The event was graced by Shri. Ashish Shelar, Honorable Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra. Impressed with the advanced technology displayed at InfoComm India and the show’s contribution to India’s national goals, particularly the vision of Viksit Bharat – the government’s initiative to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the Minister commented, ‘I must congratulate InfoComm India for organizing such a wonderful exhibition. The power of technology and the real products which can make a Viksit Bharat… and the way to do this is through smart solutions. This can be clearly seen at this exhibition. Be it a school classroom or a digital office, this digital innovation and technological upgradation have been rightfully displayed here.”
A new US$400 million government budget for India’s Ministry of Culture will drive significant demand for the Pro AV industry. The 2025-26 funding prioritizes the digital integration of heritage sites and the use of digital storytelling to enhance visitor experiences, creating opportunities within a tourism sector projected to be worth US$231.6 billion. This government-led push is already being reflected on the show floor, where a significant increase in registered buyers from key sectors such as live events and entertainment, museum management, heritage sites, and tourism development bodies, all actively sourcing new solutions. Attendees from these sectors include Ramoji Film City, Groove Temple Entertainment, Ramoji Film City, Directorate of Museums, Government of Assam and Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation.
A Powerhouse for High-Value Business and Connections
Generating immediate business opportunities, the show’s Invited Guests Program welcomed 75 key decision-makers and specifiers from across the region, including India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. The invited guests contributed more than US$100 million for projects slated for the next 12 to 18 months, connected with exhibitors through curated business matching sessions and guided show floor tours. Hailing from critical growth sectors—including smart cities, urban planning, enterprise, live events, entertainment, and education, the high-caliber delegation included senior representatives from critical growth sector organizations like Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Boeing, Honeywell, IHH Healthcare, Indian Space Research Organization, National Informatics Centre, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, as well as major integrators like Alpha Data PJSC.
A Hub for High-Quality Buyers and Key Decision-Makers
InfoComm India 2025 was characterized by a strong presence of leaders and project heads from top-tier organizations such as Accenture, Google, Nvidia, Capgemini, HCL Technologies, Bayer, Hyundai Motor, Cognizant Technology, Juniper Networks India; and leading AV channel partners like AVI-SPL, Vega Global, Diversified AV, Hewshott, Actis Technologies, Sigma AVIT, AllWaveAV, and DVI Solutions India.
The show also welcomed key players from growth sectors including those from live events and entertainment, broadcast – Netflix, Times Group, Imagicaaworld Entertainment, LVT Media, Zee Entertainment, NDTV-Profit, WeWork India, Shobiz Experiential Communications and Guardian Media; banking and finance – Deutsche Bank, RBL Bank, BOB Capital Markets, Central bank of India, StockHolding Corporation of India, and Barclays India; and education – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts, Jindal Global University, University of Engineering and Management UEM Jaipur. This strong representation underscores the critical role of Pro AV technology in driving India’s rapid technological and economic development.
