Date Book April 2016 March 2018 issue

 A file photo from ConFair 2015

Date Book April 2016

Have a product to showcase? Want to learn what your rivals are up to? Here’s a list of trade fairs you shouldn’t miss in April and May 2016

India

INDIA MED EXPO 2016

April 08-10 Bengaluru

www.indiamedexpo.in

India Med Expo, jointly organised by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and FICCI, covers all the needs of the medical and pharmaceuticals industry. The event focuses on the potential of India’s healthcare market and also emphasises on the opportunities in Indian metropolitan cities and their rising demands. The expo will display a wide array of products like hospital equipment, home healthcare products, physiotherapy, medical technology and surgical equipment, among other related products.

TECHNOTEX 2016

April 21-23 Mumbai

www.technotexindia.in

Technotex will help participants, visitors and other key decision makers from a diverse cross section of the technical textile industry interact with each other. The exhibition aims to identify new business opportunities, provide innovative solutions, and create an environment hospitable to growth. The exhibition will showcase the latest products, machinery and equipments. It will also shed light on the developments in the industry in terms of creating business, technology upgradation and test marketing.

CONFAIR 2016

April 22-24 Coimbatore

www.con-fair.in

Having had its first edition in 2007, CONFAIR brings together the who’s who of the civil engineering and construction industry. Held by the Coimbatore Civil Engineers Association (COCENA), the fair is known as a confluence of both reliable suppliers and loyal customers. The exhibitor product range includes civil engineering softwares, construction chemicals, equipment and other machinery, and safety equipment, among others.

PUNE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EXPO 2016

May 05-08 Pune

www.pise.co.in

True to its name, Pune International Sports Expo showcases sporting equipment and goods, and is amongst the first of its kind in the country. The product range includes sports apparel and accessories, fitness equipment and nutrition. The four-day event is also scheduled to have special exhibits and seminars to help give information to interested participants.

POWER GEN INDIA AND CENTRAL ASIA 2016

May 18-20 New Delhi

www.power-genindia.com

Power Gen India & Central Asia is India’s leading clean energy event and conference, covering all facets of electricity generation and distribution. The theme of the 15th edition of the event is “All Power: Cleaner, Leaner, Greener”, and will have representatives from several power companies, both national and international, under one roof. The show is a great opportunity for those who want to learn about the latest technology as the three-day event is expected to have over 20 conference sessions which will attract more than 5,500 visitors.

Global

COMEX 2016

April 12-16 Muscat, Oman

www.comex.om

The 26th edition of COMEX is set to showcase a number of products and services in the IT, telecom and technology sector, with the last edition attracting 120,000 participants over five days. COMEX is divided into three sections: ‘E-Oman’ pavilion for government entities to showcase their eServices; ‘Business’ section to promote the latest trends and technologies in the private sector, and ‘Shoppers’ section to entertain both B2B and B2C audience, and to display latest technologies, tools and products for the common person.

IBATECH ISTANBUL 2016

April 14-17 Istanbul, Turkey

www.ibatech.co.tr/eng

The year 2016 brings in the 9th edition of the IBATECH Istanbul fair, for bakery, ice cream, patisserie, and chocolate machinery and technologies. The main objective behind the fair is to provide a platform to manufacturers to promote their bakery products at an international level. Reputed companies from countries like Azerbaijan, Spain, India, UK, China, etc., participate in this fair to launch or introduce their confectionery items like ice cream, chocolate, coffee and other foods and beverages.

CANTON FAIR

April 15 - May 5 Guangzhou, China

www.cantonfair.org.cn

The 119th edition of the China Import and Export Fair is divided into three phases, and will showcase a variety of products like consumer goods, machinery, electrical and household appliances, medical supplies and equipment, and textiles and garments, amongst others. It is one of the biggest trade fairs in the world, and the biggest bi-annual China trade fairs, with over 150,000 types of quality Chinese and overseas products and commodities on display. The renew rate of Chinese products is over 40% each session. It is a must attend event for every importer.

LEATHER WORLD MIDDLE EAST 2016

April 26-28 Dubai

www.leatherworldme.com

The second edition of Leather World Middle East has been much anticipated after its successful inaugural launch. The exhibition welcomes all distributors, designers, manufacturers, retailers, and upholsters. The display wares include not only a large variety of animal hides, but also production chemicals and machinery, and leather products. The exhibition aims to create direct channels for regional and international markets through visiting decision makers, buyers and potential business partners.

SAUDI HEALTH EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE 2016

May 16-18 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

www.saudihealthexhibition.com

Known as the largest healthcare event in Saudi Arabia, the fourth edition of Saudi Health Exhibition and Conference will help you benefit from exposure to high net worth investors, key decision makers and other Saudi government officials. Apart from the numerous conferences, the event has a platform like no other for government officials, providers of healthcare products and services and medical professionals for networking. With over 551 exhibitor from about 42 different countries expected to participate, the visibility at the exhibition is sure to get your company noticed by peers in the trade.

SaudiHealth2015-tdb A file photo from Saudi Health Exhibition 2015

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IDEAL HOSPITALITY EXPO 2016

May 18-21 Nairobi, Kenya

www.idealhospitality.co.ke

The fourth edition of the Ideal Hospitality Expo will bring together thousands of professionals and key senior decision makers in the hospitality industry from across world. The expo will showcase the latest technology, products and services available in the industry from leading suppliers. The four-day event will also feature industry leading seminars, social events, workshops and a number of excellent networking opportunities for delegates to develop long term strategies for their operations. The event focuses on the East African market, a growing hub of business opportunities, where hospitality products are in huge demand.