EXHIBITION OVERVIEW - SMIBS 2008

The event in its inaugural year established itself as the benchmark and stimulus for the Indian leisure boating and water sports industry. The 2008 Samira Mumbai International Boat Show is double the scale of the first boat show with twice as many exhibitors and visitors. The enthusiasm of the visitors and participants of the inaugural boat show, who have all promised to participate in the second edition in a much bigger way, is a guarantee that MIBS 2008 will make an even bigger impact.

THE SMIBS 2008 BOAT SHOW OVERVIEW

Exhibition Area Large self built stands promoting a wide range of small and medium sized boats, engines, water sports equipment and luxury product display spread over 10,000 sq. m. (1,07,639 sq. ft.) at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

On Water Luxury yachts and boats including leading international brand names with over 30 boats on 100 metre floating pontoons off the historic Gateway of India.

Conference A one-day conference attended by over 200 delegates with key speakers from India and abroad on growth and prospects of the leisure boating industry.

Boat Show Events Press Conference, VIP Preview Evening, Networking Dinner, SMIBS Regatta and other sponsored events and shows.

THE SMIBS 2008 BOAT SHOW OVERVIEW

Number of Exhibitors: 100 to 150

Exhibition Area

• On Land: 10,000 sq. m. (1,07,639 sq. ft.) • On Water: 30 boats • Conference: 200 delegates

Visitor's Profile

• 5,000 of India's High Networth Individuals • 20,000 visitors over the duration of the show • 70% businessmen • 30% professionals

Trade Visitors

• Tourism and potential business leads (for representation, etc) • Marine industry trade

International Presence

• Exhibitors from the marine and boating industry globally • Presence of leading marine federations with organized pavilions • International speakers from the boating industry • Leading local print and electronic media and international boating media.