IESA to organise India Expo Shop 2025 in New Delhi

Valued at USD 49.4 billion in 2024 and projected to more than double to USD 103.7 billion by 2030, MICE sector of India reflects a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025.

India’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) industry is rapidly ascending as a pivotal economic powerhouse, demonstrating its strategic significance to “Brand Bharat”. The upcoming India Expo Shop 2025, organised by the Indian Exhibitions, Conferences & Events Services Association (IESA), on August 12-13, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, is set to be a landmark event showcasing MICE sector. Over 100 leading suppliers will converge to highlight their innovation, precision, and execution, which have been instrumental in managing marquee productions such as the G20 Summit, BharatTex, AeroShow, DefExpo and India Energy Week. 

Jatinder Kapur, President, IESA, emphasised the sector’s importance, “India’s MICE sector is rapidly emerging as a key economic driver, hosting over 35,000 corporate events annually and nurturing a robust talent ecosystem. Valued at USD 49.4 billion in 2024 and projected to more than double to USD 103.7 billion by 2030, the sector reflects its growing strategic significance to Brand Bharat. India Expo Shop 2025 aims to showcase this momentum, celebrating the creativity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit of our 3,000+ service providers.”

The MICE industry's impact extends beyond event execution. It generates significant revenue through direct and indirect spending, stimulating local economies, fostering job creation across various sectors like hospitality, transportation, and event planning, and promoting infrastructure development. Furthermore, these events elevate India’s global recognition, attracting investments and showcasing the nation's diverse cultural heritage and modern capabilities.

“Over the past decade, IESA has focused on bringing together event service providers from across India under one unified platform. With a strong and growing community of over 550 members nationwide, we are now shifting our focus towards creating meaningful business opportunities across all segments of the industry,” said Uma Menon, General Secretary, IESA.

A key highlight of India Expo Shop 2025 will be the debut of ‘EventFully Bharat 1.0’. This initiative is designed to be a curated platform for emerging ideas, disruptive technology, and entrepreneurial ventures within the event services space. New-age startups will have the opportunity to pitch live before a jury of industry leaders, global buyers, and investors, fostering innovation and unlocking fresh collaborations.