NIMA Launches the First Edition of i-MICE™ 2026 in New Delhi

18 September 2026 | Hotel The Suryaa, New Friends Colony, New Delhi

The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) proudly launched the first edition of i-MICE™ 2026, its newly introduced annual business forum dedicated to strengthening B2B engagement within India’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) ecosystem.

Held on 18 September 2026 at Hotel The Suryaa, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, the inaugural edition brought together leading MICE decision-makers, premium suppliers and distinguished industry stakeholders for a focused day of high-quality business networking and one-to-one B2B interactions.

Ministry of Tourism Chief Guest at the Inaugural Edition

Mr. Arun Srivastava, Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, graced the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest, lending strong institutional support to the initiative and highlighting the growing importance of the MICE sector within India’s tourism and business ecosystem.

The event was also attended by several prominent industry leaders, including:

Mr. Subhash Goyal – Chairman, Stic Travel Group and Patron, NIMA
Mr. Vikas Khanduri – CEO, Holiday Merchant and Advisor, NIMA
Mr. Aman Kaushik – Fulcrum Push
Mr. Gaurav Khandelwal – RezLive
Mr. Akshay Sharma – Asego

Their participation reflected the industry’s collective support for NIMA’s vision of creating stronger business opportunities and a more connected MICE ecosystem in India.

NIMA Leadership Drives the New Initiative

Dr. Nitin Mittal, National Coordinator, NIMA, reiterated the association’s vision and commitment towards creating meaningful platforms that deliver tangible business opportunities for its members.

Mr. Rakesh Arora, Founder & Coordinator, NIMA, and Chairman, i-MICE™ 2026, introduced the inaugural edition and outlined the concept and objectives of the new business forum.

Mr. Gajesh Girdhar, Founder & Chairman, Governing Council, NIMA, honoured the Chief Guest during the inaugural ceremony.

The NIMA executive team participated actively in the event and coordinated the various activities to ensure seamless engagement between buyers and suppliers.

i-MICE™ — A New Annual B2B Platform for the MICE Industry

Established in 2014, NIMA is a not-for-profit consortium comprising 300+ carefully screened MICE operators from across India, with strong representation from Tier II and Tier III cities.

NIMA members are experienced professionals engaged in MICE and outbound tourism, with established international business relationships. Over the years, NIMA has built a strong reputation for credibility and industry engagement and is regularly invited to leading domestic and international tourism platforms.

i-MICE™ is NIMA’s newly launched annual business forum, created to facilitate structured, focused and high-quality B2B interactions between India’s MICE buyers and premium industry suppliers.

The inaugural 2026 edition brought together:

70 NIMA member companies, with one representative from each organisation
Specially invited buyers from the MICE and travel ecosystem
16 premium exhibitors representing hotels, DMCs, insurance companies, tourism boards and allied industry segments
GRN Connect as the Platinum Supplier Partner
Focused Table-Top B2B Meetings

One of the key highlights of i-MICE™ 2026 was its dedicated table-top B2B meeting format, designed to facilitate focused conversations between buyers and suppliers.

Unlike conventional networking events, the format enabled participants to engage in structured business discussions, explore new products and destinations, understand each other’s requirements and identify opportunities for long-term partnerships.

The inaugural edition therefore went beyond networking to create a business-focused environment where meaningful commercial conversations could take place.

Looking Ahead

With the successful launch of its inaugural edition, i-MICE™ 2026 establishes a new annual platform for NIMA to connect its growing network of MICE buyers with quality suppliers from India and international markets.

The initiative reinforces NIMA’s continuing commitment to professionalising, strengthening and expanding India’s MICE ecosystem, while creating greater business opportunities for its members and industry partners.

i-MICE™ — Connecting Buyers. Empowering Suppliers. Creating Business.

About NIMA

The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) is a not-for-profit consortium established in 2014, bringing together 300+ screened MICE operators across India. With a strong presence in Tier II and Tier III cities, NIMA works towards strengthening the MICE and outbound tourism ecosystem through business networking, education, knowledge-sharing, industry partnerships and professional development.