FAQs

Yes, CPHI & PMEC India is evolving into one super event divided over two venues to specialise in pharma ingredients and machinery. Though we are operating in two spaces simultaneously, we are still a united event at the heart of pharma.

CPHI India will take place from 23–25 November 2026 at IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

PMEC India will be held from 24–26 November 2026 at IEML, Greater Noida.

As the region's leading pharma event, CPHI & PMEC India connects  pharma's very best minds with the innovators and decision makers redefining the industry's future. However, the event has been so successful in recent years, that even the largest venue available would not be able to host CPHI & PMEC India at the scale we have reached. We've also received valuable feedback from the industry on how to enhance the overall experience and increase participation value. 

Some of our exhibitors' key concerns include:

• Limited flexibility in stand selection
• The event being too large to manage effectively within a three-day format
• Difficulty conducting quality meetings due to heavy footfall
• Missed business opportunities caused by scale and congestion

This year's show follows an expanded four-day format across both venues, providing exhibitors and attendees with an extended window for valuable business conversations, networking opportunities and meaningful interactions.

Attendees who wish to explore both events can make use of a regular shuttle service provided between the two venues across the overlapping days. This will help facilitate smooth movement and improve the onsite experience for crossover visitors.

After evaluating multiple scenarios and consulting with various venue authorities, we finalised IICC (Yashobhoomi) and IEML as the venues for CPHI & PMEC India. These modern, purpose-built facilities meet the high standards that an event of this scale and stature requires.

IICC Benefits:

- State-of-the-art convention centre with world-class infrastructure

- Superior connectivity via metro, airport, and road networks

- Enhanced visitor experience with modern amenities- Multiple accommodation options nearby are available

IEML Advantages:

- Specialised facilities for heavy machinery exhibitions- Proven track record for industrial shows

- Improved logistics infrastructure and efficient layout- Improving connectivity with upcoming Noida International Airport

- Established ecosystem with familiar amenities for returning exhibitors

While both IICC and IEML are purpose-built exhibition venues, the decision is based on space availability and event scale.

PMEC is a significantly larger show in terms of volume compared to CPHI. Currently, IICC has only two operational halls, which would be suitable for accommodating CPHI but not sufficient for PMEC’s scale. Hence, CPHI is scheduled at IICC, Dwarka, and PMEC at IEML, Greater Noida, which offers the required space and infrastructure for the larger format.

No, currently there are no venues in Mumbai that can accommodate the event. The scale and infrastructure requirements of both events exceed the capacity of existing venues in the city.

We recognise the interconnected nature of the pharmaceutical industry and have implemented a dedicated approach to support visitor engagement at both locations.

There will be clear zoning at each venue to help visitors efficiently plan their time at each show.Regular shuttle services during overlapping days will ensure easy connectivity between venues.

Through comprehensive pre-event communication, we'll guide attendees on exhibitor categories at each location, helping them maximise opportunities across both events.

The four-day format provides extended time for exploring both venues, allowing visitors to engage effectively with the complete pharmaceutical supply chain.

Yes, we will provide multiple shuttle services at regular intervals to facilitate smooth travel between the two venues for both exhibitors and visitors. Click here to discover more about our shuttle service.

The event layout will be redesigned with clearly defined zones to enhance focus and ease of navigation.

CPHI India will feature zones for APIs, formulations, excipients, natural extracts, and fine chemicals.

PMEC India will include zones for pharmaceutical and packaging machinery, packaging materials, lab and analytical equipment, and cleanroom technologies.

This clear segmentation will help attendees plan their visit more efficiently, supported by distinct visitor profiles for each event and strong, targeted pre-event communication.

The focused layout will encourage higher-quality meetings, better time management, and more meaningful networking, ultimately leading to stronger business outcomes for both exhibitors and visitors.

While IEML (Greater Noida) and Yashobhoomi (Dwarka) are in different parts of NCR, both venues are connected via Delhi Metro. Regular shuttle services will operate between the venues for seamless transportation.

Yes, ample parking facilities are available at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre (IICC), Dwarka.

Yes, parking facilities are available at IEML, including the designated NASA Ground Parking area.