The 30th Convergence India and 8th Smart Cities Expo, India’s largest tech and infrastructure expos co-organized by the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), and Exhibitions India Group (EIG), concluded yesterday with a closing ceremony of Smart Cities India Awards & FinTech India Innovation Awards.

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, honoured the event’s opening day.

Over three days, the expos hosted roughly 1000 brands and 200 start-ups at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, the Exhibition India said in a statement.

In keeping with this year’s theme of ‘Innovation driving Sustainability’, representatives from key ministries discussed ongoing ‘Digital India’ initiatives, spokespersons from major Indian and global brands discussed plans, and new-age startups showcased solutions for transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy.

Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director ITPO and Ministry of Commerce & Industry, H.E. Karel Hirman, Minister of Economy Slovak Republic, V. Raghuandan, Secretary TRAI, LT Gen DR. SP Kochhar, and Arvind Bali, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council were among the star speakers.

Forty-two high-powered conference sessions featured over 200 presenters. Under one roof, the show gathered together startup founders, startup enthusiasts, and public and private players from various sectors and geographies.

The expo, which was designed for innovators, disruptors, and industry leaders to share their projects, knowledge, passion, and insights, was an excellent networking opportunity as well as a meeting place for business possibilities.

Commenting on the Expo, Chandrika Behl, Managing Director, Exhibitions India Group, said, “Convergence India, in its milestone 30th year, and Smart Cities India, in its 8th year, continue their legacy of being platforms that have fostered growth and accelerated nation-building through opportunities in fast-growing digital technologies.

“Both events have provided a platform for domestic brands to showcase their work in technology, smart cities, and start-up domains. The expos also offered a platform for international players to forge new partnerships and explore business opportunities in India. It was a pleasure to host industry stalwarts from tech telecom, start-ups, and smart cities space at the 30th Convergence and 8th Smart cities expo.”