Sustainability
Policy

Dates & Venue
24–26 January 2026
Expo Centre, Lahore

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Sustainability

Charter

We are conscious of the importance of ensuring that Showcase is an environmentally sustainable event, and we are actively working to reduce waste and carbon emissions levels.

 

The Venue

The Expo Center is centrally located, with good public transport links, and with a range of accommodation options nearby.

 

There is a 100kwp solar installation on site, with a further 1MW of potential roof space earmarked for development through to the end of 2025

 

It is expanding its network of electric vehicle charging stations in 2023 to help facilitate the transition to sustainable transportation, and it is increasing the number of bicycle stands available on site to encourage people attending events there to use active transport

 

Catering – all event catering points use compostable food packaging and coffee cups 

 

Waste – it segregates dry mixed recyclables, waste timber, green waste, food and other compostable waste so they enter the appropriate waste processing streams

Sustainability

Bring your own reusable bottle – water refill points will be located in the registration area. Use the appropriate bin when disposing of any waste – this helps us to maintain the ‘zero waste to landfill’ policy at the RDS.

 

Take public transport or avail of the 5 solar powered EV charging points located in the Merrion Road carpark. Use the Show as an opportunity to arrange as many meetings as you can thereby reducing the need to make additional trips in the future.

 

Attendees

Bring a bag, pen and any other items you may need during the day. 

Download the Showcase App and use the QR code on the back of your badge holder to access the Show catalogue. 

Photograph business cards or flyers instead of taking a physical copy.

 

Exhibitors

Use QR codes instead of printed materials to provides attendees with information. 

Provide samples and giveaways made from sustainable or

reusable materials.

Use sustainable stand materials where possible

Experience a world of innovation, craftsmanship and enterprise across Pakistan’s dynamic SME sectors. Join us and be part of the future.

  • Saturday January 24th – 10:00am–4:00pm
  • Sunday January 25th – 10:00am–4:00pm
  • Monday January 26th – 10:00am–4:00pm

Step into a celebration of entrepreneurship and creativity. Discover the diversity of our small and medium enterprises, from agro-food and textiles to technology and crafts, and meet the makers who drive innovation across the country.

Address: 4th Floor, Building no.3, Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: +92 42 111-111-456

Email: events@smeda.org.pk

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