Kochi to host South India’s largest international industrial expo in January 2026

Kochi is set to host South India’s largest international industrial exhibition as the second India International Industrial & EV Expo and the Industrial Mega Summit will be held at the Adlux International Convention Centre from January 16 to 18, 2026. The event is being organised by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) in cooperation with the Kerala Industries & Commerce Department and the Union Ministry of MSME.

The Expo will feature around 600 exhibitors and nearly 600 stalls representing sectors such as engineering, machinery, food processing, chemicals, plastics, oil and gas, rubber, cashew, and agriculture. Over 20,000 trade visitors have already registered. Exhibitors include leading machinery manufacturers from across India and countries including China, the UK, UAE, Germany, Korea, and Japan.

A major highlight is the EV and Green Energy India Expo, showcasing electric two-wheelers, commercial EVs, solar solutions, wind energy systems, and green-tech innovations.

The Industrial Mega Summit, scheduled for January 17, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Key participants include Industries Minister P. Rajeev, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan, and Union Minister of State George Kurian.

The event will also feature a special PSU pavilion, MSME stalls, buyer–seller meets, vendor development programs, and help desks to support budding entrepreneurs with machinery procurement and bank loans. More than 10,000 KSSIA-member industrialists from all 14 districts of Kerala are expected to attend.

For registration and further details, please visit the official website at www.iiie.in. (Phone: 9947733339 / 9995139933, Email: info@iiie.in)