The International Convention and Expo Centre Goa opened during India Energy Week 2026, signalling Goa's move to attract large-scale international conferences beyond seasonal tourism.
Summary: The International Convention and Expo Centre Goa launched during India Energy Week 2026. The integrated campus, built at an estimated cost of USD 90–97 million (INR 750–800 crore), includes a 21,425 sqm convention centre and a main hall seating 4,200 delegates, signalling Goa’s shift toward year‑round business events.
Goa has opened a major new events facility with the inauguration of the International Convention and Expo Centre Goa, timed to coincide with India Energy Week 2026. The launch showcased the centre's readiness to host large international gatherings and immediately put the state on the map for high-profile conferences and trade shows.
A Significant Boost to India’s MICE Infrastructure
The project represents an investment of approximately USD 90 to 97 million, equivalent to around INR 750 to 800 crore. That level of spending underlines the growing strategic importance of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector within India’s wider economic and tourism plans.
The centre is designed as an integrated campus that supports multiple event formats simultaneously. It comprises a 21,425 square metre convention centre, a 9,430 square metre management training facility for professional and academic programmes, and a 7,807 square metre exhibition hall suited for large trade shows.
Central to the complex is a main convention hall with seating for up to 4,200 delegates, enabling Goa to bid for international summits, industry expos and policy forums that require substantial capacity and advanced infrastructure.
Flexible Design for Diverse Events
The combination of exhibition areas, training spaces and conference halls allows organisers to run plenary sessions, breakout meetings, workshops and product showcases without relocating attendees. This integrated setup improves operational efficiency and enhances the delegate experience.
- Convention centre: 21,425 square metres
- Management training facility: 9,430 square metres
- Exhibition hall: 7,807 square metres
- Main hall capacity: 4,200 seats
Moving Beyond Seasonal Leisure Tourism
Historically known for beaches and leisure travel, Goa is deliberately broadening its economic base. Business events attract steady international and domestic visitors year-round, supporting hotel occupancy, transport, catering and local suppliers beyond peak seasons.
- Increases year-round visitor flow
- Creates demand for professional hospitality services
- Attracts sectoral conferences in energy, technology, healthcare and education
Collaborative Institutional Framework
The centre was delivered through coordinated institutional effort. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation served as project owner under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, while Engineers India Limited provided engineering supervision and execution oversight. The Ministry of Tourism aligned the development with national priorities to expand India’s MICE capacity.
Design, Sustainability and Civic Purpose
Architectural planning balanced scale with local context and climate sensitivity. The facility emphasises adaptable interiors and long-term sustainability, aiming to be a civic space that supports dialogue and collaboration while reflecting Goa’s character.
Strategic Launch at India Energy Week 2026
Opening the centre during India Energy Week 2026 was a deliberate statement of intent. Hosting a major sectoral forum at inauguration demonstrated logistical capability and will help convince international organisers to consider Goa for future large-scale events.
The International Convention and Expo Centre Goa marks a shift toward a more diversified local economy that links Goa’s hospitality strengths with a growing events industry. By offering world-class facilities alongside the region’s cultural and coastal appeal, Goa becomes more competitive for global forums and trade exhibitions.
Why this matters: For travelers and the events industry, the new centre means more international conferences and professional events will be scheduled in Goa, improving year‑round travel options, expanding business travel services and enhancing the destination’s profile. For the local economy, it offers steadier revenue streams and new opportunities for hospitality and service providers.
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