What Convergence India does

Convergence India, operated by Exhibitions India Group, is a privately-held event management company that organises India's longest-running technology expo — a 34-year-old annual B2B exhibition and conference platform held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, co-organised with the government-owned India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The core product is the three-day Convergence India Expo, which has grown to encompass eight co-located specialised expos covering AI (AI Bharat Expo), data centres, fintech, IoT, mobile and smart living, security and surveillance, smart mobility, and a Startup Hub, alongside a co-located Smart Future Cities India Expo. The 2026 (33rd) edition attracted 41,250-50,000+ attendees, 1,022 exhibitor participants from 23-25 countries, 200+ startups, and 280 speakers across 50+ conference sessions, with a claimed 1.5B digital reach.

The platform does not develop proprietary technology but functions as a neutral marketplace and policy-influencing venue — hosting exhibitors and speakers from companies such as Microsoft, Qualcomm, Reliance Jio, Nokia, Tesla, Philips, and Canara Bank, alongside Indian government bodies including MeitY, TRAI, the India AI Mission, and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. International participation is secured through dedicated pavilions from Moscow Government, Taiwan Excellence, and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

The business model is event-driven and diversified across three revenue streams: (1) exhibition space booking (sold via direct sales to ~1,000+ exhibitors per edition), (2) conference and delegate registrations, and (3) multi-tier sponsorship packages. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted through a direct sales team and the website's space booking form. The company employs 51-100 staff across offices in New Delhi (HQ), Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Beijing (under CCPIT-ECC), and is led by Managing Director Chandrika Behl. Complementary recurring revenue is generated through three annual awards programs (Convergence Awards, Smart Future Cities Awards, Fintech India Innovation Awards).

Name

Convergence India

Legal name

Exhibitions India Group

Website

https://convergenceindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Convergence India, operated by Exhibitions India Group, organises India's longest-running technology expo at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It serves technology enterprises, startups, and government bodies through an annual exhibition, eight co-located expos, and three awards programs across telecom, AI, IoT, fintech, and smart cities verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Certification Expos Organizers (THAHABAD), Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment & Automation Shows Organizers (THAHABAF)

Keywords

• Technology trade shows
• Exhibition management services
• B2B conference events
• Trade show organization
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Booking: Revenue is generated by selling exhibition space to technology companies, startups, and organizations that want to showcase their products and solutions at the annual expo.
2. Conference & Delegate Registrations: Revenue is earned through delegate registrations for attending conference sessions, speaker slots, and curated B2B meetings at the expo.
3. Sponsorships: The event generates sponsorship revenue from brands and companies seeking visibility as sponsors across various categories, award ceremonies, and session tracks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Convergence India operates India's longest-running technology expo, providing annual exhibition space, conference programming, and B2B networking for technology companies, telecom providers, startups, and government bodies. The platform sells exhibition booths, sponsorships, and delegate registrations across the main Convergence India Expo and co-located expos covering AI, fintech, IoT, smart cities, data centers, security, mobility, and startups.

Product overview

Convergence India Expo operates as a unified platform consisting of the main Convergence India Expo event (India's biggest and longest-running technology expo with a 34-year legacy) co-located with multiple specialized expos including Smart Future Cities India Expo, AI Bharat Expo, Data Center Expo, FinTech India Expo, IoT India Expo, Mobile Smart Living Expo, Security and Surveillance Expo, Smart Mobility India Expo, and Startup Hub. The portfolio also includes three awards programs: Convergence Awards, Smart Cities Awards, and Fintech India Innovation Awards. Together, these events serve as India's premier platform for showcasing transformative technologies across telecom, AI, IoT, fintech, smart cities, and emerging technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Bharat Expo: Co-located expo focused on AI technologies and applications in India
• Data Center Expo
• FinTech India Expo
• IoT India Expo
• Mobile Smart Living Expo
• Security and Surveillance Expo
• Smart Mobility India Expo
• Startup Hub
• Convergence Awards
• Smart Future Cities Awards
• Fintech India Innovation Awards

Products and services

• Convergence India Expo India's biggest and longest-running technology expo (34-year legacy), serving as a premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge innovations in 6G, AI, IoT, Fintech, Blockchain, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Space Technologies, Mobile Devices, Smart Living Solutions, Mobility, and Smart City solutions. Targets enterprise technology exhibitors, B2B attendees, and government stakeholders.
• Smart Future Cities India Expo Co-located expo showcasing India's emerging modernisation and urban development landscape, featuring integration of transformative technologies with urban development pillars including green buildings, clean environment, urban mobility, and smart ICT solutions. Targets smart city solution providers, municipal authorities, and urban planners.
• AI Bharat Expo Co-located expo focused on AI technologies and applications in India, positioned to accelerate India's technological growth and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture. Targets AI vendors, researchers, and enterprise buyers.
• Data Center Expo Co-located expo covering India's rapidly scaling data center market, projected to exceed $22 billion by 2030 with capacity reaching 5 GW, powered by AI, cloud and digital consumption growth. Targets data center operators, cloud providers, and enterprise IT buyers.
• FinTech India Expo Co-located expo focused on fintech transformation, offering seamless digital payments, financial inclusion, and innovative solutions driving economic growth. Targets fintech providers, banks, and financial services buyers.
• IoT India Expo Co-located expo featuring IoT and AIoT innovations powering connected living, industry transformation, and data-driven environments. Targets IoT solution providers, connected device manufacturers, and enterprise adopters.
• Mobile Smart Living Expo Co-located expo covering India's mobile and smart living market with over 750 million smartphone users, rising IoT adoption and rapid digitisation transforming homes and lifestyles. Targets mobile OEMs, smart home device makers, and consumer electronics brands.
• Security and Surveillance Expo Co-located expo focused on India's security and surveillance market shift from hardware to integrated software-led solutions for transport, urban and enterprise needs, driven by AI analytics. Targets security vendors, surveillance system integrators, and enterprise buyers.
• Smart Mobility India Expo Co-located expo covering India's transforming mobility ecosystem driven by electric and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure, and sustainable solutions. Targets EV manufacturers, smart infrastructure providers, and transport authorities.
• Startup Hub Dedicated startup-focused expo where India's startup economy showcases innovations, attracting global investment and driving economic growth, featuring startup pitch competitions and investor connects. Targets early-stage and growth-stage startups seeking enterprise buyers, investors, and government visibility.
• Convergence Awards Award program honouring trailblazers in AI, telecom, IT, and digital innovation who are driving connectivity, powering transformation, and shaping India's digital economy. Targets enterprise and startup winners across categories such as Industrial IoT, Telematics, and Data Center Services.
• Smart Future Cities Awards

Quantifiable outcome

• 41,250+ attendees, 1,022 participants, 23 countries, 200+ startups, 280 speakers (2026 edition)

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITPO is a co-organiser of the Convergence India Expo. ITPO manages the Bharat Mandapam venue (Pragati Maidan) and works with Exhibitions India Group to deliver the annual expo. Dr. Neeraj Kharwal, IAS, Managing Director of ITPO, participated as a key dignitary at the 2026 edition opening ceremony.
• India AI MissioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndia AI Mission (under Ministry of Electronics & IT) is a key government partner at Convergence India. CEO Abhishek Singh delivered keynote addresses at the 2026 expo, highlighting India's potential as a global AI hub. The India AI Mission logo appears in the government support section of the expo.
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTRAI is a key regulatory partner at Convergence India. Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 expo, and TRAI representatives participated in multiple conference sessions on telecom and connectivity.
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMeitY is a supporting ministry for Convergence India Expo. Ministry representatives including Additional Secretary Abhishek Singh (who is also CEO of India AI Mission) participate as key speakers at the expo.
• Ministry of Food Processing IndustriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHon'ble Union Minister Chirag Paswan served as Chief Guest at the 2026 Convergence India Expo, addressing delegates on the role of technology in food processing and agriculture modernisation.
• Moscow Government (Department for External Economic and International Relations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoscow government participated with a dedicated pavilion at the 2026 expo. Minister Sergey Cheremin, Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow, attended as a key dignitary, highlighting the enduring partnership between Russia and India in science, technology, and aerospace.
• Taiwan ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaiwan Excellence launched a dedicated pavilion at the 2026 Convergence India Expo, marking a significant uptick in AI and digital infrastructure cooperation between India and Taiwan.
• New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand had a dedicated pavilion at the 2026 expo. Graham Rouse, New Zealand Consul-General & Trade Commissioner for India & South Asia, participated as a speaker. Sovan Mandal from Valocity India and the Middle East, and Irfan Jaffer from NZTE, featured in conference sessions.
• ARAI-AMTIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARAI-AMTIF (Automotive Research Association of India - Academy of Mobility and Transport Innovation Forum) powered the Smart Mobility Pitch Session at the 2026 expo, spotlighting startups driving innovation in electric mobility and intelligent transport systems.
• ICEA (India Cellular and Electronics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICEA curated a dedicated conference track on 'Beyond Assembly: Building India's Deep Electronics Value Chain' at the 2026 expo. Pankaj Mohindroo from ICEA moderated sessions and ICEA-sponsored sessions featured discussions on electronics manufacturing and PLI schemes.
• Broadband India ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadband India Forum is a supporting association for Convergence India. Brig. Anil Tandan (Retd.), Director General of the forum, participated as a speaker in conference sessions on telecom and connectivity.
• ITU-APT Foundation of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITU-APT Foundation of India is a supporting association for Convergence India. Bharat Bhatia, President of ITU-APT Foundation of India, participated as a speaker in conference sessions.
• Exhibitions India GroupcoreOthersExhibitions India Group is the primary organiser of Convergence India Expo. Managed by Chandrika Behl, Managing Director, the group handles all aspects of expo planning, sales, marketing, and operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hannover Messe: World-leading industrial technology trade fair held annually in Hannover. Comparable as a large-scale B2B expo covering industrial automation, digital ecosystems, and energy — overlapping with Convergence India's Industry 4.0 and automation themes.
• GITEX Global: Large-scale annual technology exhibition held in Dubai, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre. Directly comparable as a multi-vertical tech expo attracting global exhibitors, government delegations, and startups across AI, IoT, fintech, and cybersecurity.
• Computex (TAITRA): Leading ICT and IoT trade show held in Taipei, organized by TAITRA. Comparable as a technology expo with strong semiconductor, AI, and electronics manufacturing exhibitor mix — overlapping with Convergence India's Data Center, IoT, and EMS sectors.
• CES (Consumer Technology Association): The world's largest consumer electronics and technology trade show held annually in Las Vegas. Directly comparable as a flagship technology expo serving exhibitors across telecom, AI, IoT, mobility, and digital transformation with strong media reach.
• MWC Barcelona (GSMA): Global mobile and connectivity expo organized by GSMA. Comparable as a B2B technology expo focused heavily on telecom, 5G/6G, IoT, and network infrastructure — categories Convergence India also prioritizes.

Broad incumbents

• NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum: India's largest technology industry body and event organizer for IT leadership summits. Broad incumbent in Indian tech events, comparable in audience overlap (Indian tech enterprises, startups, policymakers) but with a conference-led rather than expo-led format.

Regional players

• Bengaluru Tech Summit: Flagship technology event in Bengaluru organized by the Karnataka government and MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications. Comparable as an Indian tech expo with strong government backing, but focused on Bengaluru's startup and IT ecosystem rather than national-scale telecom/AI policy.
• CommunicAsia: Asia's flagship ICT and broadcasting trade event held in Singapore. Comparable as a telecom and digital economy-focused expo, but regional rather than India-anchored, making it more of a geographic peer than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ConvergenceIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/convergence-india

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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