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IEIA OPEN SEMINAR 2025

INDIA: THE LAND OF EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

Leveraging Expo Economy for Viksit Bharat 2047

  • Day 01 01 May 2025
  • Day 02 02 May 2025
  • Day 03 03 May 2025

Meeting Room, Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre

16:30 hrs
IEIA Committee
Executive Members

101st IEIA Executive Committee Meeting

Executive committee meeting discussing key industry developments and association matters
17:30 hrs
Venues Committee
Committee Members

5th IEIA Sub-Committee on Venues Meeting

Discussion on exhibition venues across India and development opportunities
18:00 hrs
Sustainability Committee
Committee Members

2nd IEIA Sub-Committee on Sustainability Meeting

Focus on sustainable practices in exhibition industry and green initiatives
18:30 hrs
Logistics Committee
Committee Members

1st IEIA Sub-Committee on Logistics Meeting

Addressing logistics challenges and opportunities in the exhibition industry

Hall 5, Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Centre

10:00 hrs
Inaugural Session
Opening Ceremony

Inaugural Session

10:45 - 11:00 hrs
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Hon'ble Union Minister of Tourism & Culture

Address by Chief Guest

Address by Hon'ble Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Government of India
11:00 - 11:15 hrs
Felicitations
Recognition Ceremony

Felicitations

11:15 - 11:45 hrs
Panel Discussion
Industry Leaders

From Vision to Reality: Creating Mega Shows in India

Keynote address: Mr. Rohit Kansal, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India

Panelists:
• Mr. Alok Tibrewal, Chairman, NEC, PLASTINDIA 2026
• Mr. Premjit Lal, ITS, Executive Director, India Trade Promotion Organisation
• Ms. Tanmay Pol, Chief Operating Officer, Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India

Moderated by: Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Expo Centre & Mart Limited

11:45 hrs
Break
Refreshments

Networking Break

12:15 - 12:45 hrs
Global Trends
Industry Insights

Global Trends Shaping the Exhibition Industry: Insights

Keynote: Mr. Sebastian Witt, Partner & Senior Consultant, jwc GmbH

Panel Discussion Moderated by: Mr. Vijay Sharma, Senior Consultant jwc GmbH

Panelists:
• Mr. Chris Skeith OBE, CEO & Managing Director, UFI
• Ms. Sonia Prashar, Secretary General, The Federation of European Business in India, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board, NürnbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd.; Immediate Past President, IEIA

12:45 - 13:05 hrs
Fireside Chat
Leadership Insights

The Role of CEO - Evangelist for the Culture

Fireside Chat with: Ms. Kanika Taneja Ummat, Founding Director, Adept Consortium PTE Ltd. Singapore

Curated by: Ms. Shivali Mehta, CEO, Aimsite Events

13:05 - 14:30 hrs
Networking Lunch
Catered Service

Networking Lunch

14:30 - 15:00 hrs
Venue Panel
Infrastructure Discussion

Setting the Stage for World Class Exhibitions- Readiness of India's Venues

Panelists:
• Mr. Jibak Dasgupta, CEO, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)
• Mr. Manuj Ralhan, General Manager, JECC & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre
• Mr. Puneet Narula, Business Head, Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC)
• Mr. Rakesh Chandra Sharma, IAS, General Manager, ITPO
• Mr. Srikanth T G, Business Head, HITEX
• Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, Chief Executive Officer, IEML
• Mr. Thomas Joseph, Vice President Business Development, JWCC

Moderated by: Mr. Ravinder Sethi, Vice President, IEIA; CMD, R.E. Rogers India Pvt. Ltd.

15:00 - 15:20 hrs
B2B Branding
Marketing Strategies

Creating B2B Brands - The Essential Steps

Fireside chat with: Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Fractional CMO

Curated by: Ms. Himani Gulati, EC Member, IEIA & Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

15:20 - 16:00 hrs
ROI Panel
Strategic Investment

From Strategy to Success: Maximising Return on Investments in Exhibitions

Panelists:
• Mr. Gaurav Sood, CEO, Messe Stuttgart India
• Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, Chairman, Plastivision 2027
• Mr. Niranjan Despande, Founder & CEO, Kisan Forum
• Mr. Sreekanth Urs, Managing Director, GES India Inc.
• Ms. Vibha Bhatia, President, M.M. Activ Sci Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Moderated by: Mr. Tarun Marwah, CEO, dmg Events India

16:00 - 16:30 hrs
Tech Discussion
Digital Challenges

Living with Deepfake: Challenges & Solutions for Corporates

Fireside Chat with: Mr. Mario Razario - Tech Delivery Expert, Author Tech-Tonic Tremors

Curated by: Mr. Nabjeet Ganguli, CMO, Informa Markets in India

16:30 - 17:10 hrs
MICE in Asia
Regional Insights

Planning MICE Events in Asia

Panelists:
• Mr. Dato Vincent Lim, Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA); President, C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd
• Mr. Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
• Mr. Richard Ireland, President, SACEOS; CEO, Clarion Events Asia

Moderated by: Mr. Sooraj Dhawan, President, IEIA; Founder Director, Falcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

17:10 - 17:30 hrs
Health Session
Wellness

Health: Me + You : A Transformative Experience

Presented by: Mr. Gurpreet Singh Phull, Nutritionist Coach

Curated by: Mr. Raghav Khosla, Editor-in-chief, Seagem Media Systems

17:30 hrs onwards
Evening Events
Multiple Sessions

Evening Program

• Hi-tea powered by Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau - By Invitation Only

• Networking Break

• B2B Meetings & Venue Tour

• 18:30 hrs: IEIA Extra Ordinary General Meeting - For Members Only

• 19:00 hrs: Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Hall 5, Bharat Mandapam Exhibition Centre

10:00 - 10:45 hrs
Business Alliances
Industry Collaboration

Creating Business Alliances for Trade Show Excellence

Panelists:
• Mr. Ashish Jain, Deputy Director General, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
• Mr. Balvinder Sawhney, Asst. Secretary General, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
• Mr. Naveen Seth, Deputy Secretary General, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI)
• Mr. Sandip Das, Deputy Director General, Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)
• Mr. Sudhir Dhavan, Chairman, IELA International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA)
• Mr. Vincent Lin, Director, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)

Moderated by: Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Hony. Secretary, IEIA; Executive Chairman, M.M. Activ Sci Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd.

10:45 - 11:30 hrs
Health & Safety
Exhibition Standards

Beyond Sales: Prioritising Health & Safety at Exhibitions

Panelists:
• Mr. HS Bedi, Director, PS Bedi Logistics
• Mr. Max Fernandes, Director- Operations, Informa Markets India
• Mr. Srinivasan Srikanth, Executive Director – Growth and Operations, Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Vinay Mittal, Managing Director, Deepali Designs & Exhibits Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Vishnu Bhatt, Director of Operations, RX India

Moderated by: Mr. Ubaid Ahmad, Senior Director, Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)

11:00 - 12:00 hrs
IEIA Committee
Training & Development

IEIA Sub-Committee on Skilling and Training Meeting

For committee members and invited attendees
11:30 - 12:00 hrs
Innovation
Enterprise Technology

Enabling Programmatic Innovation in Enterprises

Fireside Chat with: Mr. Kiran Kuchimanchi, Engineering Leader- AI/ML/GenAI, FICO

Curated by: Mr. Satyendra Mehra, Group Director and Member of the Management Board, NuernbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd.

12:00 - 12:30 hrs
Sustainability
Environmental Impact

Net Zero Carbon Events

Session by: Mr. Alexander Alles, Executive Director, Joint Meetings Industry Council

Co-presenter: Mr. Sunil Govind, Co-Chair, IEIA Sub-Committee on Sustainability

12:30 hrs
Valedictory
Closing Ceremony

Valedictory Session

Graduation Ceremony: 2nd IEIA PEM Program; Felicitations & Honors
14:00 hrs
Event Conclusion
Final Networking

Conclusion of Event with Networking Luncheon

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