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 October and November 2015.  

India

WORLD TEA & COFFEE EXPO

October 01-03

Mumbai

www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com

The third edition of the World Tea & Coffee Expo is an organised avenue for all tea and coffee companies in India to come together under a single roof for showcasing their products, networking, sharing experiences and finding suitable solutions to the industry’s problems. This event is supported by Ministry of Commerce through Tea Board and by leading associations and chambers from across the world. The three-day expo will determine trends, create awareness about new products and enable networking with peers and industry stalwarts.  

INDIA INTERNATIONAL SECURITY EXPO 2015

October 08-11, 

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

www.indiasecurityexpo.com

India International Security Expo (IISE) is the only security exhibition in the country that enjoys support of Ministry of Home Affairs, all paramilitary forces, state police forces, NDMA and special forces like NSG and NDRF. Into its 18th edition, the event will be an opportunity for the manufacturers and suppliers of CCTV cameras/ bio-metrics/ electric wire fencing/ related equipments to exhibit their products and services. ISRO and DRDO may showcase their advanced indigenous products. IISE exhibitors will also get a chance to avail several beneficial schemes such as subsidy/ discounts up to 50% to participate in fairs abroad.

INDIAN PHARMA EXPO 2015

October 24-25,

New Delhi

www.indianpharmaexpo.com

Indian Pharma Expo 2015 provides an opportunity for the participating companies to display their products and services to the gamut of visitors from across the globe. The expo will also showcase the latest trends and technologies in pharmaceuticals, drugs and formulations. The event is certainly a one-stopshop for all those who are planning to expand their business.  

INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2015

November 14-27,

New Delhi

www.iitf.in

IITF has emerged as the largest consumers 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 around 300 foreign companies from 25 countries displayed their products.  

AGRO PROTECH 2015

November 19-21, 

Kolkata

www.indianchamber.org/event-lists

As India’s premier agriculture, horticulture, food processing, dairy, poultry, meat, fishery, animal husbandry show, the 5th edition of Agro Protech will pro-vide an opportunity to service providers to display their technologies and benefits to the user industry. The event offers comprehensive range of agricultural machinery and latest scientific tools to professional farmers and horticulturalists.  

Global

SIAGUEST

October 08-10, 

Rimini, Italy

www.en.siaguest.it

SiaGuest 2015, which is currently into its 64th edition, is the largest negotiation and networking area in Italy for Italian and foreign hotel professionals. It is the only trade fair in Italy exclusively reserved for hotel and hospitality sector. In fact, the last event witnessed a presence of over 12,000 hoteliers and 40 hotel chains. Almost all segments of the hospitality industry will be covered in the event including furnishings, equipment, security, wellness etc. Further, a series of special displays, workshops and conferences will complete the visitor’s agenda.  

] A file photo from the China Import and Export Fair 2014

CANTON FAIR

October 15-November 04, 

Guangzhou, China

www.cantonfair.org.cn

The China Import and Export Fair, which is also called Canton Fair, was first held in 1957 and since then it is being held in Guangzhou twice a year. The Fair this year will be held in three phases – the first is from October 15 to 19, the second is from October 23 to 27 and the third from October 31 to November 4. During its 51 year history, the fair has become a comprehensive international trade event with the longest history, most prestigious reputation, variety in commodities range, most participants, and best deals in China. The fair last year comprised hundreds of trade delegations, including thousands of MNCs, manufacturers, research institutions, and private enterprises, most of them with strong reputations and market strength.  

FITNESS & HEALTH EXPO

October 16-18, 

Sydney, Australia

www.fitnessexpo.com.au

Enjoy the three action-packed days of all things fitness with world-class events, stimulating fitness demos, and tips on leading a healthy and active lifestyle! The exhibition will provide access to exhibitors offering show-only specials and latest in fitness and training equipment. The Men’s Fitness Fit Bloke and Shape Fit Chick Challenges will feature the strongest men and women from Australia and the world throughout the grueling days of the three-day exhibition. Who will be victorious? Head over to Sydney to find out.  

AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY 2015

October 28-30, 

Budapest, Hungary

www.automotivexpo.hu/en

Automotive Hungary is an international exhibition that covers the complex process of car manufacturing, from planning to implementation. The show represents the Hungarian manufacturers and suppliers beside component manufacturers and the garage industry. This exhibition is unique in the Central and Eastern European region and plays an important role in the development of the automotive industry, a reason enough to attract a variety of professional exhibitors from across the globe.  

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.  

GLOBAL EXPO BOTSWANA 2015

November 25-28, 

Gaborone, Botswana

www.globalexpo.co.bw

The 10th edition of the premier B2B multi-sectoral expo – GEB 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.