Global buyers to join VH&H in June
Buyers from over 120 countries are expected to participate from the comfort of their home-countries to interact live with exhibiting companies at the first ‘Virtual Healthcare and Hygiene Expo 2020’ (VH&H Expo 2020) to be held 22-26 June 2020.
Participants will have an immersive experience and the virtual platform will be close to a conventional exhibition which cannot be organized in current scenario, said Dilip Chenoy, Secretary General of FICCI which is organizing the expo, India’s first International virtual exhibition and conference.
Chinoy said invitations will be sent to buyers in 120 countries.
FICCI President Dr Sangita Reddy announced the expo on 10 May 2020 in New Delhi.
This is the first time that an event will be organized on virtual platform and digitally accessed by buyers from across the globe, said Dr Reddy.
“We at FICCI are committed to support and help the Indian business houses, manufacturers so that they generate business and the exports gain momentum,” she said, adding that the mega event will be the first of many such in pipeline.
The first edition of VH&H Expo 2020 will comprise of five-day comprehensive virtual exhibition on sectors like AYUSH & Wellness, Medical Devices, Medical Textiles and Consumables, Pharmaceuticals and Sanitization.
The virtual event will also feature webinars and discuss various issues and opportunities in focus sectors, post Covid-19.
FICCI is also in touch with central and the state governments for their participation in the exhibition.
In these testing times, AYUSH systems of traditional medicines is playing an important role in supporting the government efforts to tackle the crisis, said Anurag Sharma, Chair, FICCI AYUSH Committee and Member of Parliament.
“Ministry of AYUSH also plans to conduct a study to find ‘evidence’ about the efficacy of AYUSH medicines to fight Covid-19. Industry will work towards the goals set for AYUSH manufacturers,” said Sharma, who is also Director of the Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt Ltd.
VH&H Expo 2020 will be a unique experience for the participants to interact at the ease of their office or home in these difficult times and get business.
The expo will comprise of a Dedicated Virtual Exhibition showcasing products and services of over 100 manufacturers. Various webinars and digitally enabled B2B meetings will also be organised between the exhibitors and buyers.
During the virtual exhibition, buyers are expected to visit the expo, check exhibitors’ profile, products and can fix meetings and meet them during ‘Live Hours’ from 12 noon-9 pm IST. fiinews.com
