Gifts World Expo 2024, a B2B gifting and promotional solutions trade show, concluded on a high note, attracting a substantial number of visitors keen to explore the latest trends and innovations in the gifting industry. Emphasizing on the need to build strong strategic partnerships and fostering business synergies, the event was held at Pragati Maidan on 26 July 2024.
The Gift Talks Conference was a major focus with sessions designed to facilitate meaningful dialogues, networking opportunities, and collaborative ventures that promise to drive growth and innovation in the sector. Keynote presentations included insights on sustainable gifting and brand-building strategies. Hakan Kjellstrom, CEO & General Manager of Life by Follis, delivered a talk on “Sustainable Gifting: Eco-Friendly Practices for a Better Tomorrow., while Namita Tayal, President of Innerwheel, led an engaging session on “Transforming Luxury Through Sustainable Design and Corporate Social Responsibility.” Other notable panelists also included Bennett Biji, Marketing Manager MISREE- Crafted by Haldiram’s, and Avneet Mann, Co- Founder & CEO of The Wishing Chair who contributed their insights in the panel discussion on brand-building in the gifting industry.
Panel discussions throughout the day featured speakers who shared their expertise on various aspects of the gifting industry. Ruchika Mehta, Corporate Director of Communications & PR at The Park Hotels, and Sai Harsh, Marketing Head at MONIN India, explored the nuances of gifting as a tool for brand building and marketing.
The afternoon sessions continued to deliver insights with presentations from Pawan Hora, Director and Head of PR at Wishbox, who discussed the significance of gifting in elevating PR strategies. Ruchin Kohli, Director of Occasion Xperts, stressed on the importance of corporate gifts in event planning and weddings, while Prerana Saxena, CEO-Founder of Theme Weavers Designs, offered a unique perspective on blending tradition with modernity in wedding gifting alongside Nimit Mehta, Founder Director of R2S World, who contributed to the discourse on local wedding gifting and its evolving trends.
The day concluded with a panel discussion on “Pathways to Prosperity: Business Growth Insights,” featuring speakers like Ruchin Kohli, Prerana Saxena, Pawan Hora, and Nimit Mehta, who discussed how gifting can drive exceptional business success whereas the last panel of the day deliberated on the role of the Corporate Gifting Association of India (CGAI) in empowering startups within the industry, featuring Kushal Shah, Managing Director of Seana, and Jigar Jaisinghani, CEO of Royale Collections, among others.
Himani Gulati, Director of MEX Exhibitions said, “The energy and enthusiasm today have been phenomenal. Our attention on building partnerships is crucial for collaboration and driving industry growth. We are excited about the innovative ideas and business connections that have emerged from today’s discussions and we thank all the panelists who contributed their insights and forward-thinking approaches today which reflect the vibrant future of the gifting industry and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
