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INDIA FOR MICE

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

MICE Leadership Summit

MICE Leadership Summit

The 2nd Edition of the MICE Leadership Summit brought together senior leaders, policymakers, industry experts, associations, and stakeholders from across the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) ecosystem for a day of strategic dialogue, collaboration, and networking.

Hosted at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, the summit welcomed over 300 attendees and featured 20+ distinguished speakers and panellists across six insightful conference sessions. The discussions focused on India’s growing prominence in the global MICE landscape and Telangana’s vision to strengthen its position as a leading convention and business events destination. Through thought-provoking sessions and expert-led discussions, the summit fostered meaningful conversations on the future of India’s MICE industry. 

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1 Day

Focused Programme

Full Day Conference Programme

A curated day of ministerial addresses, global keynotes, panel discussions, and high-level networking.

09:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Leadership Registration & Strategic Networking

Pre-summit networking among senior delegates, ministers and global organisers.

Welcome and opening remarks

Speaker

Sooraj Dhawan

President

IEIA

Telangana’s Global Vision: Establishing Telangana as India’s Premier Convention Capital

Speaker

SRI JUPALLY KRISHNA RAO

Minister for Tourism and Culture

Govt of Telangana

A global perspective on India’s position in the international MICE landscape.

Speakers

Adeline Vancauwelaert
Chief Operating Officer
UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

In this session, Adeline Vancauwelaert will deliver a concise snapshot of the global exhibitions industry today. Representing UFI, her keynote will focus specifically on the exhibitions sector, offering insights into key global trends, evolving market dynamics, and emerging opportunities shaping the industry. She will also touch upon the challenges faced by the sector and outline important priorities for its continued growth and development.

Sebastian Witt
Partner and Senior Consultant
jwc GmbH

In this session, Sebastian will deliver a concise snapshot of the global exhibitions industry today, followed by an assessment of India’s current standing and future potential within it. He will highlight what India is getting right, where the gaps remain, and the key priorities the industry must focus on to firmly establish India as a top-tier global MICE destination.

This ministerial level panel will explore the strategic and economic importance of attracting global association meetings and India’s opportunity to strengthen its position as a competitive international host destination. The discussion will focus on key drivers of destination choice, policy alignment, infrastructure readiness, and cross sector collaboration required to compete effectively on the global stage and deliver long term economic and knowledge impact.

Moderator

Anju Gomes

Senior Regional Director - Middle East

ICCA

Speakers

Suman Billa

Additional Secretary & Director General

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

GARY KHAN

Chief Executive Officer

Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB)

Private networking and strategic engagement among decision makers.

Convention venue leaders explore policy, infrastructure and connectivity improvements needed to anchor integrated MICE ecosystems

Moderator

Pallavi Mehra

Sr. Group Director and Publisher

Informa Markets

Speakers

Manuj Ralhan

General Manager

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre

Ubaid Ahmad

Sr. Director & Head Marketing

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Thomas Joseph

Vice President - Business Development

Jio World Convention Centre

Nagesh Pampati

Managing Director

Pampati Aeroworld Holidays

High-level networking among ministers, CEOs, investors and global organisers.

Moderator

SHEKHAR GROVER

Chief Events Officer (MICE), (Author-Speaker-Coach)

LUXXURY MICE TRAVEL, New Delhi, India

Speakers

Satyendra Mehra

Group Director and Member of Management Board

NuernbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd.

Uday Singh Bayas

President

IPEMA - Poultry India

P. Ramakrishna

CEO

India Mobile Congress

Competitive bid strategy, the role of government incentives and how India can strengthen its global positioning.

Moderator

Anju Gomes

Senior Regional Director - Middle East

ICCA

Speakers

Thomas Joseph

Vice President - Business Development

Jio World Convention Centre

Rubin Cherian

General Manager

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre

Dr. M S Shanmugam IAS

Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Tourism

Government of Tamil Nadu

Chander Mansharamani

Vice Chairman

India Convention Promotion Bureau

Private networking and strategic engagement among decision makers.

This session focuses on quality, safety, and standards across the fabrication, AV, logistics, and design ecosystem – tying into how marquee events like G20 and DefExpo were executed and what it took behind the scenes.

Moderator

Surat Singh Malhotra

Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Lesotho & Founder

Namdhari Events

Speakers

Ravinder Sethi

CMD

R.E. ROGERS INDIA

M.S. Vinod

Founder Director

Mero Form India Pvt Ltd

Balvinder Singh Sawhney

Assistant Secretary General

FICCI

Vidyasagar Pingali

Managing Director

Catpro Events and Entertainment Limited

The Road Ahead: Telangana and India’s Global Convention Leadership.

An exclusive networking evening for meaningful connections, conversations and collaborations.

Summit Speakers

Global leaders, policymakers and industry veterans shaping the future of MICE in India.

SRI JUPALLY KRISHNA RAO

Minister for Tourism and Culture

Govt of Telangana

Suman Billa

Additional Secretary & Director General

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Adeline Vancauwelaert

Chief Operating Officer

UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

Sebastian Witt

Partner and Senior Consultant

jwc GmbH

Sooraj Dhawan

President

IEIA

GARY KHAN

Chief Executive Officer

Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB)

Anju Gomes

Senior Regional Director - Middle East

ICCA

Ravinder Sethi

CMD

R.E. ROGERS INDIA

Surat Singh Malhotra

Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Lesotho & Founder

Namdhari Events

Thomas Joseph

Vice President - Business Development

Jio World Convention Centre

Rubin Cherian

General Manager

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre

Ubaid Ahmad

Sr. Director & Head Marketing

Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Satyendra Mehra

Group Director and Member of Management Board

NuernbergMesse India Pvt. Ltd

Uday Singh Bayas

President

IPEMA - Poultry India

Manuj Ralhan

General Manager

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre and Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre

M.S. Vinod

Founder Director

Mero Form India Pvt Ltd

P. Ramakrishna

CEO

India Mobile Congress

Pallavi Mehra

Sr. Group Director and Publisher

Informa Markets

Nagesh Pampati

Managing Director

Pampati Aeroworld Holidays

Balvinder Singh Sawhney

Assistant Secretary General

FICCI

SHEKHAR GROVER

Chief Events Officer (MICE), (Author-Speaker-Coach)

LUXXURY MICE TRAVEL, New Delhi, India

M S Shanmugam IAS

Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Tourism

Government of Tamil Nadu

Chander Mansharamani

Vice Chairman

India Convention Promotion Bureau

Vidyasagar Pingali

Managing Director

Catpro Events and Entertainment Limited

Choose Your Pass

Select the right access for high-impact sessions, networking and industry leaders. All prices are early bird — exclusive of GST.

Yellow Pass

Student Delegate

₹1,199

INCLUSIVE OF GST

Valid For: 14 June 2026

Blue Pass (1 Day)

India for MICE

₹4,999

Excl. of 9% SGST + 9% CGST

Valid For: 14 June 2026

Who Should Attend?

INDIA FOR MICE connects every sector that powers the events economy.

Corporate & Business Leaders
MICE Industry Professionals
Government & Institutional

Industries That Belong Here

INDIA FOR MICE connects every sector that powers the events economy.

Hospitality & Hotels

Five-star hotel groups, resort chains and boutique properties showcasing their MICE infrastructure and accommodation partnerships.

Aviation & Travel

Airlines, airport authorities, ground transport providers and travel management companies supporting corporate and MICE travel.

Convention & Exhibition Venues

Convention centres, exhibition halls and integrated MICE destinations presenting world-class event infrastructure.

Event Technology

Event management platforms, hybrid event tools, AI engagement solutions and smart venue systems.

Destinations & Tourism Boards

State tourism boards, city marketing organisations and international destination bureaus promoting MICE opportunities.

DMCs & PCOs

Destination management companies and professional conference organisers delivering end-to-end event services.

Corporate MICE Buyers

Major organisations from the pharmaceutical, IT, FMCG, BFSI and manufacturing sectors.

Incentive & Loyalty Providers

Companies specialising in incentive travel, corporate rewards, loyalty programmes and corporate gifting solutions.

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Organised By

Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited (HITEX) is one of India’s leading venues for international exhibitions, conventions, corporate events and large-scale business gatherings, offering world-class infrastructure to host major industry platforms and global conferences.

In addition to being a premier venue, HITEX also organises several flagship exhibitions and industry expos, creating platforms for businesses, professionals and industry leaders to connect, showcase innovations, exchange knowledge and foster collaboration.

Our Partners – 2nd Edition

MICE Ecosystem Partner

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Expo Infrastructure Partner

Official Coverage Partner

Event Tech Partner

Supporting partner

Hospitality partner

Dinner Venue & Food Partner

Media Partners

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