The
Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism announced the formation of the
Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB), India’s first state-led initiative focused
on conventions, exhibitions, and business events.
Based out
of India’s financial capital Mumbai, MCB will serve as a catalyst to attract
and facilitate international events.
The
formation of MCB is a strategic step towards expanding the country’s
intellectual capital by drawing delegates, professionals and experts from
around the world to promote knowledge-sharing, innovation, and industry
collaboration.
"The
establishment of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau marks a transformative
moment for our state’s economic and cultural landscape. Maharashtra has long
been a leader in industry, education, and innovation—and with this new bureau,
we are unlocking the full potential of the business events industry to amplify
that leadership on a global stage,” said Shri Indranil Naik, Minister of State
for Tourism, Industries, Public Works, Higher & Technical Education, Tribal
Development, Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Maharashtra.
This
announcement comes on the heels of India’s G20 Presidency and its growing
prominence in hosting global events including
21st World Congress of Accountants 2022, The G20 Sessions
2023, the 141st International Olympic Committee Session 2023, and
the Miss World Grand Finale 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Looking
ahead, Mumbai city has secured future conventions including the International
Baccalaureate Congress (2026), ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names
and Numbers) Annual Conference, International Olympiad on Astronomy &
Astrophysics (2025), Asian Seed Congress (2025), and the UIA International
Forum of Architects (2027), which will all be hosted at the Jio World
Convention Centre.
