The participants in IRE 2007comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, raw material providers, indenters, key personnel and service providers to the rubber industry from across Asia and the World. Among special attractions were the Country Pavilions of USA, Germany, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, besides others. The IRE 2007 showcased 250+ Exhibitors from around the world and over 12,000 domestic and overseas visitors with 40+ papers presented at the 3-day Conference, a stand-alone Rubber Quiz and a Gala Dinner accompanied by a glittering rubber Theme-based Fashion Show. The event recorded growing attendance from segments like machine manufacturers, testing equipment, R & D labs, rubber e-companies, and a large number of participants from Singapore, USA, UK, Italy, Brazil, Kenya, Iran, Thailand, Sri Lanka, UAE, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Ghana, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Australia, Russia and Japan.

The core purpose of the IRE 2009 is to give the Indian Rubber Industry a hands-on feel of global achievements and trends in the field along with the latest technological advancements available. It will also provide a common forum for all Asian countries to work together, leverage shared strategies to explore opportunities - very relevant, because Asian markets are today the second-largest consumers of natural rubber and have a growth rate higher than its European counterparts. Experts from Asian countries such as Japan, China, Malaysia, and Korea will come together with specialists from the USA, Germany and The Netherlands to discuss emerging market scenarios, technologies, alliances, etc.