Kochi: The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo and the concurrent Industrial Mega Summit will take place from January 16 to 18, 2026, at the Adlux International Convention Centre in Kochi.

The three-day event is organised by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) in partnership with Metro Mart. It is being held with the support of the Kerala Department of Industries and Commerce and the Union Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

The Expo is scheduled for a formal opening at 10:30 AM on January 16, with Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty presiding over the ceremony.

The Industrial Mega Summit, a cornerstone of the event, will be inaugurated on January 18 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, George Kurian, will serve as the Chief Guest. Keynote remarks are expected from Kerala Industries and Commerce Minister P. Rajeev, with participation from state legislative leaders, including V.D. Satheesan and P.K. Kunhalikutty.

Billed as the largest international industrial exhibition in South India, the event will host approximately 500 stalls displaying nearly 50,000 products. Leading machinery producers from across the country are slated to present advanced industrial solutions and emerging technologies.

Supporting events include a media conclave on business success and a specialised seminar on the "Ease of Doing Business" at the local level. The latter will be opened by M.B. Rajesh, Minister for Local Self-Government and Excise.

A dedicated Kerala Pavilion, managed by the state's Industries Department, will serve as a central feature. To assist new business owners, help desks will provide direct links to machinery manufacturers and banking institutions to streamline financing.

Organisers anticipate a massive turnout for the concurrent industrial meet, which is expected to draw over 10,000 industrialists from KSSIA’s 14 district units and 18 affiliated sectoral organisations.

The forum aims to drive global market expansion through a series of panel discussions, buyer-seller meetings, and vendor development programs attended by Members of Parliament, senior civil servants, and MSME directors. Admission to the Expo is free for all visitors.