📅 Dates: 2026 (Exact dates TBA — expected mid–2026)
📍 Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
🎯 Focus: Industrial machinery, manufacturing, technology, energy, trade facilitation.

🌍 Why Nigerians Should Care

1. Visa Advantage:
   • Expo organizers provide official invitation letters for registered participants.
   • That documentation makes it much easier to apply for an Indian Business Visa or even a Conference Visa.
2. Affordable Travel:
   • Compared to Europe or North America, traveling to India is cheaper.
   • Average return ticket (Lagos–Kochi): ₦450,000 – ₦700,000.
   • Accommodation in Kochi: ₦15,000 – ₦30,000/night for decent hotels.
3. Gateway to Opportunities:
   • Nigerians in manufacturing, import/export, and construction can build direct partnerships.
   • Easier access to machinery suppliers than going through middlemen in Dubai or China.
4. Tourism Perk:
   • Kochi is a stunning coastal city — mix of beaches, backwaters, historic forts, and Ayurveda spas.
   • You can use the trip as both business + leisure (perfect for visa approval balance).

💰 Practical Info

• Visa Type: Business Visa / Conference Visa.
• Visa Fee (for Nigerians): Approx. $250 (₦380,000).
• Event Tickets: Usually $50–$150 (₦75,000–₦230,000) depending on package.
• Budget Estimate (per person, 1 week):
  • Flight: ₦450K – ₦700K
  • Hotel: ₦100K – ₦200K (total)
  • Feeding & transport: ₦150K – ₦250K
  • Visa & processing: ₦380K – ₦450K
  • Total: ₦1.1M – ₦1.6M

🛫 Why Nigerians Shouldn’t Miss This Expo

• Stronger visa approval chances through official invite letters.
• More affordable compared to Europe/USA expos.
• Direct access to Indian manufacturers (cutting costs for businesses back home).
• Doubles as tourism — Kerala is one of India’s most visited states.