communications of electronic devices, an appropriate IP addressing scheme is required. This has led to specialized M2M mobile network operators appearing.

As yet, there is no “set in stone” 5G technology standard; this is currently being discussed by the various regulatory bodies, network operators and other interested parties. What is known is that this 5G standard will involve high-band spectrum, which is much less congested than the currently used low-band s p e c t r u m . T h i s m e a n s t h at t h e exponentially higher data loads expected over the next decade or so can be handled.

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) expects a draft of the 5G standard to be ready around the end of 2017 or early 2018. This should be finalized and agreed upon by mid-2019, not long before the expected 2020 rollout!

bauma 2019 attracts record 620,000 visitors in Germany bauma 2019, a trade fair for construction machinery and equipment, welcomed 620,000 visitors from over 200 countries, a record in the exhibition’s 65-year history. bauma is a triennial show which takes place at Messe Munchen. The 2019 edition ran from 8-14 April.

The number of visitors rose by about 40,000 over the total produced during the previous event in 2016. More than 250,000 visitors came from countries outside Germany.

The top 10 visitor countries after Germany were: Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Poland and Great Britain. The number of exhibitors totalled about 3,700 from 63 countries – also a record.

ADITUS handled ticketing for the enormous show, using integrated badge printers to cater for such a large number of visitors. 120 self-badging gates gave visitors and exhibitors a personal name badge at the entrance.

Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe München, commented: “For the industry, bauma is by far the world’s most

important innovation platform and economic engine, something that we clearly saw this year.

“Particularly in these times of sweeping technological change that is being triggered by digitalization, bauma provides the industry with security and confidence.

“Thanks to the momentum in demand generated by the fair’s seven days, companies will be able to calmly face economic slowdowns. bauma 2019 highlighted the opportunity and tremendous outlook of the industry as a whole.”

Matthias Schön, Managing Director of ADITUS, added: "Our systems are running at full speed. We have managed to reliably print badges for all visitors and exhibitors despite maximum capacity utilisation.”

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May 2019 Upcoming Trade Shows, MAY 2019 AFAIRS - Career Fair - Patna Date : 30 Apr-01 May 2019 Venue : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Lemon Tree Premier, Patna, Patna, India

Indian Retail Congress & Exhibition Date : 30 Apr-01 May 2019 Venue : Franchise India Holdings Limited Organiser : JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity, New Delhi, India

INDEX (International Interiors & Design Fair) Date : 01-04 May 2019 Venue : UMG Index Tradefairs Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

NPrintech & Npacktech Date : 03-05 May 2019 Venue : Buysell Interactions Private Limited Organiser : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India

MEDIKO India Date : 03-05 May 2019 Venue : Messe India Organiser : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India

Style Affair Designer Exhibition - Nagpur Date : 03-05 May 2019 Venue : Red Gold Business OPC pvt ltd Organiser : Tuli Imperial, Nagpur, India

ITEX-Telangana Date : 04-05 May 2019 Venue : Eco Sure Events Organiser : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India

Eco Sure Events Date : 04-05 May 2019 Venue : Introduction Trade Shows Pvt. Ltd Organiser : World Trade Centre, Mumbai, India

Career & Education Expo Date : 04-05 May 2019 Venue : Viyo Media Group Organiser : Utsav Hotel & Banquets, Jind, India

Educatus Expo Date : 04-05 May 2019 Venue : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd Organiser : Hotel Ramada Jammu, Jammu, India

Auto Show - Hyderabad Date : 04-05 May 2019 Venue : J K C Organiser : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India

International Beauty & Spa Expo Date : 06-07 May 2019 Venue : Nexus Exhibitions Pvt Ltd Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

SolarRoofs West Bengal Date : 09 May 2019 Venue : FirstView Group Organiser : The Pride Hotel Kolkata, Kolkata, India

Led Expo Mumbai Date : 09-11 May 2019 Venue : Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

WATEREXPO-PUNE Date : 09-11 May 2019 Venue : Water India Organiser : Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune, India

Career & Education Expo Karnal Date : 10-11 May 2019 Venue : Viyo Media Group Organiser : Golden Moments, Karnal, India

Global Spice Summit & Excellence Awards Date : 11-May-19 Venue : NNS Media Group Organiser : Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, India

Global Education Fair Date : 11 May 2019 Venue : Global Opportunities PVT. LTD. Organiser : JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

YogShala Expo Date : 10-12 May 2019 Venue : Namo Gange Trust Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

India International Beauty Fair Date : 10-12 May 2019 Venue : BRANDSUN Promotion Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

Educatus Expo Delhi Date : 11-12 May 2019 Venue : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Fitex India Date : 11-12 May 2019 Venue : Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - Kanpur Date : 11-12 May 2019 Venue : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Hotel Royal Cliff, Kanpur, India

Education Worldwide India-Delhi Date : 12 May 2019 Venue : Global Events & Expositions Organiser : New Delhi, India

Global Education Fair Date : 12 May 2019 Venue : Global Opportunities PVT. LTD. Organiser : Shangri-Las Eros Hotel New Delhi, New Delhi, India

G-Fair Korea Date : 15-16 May 2019 Venue : Gyeonggi Business Center Pvt Ltd Organiser : Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, India

Education Worldwide India-Mumbai Date : 16-May-19 Venue : Global Events & Expositions Organiser : Mumbai, India

Education Worldwide India - Hyderabad Date : 16 May 2019 Venue : Global Events & Expositions Organiser : Hyderabad, India

India International Knit Fair Date : 15-17 May 2019 Venue : India Knit Fair Association Tirupur Organiser : India Knit Fair Association, Tiruppur, India

Concrete Show Date : 16-18 May 2019 Venue : UBM India Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

Taiwan Expo India Date : 16-18 May 2019 Venue : Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Sutraa - Hyderabad Date : 17-18 May 2019 Venue : Sutra Exhibitions LLP Organiser : Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India

Edu option Shillong Date : 17-18 May 2019 Venue : Lynchpin Organiser : Shillong, India

Qs World Grad School Tour Mumbai Date : 18-May-19 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India

SI UK University Fair Chennai Date : 18 May 2019 Venue : SI-UK Education Council Organiser : Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai, India

Business and Franchise Expo Date : 18-19 May 2019 Venue : FORTUNE TRADE FAIRS Organiser : Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, India

Admissions Fair Raipur Date : 18-19 May 2019 Venue : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Hotel Babylon Inn, Raipur, India

Educatus Expo Kolkata Date : 18-19 May 2019 Venue : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd Organiser : Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, India

Education Worldwide India - Chennai Date : 19 May 2019 Venue : Global Events & Expositions Organiser : Chennai, India

QS World MBA Tour Mumbai Date : 19-May-19 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India

SI UK University Fair Bangalore Date : 19-05-2019 Venue : SI-UK Education Council Organiser : Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India

Sangini - Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition - Ranchi Date : 19-20 May 2019 Venue : Simplygood Organiser : Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi, Ranchi, India

Qs World Grad School Tour New Delhi Date : 20 May 2019 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Shangri-Las Eros Hotel New Delhi, New Delhi, India

Sutraa Date : 20-21 May 2019 Venue : Sutra Exhibitions LLP Organiser : The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, Bengaluru, India

QS World MBA Tour New Delhi Date : 21 May 2019 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Shangri-Las Eros Hotel New Delhi, New Delhi, India

Edu option Manipur Date : 21-22 May 2019 Venue : Lynchpin Organiser : Imphal, India

QS World MBA Tour Hyderabad Date : 23 May 2019 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Radisson Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

Smart Cities India Exhibition and Conference Date : 22-24 May 2019 Venue : Exhibitions India Group Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Force Protection India Date : 23-24 May 2019 Venue : IMR Media Pvt. Ltd Organiser : Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi, India

SHRM Tech APAC Conference Date : 23-24 May 2019 Venue : Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Organiser : Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India

Hotelier Summit India Date : 22-25 May 2019 Venue : IDE Consulting Services Private Limited Organiser : W Goa, Vagator, India

Career & Education Expo Date : 24-25 May 2019 Venue : Viyo Media Group Organiser : Rohtak, India

Qs World Grad School Tour Bangalore Date : 25-May-19 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India

Globe-Tech Engineering Expo Date : 24-26 May 2019 Venue : Globe-Tech Media Solutions Organiser : Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune, India

India Bakery Expo Date : 24-26 May 2019 Venue : Tamil Nadu Bakers Federation (TNBF) Organiser : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India

Medical Expo India, Indore Date : 24-26 May 2019 Venue : Swastik Projects Organiser : Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore, India

THE HAAT - Hyderabad Date : 24-26 May 2019 Venue : Fair Care Exhibitions Organiser : Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India

FRO West Mumbai Date : 25-26 May 2019 Venue : Franchise India Holdings Limited Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

SUTRA: The Indian Fashion Exhibition Kanpur Date : 25-26 May 2019 Venue : Sutra Exhibitions LLP Organiser : Hotel Royal Cliff, Kanpur, India

India Education Fair Siliguri Date : 25-26 May 2019 Venue : Sape Events & Media Private Limited Organiser : City Garden, Siliguri, India

QS World MBA Tour Bangalore Date : 26 May 2019 Venue : QS Quacquarelli Symonds Organiser : Conrad Bengaluru, Bengaluru, India

SI UK University Fair Mumbai Date : 26 May 2019 Venue : SI-UK Education Council Organiser : The St. Regis Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Auto Show Date : 25-27 May 2019 Venue : Aakar Expocomm Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Rajkot Gems & Jewellery Show Date : 25-27 May 2019 Venue : Shree Exhibitor Organiser : Race Course Ground, Rajkot, India

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - New Delhi Date : 26-27 May 2019 Venue : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd. Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

India Education Fair Kolkata Date : 26-28 May 2019 Venue : Sape Events & Media Private Limited Organiser : Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, India

SUTRAA: The Indian Fashion Exhibition Lucknow Date : 28-29 May 2019 Venue : Sutra Exhibitions LLP Organiser : Renaissance Lucknow Hotel, Lucknow, India

Smart Home Expo --International Exhibition Date : 28-29 May 2019 Venue : World Media & Expo LLP Organiser : Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India

Aeonian Date : 29-30 May 2019 Venue : ASPIRE MEDIA Pvt Ltd Organiser : St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, India

India FFXPO Financial Forum and Expo Date : 30-31 May 2019 Venue : Arabcom Group Organiser : Mumbai, India

Educatus Expo Patna Date : 30-31 May 2019 Venue : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd Organiser : Hotel The Panache, Patna, India

Education Fair Itanagar Date : 30-31 May 2019 Venue : Sape Events & Media Private Limited Organiser : Hotel Arun Subansiri, Itanagar, India

PALM Expo Date : 30 May-01 Jun 2019 Venue : ABEC Exhibitions And Conferences Pvt LTD Organiser : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India

Ride Asia Date : 30 May-02 Jun 2019 Venue : Udan Media & Communications Pvt. Ltd Organiser : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

Pondi Industrial Expo Date : 31 May-02 Jun 2019 Venue : GEE VEE GROUPS Organiser : A F T Ground, Puducherry, India

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May 2019 Upcoming Trade Shows, JUNE 2019 Ride Asia Date : 30 May-02 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : Udan Media & Communications Pvt. Ltd

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - Kolkata Date : 01-02 Jun 2019 Venue : Ice Skating Rink, Kolkata, India Organiser : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd.

Goa Educare Show Date : 01-02 Jun 2019 Venue : Panjim Convention Centre, Panjim, India Organiser : Goa Educare Show

eAge Print Date : 31 May-03 Jun 2019 Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Organiser : Messe India

India Education Fair Kolkata Date : 01-03 Jun 2019 Venue : Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, India Organiser : Sape Events & Media Private Limited

India Education Fair Patna Date : 04-05 Jun 2019 Venue : Aditya Vision - Taramandal, Patna, Patna, India Organiser : Sape Events & Media Private Limited

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - Ranchi Date : 04-05 Jun 2019 Venue : Capitol Hill, Ranchi, India Organiser : Capitol Hill, Ranchi, India

Patna Career Fair Date : 04-05 Jun 2019 Venue : Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Patna, India Organiser : Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Patna, India

Educatus Expo Jamshedpur Date : 04-05 Jun 2019 Venue : Ramada Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur, India Organiser : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd

India Buildtech Date : 05-07 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : Indian Exhibition Services

World Environment Expo Date : 05-07 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : Indian Exhibition Services

Business Opportunities Show Date : 07 Jun 2019 Venue : Vijayawada, India Organiser : Franchise India Holdings Limited

SolarRoofs Tamil Nadu Date : 07 Jun 2019 Venue : The Pride Hotel Chennai, Chennai, India Organiser : The Pride Hotel Chennai, Chennai, India

Non Woven Tech Asia Date : 06-08 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : Radeecal Communications

ENERGYOUR Expo Date : 06-08 Jun 2019 Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi, India Organiser : Admakers Expo

Educatus Expo Patna Date : 07-08 Jun 2019 Venue : Hotel The Panache, Patna, India Organiser : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd

IndExpo Nashik Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Thakkar Ground, Nashik, India Organiser : Indore Infoline Pvt. Ltd.

Famdent Show Mumbai Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India Organiser : Famdent Events

India Hospitality + F & B Pro Expo Pune Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Ganesh Kala Krida Mancha, Pune, India Organiser : Trinity Ventures

Tourism Fair - Kolkata Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, India Organiser : Blue Eye India Pvt. Ltd.

MEDIWORLD INDIA Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Tripura Vasini, Bengaluru, India Organiser : ges india inc

India International Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo Date : 07-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Gandhi Maidan, Patna, India Organiser : ges india inc

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - Jamshedpur Date : 08-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Hotel Alcor, Jamshedpur, India Organiser : Afairs Exhibitions & Media Pvt. Ltd.

India Education Fair Asansol Date : 08-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Fern Residency, Asansol, India Organiser : Fern Residency, Asansol, India

Sangini - Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition - Dhanbad Date : 08-09 Jun 2019 Venue : Sonotel Hotel, Dhanbad, India Organiser : Sonotel Hotel, Dhanbad, India

Business Opportunities Show Hyderabad Date : 09 Jun 2019 Venue : Hyderabad, India Organiser : Hyderabad, India

Intec Date : 06-10 Jun 2019 Venue : CODISSiA, Coimbatore, India Organiser : CODISSIA INTEC TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Vibrant India Date : 08-10 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : VIBRANT INDIA

Sutraa - The indian Fashion Exhibition Date : 10-11 Jun 2019 Venue : The Gateway Hotel Athwalines Surat, Surat, India Organiser : Sutra Exhibitions LLP

International Travel Roadshow Date : 11 Jun 2019 Venue : New Delhi, India Organiser : K S Aadhavan Enterprises LLP

iPHEX Date : 10-12 Jun 2019 Venue : Helipad Ground Hall 9, Gandhinagar, India Organiser : Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India - Pharmexcil

PharmaLytica Date : 10-12 Jun 2019 Venue : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India Organiser : UBM India Pvt. Ltd.

AFAIRS - Admissions Fair - Patna Date : 11-12 Jun 2019 Venue : Lemon Tree Premier, Patna, Patna, India Organiser : Lemon Tree Premier, Patna, Patna, India

Argus Asian Solid Fuels Date : 12-13 Jun 2019 Venue : Mumbai, India Organiser : Mumbai, India

Cosmoprof India Date : 12-14 Jun 2019 Venue : Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India Organiser : UBM India Pvt. Ltd.

International Travel Roadshow Date : 14 Jun 2019 Venue : Mumbai, India Organiser : Orangetrips

SolarRoofs Gujarat Date : 14-Jun-19 Venue : Ahmedabad, India Organiser : FirstView Group

Heimtextil India Date : 13-15 Jun 2019 Venue : NSIC Exhibition Complex, New Delhi, India Organiser : Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd.

Express Food & Hospitality Bengaluru Date : 13-15 Jun 2019 Venue : Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, India Organiser : Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, India

North East Foodtech Date : 13-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati, India Organiser : Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati, India

PrintExpo Date : 14-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Organiser : Intel Trade Fairs & Expositions Pvt. Ltd.

Fashionista - Lucknow Date : 14-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Hotel Clarks Avadh, Lucknow, India Organiser : Fashionista Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition

Earthcon Expo Date : 14-16 Jun 2019 Venue : River Front Grounds, Ahmedabad, India Organiser : River Front Grounds, Ahmedabad, India

Build Ex Asia Date : 14-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Shree Vallabh Sadan Haveli Vaishnav Temple, Ahmedabad, India Organiser : Franchise India Holdings Limited I

Business Opportunities Show Bangalore Date : 15-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Bengaluru, India Organiser : Franchise India Holdings Limited

Asia Wedding Fair Date : 15-16 Jun 2019 Venue : Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysuru, India Organiser : Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysuru, India

Sangini Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition - Raipur Date : 15-16 Jun 2019 Venue : ZONE By The Park Raipur, Raipur, India Organiser : Simplygood

India Machine Tools Show Date : 14-17 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : K And D Communication Limited

Unique Gems and Jewellery International Show Date : 15-17 Jun 2019 Venue : Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune, India Organiser : Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune, India

Fashionista - Kanpur Date : 18-20 Jun 2019 Venue : Hotel Royal Cliff, Kanpur, India Organiser : Fashionista Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition

Educatus Expo Srinagar Date : 19-20 Jun 2019 Venue : SKICC, Srinagar, India Organiser : S S Exhibitions & Media Pvt Ltd

India Food Show Date : 11-21 Jun 2019 Venue : Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Jammu, India Organiser : Mystic Infomedia

Military Training & Simulators Seminar & Exhibition Date : 20-21 Jun 2019 Venue : Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi, India Organiser : IMR Media Pvt. Ltd

India Warehousing Show Date : 20-22 Jun 2019 Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India Organiser : Reed Manch Exhibitions Private Limited

India International Mega Trade Fair Date : 14-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Bidhannagar Mela Grounds, Kolkata, India Organiser : GS Marketing Associates

The Dream Home Expo Date : 21-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, India Organiser : Lucknow Development Authority

Club9 International Tourism Expo Date : 21-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, India Organiser : Club9 events

India Commercial Real Estate Expo Date : 21-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India Organiser : HITEX Ltd.

E - Commerce Expo Date : 21-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Organiser : I Ads & Events

SUTRA: The Indian Fashion Exhibition-Indore Date : 22-23 Jun 2019 Venue : Sayaji Hotel indore, Indore, India Organiser : Sayaji Hotel indore, Indore, India

Master Franchise Show Date : 22-23 Jun 2019 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity, New Delhi, India Organiser : Franchise India Holdings Limited

ELASIA Date : 21-24 Jun 2019 Venue : BIEC Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, India Organiser : Triune Exhibitors Private Limited

Super Juniorz Date : 24-25 Jun 2019 Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Organiser : Peppermint Communications Private Limited

SUTRA: The Indian Fashion Exhibition-Nagpur Date : 26-27 Jun 2019 Venue : Tuli Imperial, Nagpur, India Organiser : Sutra Exhibitions LLP

OSH India Exhibition & Conference Date : 27-28 Jun 2019 Venue : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India Organiser : UBM India Pvt. Ltd.

Homtex Plus Date : 27-29 Jun 2019 Venue : The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, Bengaluru, India Organiser : SS Textile Media Private Limited

Security and Fire Expo South India Date : 27-29 Jun 2019 Venue : Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India Organiser : UBM India Pvt. Ltd.

Pharmac South Date : 28-29 Jun 2019 Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India Organiser : Simplygood

Sangini Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition - Bhubaneshwar Date : 28-29 Jun 2019 Venue : Pal Heights Mall, Bhubaneswar, India Organiser : Simplygood

Think Literature By the Bay Festival of Ideas Date : 29 Jun 2019 Venue : Kino Cottage, Mumbai, India Organiser : Tefla's

Labtek World Date : 28-30 Jun 2019 Venue : Manpho Convention Center, Bengaluru, India Organiser : A2K Exhibitions

Photo Today Bangalore Date : 28-30 Jun 2019 Venue : BIEC Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, India Organiser : Buysell Interactions Private Limited

India Med Expo Date : 28-30 Jun 2019 Venue : Manpho Convention Center, Bengaluru, India Organiser : G-India Technologies

The Haat - Raipur Date : 28-30 Jun 2019 Venue : Sayaji Hotel Raipur, GE Road, Raipur, India Organiser : Fair Care Exhibitions

Coimbatore Jewellery Show Date : 28-30 Jun 2019 Venue : CODISSIA TRADE FAIR COMPLEX, Coimbatore, India Organiser : United Exhibitions

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