EEA Summit 2026

The Exhibition Excellence Awards & Summit (EEA) stands as Asia’s most definitive and respected recognition platform for the exhibition and convention industry. More than an awards programme, EEA is a celebration of excellence across India’s fast-evolving exhibition and MICE ecosystem—an industry that plays a critical role in driving economic growth, trade expansion, innovation, and global engagement.Exhibitions today are powerful enablers of national development, connecting industries, markets, policymakers and businesses at scale. EEA recognises the vision, commitment and executional excellence of Exhibition Organisers, Service Providers and Venues who work behind the scenes to create platforms that shape industries and accelerate progress. Over the years, the EEA Summit has earned strong support from key Government bodies including the Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Tourism and NSIC, alongside leading national and international industry associations such as UFI, IEIA, IESA, ICPB, EEMA, AFECA, IAEE, TAAI, SITE India, PATA India, PHDCCI and ASSOCHAM, among others.On 12 June 2026, at the iconic CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Mumbai, EEA will present its most significant edition yet. This landmark gathering will bring together 1,000+ senior industry leaders, including exhibition organisers, trade bodies, corporate decision-makers, venue heads and key stakeholders from across the ecosystem. Co-located with the Summit, the India Event Expo 2026 will run parallel, showcasing innovation, capabilities and solutions that are shaping the future of the event and exhibition industry—creating meaningful business opportunities and collaborations for all participants.