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MCB, JWCC and ICCA Launch Mumbai Conference Ambassador Programme

Jio World Convention Centre has started a programme to help bring more international conferences to Mumbai.

It will work with professional association members and industry experts in India.

These people will act as Conference Ambassadors.

They will help find conferences that could be held in Mumbai and support applications to host them.

The Maharashtra Convention Bureau and the International Congress and Convention Association will also support the programme.

JWCC will help with planning bids, marketing, site visits and presentations.

A grant may help cover eligible bidding costs.

The organisers say international conferences can spread knowledge, create professional connections and support the economy.

Applications will be judged on how well candidates can help win and deliver conference bids.

Key facts

Programme partners: Jio World Convention Centre, Maharashtra Convention Bureau and International Congress and Convention Association
Eligibility: Active association members and industry professionals based in India
Ambassador role: Identify prospective events, mobilise local support, contribute expertise to bids and represent proposals internationally
Financial support: The Conference Ambassador Grant may support eligible bid preparation, international travel, site inspections and other qualifying activities
JWCC opening: Jio World Convention Centre opened in 2022
India’s ICCA ranking: India rose from 37th in 2022 to 26th in 2025, according to the statement quoted
Global business-events figures: Events in 2025 brought together 1.65 billion participants across more than 180 countries and generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending, according to the cited 2026 study
Future Mumbai congresses: The announced pipeline includes events scheduled between 2027 and 2030, including the International Congress on Occupational Health 2027 and World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2030

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