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opportunities that will contribute to the long-term progress of the showcase innovations, and strengthen India’s position as a
industry. It’s great to see the collective effort and innovation driving global manufacturing hub. The knowledge-sharing and business
this transformation.” opportunities here are critical for the sector’s future.”
Demtech India 2024 debuted as a collocated show, bringing The trade fair’s strategic influence resonates far beyond its
a dedicated focus to the latest trends and advancements in exhibition halls, creating ripple effects across the industry. By
demolition technology, further enriching the event’s offerings. showcasing solutions tailored for large-scale infrastructure projects,
The NASSCOM Pavilion drew significant attention by spotlighting the event supports India’s economic aspirations, accelerating the
transformative innovations in construction technology and digital construction of smart cities, highways, and industrial corridors.
solutions. Meanwhile, the Finance Zone served as a vibrant With participation from international exhibitors and buyers,
networking hub, fostering valuable connections between industry the trade fair positioned India as a global hub for construction
stakeholders and leading financial institutions. Adding a global innovation, inviting foreign investments and fostering cross-border Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre next to VEM 63 tyre for
dimension, International Pavilions from countries like Germany, collaborations. Through partnerships with organizations like ICEMA Wheel Loaders at the Bauma Conexpo 2024
Italy, China, and South Korea, and many others showcased and CRRI, the event emphasized skilling initiatives, preparing the
groundbreaking technologies, offering attendees an unparalleled workforce for the demands of digital transformation and next-gen
opportunity to explore diverse innovations. machinery. By connecting exhibitors, buyers, policymakers, and
thought leaders, bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 has catalysed
Voices That Matter: Insights from Leaders partnerships that will steer the sector toward greater resilience
Dimitrov Krishnan, Chairman, bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 and innovation.
and Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment, This edition was jointly organised by the Builders Association of
“This edition of bauma CONEXPO INDIA India (BAI) along with the association partners Indian Construction
underscored the industry’s role as a Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA). Leading industry
driver of change, emphasizing smarter, associations that supported bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 were
more resilient infrastructure solutions. By Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA), Committee for
championing cutting-edge technologies, European Construction Equipment (CECE), Spanish Manufacturers
skill development, and sustainability, Association of Construction and Mining Equipment (ANMOPYC),
the trade fair has provided a powerful German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association
blueprint for the future. It reflects a unified effort to not only meet (VDMA), Cranes Owners Association of India (COAOI), Construction
current demands but to shape a more sustainable and globally Federation of India (CFI) and many more.
competitive ecosystem.”
Banayenge Viksit Bharat: A Vision in Action
K. Vishwanathan, All India President, Builders Association of This edition’s theme, Banayenge Viksit Bharat, was woven into
India (BAI), “bauma CONEXPO INDIA every aspect of the event. Showcasing technologies that prioritize
2024 has been a critical trade fair for the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, bauma CONEXPO INDIA
construction sector. It provided a platform 2024 became a rallying point for industry stakeholders striving to
where industry leaders, contractors, and shape India’s infrastructure future.
manufacturers could come together to
explore advanced technologies and Knowledge at the Core: Conferences Driving Change
solutions. Such engagements are essential With 30+ knowledge-sharing sessions, bauma CONEXPO INDIA
for driving India’s infrastructure growth and 2024 went beyond an exhibition. Organized by ICEMA, CRRI, TAI,
ensuring industry-wide progress.” and CFI, key conferences included:
• Charting India’s Infrastructure Growth Journey for Viksit Bharat
V. Vivekanand, President, ICEMA & • Innovative Techniques in Demolition & Recycling
Managing Director, Caterpillar India • Use of Waste Materials in Road Construction
Pvt. Ltd., “bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2024 These sessions offered actionable insights, addressing key
continues to serve as the cornerstone trade challenges in sustainability, skill development, and digital
fair for the construction equipment industry. transformation.
It creates an unmatched environment
for industry stakeholders to collaborate, For more details, visit www.bcindia.com.

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