Mission to India and Plastivision 2017
Mumbai, India, 18 – 22 January 2017
The Department for International Trade and British Plastics Federation delegation to India is a great opportunity to discover first-hand how to access one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Plastics markets. The UK Plastics industry delegates can explore the opportunities resulting from the huge demand for raw materials, machinery and services that India offers from its variety of developing sectors, which includes packaging, consumer goods, construction, automotive and more…
Join the Mission to Plastivision 2017, you company will have the opportunity to:
- Have a company profile featured in the printed Guide to the Best of British Plastics Industry, which will be distributed at the show and electronically circulated to the key contacts in the Indian market.
- Use a dedicated part of the British Pavilion for B2B meetings and networking.
- Showcase suitable product samples in the ‘Best of British’ display.
- Have a brochure and a short video displayed.
Mission delegates will also have the opportunity to:
• Attend the pre-exhibition welcome dinner and briefing session by a sector expert / senior diplomat.
• Promote, pitch and network with potential customers interested in collaborating and investing.
• Hear from local Department for International Trade commercial advisors about the best ways of doing business in India.
About Plastivision 2017
Plastivision 2017 is the 10th edition of the key Indian plastics show. The exhibition, which is held every three years, covers over 60,000 sq metres and features over 1,200 exhibitors. It is attended by over 100,000 visitors from 40 countries.
Plastivision is organised by a Indian plastics trade association called All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA, www.aipma.net), a member of Plastindia Foundation, which is a patron of the show.
Mission Programme:
| 18th Jan | Welcome dinner and pre-exhibition briefing session from a sector expert/senior diplomat |
| 19-20th Jan | Attend Plastivision 2017 |
| 21st Jan | Attend Plastivision 2017 as well as the exhibitors’ evening party |
| 22nd Jan | Travel back / optional stay over |
Flights and Hotel:
Assisted group hotel booking / flight cost borne by delegates
Visa to India
UK delegates will will need to apply for a visa to India via an online system, which doesn't require passports being sent to the visa centre and which is a very straight forward process. Please follow the link for more information on the e-Tourist Visa including "casual business visit": https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
The website is listed on the UK's .Gov.uk website:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements
To register your interest in joining the Mission to India and Plastivision 2017 please contact:
Justyna Elliott, British Plastics Federation
Email: [email protected]
T: +44 (0) 207 457 5001
Pricing: £100 + VAT*
*Excl. expenses towards flights, accommodation and subsistence (except for networking lunches and dinner)
