IMTEX Bangalore: A Look Back at IMTEX 2024 and How to Plan Your Next Visit

IMTEX is one of the best-known machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibitions in Asia, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). This page looks back at the 2024 season and helps you prepare for upcoming editions.

Looking for the latest edition? Read our guide to IMTEX Forming 2026 at BIEC and the full BIEC events calendar.

What is IMTEX?

IMTEX is organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) and is typically held at BIEC in January. Editions alternate between shows focused on metal cutting and on metal forming, often alongside related shows for tooling and digital manufacturing. Exhibitors include machine tool builders, automation and CNC suppliers, tooling companies and software providers.

IMTEX 2024 in brief

The 2024 season at BIEC continued the show's focus on manufacturing technology, with large halls of live machine demonstrations, automation and smart-factory solutions. For official figures, exhibitor lists and dates of future editions, refer to the organiser's official website.

Who should visit

  • Manufacturing and production engineers evaluating new machines
  • Procurement and purchase teams comparing suppliers
  • Plant owners and MSME entrepreneurs planning capacity expansion
  • Students and faculty from engineering colleges (check the organiser's entry rules)

Tips for visiting IMTEX at BIEC

  1. Register online before the show to save time at the entrance.
  2. Shortlist exhibitors by hall - the venue is large, so plan your route.
  3. Arrive early on opening days; Tumkur Road traffic builds up in the morning.
  4. Carry business cards and ID for badge collection and meetings.
  5. Book your stay early - hotel demand rises across North Bangalore during IMTEX week.

More on the venue in our BIEC visitor guide.

Where to stay for IMTEX

Zenith Suites in Amruthalli, Hebbal is roughly 18 km from BIEC and about 23 km from the airport. We offer corporate rates with GST invoices, bulk booking discounts for exhibitor teams, free WiFi, breakfast with every room booked directly, and airport cabs at ₹1,399 one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IMTEX held?

IMTEX is held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) on Tumkur Road, Bangalore.

When is the next IMTEX?

IMTEX is typically held in January. Check the organiser's official website for confirmed dates, and see our BIEC events calendar.

Zenith Suites is an independent hotel and is not affiliated with IMTEX, IMTMA or BIEC. Event details change - please confirm on the organiser's official website.

Visiting IMTEX at BIEC?

Get corporate and group rates at Zenith Suites in Hebbal, with GST invoices and free WiFi.

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