Have a product to showcase? Or want to learn what your rivals are up to? Here’s a list of trade fairs you shouldn’t miss in September and October 2014   India Agritech Asia 2014 September 3-5, Gandhinagar www.agritechasia.com

File picture of negotiations in progress at Agritech Asia 2013

  Inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi, the event last year saw the participation of over 1,20,00 visitors – many of them farmers, agronomists and biotechnologists – from all over the world. The event provides a great networking platform for agriculture and water industry executives, academia, institutional investors, venture capitalists, analysts and all those interested in new-age farming technologies.   MMMM 2014 September 4-7, New Delhi www.mmmm-expo.com With 202 participants from over 20 countries, 12,000-square meter of exhibition area, dedicated pavilions for China, Russia and Europe, 8,516 trade visitors, nine technical sessions and official participation of the government of Russia, Minerals Metals Metallurgy & Materials, MMMM 2012 was a mega success. With the sector facing serious challenges because of issues ranging from corruption to environmental clearances, the 2014 edition of this event assumes a lot of importance not only because there is new government in charge but also because the event is co-sponsored by it.   TexIndia September 9-11, Tirupur www.texindiafair.com With 76 exhibitors and 4,711 top visitors, the last edition of TexIndia saw participation from major international and domestic clothing brands and the event helped in addressing the increasing need for augmenting the supply chain, specifically in terms of raw materials for manufacturing of apparel – both knitted and woven. The 2014 edition aims at providing a platform for sourcing needs of apparel manufacturers by bringing together suppliers of fabrics, trimmings, embellishments and a range of related services.   IIRT Fair 2014 September 17-19, New Delhi www.iirtf.in The event is jointly organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute. The participation profile will include industry players from the road and transportation sector. The event will introduce the road & transportation fraternity to the latest advancements and technological growth at the global level. Apart from the exhibition, a couple of seminars are also being planned to be held during the fair.   Electronic India 2014 September 23-25, Bangalore www.electronica-india.com The fair is for electronic components, systems and applications. In 2013, 23 exhibitors from 14 different countries participated in the trade fair to present their latest developments to 11,589 visitors from 20 countries. Last year international decision makers from the industry came together and discussed latest topics on the electronic product and components market. Some of the highlights of the event include the whole spectrum of the electronics industry from electronics production to electronic components. The exhibition was launched in 2000.   Indian Pharma Expo 2014 October 11-12, New Delhi www.indianpharmaexpo.com The two-day event organised by UBM Medica provides an opportunity for participating companies to display their products and services to the gamut of visitors, globally from pharma and healthcare industries. The expo will showcase the latest trends and technologies, in pharmaceuticals, drugs and formulations. IPE-2014 is one-stop destination to all those who are planning to expand their business through various channels of franchise and distribution as well as wholesalers and hospital purchase personnel who seek to buy bulk products at concessional rates.   Engineering Expo October 31- November 3, Pune www.engg-expo.com Engineering Expo is India’s Largest SME gathering on manufacturing and engineering and continues to be a powerful driver of technology and investments. At Engineering Expo, partners of profit will be brought together in order to ensure that the entire value chain is enriched. This includes the industry, associations, academia and enabling agencies that strive to make positive impact both through action and works.   Global All China Leather Exhibition September 3-5, Shanghai, China www.aclechina.com All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was started in 1998 and last year it was joined by two other events, China International Footwear Fair and Moda Shanghai. In 2013, the fair hosted more than 1,400 exhibitors from over 40 countries, while attracting more than 24,000 buyers. The exhibition provides an opportunity for international companies seeking opportunities in China. The exhibition provides large variety of leather, components and  accessories, machinery and technology and business services.   Saudi Agrofood 2014 September 7-10, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia www.saudi-agrofood.com The 2013 edition witnessed participation of 8,000 professional visitors and 173 exhibitors from 24 countries. People associated with food trade and agriculture can be benefitted from exclusive business opportunities in a custom-made setting for showcasing up-to-date technologies, products, services and solutions covering all stages of food processing and packaging along with various types of popular and new food products.   IMTS 2014 September 8-13, Chicago, USA www.imts.com The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) registered participation of 1,900 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors in 2012. The fair provides platform to showcase products to more than 100,000 industrial decision makers who are expected to visit the six-day fair. The event is held every two years.   East Afripack 2014 September 9-12, Nairobi, Kenya www.eastafripack.com The exhibition is dedicated to processing, packaging and converting industry in the East Africa Region. The fair provides opportunity to get in touch with local companies seeking technological up-gradation in the processing and packaging sector. A special exhibition area will be reserved for Fruitech Innovation, which is dedicated to fruit and vegetable technology manufacturers from post-harvest to consumers’ tables.   Renewable energy world Asia 2014 September 10-12, KaulaLampur www.renewableenergyworld-asia.com The 22-year old event provides platform for the energy sector to meet and share information with 7,500 industry professionals and discuss the challenges for the advancing Asia’s energy future. The fair programme includes technical tours, around 50 conferences, exhibitions apart from networking with key industry buyers and influencers.   RTEX-Robot Technology Exhibition 2014 September 28-30, Dubai www.rt-exhibition.com The show provides a platform for exhibitors to display the latest innovations and communicate with their target audience, while allowing visitors to experience Robotics and Automation at first hand and expand their knowledge of this technology. Visitors include local and regional government department officials, companies from related industries, professionals from the areas of software, information processing, venture capitalists and agencies and business development consultancies, among others.   INTERMOT October 01-05, Cologne, Germany www.intermot-cologne.com The expo provides a chance to explore hundreds of new audio, video, control, networking, and lighting products and meet with manufacturers. The fair provides networking with electronic product manufacturers, home technology professionals, industry partners, and more. The event programme includes three full days of networking, brand exposure, and product launches.   China Import and Export Fair October 15-Novmber 04, Guangzhou, China www.chinaexhibition.com The China Import and Export Fair, which is also called Canton Fair, was first held in 1957 and since then it is been held in Guangzhou twice a year. The Fair this year will be held in three phases – the first is from Oct 15 to 19, the second phase is from Oct 23 to 27 and the third from Oct 31 to Nov 4. During its 50 year history, the fair has become a comprehensive international trade fair with the longest history, most prestigious reputation, variety in commodities range, most participants, and best deals in China. The fair last year comprises 48 trade delegations, including thousands of MNCs, manufacturers, research institutions, and private enterprises, most of them with strong reputations and market strength. GLASSTEC October 21-24, Dusseldorf, Germany www.glasstec-online.com Glasstec is the world‘s largest trade fair for the glass industry and its suppliers. For over 30 years, Glasstec has served as a forum for collaboration between manufacturers, architects, designers, and end users. Over 1,200 exhibitors from throughout the world will present their innovations at the Glasstec in fields ranging from glass machinery and equipment construction to the glazier trade. Among them will be more than 50 American companies. The show attracts more than 45,000 trade visitors, with 57% coming from 52 countries abroad.