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 January and February 2017
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AIAHS
January 06-09
Guwahati
www.aiahs.com
Assam International Agri-Horti Show (AIAHS) is one of the largest agri-trade fairs that takes place in the northeast of India. The previous edition saw participation from 25 countries and a footfall of 2,00,000 visitors per day. This year’s edition of the fair will focus on animal husbandry, floriculture, apiculture, citrus fruits and medicinal plants.
January 07-15
New Delhi
www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in
Being held for the past 43 years, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF offers participants a unique opportunity of doing business with the growing book industry. It is also an ideal venue for promoting titles, co-publication arrangements and trade. Besides literary and publishing conferences and programmes, the fair also opens up a gateway to the publishing world of Asia.
January 10-13
Gandhinagar
www.vibrantgujarat.com
This prestigious business summit hosted in Gujarat is one of the most anticipated events in the country. The theme for the 2017 edition is “Sustainable Economic and Social Development”. Far from the regional investment fair that characterised the first Summit in 2003, the biennial event has today become a unique forum for exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge, networking, exploring business opportunities and signing cooperation agreements and partnerships, while setting the policy agenda for meeting some of the current global challenges.
January 19-23
Mumbai
www.plastivision.org
Held once every three years, Plastivision is one of India’s largest events for the plastic industry. It brings together decision makers, manufacturers, dealers, buyers and end-users under one roof. The event showcases various innovations, facilitate exchange of business ideas and open up a plethora of opportunities. The organisers are preparing to host 2,00,000 visitors along with 1,500 exhibitors from 25 nations this year.
February 01-03
Chennai
www.iilfleatherfair.com
India International Leather Fair (IILF) is an annual event organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The expo displays a range of products relating to the leather industry – from raw material to finished products and auxiliary products. IILF attracts exporters, buying houses, agents, importers, fashion designers and manufacturers looking to explore new ideas, businesses and markets. Its 2016 edition attracted participation from more than 400 companies from about 20 countries.
February 08-10
New Delhi
www.convergenceindia.org
Convergence India is one of the largest ICT expos in South Asia that demonstrates convergence of technologies in telecom, IT, broadcast and digital media. This year’s show focuses on Prime Minister Modi’s five ambitious digital programmes – Make in India, Smart Cities, Digital India, Skilling India and Startup India – that will transform Indian economy and empower citizens of the country.
January 08-22
Detroit, Michigan
www.naias.com
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is an event where the global automotive community comes together to catch up on the latest news and events. Participants can meet their peers from around the world at the industry’s most substantive annual event. In addition to some of the automotive world’s most eagerly anticipated new vehicle premieres, participants will gain unprecedented access to more of the industry’s top leaders and thinkers than anywhere else in the hemisphere. Over 35,000 automotive professionals and analysts representing over 2,000 companies from around the world are expected to attend the 2017 edition of NAIAS.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2017
January 17-20
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland
www.weforum.org
The Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters remains the foremost creative force for engaging the world’s top leaders in collaborative activities focused on shaping the global, regional and industry agendas. For over four decades, the World Economic Forum’s mission – improving the state of the world – has driven the design and development of the Annual Meeting programme. Over 2,500 leaders from business, government, international organisations, civil society, academia, media and arts will be participating in the 47th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The theme for this year’s edition of the event is “Responsive & Responsible Leadership”.
January 23-25
New York, USA
www.apparelsourcingshow.com
Apparel Sourcing USA is perhaps the only event on the East Coast of US to focus on sourcing finished apparel, contract manufacturing and private label development. The show offers apparel brands, retailers, wholesalers and independent design firms a dedicated sourcing marketplace for finding the best international apparel manufacturers. Exhibitors from Hong Kong, China, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Taiwan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Peru are expected to participate in this year’s edition of the event.
February 04-06
Istanbul, Turkey
www.iplikfuari.com
Istanbul Yarn Fair, the largest exhibition of its kind in Turkey, is a well-known global event for the yarn industry. Last year, the event attracted thousands of visitors from about 77 countries and saw over 200 exhibitors from 17 countries displaying a wide range of products.
February 14-16
Berlin, Germany
www.asiaapparelexpo.com
The 6th edition of the Asia Apparel Expo will see participation of more than 300 suppliers and manufacturers, from countries including India, China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Taiwan and Bangladesh, exhibiting a wide range of clothing. The expo is considered as an ideal platform for exporters, manufacturers, suppliers, and designers who want to enter the lucrative European market.
February 26-March 02
Dubai, UAE
www.gulfood.com
Celebrating the 22nd edition, it’s certainly the world’s biggest annual food and hospitality show. As has been the case in the past, this year again the Gulfood conference will play a crucial role in connecting the key regional and international industry players in a focused environment to share their knowledge, experience, expertise and strategies for a more successful business. For exporters seeking new sales from the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Gulfood provides a trade and sourcing platform without equal, where international flavours find world-class business. It’s a must-attend event with the entire industry on display.
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