Convergence India has, over the past eleven years, entrenched itself, as the largest and longest-running communications event in the country. With a demonstrated track record for making business happen, 12th Convergence India 2004 international exhibition and conference during 18-20 March 2004 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi emphasised on the impact of innovative technologies on the real life business environment. It targetted heightened productivity and tapped new revenue streams.

• The three-day 12th Convergence India 2004 exhibition and conference, inaugrated by Shri Pradip Baijal, (Chiarman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is the largest communications event in the country. The exhibition was held in halls 8, 9, 10 and 11, while two parallel conference tracks were organised in the first floor of halls 7 and 8 at Pragati Maidan.
  

• Against 246 participants in the previous year, 276 participating organisations graced the 12th Convergence India 2004 event. The number of participating countries rose from 18 to 24 including India.

• There were five country pavilions - China, France, Israel, Korea and the USA.

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• As ever, Exhibitions India drew deep roots to nurture the 12th Convergence India 2004 event - virtually every key industry body was actively involved. We've massively expanded the scope and scale of our promotion and support campaign. Intensive widespread advertising made 12th Convergence India 2004 very hard to miss. All the relevant print and electronic media covered the event.

• 20,018 trade visitors from the industry, government and related trade associations attended the event.

• The questionnaire issued at the conclusion of the exhibition indicated that:
  * 91% of the exhibitors established useful business contacts
  * 83% of the exhibitors expect orders as a result of exhibiting
  * 84% of the exhibitors indicated the visitor quality was good or excellent

• The international conference running concurrent to the exhibition was also a great success. An impressive 1,207 delegates participated at the conference. 73 expert speakers (37 Indian and 36 International speakers) from around the globe gave presentations.

• 12th Convergence India 2004 exhibitor, visitor and media comments were very positive.

• The 13th Convergence India 2005 international exhibition and conference will be held during 29-31 March 2005 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Due to the high demand, exhibitors should apply for space without delay.