FIEO/MRD/RBSM/2026

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is pleased to invite the participation in FIEO’s Foreign Buyer Hosting Programme for a series of Buyer–Seller Meets to be organised across different parts of INDIA in 2026 i.e.

a) Rajkot 8-9, January,

b) Kolkata 20-21 January and

c) Shilong 3-4 February,

d) Kochi, in the last week of February,

e) Puducherry in March, Vishakhapatnam in March.

FIEO will provide foreign buyers with complimentary international airfare, 5-star hotel accommodation, and local transportation to facilitate meaningful B2B engagements with leading Indian exporters.

Details of benefits offered to hosted buyers in each event can be viewed by : (Click Here to see the details) 

PLEXCONNECT 2026 

February 5 - 10, 2026

February 5 - 10, 2026

World Seafood Congress (WSC2026), 9–11 February 2026, Chennai Trade Centre, India.

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is the Co-organiser of WSC2026, with support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Ministry of Earth Sciences, NITI Aayog, MSME, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), ICAR-CIBA, ICAR-CMFRI, NCSCM, Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI), Indian Marine Ingredient Association (IMIA), and the Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), among others. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the Technical Partner for the event, while FAO, UNIDO, and WorldFish have extended technical cooperation.

We invite researchers, academicians, policymakers, technicians, industry professionals, and changemakers to submit abstracts showcasing their studies, insights, and innovations that contribute to a safe, fair, and sustainable seafood ecosystem

International Advisory Committee: https://www.wsc2026.com/international-advisory-committee

National Advisory Committee: https://www.wsc2026.com/national-steering-committee

In addition, we have already received 60+ abstracts and poster presentations from industry experts across the globe, with more expected in the coming weeks—further enriching the Congress program. Delegates joining from: Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Italy, Malawi, Netherlands, Philippines, Pinang (Malaysia), Portugal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom and many more.

Key Exhibitors at WSC2026 - Blue Cold Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd, The Green Box, SGS Pvt Ltd India, Nandini Gears, Rishabh Enterprises, Aqua Genki Private Limited, Biosystems Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, Duke Thomson Pvt Limited, Ice Battery, F-Max Systems India, Cortland International, Esquire Multiplast Pvt Ltd, Das and Kumar, DAKH Biotech, Xtreme AquaTech, Indian Marine Ingredient Association, Initiative Engineering, Biosystems Diagnostics Pvt Ltd City Union Bank, Vamiqa Labs, Biolan, E Pack, Kohinoor Ropes, Prasinos Tech Innovations, Fresh N Frozen, Info Fish, Bitzer India, DSS Imagetech, DHRUVX Solutions, and Celsitech Instruments, Mettler-Toledo India Pvt. Ltd

Other interested companies - Godrej Agrovet, Neptune Refrigeration, BMR Industries, TP Food Group, Biomerieux, Blue Aqua, Skretting India, Jay Instruments and Systems, Special Instruments Consortium, Devee Groups, JBT Marel, Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability, Captain Fresh, Avanti Feeds, Laitram, Manomay Biochem, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Frick India, APQA, Kovai BSF, The Waterbase Limited, Agilent, Arjuna Natural, , Tralexho and many more.

In addition, MPEDA will be organising a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet during WSC2026, creating valuable networking and business opportunities for all stakeholders.

We look forward to active participation from French companies in making WSC2026 a landmark event for the global seafood industry.

Special Announcement: We are pleased to inform you that MSME Subsidy (80%) is available for Micro and Small registered companies, making participation highly accessible and beneficial for emerging enterprises.

For more information click: https://www.wsc2026.com/

Following is enclosed herewith for your ready reference:

• WSC-2026 Participation letter
• WSC 2026 Brochure 

World Futures Forum, 11th–12th February 2026, Hotel EROS, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India

The India SME Forum (ISF) is India’s leading organisation representing micro, small, and medium enterprises.

In October 2025, India SME Forum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Joint Declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Vienna, to foster innovation, digital transformation, and enhanced competitiveness of MSMEs for sustainable industrial growth. As part of this collaboration, India SME Forum is shortly launching the AIM (AI for Industry & Manufacturing) India Chapter of UNIDO, aimed at advancing the outcomes envisaged under this joint declaration.

In this context, UNIDO and India SME Forum are jointly organising a two-day National AI Summit titled “World Futures Forum”, themed “The Future of Industry, Enterprise and Livelihood in the Global South.”

Dates: 11th–12th February 2026
Venue (In person): Hotel EROS, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India | Virtual: Zoom 

The Summit is expected to host over 1,000 MSMEs across two days, alongside policymakers, representatives of international organisations, researchers, technology leaders, investors, and ecosystem enablers. The objective of the Summit is to generate actionable sectoral insights, policy recommendations, MSME AI-readiness frameworks, and cross-border partnerships aligned with India’s national AI agenda and the broader priorities of the Global South.

Key Sessions:

• Building Competitive Industrial Clusters: From Strategy to Implementation.

• Innovation, digitalisation & IP in MSME clusters.

• From Standards to Markets: Leveraging Quality Infrastructure for MSME Competitiveness.

• AI for Boosting Productivity and Profitability in Industry & Manufacturing.

• Cross-Border Trade and E-commerce: Enabling MSMEs from the Global South to Access Global Markets Digitally.

• AI and Digitalisation for an Inclusive Digital Economy.

• Experience and Practical Solutions for the Development of Cluster and MSME Competitiveness in India.

The Summit will also feature Innovation Labs and Live Demonstration Zones, showcasing practical and scalable AI-driven solutions relevant to MSMEs and industrial clusters.

As the World Futures Forum is envisaged as a global platform bringing together MSMEs, policymakers, and international leaders, Guest Speakers from France are invited for the event on any of the above thematic tracks.

Participation will offer a meaningful opportunity for guest speakers to present France's policy perspectives, institutional experience, and technological capabilities in AI-led industrial transformation, while engaging directly with India’s MSME ecosystem and exploring avenues for collaboration, trade linkages, and future partnerships across the Global South.

Call for Papers & Knowledge Contributions

In parallel, the India SME Forum is calling for Papers for the World Futures Forum 2026 from institutions, researchers, policy experts, industry practitioners, and ecosystem stakeholders from France.

The Call for Papers and Participation is open to individuals and organisations who meet one or more of the following eligibility criteria:

• Authors or co-authors of previously published research papers, white papers, policy briefs, or applied studies aligned with the Summit’s thematic areas

• First-time authors presenting original research, case studies, pilots, or applied frameworks offering practical and policy-relevant insights for MSMEs and enterprises

• Researchers and academicians with work published in peer-reviewed journals, reputed conferences, industry platforms, or recognised think tanks

• Industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders with hands-on experience in implementing solutions across technology, manufacturing, sustainability, innovation, skills, or trade

• Policy professionals and ecosystem stakeholders engaged in designing or implementing programmes and frameworks impacting MSMEs, inclusive growth, and enterprise development

Please find more details related to the speakers, call for papers eligibility, terms and conditions and other general information regarding the summit through the link: https://worldfuturesforum.org/, and to access the registration forms for the call for papers, kindly visit: https://worldfuturesforum.org/call-for-papers

Both the speakers and Call for Papers participants are invited to attend the summit virtually. If they prefer to join the summit in person, India SME Forum would be pleased to provide them with the following: 

• Full Access to all sessions of the Summit

• Speaking Opportunity in the chosen Panel 

• Platform for Networking & B2B with Indian top MSMEs 

• Hospitality Services in New Delhi for the duration of the event, including accommodation, meals and airport transfers

• Visa Support Letter

Please note that the Visa application costs and the international airfare to New Delhi will be the responsibility of the delegate/participant.

These contributions will help shape evidence-based discussions and practical policy pathways relevant to emerging and developing economies.

Participation from France will significantly enrich the global perspectives and outcomes of the World Futures Forum. Further details regarding programme structure, speaker formats, and submission guidelines will be shared upon receipt of nominations and expressions of interest.

11-12 February 2026

Hotel EROS, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India

February 15 - 20, 2026

India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) 2026 , Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi

31st March - 2nd April 2026

Sports Goods & Toys Export Promotion Council is set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India as the nodal agency for promotion of Sports Goods & Toys from India.

We are pleased to inform you that SGEPC is organizing its 4^th edition of India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) as scheduled to be held at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi during 31^st March - 2^nd April 2026. The fair in its previous three editions has grown exponentially and witnessed an overwhelming participation from existing & new overseas delegates from around the world establishing itself as an exclusive networking & sourcing platform in the sports industry. 

Please note : Every business delegate (hosted buyer) is required to mandatorily register online via:

https://www.isgfair.com/overseas-buyer-registration

Each approved buyer shall be entitled to:

1. Two nights of accommodation at a 5-star hotel

2. Partial or full airfare reimbursement to and from New Delhi

3. Airport transfers

Note : Approved overseas delegates would be required to reach New Delhi on 30^th March, 2026. 

Following is enclosed herewith for your ready reference:

Invitation Letter for Overseas Delegates (for promotional emails)

Promotional Flyer (for social media promotions)

Contact: Mr. Kumar Siddhartha, Secretary, SGEPC (Email : secretary@sgepc.in) 

31^st March - 2^nd April 2026

India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2026

The All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) is pleased to extend a warm invitation to French companies in the rubber sector for the upcoming India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2026, scheduled to be held from April 7–10, 2026, at ITPO, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

IRE is Asia’s largest and most prestigious rubber industry event, bringing together leading manufacturers, exporters, innovators, suppliers, buyers, and policymakers from across the globe. Organized by AIRIA—established in 1945 and representing over 1300 member companies—IRE aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and international trade within the rubber and allied sectors.

Your visit to the fair will be instrumental in strengthening bilateral trade relations and fostering international collaboration at the Expo, creating meaningful opportunities for both Indian and France enterprises.

Please find additional information at the following links:

EVENT BROCHURE

INVITATION LETTER

SPACE BOOKING

IRE 2026 SPONSORSHIP

CONTACT: Events@allindiarubber.net | Ire@indiarubberexpo.in | info@allindiarubber.net

WEBSITE : https://www.indiarubberexpo.in/

April 7–10, 2026

Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) 2026, 01 to 03 July 2026, Chennai Trade Centre, India.

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is the nodal agency for promoting seafood exports. India is one of the leading seafood exporters globally and currently exports to nearly 130 countries. The country exported seafood worth USD 7.45 billion during the last financial year.

MPEDA is organising international trade fairs in India to highlight the country's aquaculture and seafood processing capabilities as part of its Market Promotion initiatives. Following the success of the first edition of the Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2025), MPEDA is organising the second edition of Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2026) at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, from 01 to 03 July 2026.

The Expo will feature exhibition stalls, a Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM), tasting sessions, technical presentations, and exposure visits to seafood processing plants and aquaculture farms, The event will act as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders across the value chain, including hatchery operators, feed mill operators, aqua farmers, aquaculture machinery manufacturers, fishers, processors, equipment manufacturers, trading agents, technical experts, and exporters. The exhibition will host 325 stalls, with participation expected from over 5,000 business delegates from India and abroad.

MPEDA has a successful track record in organising RBSMs, as demonstrated during World Food India (WF1) 2023, 2024 and 2025, as well as Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) 2025. The first edition of SEB attracted 48 importers from 20 countries, benefiting 130 leading Indian seafood exporters. Around 807 one-to- one business meetings were conducted during the RBSM at SEB 2025.

Seafood importers from France including Martinique, Guadeloupe are invited to travel to India in July 2026 and participate in the scheduled RBSM. Exhibitors from France including Martinique, Guadeloupe, including seafood processors, aquaculture and processing machinery manufacturers, aquaculture/processing input suppliers, leading importers, and investors, are also invited to set up a Pavilion at SEB 2026.

The point of contact from MPEDA is Mr. S. Asok Kumar, Deputy Director (P&MP) (Email: b2bmeets@mpeda.gov.in; asokkumar@mpeda.gov.in). The alternate contact will be Mr Sreejith P.T., Assistant Director (Email: sreejith@mpeda.govin).

MPEDA will extend the following support for the invited seafood importers:

Reimbursement of return economy-class airfare for the shortest route, up to a maximum of USD 2,000.

Star Hotel Accommodation near the venue, local hospitality and logistic support during the event days.

Free Language translator/interpreter support during Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings.

Support for pre-planned exposure visits to seafood processing plants and aquaculture farms.

Participation by French companies will be crucial to the success of SEB 2026 and will further strengthen India's global seafood trade linkages.

For more information click: www.mpeda.gov.in 

Following is enclosed herewith for your ready reference:

SEB-2026 FLYER

RBSM 2026 Buyer Profile