E P S G 2 0 1 4 Event Procurement & Services Guide Trade fairs, exhibitions and business forums act as excellent platforms to network for organizations, which plan to expand their businesses. Also, they present opportunities for such companies to display the latest products and technologies, assess market conditions, evaluate competition and allow for learning more about clients’ mindset. When combined with the right marketing tool, participating in the right exhibition can create immense business opportunities even in relatively unknown territories. The Indian economy is expected to quadruple in size between now and 2020, according to a report by Edelweiss Capital. Currently worth US$160m, India’s exhibition industry has the potential to grow to US$990m, according to a recent report compiled for UFI by the Business Strategies Group. With the expected growth of the Indian economy, many international event management companies are expanding their wings in India. These companies would like to exploit the huge market potential in India in sectors like Pharmaceutical & chemical, retail, automotive, Industrial and many more. International organizers entering the Indian market have the opportunity to tap into niche markets, thus there is a great potential for growth here. With encouraging foreign policies, the market is poised to grow further and with it of course the Indian exhibition industry. The Indian industry is now increasingly seeing trade fairs as a forum to launch new products, showcase innovation and of course generate business. And in the years to come the industry is getting stronger and more organized. Apart from exhibiting in inbound trade fairs, our Indian players are also exhibiting at international trade shows across the world expanding their overseas markets across several industry verticals. EPSG [Event Procurement & Services Guide] an initiative by the Indian Express Group will be a single point sourcing guide for the event organizer, event management companies, service providers and exhibitors. The listings will comprise of event organisers, venues/convention centre, structure providers, stall designer & fabricator, logistics, security agency, house keeping, catering, other service providers and more. We look forward to your participation in form of advertisement/listing to cater your services to the industry. Advertising Rate Card FRONT COVER 150000 INSIDE FRONT COVER 125000

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