iDAC Expo: Scaling New Heights

During 8-10 March, at Bombay Exhibition Centre (Nesco Hall 4), iDAC (Infrastructure, Development, Architecture and Construction) will present a platform for construction businesses, both large and small, to showcase their products & services, analyze competitors' strengths and weakness, access emerging technologies, and network with domestic & international groups,

The event will cover Heavy Machinery & Equipment, Building Automation Systems, Ceramics & Tiles, Decorative & Industrial Lighting, Electricals & Switchgear, Furniture & Textiles, Green Life-Space Systems, Prefabricated Structures, Steel & Concrete, Natural & Engineered Marbles, Cladding & Roofing, Coatings & Paints, Doors, Windows & Facades, Earth Engineering & Disaster Management, Landscaping, Fire Safety & Security, HVAC & Refrigeration, Laminates & Plywood, Wires & Cables, Bath & Sanitation, Plumbing, Pipes & Sewage Systems and many more.

The expo will see professionals from the construction community including Builders, Architects, Engineers, MEP Consultants, Façade Consultants, and PMCs, among others, while industry experts from various disciplines will help lead the way forward at the following iDAC Intellectual satellite events:

• iDAC Intelligence Series - Commenced its journey in Ahmedabad and travelled to Hyderabad, Delhi, Bangalore & Kolkata, and will see its grand finale at iDAC.
• Art-illation - A national level competition open to selected artists, architects, interior designers, sculptors, and art students to showcase their talent via art installations.
• IDAC Horizon - A B2B buyer- seller meet in association with NAREDCO focusing on supply chain & logistics in the real estate sector.
• Fire Lounge – Panel discussions on solutions for active & passive fire safety; it will be attended by government fire officials, architects, MEP consultants & developers.
• Green Lounge - A dedicated pavilion in association with IGBC, it will focus on sustainable materials & practices, industry norms and standards, IGBC Green Pro Certification & IGBC Accredited Professionals.
• High Rise Lounge - The conference will invite views on the future of the skyline of India through lectures and panel discussions. Members will share their knowledge and submit technical papers or case studies on architecture and design, structural and geotechnical engineering, construction technologies and digital engineering.
• Façade Lounge – It will hold discussions on façade design and engineering by industry leaders on expert solutions, services and products.
• Futuristic Lounge – This avant-garde space will bring the latest technologies from across India.
• i Lounge - Specially crafted to provide a recreational space for visitors.

iDAC, jointly organized by Nova Exhibition & Conferences and National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), is positioned to become India's largest knowledge-driven exhibition. It promotes the Build industry and its stakeholders through its main event and other satellite events across India.

Says Dhaval. Thakur, MD, NOVA Exhibition & Conference, "iDAC Expo has endeavored to expand the Build Industry beyond geographical boundaries and encourage cross pollination of educated talent. As a business trade platform, it aims at widening the scope for companies / manufacturers to position their products and technologies and create a wider outreach."

Comments Siddharth Saraf, MD, NOVA Exhibition & Conference, "iDAC's 1st edition of India's Build Industry exhibition will bring together intellects who have curated content-driven pavilions, which will bridge the gap between management and end-users, and provide logical solutions to problems faced by the industry."