Building Platforms. Strengthening Institutions. Advancing Indian MICE.

With more than 30 years of experience across the business-events ecosystem, Sudeep Sarcar brings together an uncommon understanding of how destinations are presented, conventions are delivered, exhibitions are developed, venues are operated, and institutions are strengthened. 

Sudeep Samarendra Sarcar ED and (CEO) of IEML
Years of Experience
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Multiple

Governing Board Terms

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Since 2010

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About Sudeep Sarcar

Experience Across the Ecosystem. Perspective Beyond a Designation.

Sudeep Sarcar’s professional journey has not been confined to one organisation, one function, or one side of the business-events industry. His experience spans destination management, professional congress organisation, exhibitions, export promotion, venue operations, institutional governance, and industry associations. This breadth has given him a practical understanding of the expectations of organisers, delegates, exhibitors, buyers, associations, venues, service providers, and public institutions.

As Executive Director (Corporate) & CEO of India Exposition Mart Limited, he contributes to the strategic and institutional development of an integrated trade, exhibition, convention, hospitality, and year-round sourcing ecosystem.

His leadership is defined not simply by the events hosted or platforms supported, but by the relationships, systems, and institutional capabilities required to sustain them.

Areas of Expertise

MICE & Convention Leadership

Expertise in convention leadership and large-scale event delivery.

Exhibitions & Platform Development

Across diverse industries, sectors and markets.

Venue Operations & Strategy

Operational excellence and world-class infrastructure.

Trade & Export Promotion

Supporting industry access to global markets.

Association & Institutional Leadership

Member engagement, representation and growth.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

Collaboration with government, industry and global partners.

The Professional Journey

Not One Side of the Table. Every Side That Matters.

Destination Management
Professional Congress Organisation
Exhibitions and Export Promotion
Venue Leadership
Industry Associations

Every Chapter Added Experience. Together, They Built Perspective.

More Than Managing a Venue. Building an Ecosystem.

At India Exposition Mart Limited, Sudeep Sarcar’s leadership sits at the intersection of infrastructure, exhibitions, conventions, export promotion, hospitality, government engagement, and institutional development.

Major Events and Institutional Milestones

Trusted with Platforms of National and Global Significance.

Platforms Do More Than Host Industries. They Help Industries Progress.

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Major Events and Institutional Milestones

Trusted with Platforms of National
and Global Significance.

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Global Conventions Hosted

ADB Annual Meeting | WHO FCTC COP7 | UNCCD COP14 | FDI World Dental Congress

Trade and Export Platforms

IHGF Delhi Fair | Export-oriented exhibitions | Buyer-seller engagements

Industrial Exhibitions

IFEX | Foundry ecosystem platforms | Manufacturing and engineering events

Government and Public Platforms

State-led trade initiatives | Industry summits | Policy and stakeholder engagements

Conventions and Knowledge Forums

Association conventions | Industry conclaves | Professional conferences

Global Conventions Hosted

ADB Annual Meeting | WHO FCTC COP7 | UNCCD COP14 | FDI World Dental Congress

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Trade and Export Platforms

IHGF Delhi Fair | Export-oriented exhibitions | Buyer-seller engagements

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Industrial Exhibitions

IFEX | Foundry ecosystem platforms | Manufacturing and engineering events

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Government and Public Platforms

State-led trade initiatives | Industry summits | Policy and stakeholder engagements

Conventions and Knowledge Forums

Association conventions | Industry conclaves | Professional conferences

ICPB Leadership

An Association Is Strongest When Its Members Can See It Working.

Sudeep Sarcar’s association with the India Convention Promotion Bureau spans more than two decades and includes documented service in governing and leadership roles.

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“Institutions should be measured not by the number of meetings held, but by the services delivered and opportunities followed through.”

Leadership Philosophy

Listen. Connect. Follow through.

Sudeep Sarcar’s leadership philosophy rests on a straightforward belief: institutions become stronger when they remain useful, responsive, and accountable to the people they represent. His approach brings together:

Listening Before Leading

Understanding the realities of members, organisers, service providers, and industry partners.

Collaboration Before Credit

Building outcomes through collective ownership and institutional cooperation.

Systems Beyond Announcements

Translating priorities into responsibilities, processes, follow-up, and measurable progress.

Industry Before Individual

Using experience and institutional access to expand opportunity across the wider

Continuity with Progress

Preserving what works while building the capabilities required for the future.
Vision for Indian MICE

India has the capability. The next step is coordinated confidence.

India possesses world-class venues, experienced organisers, professional service providers, diverse destinations, strong hospitality, improving connectivity, and unmatched cultural depth. The opportunity is to bring these strengths together through better destination positioning, stronger bidding capabilities, systematic convention intelligence, professional member services, and collaboration between government and industry.

A More Connected Industry. A More Competitive India.