PALM AV-ICN Expo 2025: Empowering Indian Manufacturing in Pro Audio and Entertainment Lighting

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | April 8, 2025 | News

PALM AV-ICN Expo 2025

India’s Pro audio and lighting industry is gearing up for the biggest event of the year, the one and only PALM AV-ICN Expo 2025. From May 29 to May 31, NESCO Mumbai, will transform into a dynamic arena where the latest advancements in professional sound, lighting, rigging, and AV technology take centre stage.

The 2025 edition reinforces PALM Expo’s founding objective, to nurture and develop India’s pro audio, lighting, and AV industry. Over the years, this vision has shaped a growing ecosystem of distributors, integrators, and technology professionals in fields such as sound engineering, acoustics, system design, and installation. However, the next phase of growth lies in product design, manufacturing, and export. Indian manufacturers now face an unprecedented opportunity at this Expo with a vast domestic market supporting economies of scale and a global appetite for competitively priced, well-designed technology, India is poised to become a major exporter of professional audio products.

India’s investments in semiconductor manufacturing also create a unique imperative—large-scale local production of AV products is essential to drive internal demand for components and make chip fabrication viable. In this Expo, PALM AV-ICN will aim to spotlight the evolution of Indian manufacturing, while continuing to feature the latest innovations and solutions from established international brands serving the Indian market.

For the 23rd edition, PALM AV-ICN Expo will remain a key platform for India’s professional sound and lighting industry, providing consistent opportunities for business development, networking, and product discovery. Spanning 45,000 square metres at NESCO, the show will feature an expanded presence of brands, increased emphasis on high-performance sound reinforcement, and a stronger focus on digital and networked audio technologies relevant to live events and fixed installations. Additionally, the 2025 edition will highlight Made in India products, offering a unique spotlight on in-house manufacturing and domestic brands contributing to the growth of the Indian pro audio and AV sector.

With over 300 exhibitors leading exhibitors showcasing the best in mixing consoles, line arrays, immersive audio solutions, stage lighting, visual effects, trussing, and rigging, PALM AV-ICN Expo continues to be the driving force behind India’s thriving pro audio and lighting entertainment industry. With the previous year garnering a footfall of almost 38,000 attendees we’re expecting the same enthusiasm this year. Spread across four halls, Hall 2, 3, 4 and 6 from which two halls are for pro audio, one for lighting and sfx and one for pro AV, the show is set to be a grand spectacle. Whether you’re a rental company, system integrator, sound engineer, lighting designer, or consultant, this is where you’ll find the tools, technology, and expertise to elevate your craft.

PALM AV-ICN 2025 will once again feature a dynamic three-day conference series. Industry leaders, experts, and pro sound and lighting aficionados will take the stage, sharing insights and innovations.

The PALM Sound & Light Awards honours individuals and organizations for their unmatched contribution to the events entertainment industry in the fields of stage, sound and light. Over the past years, the awards have generated much expectation from live event organizers, rental companies and industry professionals like sound engineers, set designers, stage production companies and light designers.

Ramesh Chetwani, Project Director, PALM AV-ICN Expo said, “PALM AV-ICN Expo 2025 continues to be the driving force behind India’s booming pro audio, lighting, and AV industry. As the market evolves with cutting-edge innovations in immersive sound, digital displays, AI-driven integration, and smart AV solutions, this year’s expo will showcase future of technology and cutting-edge solutions in immersive audio, intelligent displays, AI-driven integration, and smart AV solutions, empowering businesses across industries. With an expanded exhibitor lineup, engaging conference sessions, and a strong focus on business networking, we are committed to delivering a world-class platform where global brands and industry professionals come together to innovate, collaborate, and grow.”

As the countdown begins, PALM AV-ICN Expo 2025 is set to welcome stakeholders from across the industry for three days of product showcases, networking, and collaboration. The Expo continues to serve as a key stage for the pro audio, lighting, and AV integration sectors.

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