India’s professional audio, AV, lighting, and entertainment technology industry is entering one of its most exciting growth phases, and PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 is gearing up to reflect exactly that momentum.
Returning for its 24th edition from May 28 to 30, 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, the expo is expected to once again bring together the country’s entire professional AV and entertainment technology ecosystem under one roof. Organised by Informa Markets, the show has steadily evolved into India’s leading platform for live sound, professional audio, AV integration, entertainment lighting, display technologies, and immersive experiences.
This year’s edition arrives at a crucial time for the industry. India’s Pro AV market is projected to touch nearly USD 150 million by 2034, growing steadily due to rising demand across live events, hospitality, education, corporate communication, houses of worship, government projects, streaming ecosystems, and digital content creation.
As immersive experiences continue to dominate consumer and enterprise engagement alike, the role of professional audio visual technology has become more critical than ever before.
PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 is expected to host:
- 285 exhibitors
- More than 1,000 global and Indian brands
- Over 42,000 industry professionals
The visitor profile continues to expand every year, drawing professionals from:
- Live event production
- Rental companies
- Recording studios
- Post-production houses
- System integration firms
- Hospitality
- Education
- Corporate AV sectors
- Entertainment infrastructure companies
What makes PALM AV-ICN stand apart is the sheer diversity of technology on display. The expo floor will showcase advancements across:
- Professional audio
- Live sound reinforcement
- Entertainment lighting
- AV integration
- LED displays
- Digital signage
- Conferencing systems
- Intelligent control technologies
Leading brands including HARMAN, Yamaha, Sennheiser, Shure, Epson, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio, Robe, AVID, d&b audiotechnik, NovaStar and Hikvision are all expected to present their latest technologies and innovations.
One of the biggest highlights of the 2026 edition will be its experiential technology zones.
The expo is expanding interactive showcase environments through:
- The HARMAN Live Arena
- N-Labs Arena
- Dedicated PALM Demo Qubes
These specially designed spaces allow visitors to experience technologies in realistic environments instead of simply viewing products statically on booths.
From high-decibel live sound demonstrations to acoustic listening spaces and immersive AV environments, these zones are expected to become major crowd pullers across all three days.
For professionals working in touring, installations, and live production, this hands-on exposure becomes invaluable before making investment decisions.
PALM AV-ICN Expo has also become an important knowledge-sharing platform for the Indian industry.
The 2026 edition will feature:
- 15 conference sessions
- 50+ industry thought leaders
- Multiple technical workshops and certification programs
Topics this year will cover:
- AI-driven studio automation
- 3D immersive monitoring technologies
- India’s skilled audio engineering gap
- Energy-efficient lighting systems
- Open architecture DSP systems
- The future of live sound in India
- Women in technical audio roles
- Professional engineering best practices
The parallel AV-ICN Conference will also dive into developments in:
- LED display systems
- Interactive display technologies
- Multi-camera switching
- Intelligent AV infrastructure
- AI in AV workflows
As the Indian AV ecosystem grows rapidly, skill development has become equally important.
To support industry professionals, the expo will also host:
- Certified Audio Video Specialist (CAVS) training
- PALM EESA Rigging & Trussing Workshop
These initiatives aim to help technicians, engineers, and system professionals stay aligned with global standards and evolving technologies.
Speaking about the industry’s growth trajectory, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets, highlighted how India’s digital transformation is accelerating demand for intelligent AV systems, immersive experiences, entertainment technology, and large-scale integrated projects.
With India’s digital economy expected to contribute significantly to the nation’s GDP by 2030, sectors such as museums, entertainment venues, live events, conferencing systems, and digital installations are all expected to create massive opportunities for the Pro AV industry.
And that is precisely where PALM AV-ICN Expo 2026 positions itself — not just as a trade exhibition, but as a meeting ground for the future of India’s entertainment and technology infrastructure.
From business networking and technology launches to skill development and immersive demonstrations, the 2026 edition is expected to showcase how rapidly India’s professional AV ecosystem is evolving into a global force.
