India’s professional audio, AV integration and entertainment technology industry witnessed a major gathering as PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 opened its 24th edition at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organised by Informa Markets, the three-day event from 28–30 May 2026 has brought together more than 285 exhibitors and over 1,000 global brands, reinforcing India’s growing importance in the global Pro-AV and live entertainment ecosystem.
The expo arrives at a time when India’s live events and entertainment sector is witnessing rapid expansion, driven by rising demand for immersive experiences, large-scale concerts, digital content creation, hospitality projects, smart venues and integrated visual technologies. Industry estimates indicate that India’s live events market is expected to cross INR 15,000 crore in the coming years, creating significant opportunities for advanced sound, display and lighting solutions.
More than 42,000 professionals, consultants, system integrators, technology providers and decision-makers are expected to attend the event. The expo serves as a major business and networking platform for companies operating across professional audio, entertainment lighting, digital displays, integrated AV systems and live production technologies.
Leading international and Indian brands including HARMAN, Yamaha, Shure, Sennheiser, Epson, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio, Robe Lighting, d&b audiotechnik, Avid Technology, NovaStar and Hikvision are showcasing their latest innovations and technology solutions.
The exhibition also features live demonstrations, sound reinforcement showcases, rigging and trussing workshops, hands-on technical training sessions and expert-led conferences focused on emerging trends shaping the future of the industry. Key discussions during the event include AI-powered studio automation, immersive audio technologies, LED display innovations, smart AV infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting and the growing demand for skilled technical professionals.
The inauguration of PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 saw participation from leading names across the professional audio, AV integration and entertainment technology sectors. Prominent industry figures present at the opening included David Lynn, Chief Executive Officer, InD; Santana Davis, President of the Event Equipment Services Association (EESA) and Managing Director of J Davis Prosound & Lighting; Sanket Rambhia, Managing Director, Xtreme Media; Siddhartha Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director, Mega Sound India; Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets India; and Anil Chopra, Founding Director, PALM AV-ICN Expo, along with several senior industry stakeholders and technology experts.
Speaking at the event, Santana Davis, President of EESA and Managing Director of J Davis Prosound & Lighting, highlighted the rapid rise of India’s live entertainment sector. He noted that the country is emerging as a major destination for international touring productions and large-scale concerts, driven by increasing investments in advanced audio, video, lighting and immersive event technologies. He added that the expansion of the concert economy is creating significant opportunities across the technical entertainment ecosystem while also increasing the importance of professional standards, safety practices and stronger industry collaboration.
Sanket Rambhia, Managing Director of Xtreme Media, spoke about the accelerating growth of India’s LED display industry, which has become an important segment within the country’s visual technology and live events market. He stated that the domestic LED display market is currently valued at nearly Rs. 2,000 crore and continues to grow at around 15 percent annually, supported by rising demand from concerts, weddings, corporate events, political gatherings and entertainment productions. He further projected strong long-term expansion for the segment, with significant opportunities emerging from India’s growing role in the global concert and experiential technology economy.
Commenting on changing audience expectations, Siddhartha Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director of Mega Sound India, said the live entertainment industry is increasingly being shaped by immersive and large-format experiences. He observed that post-pandemic demand for destination weddings, concerts and multi-artist events has transformed the scale and technical complexity of productions, particularly in tourism-driven locations such as Rajasthan. According to him, improved infrastructure and hospitality investments are further accelerating growth across the entertainment ecosystem.
Anil Chopra, Founding Director of PALM AV-ICN Expo, noted that India’s concert and live performance industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the last decade, expanding beyond metropolitan markets into tier-2 and tier-3 cities. He emphasized that PALM AV-ICN Expo has played a central role in bringing together professionals from across the sound, recording, stage production and entertainment technology industries for more than two decades.
Highlighting the sector’s future growth potential, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets India, said the country’s professional audio, AV integration and entertainment lighting industry is entering a high-growth phase supported by digital infrastructure expansion, smart venues, hospitality investments and rising demand for immersive experiences. He also announced the launch of PALM Expo Delhi in January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, aimed at strengthening engagement with North India’s rapidly growing AV and entertainment technology market.
PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 is hosting an extensive conference programme featuring 15 knowledge-driven sessions led by more than 50 industry specialists and technology experts from across the professional audio, AV integration and entertainment sectors. The sessions are designed to provide insights into emerging technologies, industry trends and the evolving demands of live entertainment and integrated communication environments.
The PALM Conference Programme focuses on several key developments shaping the future of the industry, including AI-enabled studio automation, immersive 3D monitoring systems, sustainable entertainment lighting solutions and the growing demand for skilled audio engineering professionals in India. Discussions are also addressing industry challenges such as workforce development, technical training requirements and increasing participation of women in professional audio and sound engineering roles. Additional sessions are exploring the future trajectory of India’s live sound and concert production ecosystem as large-scale entertainment experiences continue to expand across the country.
Running alongside the PALM sessions, the AV-ICN conference is highlighting innovations across AV integration and display technologies. The conference agenda includes discussions on LED display advancements, interactive display panels, multicamera switching systems, Open Architecture DSP solutions and the growing application of artificial intelligence across AV environments and enterprise communication systems.
Supported by leading industry associations including the Association of System Integrators and Retailers in Technology (ASIRT), Electronic Security Association of India (ESAI), All India Electronics Association (AIEA), Event Equipment Services Association (EESA) and the Audio Engineering Society (AES), PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 continues to serve as an important industry platform connecting technology providers, integrators, consultants, manufacturers and end users under one roof.
As demand for immersive, digital-first and experience-led environments accelerates across entertainment, hospitality, retail, education and corporate sectors, the expo is playing a key role in shaping the next phase of India’s professional AV and entertainment technology landscape. By bringing together innovation, infrastructure and creative expertise, the platform continues to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange across the industry.
