MEDIA Expo 2027 Mumbai, 8-10 April at Bombay Exhibition Centre.
Dates
8–10 Apr 2027
City / country
Mumbai, India
Venue
Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC)
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event overview
MEDIA Expo 2027 Mumbai is India's leading trade exhibition for indoor and outdoor advertising, signage and printing, held 8-10 April 2027 at Bombay Exhibition Centre.
The 57th edition brings brand owners, advertising agencies, printers and fabricators together with global equipment and materials suppliers.
It is the practical place to compare wide-format printers, signage substrates, display systems and digital out-of-home technology before the festive season.
TL;DR
Visit to compare running costs on wide-format printers, touch and test substrates, and meet suppliers who can turn a campaign brief into production within weeks. The show also gives agencies and brand owners a single view of digital signage and display hardware before committing to a capital purchase.
Exhibit because Media Expo concentrates printers, fabricators, advertising agencies and brand owners from Mumbai and across India in three trading days. It is a launch platform for machines, materials and display systems, and the 2026 floor of 15,000 sqm shows the scale buyers expect.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
3Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), NESCO, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai 400063, India
Entrances & gates
BEC main gate, NESCO complex
Visitor registration and badge checks are at the main gate off Western Express Highway.
Paid on-site parking around the NESCO complex; approach from Western Express Highway.
Food options
NESCO food court
On-site diningParking: Paid parking operates inside the NESCO complex; use the Western Express Highway gate and allow 15 minutes at peak entry.
Gate: Trade badges are checked at the BEC main gate; carry a printed or digital badge plus photo ID.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Trade visitor
Free entry with mandatory online registration.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online before arrival; mobile badges are not accepted, so print the badge or collect it at the visitor desk with photo ID.
Ticket notes
Entry is free for trade visitors, but online registration is mandatory and under-15s are not admitted.
Who runs the show
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd.
Organiser
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Exhibitors: 150
Floor area: 15,000 sqm
Edition #: 56
This edition
2027
Visitors: 18,000
Exhibitors: 180
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
The 2026 edition of Media Expo Mumbai covered 15,000 sqm and hosted 150 exhibitors. The most recent published visitor figure is 15,181 for the 2025 edition.
Impact
Mumbai is India's advertising and media-services hub, so a three-day show here reaches brand owners, agencies and production houses that control print and signage budgets across western India. The 2026 floor of 15,000 sqm and 150 exhibitors gives buyers enough depth to compare machinery, materials and display systems in one visit, while the 15,181 visitors reported for 2025 show a qualified trade audience rather than public footfall.
Audience quality
The audience is trade-only and skewed to people who specify, buy or produce advertising and signage: brand marketers, agency production heads, printers, fabricators and retail-display contractors. Free registration keeps volume high, but the mandatory online registration and 15+ rule filter out casual public visitors. Students are limited to day three after 12:00, so the first two days are the cleanest for serious supplier meetings.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on meeting printers and agencies with live capital budgets rather than collecting general leads. A 9 sqm shell stand costs roughly INR 2-2.7 lakh before travel, so exhibitors should pre-book meetings with 25-40 target accounts and run live demos. The 2026 benchmark of 150 exhibitors means competition for attention is moderate; a working machine or sample wall converts better than a brochure-led stand.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
India's out-of-home and print advertising spend is growing as retail, transit and digital screen networks expand. Mumbai concentrates brand headquarters, agencies and production houses, so supplier decisions made at Media Expo shape western India's print and signage capacity for the year.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital out-of-home scales up
Screen networks in malls, transit and airports are adding programmatic buying, pushing printers and fabricators into hardware, installation and content services.
What it changes: Exhibitors selling screens, mounts and content software meet buyers who are converting static sites to digital.
Print consolidation and automation
Indian printers are investing in faster wide-format machines and automated finishing to win shorter-run, faster-turnaround campaign work.
What it changes: Machine and workflow suppliers can demonstrate payback on a single Mumbai floor.
Sustainable substrates and inks
Brand owners are asking for recyclable boards, PVC-free films and lower-solvent inks as packaging and retail compliance tightens.
What it changes: Material suppliers can position certified green substrates with agencies and brand procurement teams.
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Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Closest airport; Terminal 2 handles most international arrivals.
8 km
to venue
25-40 min
by car
Navi Mumbai International Airport
Secondary option south-east of the city; allow extra time in peak traffic.
45 km
to venue
70-90 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 55–85 / night
15-25 minutes from BEC; small rooms but reliable airport access.
USD 100–150 / night
Best balance of proximity and meeting space; book 4-6 weeks ahead.
USD 180–260 / night
Walking or short cab ride to BEC; larger rooms and business lounges.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Fastest fixed-price option from Andheri and the airport corridor.
App cab / taxi
Use Ola or Uber; prepaid airport taxis are metered and slower.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Visa (business) | Most foreign business visitors who are not visa-exempt | $80.00 | 4-7 working days |
Nepal and Bhutan nationals do not need a visa; other exemptions depend on nationality.
India accepts ATA carnets for temporary exhibition goods; confirm the processing route with the freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
April in Mumbai is hot and humid, with daytime highs of 32-35 C, overnight lows around 26 C, and occasional pre-monsoon showers late in the month. Carry water and light cotton clothing.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Indian mobile data is inexpensive; a local eSIM or prepaid SIM needs passport and visa copies. Venue Wi-Fi is limited, so exhibitors should order a dedicated line.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress and greetings
Business dress is smart-casual; a handshake is standard, and many meetings open with chai. English is widely used in the advertising trade.
Traffic and timing
Mumbai traffic is heavy between 08:00-11:00 and 17:00-20:00. Allow 45-60 minutes for airport runs and confirm meetings the morning of.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: BOM - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Book 4-6 weeks ahead; April is business-travel season and fares rise closer to the show.
Most foreign business visitors need an Indian e-Visa; apply before travel and carry a printed approval.
Estimated cost: USD 80-100
Processing: 4-7 working days
Check the latest nationality rules on the official portal; visas on arrival are not available for most business visitors.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: 8 km from BOM, 25-40 minutes by app cab; metro Line 7 plus auto is cheaper at peak.
Hotel → venue: Goregaon East hotels are 5-15 minutes by cab; Andheri East is 15-30 minutes.
Ride-hail: Ola and Uber are widely available; use the airport pickup zone and expect surge pricing at 17:00-20:00.
Public transit: Mumbai Metro Line 7 to Gundavali, then a short auto ride; suburban trains stop at Goregaon and Andheri.
Parking: Paid parking inside the NESCO complex; arrive early on day one.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 26-35 C
Seasonality: Hot and humid; pre-monsoon showers possible late in the month.
Packing: Light cotton clothing, comfortable shoes, a compact umbrella and a reusable water bottle.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 (8 April 2027)
Day one has the fullest exhibitor presence, live machine launches and senior supplier teams before stock and staff are stretched. Days two and three are better for revisits, but students are admitted only on day three after 12:00, which makes the floor busier.
Register online and print the badge — Mobile badges are not accepted at BEC.
Book flights and a Goregaon East hotel — April is peak business-travel season.
Shortlist 15 exhibitors and request meetings — Use the exhibitor list in the show app.
Download the app and plan hall routes — Group meetings by hall to avoid crossing the site.
Pack badge, ID, business cards and a power bank — Carry a light jacket for air-conditioned halls.
Badge check and registration desk
BEC main entranceMachinery and substrate supplier meetings
Hall 1Lunch and informal agency networking
NESCO food courtDigital signage and display systems review
Hall 2Follow-up notes and cab booking
Business centreGateway of India and Colaba Causeway
Heritage and Shopping
45-60 min by cab from Goregaon
Iconic waterfront landmark with colonial architecture and street shopping.
Elephanta Caves
UNESCO Heritage
Half-day including ferry from Gateway
Rock-cut temples on an island in Mumbai Harbour.
Film City, Goregaon
Media Industry Visit
15 min from BEC
Studios and sets that explain Mumbai's media-production ecosystem.
NESCO food court
Informal meeting point
Central to the halls; busy at 13:00.
Hotel business lounges in Goregaon East
Quiet meetings
The Westin and Courtyard lobbies work for follow-up conversations.
BEC exhibitor evening receptions
Industry networking
Check the show app for invite-only events.
Mumbai suppliers expect a fast, personal follow-up; waiting a week loses the conversation to a competitor met on the same floor.
Budget
Shell scheme
INR 22000–30000 / m²
Raw space
INR 12000–18000 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Indicative 2027 bands from Mumbai exhibition-market rates; no 2027 tariff was printed on the fetched pages.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · shell 9 sqm
INR 22000–30000 / per sqm
hotel
both · mid
INR 9000–13000 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
INR 3500–5500 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell 9 sqm | INR 22000–30000 / per sqm | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | INR 9000–13000 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | INR 3500–5500 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip MEDIA Expo 2027 Mumbai.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your role in the advertising and print supply chain?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have specific suppliers to compare and can travel for two days.
Best for
Brand owners, agencies and printers sourcing equipment or suppliers
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
2-4 weeks
Risks
April hotel rates
Crowded first day
exhibit
You have an India launch or a demo-ready machine and 25+ target accounts.
Best for
Machine makers, substrate suppliers and display-system vendors
Min. budget
$6,000.00
Timeline
8-12 weeks
Risks
Stand cost overruns
Freight delays
skip
Your next print or signage purchase is more than a year away.
Best for
General public, students outside day three, or buyers with no active print project
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing supplier meetings
No public access
Book with
Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO)
Mumbai's principal exhibition complex in Goregaon East, hosting Media Expo.
Venue named on the official visitor page.
Air India
Full-service Indian carrier with domestic and international connections to Mumbai.
Useful travel resource, not an announced show partner.
FICCI
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a national business body in Delhi.
Relevant industry body, not an announced show partner.
Indian Society of Advertisers
Representative body for Indian advertisers and brand marketing teams.
Relevant advertiser association, not an announced show partner.
Recommended providers
Official e-Visa portal; apply 4-7 working days before travel.
Filter Goregaon East and Andheri East for airport and venue access.
Compare fares to BOM; book 4-6 weeks ahead.
Temporary imports and on-site handling at BEC.
Travel and public-liability cover for exhibitors.
Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves and city tours.
Phone-based badge scan and CSV export; test before the show.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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