ACETECH
ACETECH, Asia’s leading trade fair for architecture, building materials, art and design, is the third largest event of its kind in the world. This unique forum provides a platform not just to exhibit, but also to create a lasting impression on the industry’s decision-makers. Over 16 years (in 2024), ACETECH has grown alongside India, evolving to better serve the needs of this young and developing nation.
Each year, the platform attracts the finest national and international brands, along with eminent architects, real estate developers, hoteliers, equity investors, builders, engineers and designers, all convening from India and around the world.
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Bengaluru | 18th – 20th Oct 2024
Mumbai | 14th – 17th Nov 2024
New Delhi | 12th – 15th Dec 2024
Hyderabad | 24th – 26th Jan 2025
Ancillary Events by ACETECH
Design Wall
Connect
Design Conclave
ACE Street
World Of Fenestration
Light Design Automation
Hosted Buyer Program
Visions
Grandstand Awards
Pros
Excellent Exhibitions to make new dealers & distributors
Excellent Management
India’s Largest Building Material Exhibition
Good Branding Opportunity
Cons
High Participation Fee (low ROI)
Mismanaged Traffic around the Exhibition
Frequent Stall Change (Might affect the operations)
Low Participation of Architects & Designers
India Design (ID)
India Design ID, the country’s best luxury design week, returns every February at New Delhi’s sprawling NSIC Grounds in Okhla.
With new launches and exclusive showcases, signature collections, stunning installations and personalised walkthroughs, we bring you 140+ exhibitors from across the globe under one roof. World-renowned Indian and international icons come together to share new ideas, unravel design concepts and engage in architectural conversations.
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A packed three-day affair, India Design ID buzzes with elaborate design exhibits, riveting talks, and industry stalwarts in community with one another. Attend the event to meet the best contemporary designers, engage with esteemed architects, and browse through curated selections of artisanal decor. This is India’s most definitive design week. This is India Design ID.
Update – India Design ID Mumbai | September 2024 | Jio Gardens
Pros
Excellent Exhibitions to meet potential buyers
High-Footfall of Architects & Designers
High-Quality Participants
India’s best Design Exhibition
Cons
High Participation Fee
Late allocation of Stalls
No stall availability due to overbooking
Small Stall Sizes due to space constraints
D/Code
As a platform, D/code facilitates collaborative thinking, mindful innovations and insightful discourses, involving some of the biggest names in the design industry
An initiative of the Times Group, powered by Home & Design TRENDS, D/code is a platform to showcase and collaborate with the best in the Indian architectural and design industry. We like to think of it as the design think tank for everything architecture and interiors.
To put it simply, D/code is all about creating an ecosystem dedicated solely to the business of design in India. It is the country’s first curated art + design fair and offers an extraordinary display of luxury living, brands and talent at their best.
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D/code also endeavours to bring together industry leaders, creatives and design enthusiasts to augur pertinent exchange of ideas and spark much-needed conversation around the business of design. The platform plays a significant role in promoting and celebrating design across various sectors bringing together numerous established luxury interiors brands, architects, interiors designers and artists.
25-27th October 2024 | Mumbai
Pros
An Exhibition by Times Group
High-Quality Participants
Good Foot Fall of Architects & Designers
Cons
Unclear/Irregular Exhibition Dates
Low End-User Foot Fall
Low Promotion (Digital + Offline
AD Design Show
The AD Design Show 204 promises a 3-day immersive experience filled with exhibits of the finest luxury brands from the world of furniture, lighting and antiques. It featured enriching Power Talks between the best minds from the field of design and art, and a gathering of the top architects, interior designers and HNIs of the country. Visitors could also enjoy a walk around the Karigar Pavilion to witness live craftsmanship from the finest workshops of India ranging from weaving to embroidery.
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Pros
Backed by Reputed Media House – Conde Nast
High-Quality Participants
Cons
Small Exhibition
High Participation
Low Foot-Fall
Not well-promoted