South Asia’s Largest Construction Equipment Exhibition in Bengaluru

28 Oct 2023 CW Team

An update by industry heads on the vast opportunities offered by the forthcoming expo and how they intend to showcase their products to leverage it to their advantage.

South Asia's largest construction equipment exhibition, EXCON 2023, is gearing up for a spectacular showcase of cutting-edge technology, innovation and international collaboration. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the event is to take place from December 12 to 16 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.

With a sprawling 30 lakh square feet of exhibition space, the event is poised to welcome over 1,200 exhibitors from India and around the world. Participating countries include the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, UAE, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Romania and the Czech Republic. This grand event is expected to draw more than 80,000 business visitors from various corners of the globe.

The Government of Karnataka has taken the role of the Host State for EXCON 2023, highlighting the state's commitment to fostering technological advancements and economic development in the construction and engineering sector.

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