The Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) announced its new Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term during the 19th IEIA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi on 19th December, 2025. As IEIA approaches the completion of two decades of dedicated service to the exhibition industry, the new Executive Committee will drive the future with the launch of IEIA 2.0—a renewed phase focused on innovation, inclusivity, collaboration, and future readiness for the evolving exhibition ecosystem.
Providing visionary leadership and strategic stability, Mr. Sooraj Dhawan continues as President of IEIA while Mr. Ubaid Ahmad assumes the role of the Vice President of the Association. Mr. Jagdish Patankar remains as Honorary Secretary and Mr. P. Ramakrishna as Honorary Treasurer, while Mr. Sudeep Sarcar, Mr. Vipul Agarwal, and Mr. Dharampal Malhotra continue as Executive Committee Members for the 2025–2027 term. The new Members include Ms. Avisha Desai, Ms. Nazeeba Zarin, Ms. Pallavi Mehra, Mr. Satyendra Mehra and Mr. Sudhir Dhavan. The Association’s leadership receives a further boost with Dr Rakesh Kumar joining as Ex-Officio Past President.
Sharing his vision, Mr. Dhawan stated, “The Indian exhibition industry is poised for unprecedented expansion. Our newly appointed Executive Committee will be the key catalyst in driving this transformative growth phase.”
The new Executive Committee reflects increased representation of women leaders, with three women taking seats on the EC, marking a significant step forward and serving as a testament to IEIA’s strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the industry.
