The Largest Trade Expo of Eastern India, Bengal Global Trade Expo opens its doors

Confederation of West Bengal Trade Association (CWBTA) along with West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (WBIDC) organises a five-day long trade expo from 25th January to 29th January that includes stalls from different traders, a business conclave and placement drives. The trade expo was inaugurated on January 25, Wednesday at Biswa Bangla MelaPrangan (Milan Mela). The inauguration event witnessed dignitaries like Janab Firhad Hakim, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Govt. of West Bengal & Mayor of Kolkata; Dr. Shisha Panja, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Industry, Commerce and Municipal Affairs Govt. of West Bengal; Mr.Sujit Bose, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Govt. of West Bengal; and Dr. H K Dwivedi, IAS, Chief Secretary, West Bengal.

Bengal Global Trade Expo will include stalls from different sectors like Ceramic Tiles, Sanitary ware, Modular kitchen, Home Furnishings, LED Lights, Home Automation, Chemical Solution, Security Systems, TMT Bar, Plywood and others. India Innovation Impact & Entrepreneurship Conclave (IIIE Conclave) will be a major part of the trade expo. It is a flagship event that will be a platform for different startup businesses to showcase their products and services to a larger audience. Through the exclusive conclave, the expo will see active participation from approximately 100 startups, more than 75 investors, master-classes by industry leaders, various panel discussions, and more than ten academic partners. The main attraction will be the placement opportunity for more than 300 students from different colleges. Another unique activity will be the ‘Pitch Battle’ between 100 startups, which will start on the second day of the expo. In the activity, the startups will pitch their ideas and display their products to raise funds for their businesses, which will help them secure funding and partnerships.

Organised by Confederation of West Bengal Trade Association (CWBTA) along with West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (WBIDC): 25th January – 29th January 2023