The trade shows, analytica Anacon, India Lab Expo and Pharma Pro & Pack organized by Messe Muenchen India, attracted 316 suppliers showcasing 5000+ products across 17,500+ sqm of exhibition space, achieving 25% higher visitor turnout and 35% increase in exhibition space compared to 2019 edition.

A plethora of sectors such as pharmaceuticals/healthcare, research laboratories, contract laboratories, diagnostic laboratories, chemical processing, petroleum and petrochemicals, life science and biotechnology, water and waste management, food, and beverage, and many more contributed to the visitor footfalls.

Alongside the display of the latest technologies, analytica Anacon India, India Lab Expo and Pharma Pro & Pack Expo also conducted knowledge rich conferences and the popular Buyer-Seller forum. The conference focused on the theme: Trends in regulatory aspects for analytical instruments, AI/ML- accelerating the growthof Indian Pharma and Pharma 2030.

Around table on the subject ‘Technology and Automation – Futuristic  Scenario’ was organised with participation from industry experts representing the pharma and machinery sector. The findings of the nation-wide survey on the subject were shared. The experts deliberated and suggested the way forward citing long term benefits. IPMMA and Messe Muenchen India is planning to make a position paper on digitisation and Automation and submit it to the Government of India and play a supportive role in the mission of Digital India.

Regarding the success of Pharma Pro & Pack Expo, Harshit Shah, President, Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturers Association (IPMMA), said, “This edition was a real success considering that the industry had converged here after three years. 

Everyone was excited about face-to-face meetings and conversations. We had a vast product portfolio with many first-time exhibitors too. We received large number of visitors including top decision makers and technology buyers. Hence, these three days were meaningful and productive for all participants.”

Gautam Rajan, President, Indian Analytical Instruments Association, said, “We are happy with the quality of visitors, and we are sure that lot of the conversations here will translate into real business opportunities. Visitors were also satisfied with the quality of exhibition design, onsite events and activities, and vast range of technologies and product solutions. As always, the buyer-seller forum was the biggest attraction at this edition too.”

 Commenting on the scale, quality, and impact of this edition, Bhupinder Singh, CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “We are delighted to bring this show for the pharma machinery segment after a three-year break during the pandemic period. The excitement and anticipation from both exhibitors and visitors were evident. The conferences on timely topics like regulatory scenario and AI/ML as well as the leadership conclave attracted large audiences. The scale and success of these trade fairs once again proves our commitment towards enabling meaningful handshakes and unlocking business opportunities for all our customers, buyers, and industry communities.”