The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) will host its annual flagship event, “EEMAGINE 2019 – Integrate, Innovate and Inspire”, from August 1–3 at the Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi.
The event is positioned as a vibrant convergence of ideas, creativity, and industry leadership, bringing together key stakeholders from India’s event and entertainment sector.
Industry Leaders and Knowledge Exchange
EEMAGINE 2019 will feature participation from leading professionals, creative entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts from across India and abroad. The event aims to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the entertainment ecosystem.
Prominent speakers include Gitikka Ganju, Jonathan Kennedy, Jaspreet Bindra, Neelam Kapur, Mohit Satyanand, Payal Chawla, Rohit Kohli, Sonal Mansingh, Shivani Wazir, Shivjeet Khullar, Safir Anand, Jay Shah, among others.
Focus on Industry Growth and Challenges
The event and activations industry in India is estimated at over ₹1,00,000 crore and is growing at approximately 17% annually. In recent years, Indian event companies have expanded globally, hosting international editions in regions including the UAE, UK, Europe, the United States, Australia, Russia, Singapore, and Cambodia.
EEMAGINE 2019 will bring together event managers, corporate clients, government representatives, vendors, technologists, and marketing strategists for intensive discussions, seminars, and networking sessions.
Technology and the Future of Events
This year’s agenda places strong emphasis on technology as a key driver of transformation in the sector. Sessions such as “Adapt or Perish” and “Data is King” will explore how digital tools, data analytics, and immersive technologies are reshaping audience engagement and production quality.
Organisers noted that while India is making progress, it still lags behind global markets in adopting advanced event technologies. The event will highlight both opportunities and challenges in leveraging innovation for industry growth.
Statement from EEMA Leadership
Announcing the event, Sanjoy Roy, President of EEMA, said that the association, now in its 12th year, continues its efforts to establish the events and entertainment sector as a formally recognised industry. He emphasized that EEMAGINE aims to celebrate the diversity of the sector and provide a unified platform for all stakeholders.
EEMAX Global Awards
EEMAGINE 2019 will conclude with the EEMAX Global Awards on August 3, recognising excellence in the events and entertainment industry.
Now in its 10th edition, the awards celebrate outstanding creative talent across India. This year, a new category for Budget Projects has been introduced to broaden recognition across diverse scales of production.
