B2B Restaurant Event | HORECA Awards, Expo & Summit 2026

150+ ICONIC SPEAKERS

India’s Largest HoReCa Show

Indian Restaurant Congress 2026 is India’s premier platform for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The 15th edition brings together the nation’s top restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality leaders to explore trends, technology, and growth opportunities. Spanning 2 Days with 2000+ Delegates, 500+ Brands, 75+ Exhibitors, and 75+ Awards, it’s the ultimate convergence of innovation, networking, and inspiration. From insightful summits to cutting-edge showcases, IRC 2026 is where India’s culinary future takes shape.

14 th

Edition

2000 +

Delegates

150 +

Speakers

70 +

Award Categories

75 +

EXIHIBITOR

SUMMITS

14 th

Edition

2000 +

Delegates

150 +

Speakers

150 +

Award Categories

75 +

EXIHIBITOR

SUMMITS

What’s in Store for You

A premier leadership summit featuring insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses led by global hospitality visionaries, top chefs, and industry pioneers. Engage in actionable discussions on emerging dining trends, digital transformation, operational scaling, and sustainable business models.

Attend
A high-impact trade show floor showcasing cutting-edge kitchen automation, smart tech solutions, interior concepts, and raw ingredient innovations. Opportunity to connect directly with leading suppliers, HoReCa distributors, and technology partners to elevate restaurant operations.

Exhibit
A prestigious gala evening celebrating the most innovative dining concepts, standout chefs, and trailblazing leaders shaping India's F&B landscape. Experience premier industry networking as top restaurateurs and culinary stars are recognized on an aspirational stage.

Nominate
India’s targeted franchise and investment marketplace designed to connect scaling culinary brands directly with prospective master franchisees and investors. Discover high-ROI culinary concepts, explore multi-unit growth models, and close high-impact expansion deals across Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 markets.

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Our Speakers

Raghav Verma

Co-founder, Chaayos

Ankit Gupta

Co-Founder & MD, Burma Burma (Hunger Pangs Private Limited)

Ranjit Paliath

CEO, Lite Bite Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Atul Kochhar

2-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Chef Manjunath Mural

Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Akshay Bector

Chairman & MD,
Cremica Food Industries Limited

Sameer Bhasin

Chief Executive Officer, Nando’s India

Manish Guptaa

Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut India

Rupali Dean

Award winning Lifestyle Journalist , Catalyst & a TEdx speaker

Shivam Shahi

Co-Founder & COO,
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Vimal Sharma

Founder & CEO, SMOOR Chocolates

Sanjay Mohta

Vice President, General Manager
India, Kopi Kenangan

Dhruv Oberoi

Culinary Director, Olive Delhi & The Grammar Room

Minakshi Singh

Co-Founder, Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy, Sidecar & The Brook

Vineet Manocha

Head- Culinary Innovation & Production, Devyani International Limited

Rohit Narang

Founder & Culinary Force, Tossin Pizza

Santosh Bojarajan

CEO & Founder, Pallet

Neeraj Seth

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Trufrost & Butler

Akash Kalra

3rd Generation Owner and Managing Director, United Group

Amit Bagga

Co-founder, Daryaganj Restaurants

Tarak Bhattacharya

ED & CEO, Mad Over Donuts

Akhil Iyer

Founder, Benne

Chef Rohit Tokhi

COO of Toscano

Rohan Pewekar

CEO, Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group

Sumer Sethi

Founder & CEO, Unify Foodworks

Deepa Prasad

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Restaurant Brands Asia

Sandeep Singh

CEO, Aspect QSR and Aspect Hotels & Resorts

Gaurav Kanwar

Founder, harajuku tokyo café & bakehouse

Pran Raj

VP- SCM, Devyani International Ltd

Sanjay Thakur

Internationally acclaimed Indian chef, Culinary innovator, and Guinness World Record Holder

Manisha Bhasin

Corporate Chef, ITC Hotels

Mayank Prasad

Founder & CEO of Curated Catering By Design

Mayank Tiwari

Group Executive Chef,
PVR Cinemas

Morup Namgyal

Director & Founder, Kofuku Japanese Restaurants & Hengbok Korean Restaurant

Vibhor Gupta

Chief Business Officer and Head of Popeyes India

CA Amit Singal

Partner, Indicorn Angels & Fluid Ventures

Rajendra Lora

Founding Partner, Warmup Ventures

Rajiv Batra

Managing Director, ChrysCapital

Arjun Sagar Gupta

Founder, The Piano Man

Ajay Chopra

Chefpreneur & Restaurateur

Karan Khilnani

Co-Founder, Together Hospitality

Morup Namgyal

Founder, Kofuku

Saurabh Taneja

Executive Chef, Pullman Hotels

Jury 2026

Atul Kochhar

2-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Chef Manjunath Mural

Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Diwan Gautam Anand

Veteran Hotelier, President- IIHM International College, columnist and Founding Trustee- Cuisine India Foundation

Rupali Dean

Award winning Lifestyle Journalist , Catalyst & a TEdx speaker

Sachin Marya

Editorial Director, Restaurant India & Entrepreneur APAC

Chairpersons Over The Years

Anil Chadha

Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited

Merrill Pereyra

Managing Director, Pizza Hut at Yum! Brands India Subcontinent

Navin Gurnaney

CEO, Tim Hortons India

Sanjeev Kapoor

Celebrity Chef

Anjan Chatterjee

Founder, Speciality Group Of Restaurants

Niren Chaudhary

CEO, Panera Bread

Amit Burman

Chairman, Lite Bite Foods

Sunil Kapoor

Chairman, K Hospitality Group

Riyaaz Amlani

CEO, Impresario Entertainment

What will you experience at
Indian Restaurant Congress?

Leadership Summit

Founders at the Table: How India's Restaurant Leaders Are Building the Next Decade of Growth
Funding the Future of Foodservice: Investment, Valuation & Profitable Growth

Restaurant Innovation
Summit

The Next Chapter of Restaurant Innovation: Building the Restaurants of Tomorrow
The New Luxury in Dining: How Premium Hospitality is Being Reimagined

Food Summit

The Future Menu: Innovation, Health & All-Day Dining
From Procurement to Performance: Building Agile Hospitality Supply Chains

HoCat Summit

Beyond the Blueprint: The Future of Hotel Development, Expansion & Investment
Creating Destination Dining: The Future of Hotel F&B

Why You Should Join Our Events?

A TRULY GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

A one-stop marketplace that has a selection of top suppliers from around the world

GREAT SPEAKERS

India’s most prominent Restaurant show, where more than 2000 restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, leaders, investors and experts gather together

10x HoReCa GROWTH

Discover new trends and business opportunities with hundreds of new exhibitors and new product launches

RECOGNITION

Recognizing the Top Restaurants, Restaurateurs, Café, Bars, Bakery and Chefs who are doing a phenomenal work across the country

APAC OPPORTUNITY

Tap into Asia'a $3.88 trillion Food & Beverages Market and expand beyond borders

Award Categories

RESTAURANT AWARDS

Restaurant of the Year
Best NightClub of the Year
Best Coffee Chain of the Year
Best Tea Cafe of the Year
Best Foreign Cuisine Restaurant of the Year

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

Baker of the Year
Woman in Restaurant Business
Marketing Leader of the Year
Restaurant Manager of the Year
Technology Leader of the Year

INNOVATION AWARDS

Vegan Restaurant of the Year
Cloud Kitchen of the Year
Community Restaurant of the Year
Most Creative Dining Concept
Authentic Restaurant of the Year

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75+ EXHIBITORS

Exhibition

Be a part of the most premium gathering of Restaurateurs, Chefs, Investors, Purchase Managers and Decision Makers. Exhibit your product and services to premium F&B community. Connect with top Buyers, Influencers and Operators.

RESoft Expo | RESupply Expo | RESpaces Expo | REStartUps Expo
Tech Companies | Suppliers | Real Estate | Start-Ups & Franchisors

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Showcasing next-gen POS, ERP, CRM, AI, and delivery tech built to power smarter, faster, and scalable restaurant operations.

Showcase your products to leading restaurateurs, chefs, and buyers. Exhibit your equipment, packaging, and F&B solutions to drive premium partnerships.

Showcase premium retail and restaurant real estate, leasing solutions, and designs tailored for high-growth F&B brands seeking expansion-ready spaces.