The 2nd Edition of Global Exhibition on Services (GES) 2016 being organised by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), Government of India, Confederation of Indian Industry ( CII) and Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) from 21-23 April 2016 at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida has participation of over 450 Exhibitors, participation from 77 countries and 350 buyers from Service Sectors. It has around 20 thematic sessions and over 3000 B2B Meetings spread over 3 days.

GES 2016 is a global platform for increasing trade in services, enhancing strategic cooperation and strengthen multilateral relationships between all stakeholders and it provides an excellent opportunity to understand the potential for services exports and to increase FDI flow in the sector.

Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble President of India inaugurated the event on 20th April, 2016. Other important dignitaries present on the occasion included Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications & Information Technology, Government of India, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of India.

The Valedictory Session is scheduled sas Saturday, 23rd April 2016 from 1200 -1310 Hrs at Hall 2 E, India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry, Government of India has kindly agreed to be the Chief Guest on this occasion. Other important speakers at this Session include Smt Rita Teaotia, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Mr Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.