The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo is scheduled to take place from January 16 to 18, 2026, at the Adlux International Exhibition Centre in Kochi. Organized by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart, with support from the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala, and the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, the three-day event aims to serve as a major industrial and business networking platform.
Over 500 exhibitors from across India and several other countries, including the UK, UAE, China, Germany, Korea, and Japan, will display their latest industrial machinery and technologies. Participating Indian states include Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab.
The expo will also host seminars, product demonstrations, technology launches, buyer-seller meetings, and vendor development programs. These sessions are designed to help businesses explore new collaborations and provide aspiring entrepreneurs with insights into industry trends. Help desks from various banks will offer financial assistance and guidance for startups and expanding businesses. Dedicated stalls supported by the Ministry of MSME will spotlight services and support for small and medium enterprises.
“This event will be the most extensive industrial exhibition and business gathering ever held in Kerala,” stated A Nisarudheen, President of KSSIA. He noted that a large-scale industrial summit involving over 5,000 entrepreneurs from different regions of Kerala will run concurrently with the expo. Special segments for startups, along with panel discussions featuring emerging leaders and media experts, will also be part of the agenda.
Expo Organizing Committee Chairman KP Ramachandran Nair highlighted that more than 20,000 trade visitors are expected. “We aim to bridge Kerala’s industrial landscape with global trade opportunities,” he said.
Siji Nair, CEO of the Expo, shared that there will be training programs for entrepreneurs in areas like artificial intelligence and digital marketing. “Live demonstrations of AI-powered machinery, robots, sensors, and equipment relevant to sectors like construction, automotive, hospitality, agriculture, and manufacturing will showcase the future of industrial innovation,” he added.
Senior representatives from KSSIA, including Vice President Fazaludheen, Kozhikode District President Ishaq K, Thiruvananthapuram District President Pradeep Kumar C.S., and KSSIA News Editor Saleem also participated in the press briefing.
