The 7th edition of Bauma Conexpo India 2024, the International Trade Fair for Construction, Mining Machinery, Building Material, and Equipment, is here to help great minds meet great technology. This 4-day international trade fair is considered the ‘heartbeat of the industry’ and is organized once every two years across the world. It is expecting a turnout of 50000 visitors and 600 exhibitors.
It is scheduled to take place on the 11th of December to the 14th of December 2024, at the venue, India Expo Centre, Greater Noida/Delhi NCR. This trade fair presents a great opportunity for the Indian construction machinery industry to reach the international market. This year's agenda will be based on the latest trends and technologies in the construction industry, sustainable practices in construction, smart cities, and much more.
This event will not only be a display of how far the construction company has come but will also exhibit industry players, experts, manufacturers, and buyers. 2014 marked the beginning of Bauma Conexpo india by two of the most successful international trade fair organizers from the industry, Messe München and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Bauma Conexpo: A Walk Through Past Editions (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2023)
Bauma Conexpo has successfully organized 5 editions since the year 2014, becoming the heart of the construction industry. In this section, let us walk you through the different editions over the past years and the progress made during this time.
Bauma Conexpo 2014
Date: December 15th to 18th, 2014
Venue: India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
Keynote Speakers
Anand Sundaresan (Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Schwing Stetter India)
Anand spoke about the innovative equipment and trends that have been adopted in the Indian construction industry.
Ramesh Palagiri (Managing Director of Wirtgen India)
Ramesh addressed the road construction and mining solution.
Industry Leaders
The 2014 edition of Bauma Conexpo India hosted successful companies as their guests, including JCB, Caterpillar, Wirtgen Group, Liebherr, Putzmeister, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Schwing Stetter.
Overview
Bauma Conexpo 2014 marked the beginning of the exhibition. This edition emphasized infrastructure and construction development in India. In 2014, India had a high demand for construction materials and was constantly growing. The key focus of this edition was channeled on finding innovation solutions for construction and working on sustainable equipment.
The 2014 edition gained huge popularity as India became a promising country due to its high construction demands. This edition had over 26,000+ attendees from all over the world. The event had enormous international reach, which was evident by the turnout of over 635 exhibitors from over 25 countries.
Several diplomatic representatives from China and Germany were present in this edition, representing the international scope of the event. Nitin Gakari, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, was also present here as one of the special guests. He highlighted the Indian government’s plan for infrastructure and development in the coming year.
Bauma Conexpo 2016
Date: December 12th to 15th, 2016
Venue: HUDA Ground, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR
Keynote Speakers
Abhijit Gupta: (Managing Director of Case India)
Abhijit represented the innovation in the construction equipment over the years.
Vipin Sodhi: (CEO & MD of JCB India)
Vipin threw light on the digitization era and how it would be the solution to the modern Indian construction landscape.
Industry Leaders
2016 was the year that welcomed a mix of old and new manufacturers from the first edition, namely, Tata Hitachi, Doosan Bobcat, JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo CE, L&T, and Komatsu.
Overview
2016 was another year that saw rapid growth in construction, making this edition a great success. This edition mainly focused on the proper construction of roads across the country and bringing in the development of a smart city in India. The agenda of this edition reflected the enormous demand for machinery and construction technology that the country has.
In 2016, more than 647 exhibitors from 30 different countries participated in this global construction event. More than 31,000 industry professionals were present at the event, making it a success. It made evident progress on India’s growing demand for advanced construction machinery and sustainable methods of construction.
Several high-ranking officials from Italy, Germany, and China were present in the trade fair to represent the international presence and their interest in the Indian market. General V.K. Singh, then Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, was present and also inaugurated the event. He also addressed the guests to share the government’s plan of boosting infrastructure in the coming years.
Bauma Conexpo 2018
Date: December 11th to 14th, 2018
Venue: India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
Keynote Speakers
Deepak Garg (CEO of SANY India)
Deepak spoke about the adoption of digital tools in the construction industry and the growing trends in equipment used for earthmoving.
Arvind K. Garg (Vice President of the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, ICEMA)
Arvind spread light on the Indian construction market’s future and its rapid growth and demand for digital equipment.
Industry Leaders
The 2018 edition witnessed the presence of industry leaders such as JCB, SANY, Liebherr, Caterpillar, Hyundai Construction Equipment, Wirtgen Group Volvo CE, and Manitou.
Overview
Bauma Conexpo 2018 was focused on the rise of advanced construction tools and other machinery. It also highlighted the attention that India was getting for its sustainable innovations and advancements in the mining sector. Special attention was focused on the innovative and sustainable changes that were introduced to the industry.
Over 39,000 attendees were present at the 2018 edition, with 700+ exhibitors representing more than 20 countries across the world. This edition saw enormous growth in digital tools used in construction. Like every year, several representatives from Germany and China’s embassies marked their presence in the opening ceremony.
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, was seen at the event delivering a speech on the government's focus for building better roads in the coming year. Sudhir Choudhary, CEO of Zee Business, was invited as the special guest in this edition as he shared the economic effects of India's rapid growth in construction and infrastructure.
Bauma Conexpo India 2020 (Postponed)
Date: November 3rd to 6th, 2020
Venue: Indian Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
Keynote Speakers
Although this edition was postponed, industry experts such as Vipin Sondhi from JCB and Anand Sundaresan from Schwing Stetter were anticipated to be the keynote speakers.
Industry Leaders
Successful brands such as Volvo Construction Equipment, SANY, Tata Hitachi, and Liebherr are some of the industry’s leading companies who were supposed to be at the exhibit of this edition.
Overview
Bauma Conexpo 2020 was initially planned to focus on how the construction industry has been surviving amidst COVID-19. But due to restrictions, the event had to be postponed. The significance of this edition was supposed to be the challenges that came along with the pandemic, managing construction remotely, and automating construction jobs in the future. Government officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway Authority were invited as special guests to this edition.
Bauma Conexpo India 2023
Date: January 31st to February 3rd, 2023
Venue: HUDA Ground, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR
Keynote Speakers
V.G. Sakthikumar (Managing Director of Schwing Stetter)
He highlighted the strategies on how the industry can recover from the post-pandemic fall in the construction industry.
Arvind Garg (President of ICEMA and EVP & Head of L&T Construction & Mining Machinery)
He highlighted the digital transformation of the construction industry and the challenges faced by the industry post-pandemic.
Industry Leaders
Leading companies from the industry, including Hyundai Construction Equipment, Doosan Bobcat, Manitou, Tata Hitachi, Schwing Stetter, Volvo CE, and JCB, were seen exhibiting their latest models and equipment.
Overview
The main focus of this Bauma Conexpo 2023 was on green solutions, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things, and other data-driven technologies that could be used to increase efficiency in the construction industry. This edition was also about the ‘Make in India’ program to promote local manufacturers and encourage Indian markets to recover from the pandemic.
There were over 41,000 visitors in this event, which included exhibitors, companies, businesses, and people from the industry. It included more than 600 exhibitors from over 23 countries, increasing the international reach of the event. Several diplomats and ambassadors from Germany, China, and other countries were present, representing their interest in the Indian market.
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Once again, I spoke about the plans the government had for the development of infrastructure. There were also several senior officials present who belonged to the Ministry of Urban Development, along with representatives involved in smart city development.
What to Expect From the 7th Edition of Bauma Conexpo 2024
Here’s a glimpse of what Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers, and suppliers can expect from Bauma Conexpo 2024, which will be held in Delhi, NCR. The event is scheduled to be held on the 11th to 14th of December, 2024, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
Keynote Speakers
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will be seen as one of the keynote speakers in this event, highlighting how leveraging advanced technology and automation can make India a global manufacturer. Based on the previous records, there will be other industry leaders present at the event as well, sharing valuable insights on the future of construction and digitization in the industry.
Agenda For 2024 Bauma Conexpo India
This year’s edition will have an interesting agenda about the future of infrastructure in India. Multiple industry experts will also address the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and telematics in construction equipment. This edition will also highlight skill development opportunities that come with expansion and development.
FAQs
1. How do I register at Bauma CONEXPO INDIA as an exhibitor?
You can easily register as an exhibitor for the event online through the link below.
2. What should be the minimum size of the stand?
The minimum size of the stand should be 9 square meters within the scheme package. Minimum 18 square meters for raw space.
3. How can I contact the team of the event for any questions?
You can easily get in touch with the event team through the details that are provided on their website.
4. Can I attend Bauma CONEXPO INDIA as a visitor?
The trade fair is open to all professionals in the industry. Registrations have to be made online (free). No visitor under the age of 16 is allowed on the premises.
5. What is the timing for Bauma CONEXPO INDIA?
The exhibit timings will be different for all 3 days. You can check out more details about the exhibit by visiting their website.
Useful Links for the Event
Event Website link- https://bcindia.com/en/
Book Tickets (visitor)- https://mmiconnect.in/bci-2024/visitor/registration?source=website
Exhibitor Registration Link- https://mmiconnect.in/app/auth/login
Exhibitor Enquiry Link- https://mmiconnect.in/bci-2024/enquiry?source=wp