Founder Vision

30 Years of Trust. One Vision for India's Future.

IGEN World is led by Vijay Singh, whose 30-year B2B exhibition legacy through ICE laid the foundation, and Co-Director Ritu Anand, driving the ecosystem's expansion into an AI-powered future.

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Who leads IGEN World

Founder Vision: Two Decades of Vision, Three Decades of Trust

Vijay Singh, Founder and CEO, brings three decades of exhibition industry expertise through ICE (International Commerce Exhibitions), founded in 1994. Ritu Anand serves as Co-Director.

  • Vijay Singh — Founder & CEO
  • Ritu Anand — Co-Director
Why their vision matters

Bridging offline trust with digital-age intelligence

Their combined experience bridges offline exhibition trust with digital-age AI trade intelligence. As a result, IGEN World gains credibility no new entrant could replicate.

  • 30 years of relationships and trust
  • Deep understanding of MSME pain points
The journey

The journey from ICE to IGEN

1994 – 2025

ICE built exhibition trust

Jan 2026

IGEN World incorporated

Now

AI ecosystem launched for scale

Who should know this story

Investors, media and partners

Investors evaluating credibility, media covering the founder journey, and partners seeking a trusted leadership team.

  • Investors assessing founder pedigree
  • Media seeking the IGEN origin story
The founder advantage

A 30-year network, not a cold start

Indeed, unlike founders building from zero, Vijay Singh brings an existing network of exhibitors, sponsors and government relationships built over 30 years.

  • Existing 30-year industry network
  • Proven execution track record via ICE
National alignment

Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

The founders' long-term vision ties directly to India's Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. Notably, this positions IGEN World as core digital infrastructure for that goal.

Leadership

Leadership beyond the founders

A broader Organisational Leadership Team (OLT) supports Vijay Singh and Ritu Anand, driving day-to-day execution.

Connect with the founders

How to connect with the founders

Investors, media and partners can connect through the EOI form or direct investor relations channel.

  • Submit an EOI
  • Request an investor conversation
  • Contact media relations

Founding member alert

Founding-phase investor conversations are open now. Direct founder access narrows as the ecosystem scales. Early partners get first-mover positioning with leadership. Don’t miss your window — submit your EOI.

Back a Founding Team With 30 Years of Proven Execution.

30 Years of Trust. One Vision for India's Future.

  • 30-year exhibition legacy via ICE
  • Founder-led, not committee-built
  • Deep MSME and government relationships
  • Founding investor conversations open now
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

IGEN World was founded by Vijay Singh, CEO, with Co-Director Ritu Anand, incorporated in January 2026 as India Global Expo News Platform Private Limited.

Vijay Singh brings a 30+ year B2B exhibition legacy through ICE (International Commerce Exhibitions), founded in 1994.

Ritu Anand serves as Co-Director of IGEN World, supporting the ecosystem's strategic direction and operations.

ICE (International Commerce Exhibitions) is the 30-year exhibition legacy founded by Vijay Singh that evolved into IGEN World's AI-powered ecosystem.

India Global Expo News Platform Private Limited was incorporated in January 2026, headquartered in Jayanagar, Bengaluru.

A founding team with 30 years of proven execution and existing industry relationships significantly lowers execution risk for investors.

No. It builds on Vijay Singh's established ICE exhibition legacy rather than starting from zero.

Investors, media and partners can request a conversation through the EOI form or investor relations channel.

To build IGEN World into India's core digital trade infrastructure aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 national mission.

Submit your Expression of Interest at /eoi/ and specify your interest in leadership or investor conversations.

One Ecosystem. Two Powerful Worlds.

Connect with businesses through immersive physical experiences and IGEN World's digital platforms. Together, these create a seamless ecosystem for networking, knowledge sharing, brand visibility, and global trade.

Experience Business Beyond Screens

Build meaningful relationships through high-impact conferences, prestigious awards, and world-class exhibitions. In turn, these bring governments, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and global businesses to the table.

Viksit Bharat Conferences

VIKSIT BHARAT CONFERENCES

IGEN VBC • viksitbharatconferences.com

Knowledge • Leadership • Collaboration

  • Industry-focused conferences
  • Policy & innovation discussions
  • Global speakers
  • Networking opportunities
  • Business collaborations
Explore Conferences
Viksit Bharat Awards

VIKSIT BHARAT AWARDS

IGEN VBA • viksitbharatawards.com

Recognition • Excellence • Credibility

  • National recognition
  • Industry excellence awards
  • Brand credibility
  • Leadership recognition
  • Media visibility
Explore Awards
Viksit Bharat Expo

VIKSIT BHARAT EXPO

IGEN VBC • viksitbharatexpo.com

Exhibit • Connect • Grow

  • Premium exhibition spaces
  • Product showcase
  • Buyer-seller meetings
  • Live demonstrations
  • Business generation
Explore Expo
Build relationships in person through conferences, awards, and exhibitions designed to accelerate business growth.

Business Without Borders

Access powerful digital platforms that help businesses discover opportunities, connect with verified partners, and stay informed. In short, this helps businesses grow globally — all from a single ecosystem.

IGEN Expo

IGEN EXPO

indiaglobalexpo.comigenexpo.com

The World's First Online Exhibition Platform

  • Discover verified exporters
  • Explore products
  • Connect with suppliers
  • AI-powered sourcing
  • Global business matchmaking
  • Virtual exhibitions
Explore Digital Expo
IGEN News

IGEN NEWS

indiaglobalnews.comigennews.com

Intelligence That Drives Business

  • Global business news
  • Trade insights
  • Market intelligence
  • Policy updates
  • Industry trends
  • Export & import coverage
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