Pune to Host India's First ERP Expo: A Leap Towards Digital Transformation
Pune, 06 May 2026: In a significant push towards industrial digitalization, India’s first-ever ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) expo will take place in Pune from May 7 to 9, 2026. The event will be held at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Center in Pimpri-Chinchwad and will be open to visitors from 10 am to 6 pm, with free entry for all. The expo is being organized by Exponomics Events Pvt Ltd. Addressing a press conference, organizers Sagar Ahiwale and Milind Hadap said the initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation across industries by promoting ERP and AI-driven solutions.
Ahiwale stated that more than 100 ERP companies, technology providers, and startups from across India are expected to participate. The event will be inaugurated by Maharashtra’s higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil, along with legislative assembly deputy speaker Anna Bansode, MLA Mahesh Landge, and Milind Kamble, founder of DICCI. Several industry leaders, including Shraddha Kulkarni of Sunvan Technologies, Rod Albuquerque of Applicaa Consultancy, Deepan Ramalingam of Ringfeder, Mahendra Phanse of Indrayani Industrial Association, Irfan Awate of Rotary Club of Pimpri Elite, Prasad Kulkarni of WTE Infra Projects Pvt Ltd, and Dilip Batwal of the Federation of Chakan Industries, are also expected to attend.
“The expo will play a key role in guiding industries towards digital transformation. It aligns with the vision of ‘Digital India, Developed India’ and will help strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a smart industrial hub,” Ahiwale said.
Hadap emphasized that the theme of the expo, “AI + ERP: Transforming Enterprise at Scale,” reflects its focus on helping industries transition from traditional systems to smart, data-driven, and technology-enabled ecosystems. “The primary objective is to empower MSMEs and SMEs by introducing them to modern technologies that enhance efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness,” he added.
The three-day event will feature dedicated zones for sectors such as manufacturing, finance, logistics, retail, healthcare, construction, infrastructure, and edtech. Visitors will be able to explore advanced ERP and digital solutions tailored to each sector.
In addition, the expo will host panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and workshops, offering hands-on learning opportunities. Special industry-focused sessions, B2B networking, and matchmaking events are planned for the second and third days to facilitate business collaborations.
Organizers expect over 20,000 industrial visitors, which could lead to new partnerships and growth opportunities across sectors. The concluding session will review the outcomes of the expo and provide direction for further strengthening digital transformation in the industrial ecosystem.
