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 November and December 2014. India Acetech 2014

November 6 – 9, Mumbai www.etacetech.com ACETECH is the leading architecture, construction, building materials, engineering, innovation, interiors and design trade event in Asia and the third of its kind in the world. The show avails its participants and visitors an opportunity to exhibit, exchange, invest and progress at a pace newly accomplished. This year, exhibitors from across the world will have the opportunity to showcase their potential by providing detailed demonstrations of latest products and services, within industry segmented pavilions. The exhibition features the presence of a plethora of knowledgeable and influential stalwarts from these sectors.  

Handtools & Fastener Expo 2014

November 7 – 9, Chennai www.iihtexpo.com Handtools and Fastener Expo is the largest and only niche event for hand tools, power tools, fasteners and oils & lubes in India. Based on ‘Tools for Industry’ theme, the event, this year, will focus on special and high-end hand tools, power tools, fasteners and industrial Tools etc. for industry sectors-such as aviation, automobile/auto service, heavy engineering, construction & infrastructure, woodworking and furniture, gardening/ horticulture etc. The event is expected to attract visitors from India, the Indian sub-continent and beyond and will also have exclusive pavilions for China and Taiwan.  

Intersolar India 2014

November 18 – 20, Mumbai www.intersolar.in India’s largest exhibition and conference for the solar industry, Intersolar is an international hub for solar technology. This year, special focus is expected to be on the dynamic development of India in the entire value chain of photovoltaic and solar thermal products. The event will showcase photovoltaic and PV production technologies and energy storage and solar thermal technologies from top dogs in the industry.  

Knowledge Expo

November 20 – 22, Noida www.ciiknowledgexpo.in The biggest global knowledge partnership platform for industry, institutions and service providers in the areas of technology, R&D, design, innovation, higher education, as well as intellectual property, Knoweledge Expo is must-visit. This year, the expo will provide an opportunity for deliberating, networking, and exploring the untapped trade potential between participants. High level presentations will be made by policy makers, stake holders, professionals and industry experts and the event will be a niche forum for B2B interactions.  

ZAK Glass Technology Expo 2014

December 5 – 7, New Delhi www.tradeindia.com This is the most reputed event for the Indian subcontinent’s glass & glazing industry. As the most important communication platform for the glass industry, Zak Glass Technology Expo provides participant with everything that a special fair can offer. It has established itself as an ideal place to find new, innovative and exciting products related to the glass industry. The Expo will showcase architectural glass, processed glass products, toughened, tempered, laminated glass, machines for beveling, CNC cutting machines, furnaces, insulating materials, insulating machines, building & glazing hardware, processing machines and glass & glazing accessories.  

India Med Expo 2014

December 12 – 14, Hyderabad www.indiamedexpo.com The event is a platform for the healthcare sector and provides an opportunity for exploring healthcare services equipment and new medical technologies. It will also facilitate participants to network with major suppliers, healthcare professionals and healthcare providers. The event will showcase medical technology, laboratory and diagnostics equipment, physiotherapy / orthopedic technology  and consumer goods for hospitals.  

India international water expo 2014

December 19 – 21, Chennai www.tradeindia.com It is one of the most important events of the water & waste-water industry. The exhibition will provide stakeholders a chance to meet experts, new buyers, and improve and strengthen business ties. The main focus of this year’s event is water technology, waste water management & solid waste management.  

Global Global Expo Botswana

November 17 – 19, Botswana www.globalexpo.co.bw The idea behind this premier international business to business exhibition is to bring visitors and exhibitors of diverse sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial and business services, health, manufacturing, mining, tourism, transport and logistics together to explore new markets, open up sourcing opportunities, build partnerships, grow businesses and stimulate intra-regional business exchange.  

SIAL Middle East 2014

November 24 – 26, Abu Dhabi, UAE www.sialme.com This is the largest Middle Eastern food exhibition, providing an opportunity to many companies to come on a single platform and savour the taste of success. The event showcases grocery products, bakery & confectionery, dairy & egg products, organic products, seafood products, poultry and various health products.  

Smart Living 2014

December 1- 3, Dubai, UAE www.alfajer.net This event has been one of the most successful consumer goods trade fairs in the world and the only of its kind in the UAE. The event, this year, will provide opportunities to suppliers, producers, exporters and brand owners to strike onsite deals with businessmen, retail houses, wholesalers, stockists, franchise owners, supermarket chains, traders and end-users.  

Transport Security Expo

December 2 – 3, London, UK www.transec.com The Expo is related to secure movement of people and goods in aviation, maritime, rail transport, secure transportation, supply chain, and cyber security. Transport Security Expo has a unique pedigree as the major global exhibition and conference where security manufacturers, systems integrators and distributors connect in a uniquely focused environment with security buyers and policy makers for aviation, maritime, rail and commercial transportation.  

Valve World Expo 2014

December 2 – 4, Dusseldorf, Germany www.valveworldexpo.com The Expo is one of the leading information and order platforms for global business, committed to innovation as well as sustainability. It is the flagship event of the industry and hence the ideal business and contact opportunity for inspirational ideas and forward-looking decisions. This year, the event will showcase valve-related products, seals, sealing materials, piping products etc. from some of the world’s top companies in these sectors, particularly those based in Europe.  

Oman International Motor Show

December 4 – 6, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman www.motorshow-oman.com

A car being displayed at the Oman International Show 2013

 
This is a major event for the automobile industry in Oman and is certified by UFI – the global association of the exhibition industry. The motor show is expected to showcase latest car models from the world’s major automobile manufacturers, various types of auto parts, accessories, and other products and services for all car buyers and motoring enthusiasts. The event will also serve as an effective platform to source unique products and services, identify new business opportunities and expand business networks.  

TIM Expo Shanghai 2014

December 4 – 6, Shanghai, China www.chinaexhibition.com Thermal Insulation Material (TIM) and Energy-saving Technology Expo is the most authoritative and influential trading event in Asia-Pacific area relevant to real estate developers, architectural design institutes, traders, industry associations and international buyers. The Expo, organised by Shanghai Zhanye Exhibition Co.,Ltd, is an ideal platform for showcasing products related to the global thermal insulation industry and for networking with all stakeholders. Last year, the event had seen the participation of top Chinese and global thermal insulation material like rock wool and foam glass producing and distributing companies.