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15th Conventions India Conclave

Powering the Future of Innovation

19 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Concluded

About this edition

India's National MICE Conclave

As India's flagship national MICE event, CIC 2026 offers exhibitors and suppliers a unique opportunity to present their products and services to a targeted audience of domestic and international buyers. Participants will benefit from focused networking, curated B2B meetings, insightful knowledge sessions, and pre-scheduled buyer-seller engagements designed to foster meaningful business connections and drive growth across the MICE ecosystem.

Aligned with its theme of innovation and future readiness, CIC 2026 will showcase the transformative role of technology in strengthening and advancing the MICE industry. The conclave will serve as a premier platform for MICE destinations, convention centres, hotels, event service providers, and industry stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.

Why attend

An unparalleled platform to connect, collaborate, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing MICE markets.

Pre-scheduled B2B Meetings

Engage with qualified buyers and business prospects through curated, pre-scheduled meetings.

Thought Leadership Sessions

Industry experts and stakeholders share emerging trends, innovations, and best practices shaping the MICE industry.

India's MICE Showcase

A dedicated platform to present destinations, venues, products and services to a targeted audience.

High-Impact Networking

Connect with decision-makers, association leaders, corporate event planners, convention bureaus and global agencies.

Direct Buyer Access

Direct access to domestic and international buyers actively seeking MICE solutions and partnerships.

Market Expansion

Position your brand at the forefront of India's growing prominence as a global MICE and convention destination.

Programme

Day 1 — 19 August 2026

  • 14:00 – 18:00 — Registration | Networking | Tea/Coffee at Bharat Mandapam, Pre-function Area, Leader's Lounge
  • 15:00 – 16:00 — ICPB Board Meeting — Leader's Lounge (Level 2)
  • 16:00 – 17:00 — Press Conference — Leader's Lounge (Level 2)
  • 18:00 – 18:45 — Inaugural Function — Theme Panel Discussion: "Powering the Future of Innovation" (AUDI 1, Level 2). Moderator: Ms. Anju Gomes, Regional Director, ICCA. Panellist: Dr. Neeraj Kharwal, IAS (MD, ITPO); Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS (MD, Delhi Tourism); Mr. Arun Srivastava (Joint DG Tourism)
  • — Sponsor Presentation
  • 19:00 – 19:05 — Welcome Address — Mr. Chander Mansharamani, Convention Chairman, ICPB CIC 2026
  • 19:05 – 19:20 — Address by Dr. Senthil Gopinath, CEO, ICCA — "Convening the Future: How Global Business Events Drive Innovation"
  • 19:20 – 19:35 — Keynote Address by Mr. Suman Billa (IAS), Director General & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
  • 19:35 – 19:50 — Special Address by Mr. Jawed Ashraf, IFS, Chairman, ITPO
  • 19:50 – 20:10 — Address by Guest of Honour — Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon'ble Minister of Tourism & Culture, Govt. of India
  • 20:10 – 20:30 — Address by Chief Guest — Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi. Vote of Thanks by Honorary Secretary
  • 20:30 – 22:30 — Inaugural Dinner at Bharat Mandapam, Leader's Lounge (Level 2)

Day 2 — 20 August 2026

  • — Sponsor Presentation
  • 09:45 – 10:00 — Opening of Exhibition at Multipurpose Hall (Level 3) by ED ITPO, MD Delhi Tourism, JS Tourism
  • 10:00 – 13:00 — B2B Meetings — Pre-fixed Appointments, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 11:00 – 13:00 — CEO Meet at Summit Hall to Deliberate on MICE Policy Reform (By Invitation)
  • 13:00 – 14:00 — Lunch at Bharat Mandapam, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 14:00 – 14:45 — Session 01 — Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of MICE in Viksit Bharat — Panel Discussion. Moderator: Ms. Vibha Bhatia, President, MMACTIV Sci Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd. Panellist: Capt. Yashika Tyagi — Mindset Strategist; Ms. Nisha Dhingra — Company Secretary & Chief Legal, ONGC Videsh Ltd; Ms. Sonia Parashar — Chairperson of Board & Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India; Ms. Stella Ariadne Styliani — CEO & Owner, Impressive World Leads SRL; Ms. Rajani Nair Deb — GM, DoubleTree by Hilton Agra
  • 14:45 – 15:00 — Networking Tea/Coffee — Sponsor Presentation
  • 15:00 – 15:45 — Session 02 — Redefining Tourism, MICE & Destination Marketing — Panel Discussion. Moderator: Ms. Deepika Chowdhry, Founder & CEO, Candid India. Panellist: Mr. Arun Srivastava — Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Mr. Eyal Halevy — CEO, Paragon Global; Mr. Navneet Kaushal — Founder & CEO, PageTraffic; Mr. Anil Parashar — President & CEO, InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ); Mr. Vipul Awasthi — Account Director, Google
  • 16:00 – 18:00 — B2B Meeting — Pre-fixed Appointments, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 19:30 – 22:00 — Gala Cocktail Dinner at The Oberoi, New Delhi

Day 3 — 21 August 2026

  • 08:45 – 09:45 — Power Breakfast at Bharat Mandapam "Leader's Lounge" (Level 2) — By Invitation
  • — Sponsor Presentation
  • 10:00 – 11:00 — B2B Meeting — Reverse Marketing at Bharat Mandapam, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 11:00 – 12:00 — Reverse Marketing — B2B Meeting at Bharat Mandapam, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 12:00 – 12:25 — Session 03 — Building a National Strategy for MICE Infrastructure. Moderator: Mr. MQ Syed, Chairman & Managing Director, Exhicon. Panellist: Mr. Sachin Sinha — CFO, India Exposition Mart Ltd; Mr. Amit Aggarwal — Head, Exhibition Venue Sales and Marketing, Yashobhoomi (IICC); Mr. Mohammad Ali — Director of Global Sales, India & South Asia; Mr. Udit Kumar — Director, Exhicon Events Media Solutions Ltd; Mr. Thomas Joseph CICE, EMD — Vice President, Business Development, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
  • 12:25 – 13:00 — Session 04 — ICPB: Promoting MICE India to the World. Moderator: Mr. Raghav Khosla, Group Editor, Exhibition Showcase. Panellist: Mr. Vikas Sood — GM, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts; Mr. Ashish Jagota — ED, Concept Conferences Pvt Ltd; Mr. Dharmendra Kumar — Founder Director & CEO, Geanis World & MICE; Mr. Ajay Vinayak — CEO, Palomino Hospitality Pvt Ltd; Mr. Tushar Kesharwani — Director, Vacation Experts Pvt Ltd
  • — Sponsor Presentation
  • 13:00 – 14:00 — Valedictory Session at Bharat Mandapam — Keynote Address, Address by Convention Chairman, Distribution of Awards, Vote of Thanks by Honorary Treasurer
  • 14:00 – 15:00 — Lunch at Bharat Mandapam, Multipurpose Hall (Level 3)
  • 15:00 onward — Depart for respective destinations

Partners

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Jointly Organised By

ITPO – Bharat Mandapam · India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) · Delhi Tourism

Supporting Partners

Exhicon · Grover Audio Visual Services · Rx Events · Yashobhoomi · Jio World Convention Centre · Gujarat Tourism · Madhya Pradesh Tourism · West Bengal Tourism · Pavilions & Interiors · ITC Hotels · 4 AM Designs · Bakshi Transport · Benson Trophies · Gautam Art · Grade Electricals · Groupthink · Le Meridien · Prince Carpets · Rajput Services

Media Partners

Trade Fair Times · BIG FM · Exhibition Showcase · BOTT – Business of Travel Trade · TravTour Indiaa · MICE Showcase · DDP Exhibitions · Travel Turtle · Informa Markets · Travel Mail · India TravTalk · T3 – Travel Trends Today · Travel Heights · MICEtalk

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