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 2015

India

Paperex 2015

November 01-04, New Delhi

www.india.paperex-expo.com

The 12th edition of Paperex, one of the world’s largest paper shows, will bring together 500 leading exhibitors from 32 countries and thousands of trade visitors from around the globe. It’s a must-attend event for industry professionals looking for the business opportunities in the Indian paper industry. Besides networking and business, the exhibition will also provides participants opportunities to evaluate their business strategies and learn about industry’s latest technologies.

IITF 2015

November 14-27, New Delhi

www.iitf.in

India International Trade Fair (IITF) has emerged as the largest consumer goods fair in the Indian sub-continent. The 35th edition of the popular fair will facilitate business opportunities to develop contacts with international players besides opening doors to consumers for world class products. This year’s theme for the IITF is ‘Make in India’. The two week-long event will offer a platform for several private and public sector units to spread awareness about their services and products among the public. Last year, over one million people visited the fair and about 300 foreign companies from 25 countries across the globe displayed their products.

Excon 2015

November 25-29, Bengaluru

www.excon.in

The 8th edition of International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair (Excon) will highlight India’s growing strength in the global construction equipment industry. Acclaimed to be the largest construction equipment exhibition in South Asia, the five-day event is expected to attract over 32,000 business visitors from across the globe. The event will also witness about 200 product launches along with industry conferences by CII, BAI and ICEMA.

Plast show India 2015

December 04-07, Vapi, Gujarat

www.plastshowindia.com

Plast Show dedicates itself in offering a comprehensive range of plastic products and processing equipment. The 6th edition of the trade show strives to offer complete information about the recent inventions made in the plastic manufacturing sector. The exhibition provides visitors an opportunity to learn, network and grow in the plastics industry. Whether you want to showcase your products and services or want to connect with leading suppliers and buyers, Plast Show India is the place to be.

Rubber world expo 2015

December 16-18, Mumbai

www.rubberworldexpo.com

The Rubber World Expo is known to be a comprehensive exhibition on finished rubber products, automotive tyres and tubes, chemicals, rubber machinery, rubber recycle and much more. The who’s who of the industry will be present to facilitate the best of the business opportunities, globally. This exposition will provide a common forum for international companies to work together, and develop their ‘Asia Strategy’, where the growth rates for the rubber markets are expected to be higher than their international counterparts.

Global

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2015

October 29-November 08, Tokyo, Japan

www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en

Since its first edition in 1954, the Tokyo Motor Show has been one of the world’s top motor exhibitions, taking place every two years. Like every edition, the coming edition of the expo will also introduce new cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles as well as concept cars, for the total motor vehicle experience. To be held at Tokyo International Exhibition Center, the 44th show theme is based on the concept of “Technology + Fantasy”. The show will include test drives of passenger vehicles and motorcycles, as well as ride-alongs in alternative fuel passenger and commercial vehicles.

AAPEX 2015

November 02-05, Las Vegas, USA

www.aapexshow.com

For more than 25 years, Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has been the premier global event representing the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry. This year’s event too will feature over 2,200 automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers showcasing innovative products, services and technologies to 39,000 plus targeted buyers. Networking with thought leaders, exhibitors and industry professionals is one of the most important advantages of attending AAPEX. It’s the place to be if you want to see game-changing technologies and solutions as they are introduced!

Firauto-expocar

November 20-22, Alicante, Spain

www.firauto.feria-alicante.com

The FIRAUTO is one-of-a-kind meeting point for those involved in cars, motors and aviation. As a leading trade event in Spain, the 37th edition of the exhibition will showcase both new and used vehicles to visitors. The car lovers will experience latest developments and wide range of products. During the three days, Institucion Ferial Alicantina – the expo sight will turn into a place to forge new business relations. Started in the year 1983, the FIRAUTO is a biannual event that registered more than 15,000 visits in its last edition.

Global Expo Botswana

November 25-28, Gaborone, Botswana

www.globalexpo.co.bw

The 10th edition of the premier B2B multi-sectoral expo – Global Expo Botswana 2015 – will be held at Botswana Conference & Exhibition Center in Gaborone, Botswana. The expo will be organised under the theme “Promoting economic diversification through export oriented Foreign Direct Investment and Domestic expansions”. This major trade platform offers an exciting opportunity to do business in one of Southern Africa’s most stable and fastest growing economies. The aim of this expo is to offer platform to stimulate intra-regional business exchange, attract foreign investments and promote exports of locally-produced goods.

Automechanika Shanghai

December 02-05, Shanghai, China

www.messefrankfurt.com

After more than a decade of development and dedication to the industry, Automechanika Shanghai has built its reputation as the world-renowned ‘must-attend’ industry event for information exchange, marketing, trading and education, serving the whole spectrum of the automotive industry. It’s already the world’s second largest comprehensive brand trade fair for the automotive service industry and a platform to find out new technologies in the trade. Over 1,00,000 visitors are predicted to attend this year’s edition of the event.

Smart living 2015

December 16-18, Dubai

www.dubaiautumnfair.com

Into its 30th edition, Smart Living is one of the most successful events on the consumer goods segment in the MENA region. Known to be a focal point for leading B2B meetings, Smart Living will once again showcase innovative trends, and brands in fashion, beauty, home, sports goods and travel from the world over.

] A file photo of the last edition of Automechanika Shanghai