Global Wildlife Fair Program

Detailed Program of Global Wildlife Fair
Oct 10-12, 2025
New Delhi, India

As we prepare for the Global Wildlife Fair, we invite you to explore a world where ecotourism and conservation intersect.

Our detailed program is packed with engaging sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and collaborative opportunities that bring together conservationists, NGOs, and industry leaders.

Together, we'll forge new paths in sustainable tourism while championing the preservation of our planet’s most precious wildlife.

Note: For exhibitors, the inaugural dinner will take place on the evening of Oct 9, 2025. Ask for details

10th October 2025: Day - 1 Fair Opening Day
09:00 am - 05:30 pm

Bird Watching
Time:  6:30 AM
Description:  Pick up from the hotel at 0600 am and transfer to Lodhi Gardens for a guided bird walk for an hour. Drop to the hotel. (for registered guests only)

Fair Opens To Public
Time: 9:00 AM 
Description: The Global Wildlife Fair officially opens its doors to exhibitors and visitors. Explore a diverse array of booths and displays from a wide range of participants, including artists, photographers, NGOs, and optic companies. This day is packed with opportunities to discover, learn, and engage.

Art and Photography Exhibitions
Description:  Stunning galleries featuring wildlife-themed art and photography. Admire the work of talented artists and photographers who capture the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

Workshops
Description:  Participate in hands-on workshops throughout the day, covering a wide range of topics in conservation, ecotourism, and general interest. Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or learn something new, these sessions offer something for everyone.

Conservation: Citizen Science, Wildlife Counting Techniques, Learning GIS, Butterfly Identification, Reptile Identification, Identifying Illicit Wildlife Products, Fundraising, Interacting with Locals, Mist Netting & Ringing, Camera Trapping, Reading Jungle Signs.

Lectures
Description:  Attend informative lectures led by experts in wildlife conservation, key destinations, and sustainable tourism.
These sessions will deepen your understanding of key issues and inspire action. 
How to Be an Ecotourist, Destination Management, Seasonality Management, Code of Conduct, Creating Wildlife Habitats.

Panel Discussions
Description:  Dynamic group discussions where participants can share ideas, debate challenges, and collaborate on solutions for conservation and ecotourism.

Conservation: Elephant and other key species, Rural Communities and Wildlife Habitats, Water-based Landscapes and Flyways, Education & Outreach, Capacity Building & Training, Science & Research

Optic Companies
Description:  Explore the latest in optical equipment for wildlife observation. Exhibitors will showcase state-of-the-art binoculars, spotting scopes, and other gear essential for nature enthusiasts and professionals.

NGOs and Conservation Organizations
Description:  Meet representatives from leading NGOs and conservation organizations. Learn about their work, get involved in ongoing projects, and discover how you can contribute to global conservation efforts.

Tour Operators & Ecolodges
Description:  Meet with top tour operators from across the globe. Discover sustainable travel opportunities and learn about innovative ecotourism practices that prioritize conservation and community involvement. This is an excellent chance to explore new destinations and connect with experts in the field.
You may want to book your wildlife holidays with the tour operators and ecolodge owners. 

Fair Hours Conclude at 6 PM

Awards and Networking Dinner (Registered Guests & Exhibitors Only)
Time:  7:00 PM onwards
Description:  Unwind and connect with exhibitors, conservationists, and industry leaders at our Networking Dinner. This evening will feature speed networking to foster meaningful connections, followed by a delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
Celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations to wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. Awards will be presented in various categories, showcasing innovation and dedication in the field.

11th October 2025: Day - 2 Knowledge Exchange & Promotions
09:00 am - 05:30 pm

Bird Watching
Time:  6:30 AM
Description:  Pick up from the hotel at 0600 am and transfer to Lodhi Gardens for a guided bird walk for an hour. Drop to the hotel.  (for registered guests only)

Fair continues for visitors
Time:   9:00 AM 
Description:  The exhibition will remain open, offering visitors another opportunity to explore a wide range of booths. Meet with exhibitors, including tour operators, NGOs, optic companies, and conservation organizations. The continuing art and photography exhibitions showcase stunning works inspired by the natural world.

Workshops

Description:  Participate in hands-on workshops throughout the day

Ecotourism: Wildlife photography and selecting optical equipment, building community projects, species-specific tourism interventions, visitor management training, maintaining the originality of sacred groves, places, monuments, and tanks, traditions helping coexistence with wildlife, carbon footprint calculator, low input and high output methods, learning ecotourism marketing

Lectures
Description:  Attend informative lectures led by experts in wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. These sessions will deepen your understanding of key issues and inspire action.

• Education and Awareness: Wildlife and Habitats
• Ecotourism: Various Destinations
• Ecolodges: Showcasing Good Practices
• Waste Management
• CEOs and Managers of Conservation
• Social Media Good Practices
• Top Methods of Creating Micro Habitats    

Panel Discussions
Description:  Dynamic group discussions where participants can share ideas, debate challenges, and collaborate on solutions for conservation and ecotourism.

Ecotourism: Safari management, integration of Indigenous communities, disadvantaged group benefits, photography ethics, community-based tourism case studies & examples, eco-sensitive zones, over-tourism, the role of media in ecotourism, homestay vs. hotel.

Fair Hours Conclude at 6 PM

Auctions & Networking Dinner (Registered Guests & Exhibitors Only)
Time:  7:00 PM onwards
Description:   Unwind after an eventful day with a Networking Dinner. Enjoy a relaxed evening, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships with fellow exhibitors and key stakeholders. Savor a delightful meal while expanding your professional network and exploring future collaborations.
Auctions of ecotourism services and related products will take place.

12th October 2025: Day - 3 of the Global Wildlife Fair
09:00 am - 05:30 pm

Bird Watching
Time:   6:30 AM 
Description:  Pick up from the hotel at 0600 am and transfer to Lodhi Gardens for a guided bird walk for an hour. Drop to the hotel. (for registered guests only)

Fair continues for visitors
Time:   9:00 AM onwards
Description:  On the final day of the Global Wildlife Fair, the exhibition will remain open, offering visitors another opportunity to explore a wide range of booths. Meet with exhibitors, including tour operators, NGOs, optic companies, and conservation organizations. Don't miss the continuing art and photography exhibitions, which showcase stunning works inspired by the natural world.

Workshops
Description:  Participate in hands-on workshops throughout the day.

General
Species: woodpeckers, owls, elephants, hornbills, falconry, wildlife art, wildlife games, sketches, writing and photography, tattoo making, storytelling, wildlife book, reading, survival and camping, birdwatching

Lectures
Description: Attend informative lectures led by experts in wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. These sessions will deepen your understanding of key issues and inspire action.

Importance of local communities, climate change, illicit wildlife trade, backyard wildlife, stalwarts of wildlife conservation: erstwhile & present, technology in use.

Panel Discussions
Description:  Dynamic group discussions where participants can share ideas, debate challenges, and collaborate on solutions for conservation and ecotourism.

- Development of Values and Infrastructure
green spaces, green energy, water management, do’s & don’ts of sustainable living, nature & spiritualism in India, noise & light pollution
 

Networking Dinner (Registered Guests & Exhibitors Only)
Time:  7:00 PM onwards
Description:  Contributions will be accepted for this dinner.
Unwind after an eventful day with a Networking Dinner. Enjoy a relaxed evening, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships with fellow exhibitors and key stakeholders. Savor a delightful meal while expanding your professional network and exploring future collaborations.