PALM was created in response to the need of professionals in audio industry in India to have an expo dedicated to pro audio, exhibiting latest equipment and technology from major brands globally. The motivation was the professional's needs to be on par with the global trend in recording and post-production studios.

PALM Expo is the destination of 25,000 professionals, over three days each year, who visit from across India to drive their professional and business future. PALM's mantra is 'professional to the core'.

The attendees at PALM represent the highest level of influential professionals who are key decisionmakers, whom the industry follows in adopting brand and product. It is the reason why the world's top brands have a consistent presence at PALM, displaying and demonstrating their latest innovation.

HIGHLY DEFINED EXHIBIT DISPLAY

PALM's well-defined Halls of Pro Audio, Lighting and Pro AV allow your product category to be located preferably, attracting the correct buyer.

There are three dedicated halls with 29,000 sqm of exhibit area on pro audio, lighting, pro AV displaying over 500 brands and thousands of products incorporating every application and engineering.

WHY EXHIBIT

REASONS TO EXHIBIT

Business

• Purchasing Power: India ranks among the top 10 economies in the world. It is on the map of the global audiovisual industry by virtue of its purchasing power and knowledge to adopt the latest brands and technology.
• Distribution Network & Partnerships: PALM has been instrumental in expansion of sales distribution and dealer network, which has grown exponentially over the last decade. International companies participating at PALM assuredly establish distribution partnerships at the show.
• PALM is the place to network with influential buyers and professionals: The show attracts the biggest rental companies and most influential systems integrators looking for solutions across stage sound & lighting AV, Audio –for-Video, cinema sound, studio recording and music production solutions. Over the three days, top honchos and tech gurus in the event business are present in strength at the show.
• Business Oriented Content & Exhibit Features: PALM hosts over 10 allied events. PALM has a strong philosophy and belief in the assets it creates. The PALM mantra ‘we deliver business’ is a constant focus in the development of features for content and exhibit. Live sound and light demos, interactive conference & seminars, informative workshops and innovative showcases attract delegates from across the country providing more opportunity for business as well as product and brand exposure.
• Brand Reinforcement: The range of exhibits encompasses 500 brands from over 200 companies. The best technology and products in sound and light, systems engineering and AV from USA, Europe, China and India are represented at the expo. Hence, exhibiting at PALM is critical in terms of market contact, product recognition and brand reinforcement.

Market

Indian Market Consumption, Growth & Distribution

PALM is witness to India’s robust consumption of audiovisual install and stage rental business, attracting local distributors, as well as International brands entering India on the wave of aggression in pro audio distribution. The pro sound, light and audiovisual market continues to mature across India. Even as the Indian event industry continues to grow, attracting top acts and artistes from across the world, diverse industries are creating new opportunities for sales and consumption. Growth is driven primarily by a surge in the event and hospitality industry, as well as corporate AV business. The pro sound, light and audiovisual segment has registered growth in the number of rental companies and systems integrators catering to the events and corporate segment. All major brands are entering India on the PALM platform as international brand power has been confirmed in the Indian market context, which affords high quality sound, light and AV equipment. Furthermore Indian distribution has enough scope & depth for supporting new brands, thereby fuelling the industry.

EXHIBIT PROFILE

Dedicated Exhibit Areas

The internationally acclaimed PALM expo boasts of an extensive spectrum of products and technological solutions for pro audio, music production, audiovisual, cinema sound and lighting. In order to accommodate the expanse of exhibits in a manner which facilitates efficient movement of buyers leading to better business for exhibitors, PALM has dedicated exhibit areas for sound + music production + lighting + laser + effects + audiovisual integrated system

ABOUT MUMBAI

Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city in India. It is the capital of Maharashtra and home to 20 million people. Mumbai’s diversity and vibrancy display the city’s true personality. Throbbing and bustling with life, Mumbai is a big and exciting city. Mumbai is excellently connected by air, rail and road. One of India’s principal gateway cities, it has an international airport with flights to and from the world’s major capitals while Indian Airlines and Indian Railways link it with all important towns and cities throughout India.

BY AIR

Mumbai has excellent connectivity with most of the major cities around the world, including, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur to name a few. Most of the domestic sectors too are linked to Mumbai, making it the busiest hub in the country. Please click here for more information about Mumbai airport.

BY TRAIN

Trains arrive in Mumbai from all over India. The Central line serves connectivity to Southern India, Eastern India, and parts of North India. The Western line connects to the Western states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some parts of North India. The main terminals are Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus.

BY ROAD

National highways and expressways radiate from the city providing links to all parts of the country. Mumbai is well connected to all major tourist attractions. Click here for a Mumbai city map which shows the major highways and railways as well as the airport.

TOURIST TAXI

Cars can be arranged by hotel and travel agents. Rates vary according to the car hired.

METERED TAXI (NON-AC)

Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Most taxis in Mumbai are small-medium sized cars (non air-conditioned), painted black-and-yellow (black on lower body and yellow on roof).
Minimum tariff is Rs. 21 for first 1.5 km. Additional fare to be paid as per tariff card available with the driver.

AUTO RICKSHAW

Auto Rickshaw can be hailed off the street. Minimum tariff is Rs. 18 for first 1.5 km. Additional fare to be paid as per tariff, card available with the driver.