Conceptualized and built by Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association to promote machine tools and manufacturing shows exhibiting machinery and equipment. BIEC is today recognized as the leading venue for organizing exhibitions in India. BIEC was awarded LEED Certification by the U. S. Green Building Council for its environment-friendly design. As an IMS certified venue BIEC is accredited with 3 management systems ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

Over the last 10 years, BIEC has hosted more than 200 shows occupying over 1500 days. Some of the large Indian and International Exhibitions such as IMTEX, EXCON, INDIA WOOD, ELECTRONICA, SPACE EXPO, ACETECH, STONA, ELECRAMA, DIE & MOULD, CeBIT, DIDAC and many more exhibitions have been held at BIEC.

International exhibition organizers such as Hannover Messe, Messe Munich India, Koelnmesse, UBM Asia, Nürnberg Messe, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Taiwan External Development Council, etc. as well as the Government of Karnataka and the Government of India hold many of their exhibitions at BIEC.

BIEC is also recognized for being part of many international associations such as UFI, ICCA, IAEE, IEIA, ICPB, AFECA, etc. and represents Indian exhibition industry in various forums.