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Phil Chung, CEO, Kinexin Convention Management, provides details on the latest developments at India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka
Could you elaborate on the collaboration between Kinexin and IICC Dwarka? Kinexin Convention Management, the official operator of IICC, was officially selected by the Indian government through a competitive bid. IICC is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India, to fund, build, and maintain the general infrastructure of all IICC complex-related projects. Being a national project, both Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Government of India have enthusiastically
been supporting the project. Until the completion of the venue, Kinexin will also serve as the official consultant for pre-marketing and operability in all aspects of the facility.
By when is the project expected to be complete? Any challenges delaying the process?
Until this day, the construction has been quite smooth. Larsen & Toubro (L&T), our construction partner, is well-known for completing projects on time. We're expecting the first phase of the venue,
which comprises two indoor exhibition halls of 60,000 sqm, a seven-storey indoor convention centre of 60,000 sqm and meant for 12,000 pax, and a 240,000 sqm site to be used as an outdoor exposition or parking space, to be completed by mid-2020.
Considering your vast experience in the conventions business, what is your vision for IICC?
My vision is very clear; numerous global exhibition and convention organisers and planners are going to consider India as the new hotspot. Together with IICC, they will grow in number and size, boosting the positive economic impact on every industry. India is going to be positioned as the new top player in the world of MiCE and business tourism industries, and IICC's development will not only be our own growth but also mark the progress of the MiCE industry of India.