The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism has formed the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB), India’s first state-led initiative focused on cementing the state’s position as a compelling destination for global conventions, exhibitions, and business events.
Based out of Mumbai, MCB will serve as a catalyst to attract and facilitate international events, building upon the state’s global reputation as a business and tourism hotspot. This initiative reflects the key focus of the Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2024, highlighting the growing importance of business events tourism, and aims to accelerate the growing visitor economy across the state.
“The establishment of the MCB marks a transformative moment for our state’s economic and cultural landscape. Maharashtra has long been a leader in industry, education, and innovation – and with this new bureau, we are unlocking the full potential of the business events industry to amplify that leadership on a global stage. Through strategic investment in MICE, we are creating a powerful platform for innovation, collaboration, and intellectual exchange.”
“This initiative will serve as a catalyst across key sectors – from tourism and hospitality to higher education, manufacturing, and infrastructure. It will attract global thinkers, investors, and changemakers to Maharashtra, generating new opportunities for our youth, our entrepreneurs, and our communities…, “ said Shri Indranil Naik, minister of state for tourism, industries, public works, higher & technical education, tribal Development, soil & water conservation, Government of Maharashtra.
MCB will work closely with international event organisers, offering administrative assistance, and providing resources to ensure the success and impact of events. Additionally, MCB will collaborate with key stakeholders, including hotels, venues, and service providers to ease the planning process and enhance the overall experience.
Mumbai has already hosted global events like the 21st World Congress of Accountants 2022, The G20 Sessions 2023, the 141st International Olympic Committee Session 2023, and the Miss World Grand Finale 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Moving forward, Mumbai has successfully secured future conventions such as the International Baccalaureate Congress (2026), ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) Annual Conference, International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics (2025), Asian Seed Congress (2025), and the UIA International Forum of Architects (2027), all of which will be hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre.
Mumbai, which also contributes close to 15 per cent of the country’s GDP, also recently bid for the prestigious International Astronautical Congress in 2028.
