After a successful 1st edition in December last year the healthcare industry looks forward to Hospital Infrastructure India (HII) 2011-- India’s first and premier exhibition on hospital infrastructure, planning, hospital supplies and healthcare development taking place at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from December 14 – 16.
The Indian Healthcare sector – Opportunities Galore
The Indian healthcare sector is expected to become a USD 280 billion industry by 2020 with spending on health estimated to grow 14 per cent annually, according to a report by industry chamber, FICCI. Healthcare has emerged as one of the most progressive and largest service sectors in India with an expected GDP spend of 8 per cent by 2012 from 5.5 per cent in 2009. India spent 5.2 per cent of the GDP on healthcare, of which 4.3 per cent was spent by the private sector valued at USD22billion.
Private sector expenditure in the healthcare segment is expected to reach USD 45 billion by 2012, it added. It is estimated that the hospital segment alone is expected to reach USD 54.7 billion by 2012, representing more than 70 per cent of healthcare sector revenues.
Quality Visitors, Quality Business
HII event attracted over 2500 trade visitors comprising CEOs, Medical Director, Hospital Administrators, Medical Superidentants, Bio Medical Consultants, Healthcare architects, Project management consultants, Developers, PE firms, and many senior decision makers and healthcare professionals.
Latest innovations & trends to be displayed
The event will offer visitors the possibility to collect information about the hospital infrastructural products, medical equipments, hospital consultancy and planning, and meet their potential suppliers & future partners. Leading companies in hospital planning, hospital floorings, ceilings, OT lights, Clean room partitions, medical equipments & products, healthcare IT, hospital furniture, hospital supplies, engineering & construction will be present at HII 2011.
As in HII 2010 efficient business meetings will make it possible for exhibitors to gain prospective business contacts and to open new possibilities for their business.
Highlights from HII 2010
The hallmark of the show in 2010 was the quality visitors and the variety of products and services on display. HII has now established itself as a one stop shop for any healthcare professional or entrepreneur to see, compare and negotiate the various services on offer.
107 exhibitors from 12 overseas countries showcased the entire gamut of hospital infrastructure products, medical equipments/technology, and hospital solutions all under one roof. Countries represented were US, UK, Australia, Hungary, Taiwan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands & the host India.
Some of the leading companies included L & T, Sony India, Armstrong World, HKS, Burt Hill, GMP technical, Everest Industries, TAHPI, Draeger Medical, Smart Network International, Gerflor, Tarkett, Responsive Industries, Medica Synergie, Hosmac, Hospaccx , Forbo, CCIL, and Ediffice besides others.
The International conference, which focused on vital issues concerning hospital planning and design, medical technology & equipment, healthcare IT, and hospital accreditation running alongside the exhibition received an outstanding response from delegates at large. Attractive panel discussions, from internationally acclaimed companies and influential healthcare personalities from India served as an excellent catalyst to the entire conference topics.
Some of the visitor feedback included:
“Was present at the event yesterday, it has more than lived up to the expectations it created. Would be looking forward to the same next year”
– Dr Anuja Joshi
“I am planning to set up a new hospital in Lower Parel, Mumbai and this exhibition has been a great platform for me to find start to end solutions to set up the hospital, all under one roof. HII 2010 has been very well organized”
- Dr. Samir Shivalkar, a senior medical professional from Mumbai.
“It was a nice exhibition, especially since I am planning a new hospital set up. I could meet quite a few personnel for the new project”
- Dr. Amit Ajgaonkar
The exhibitor feedback included:
“We found the exhibition an excellent opportunity for exposure to the Indian Healthcare Market. The Infrastructure focus fine tuned the delegates’ expectations and gave the exhibitors a far more targeted audience”
- TAHPI
“It was an excellent forum to showcase the innovative modular operation theatre and turnkey hospital solutions. We are delighted to have an excellent response and genuine enquiries from HII 2010”
- GMP Technical India Private Limited
“Hospital Infrastructure India is on its way to become a premier healthcare event in India”
- HKS India Design Consulting Private Limited
“The HII 2010 event had a genuine response .The conference room was well organized. The topic selection was also good and helpful for designing and planning of new setups.”
- Draeger Medical India Private Limited
“HII 2010 had a good response of visitors on the first and second day of the event. The people attending the RR Eubiq stall were crème visitors. The exhibition was a good experience for RR Eubic on a whole.”
- RR Eubiq
“It was a very nice exhibition and encouraging. Keep it up. We had a good quality of visitors and highly target oriented.”
- Window Tech
The success of HII 2010 establishes the need for such a platform in India for Hospital Infrastructure where serious buyers, end users and service providers can meet, interact and discuss new technology on offer from across the world.
For more information on the show, visit the website www.hospitalinfra-india.com. You can also email hii@hospitalinfra-india.com or call +91 (22) 4020 3304.