After thirteen mega successes, IETF has secured its place in India’s business history, aligning itself to the changes and challenges of the new millennium. Asia’s largest all industry fair played host to 25 countries from across the globe and transcended frontiers to facilitate global dialogues on forging mutually beneficial business linkages.

IETF 2001 acted like a platform for countries and corporations alike to present their technical and entrepreneurial expertise. The exposition showcased India’s best was arguably be Asia’s largest international fair of products, services and technologies.

This fair was CII’s flagship event encompassing international engineering, manufacturing and technology reflecting the challenges of the new millennium and the ever-expanding world of technology.

The 14th IETF was a comprehensive business event, segmented into well-defined sectors. The focused approach within all industry coverage provided opportunities for strong synergies to encourage interaction for building strategic alliances.

Spain - the ‘Partner’ country participated with over 160 companies and exhibited cutting-edge technologies and products. Its participation crystallized in substantial increase in bilateral trade and investments. The display of Spanish culture included flamenco dance, Spanish classical guitar performances, authentic Spanish cuisine and more.

The participation of leading corporates from India and companies from over 32 countries made IETF 2001 a unique platform to forge mutually beneficial global partnerships. IETF 2001 was the reflection of the way the Indian industry is coming into its own, in this era of globalization.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Spread over 65,000 sq. mts
Over 2,000 exhibitors from all over the globe
More than 200,000 business visitors from India and abroad
25 participating countries
9 specialised focused fairs
International business conferences
Trade delegations from all over the globe
Buyer-Seller meets / Factory visits
Cultural events

Partners

· Ministry of Environment & Forests · Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources · Ministry of Power · Ministry of Steel · Small Industries Development Bank of India · The Institute of Indian Foundrymen · Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Manufacturer's Association · The Indian Institute of Welding · Automotive Components Manufacturer's Association

Country Pavilions

Czech Republic, Germany, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom

International Participation

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and USA

With a view to integrate the new as well as the old economy sectors, Asia’s largest all industry fair- IETF 2001 would be clearly segmented into specialized and focused groups brought together under one roof and providing a comprehensive collection of engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Nine specialized fairs were held concurrently with IETF 2001. Besides these, several concurrent seminars, workshops and conferences were organized. With sustainable development continuing to be the focus and concern of industry, think tanks, organizations and governments worldwide, the fair provided a unique platform for business leaders to network and present the best practices.

- Jyoti Narang