18 FEBRUARY, 2026
Westin, chennai
The 23rd Restaurant India Conference – Tamil Nadu & Kerala Edition is the region’s most prestigious platform for the Food & Beverage industry. Bringing together 300+ industry leaders, visionary restaurateurs, celebrity chefs, and investors, the event celebrates Tamil Nadu & Kerala’s dynamic rise as a culinary and business powerhouse. With iconic speakers, cutting-edge insights, and elite networking opportunities, this edition explores the trends, innovations, and investments shaping the future of dining in Tamil Nadu & Kerala and beyond.
Shaping the future of India’s hospitality and catering industry, HoCat 2025 brings together hoteliers, caterers, chefs, investors, and F&B innovators to explore trends, innovations, and growth opportunities in the HoReCa sector.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Opening Keynote
CEO Leadership Panel
Revenue Strategies
Guest Experience & Brand Identity
Networking Lunch & Live F&B Showcase
Culinary Leadership Spotlight
Investment & Financing
Supply Chains & Sustainability
Technology & Innovation
Closing Panel
Opening & Welcome
Kick off the day with event goals and the essentials of coffee & tea service
Panel: Coffee Bar Mastery
From bean sourcing to latte art—building a best-in-class café experience
Fireside Chat: The Future of Café Culture
How sustainability, wellness & digital ordering reshape service.
Tea on the Table: Culture, Craft, and Commerce
Integrating tea cocktails, food pairing & steep-to-order programs
Speakers:
Networking Lunch & Tasting
Curated coffee flights and tea tasting stations to sample
Smart Brewing: The Role of Automation in Beverage Craft
Speakers:
What’s Brewing: Importance of Customer feedback
Session Lead & Moderator:
Speakers:
Afternoon Coffee & Tea Break
Experience a rapid-blend demonstration and tea infusion art.
Source from all over the world in one marketplace that has a selection of top suppliers from around the world.
India’s most prominent Restaurant show, where more than 500 restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, leaders, investors and experts gather together
Discover new trends and business opportunities with hundreds of new exhibitors and new product launches.
Recognizing the Industry Leaders. The Awards will be the biggest in the industry representing the best of Top Restaurants, Restaurateurs, Café, Bars, Bakery and Chefs.
Official Tabulators
Supporting Partners
RI PASS