Confederation of Indian Industry, Eastern Region is organising its flagship initiative, the
EXIM Conference, themed Navigating Global Trade Frontiers on
26 February, 2026 at the Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kolkata.
The conference aims to bring together key decision makers including central government ministers, various state governments, policy makers, national and international industry leaders. The focus of the conference is to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of global trade. The focus of the conference is to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of global trade.
The Conference will feature discussions on:
- States: The Drivers of India’s Export Mission
- Exports from Eastern Region: Potential & Strategy
- Opportunities and Challenges of Border Trade
- Role of Ecosystem Players
The objective of the Conference is to showcase:
- Export competitiveness of the States of Eastern Region in terms of industrial policy, logistics infrastructure, natural resources and availability of skilled manpower.
- Emerging opportunities driven by geopolitical shifts, customer needs, technological advancements and sustainability imperatives.
- Information related to opportunities arising from free trade agreements and international alliances.
Key Highlights of the Conference:
- Participation of Central and State Ministers
- Senior Government officials of Government of India and State Government / Nodal Agencies.
- Senior Diplomats from key countries
- International Trade Delegations
- CEOs/ MDs of leading corporates
- Heads of Exports & Logistics Department of Corporates
Countries Participation:
- Australia, Japan, Bangladesh & Myanmar