28 - 29, August 2017 JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi

Indian Restaurant
Congress AWARDS 2017

7th National Convention & Awards on Business of Restaurant

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Entering in its 7th edition Indian restaurant Congress is the top business and knowledge sharing platform for the business of food and restaurant in India.

The Indian Restaurant Congress has made a mark in the industry and is a key date marked in the calendar for people in the sector to join the only Food service business platform in India that talks about the Business of tomorrow. With presence of more than 500 stakeholders and key thought leaders from top restaurants and F&B brands from Indian and Global markets, the day will debate, discuss, share, celebrate and network in the two days Restaurant Congress. ...

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Chairperson

Zorawar Kalra

Founder & Managing Director, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

Convenor

Ritu Marya

Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur India Media & Franchise India

Our Speakers

Mr. Srivatsa Krishna

CEO & Secretary
Coffee Board of India

Chef Ranveer Brar

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur
Mr. Stelio Nathanael

Chief Executive Officer
Gold Brands

Mr. Akshay Bector

Chairman & Managing Director
Cremica Food Industries Limited
Mr. Kabir Suri

Co-Founder & Director
Azure Hospitality

Mr. Unnat Varma

Managing Director
Pizza Hut
Chef Michael Swamy

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur

Chef Gautam Mehrishi

Celebrity Chef & Corporate Chef
Sun N Sand Group Hotels
Mr. Ishan Grover

Brewmaster/Partner
R J Brewing Solutions

Mr. Sagar Daryani

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Wow ! Momo
Mr. Nishith Kumar

Director - Human Resources
Hilton Worldwide

Mr. Nilesh Shah

Co-Founder
RanceLab
Mr. Jaspal Singh Sabharwal

Co-Founder-TagTaste Foods Pvt. Ltd. & Senior Advisor-Everstone Group

Mr. Inderjeet Singh Banga

Owner
Biggie Hospitality Pvt ltd
Mr. Manish Rishi

Director - Human Resources
The Leela Hotel & Residences, Gurgaon

Mr. Ashish Saxena

Chief Executive Officer
TexMex Cuisine India Pvt. Ltd.
Chef Romy Gill

Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur

Mr. Varun Chaudhary

Executive Director
CG Corp Global
Varun Kapur

Executive Director
K-Hospitality Corp.

Mr. Karan Tanna

Founder & CEO
Yellow Tie Hospitality Management LLP
Mr. Amit Dua

Founder
FNB India Catering

Mr. Tanmay Kumar

Chief Financial Officer
Burger King India
Mr. Alexander Moser

Executive Chef
Andaz Delhi

Mr. Samir Khadepaun

Founder & CEO
Mobikon
Mr. Sameer Lamba

Owner
Kwals Group

Ms. Shatbhi Basu

Director
STIR Academy Of Bartending & Creative Consultants
Mr. Kalyan Karmarkar

Food Columnist, Blogger & Founder
Finely Chopped

Mr. Nitin Shankar Nagrale

Vice President-Materials
Foodlink Restaurants India Private Limited & Founder and General Secretary - Hospitality Purchasing Managers' Forum
Mr. Aditya Bagri

Director
Bagrry's India Limited

Mr. Shuchir Suri

Founder
Food Talk
Chef Gautam Chaudhary

Director
Demiurgic Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Rajesh Mittal

Founder & MD
Alamak Capital Advisors Private Limited
Mr. Umesh Madhyan

National Head - Infrastructure & Logistics, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

Ms. Deeba Rajpal

Food Styling, Food Photography, Recipe Developer & Blogger - Passionate About Baking
Mr. Rajat Tuli

Senior Manager
A T Kearney

Mr. Pavan Jambagi

Founder & Director
Carnatic Cafe
Mr. Munaf Kapadia

Chief Eating Officer
The Bohri Kitchen

Mr. Rajat Wahi

Partner & Head
Consumer Business, Deloitte
Mr. Varun Tuli

Owner , Yum Yum Cha, food Inc. Catering and Noshi-Yum Asian Delivery

Mr. Akmal Anuar

Co-Founder & Chef
3 Fils Restaurant
Mr. Sameer Bhasin

CEO
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.

Mr. S P Singh

General Manager
SIDBI
Mr. Sandeep Gugnani

Assistant Vice President-Supply Chain
Jubilant Foodworks

Chef Sumant Vikas

Executive Chef
Cremica Food Industries Limited.
Mr. Biplob Banerjee

Executive VP-HR, CSR and Admin, Jubilant Foodworks, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Mr. Varun Sudhakar

Head of beverage Innovation & Operations, PizzaExpress
Ms. Uma Raghuraman

Food Expert & Owner- MasterChefMom

Mr. Rahul Rai

Partner & Director
Rabo Equity Advisors Private Limited
Ms. Asha Sairam

Principal
Interior Design, Studio Lotus

Mr. Amin Ali

Special Correspondent
The Times of India
Mr. Pranay Bahl

Partner
The Embassy Restaurant and Catering

Mr. Ishan Grover

Brewmaster/Partner
R J Brewing Solutions
Mr. Varun Khullar

Associate Director
Seasons Group

Mr. Sahil Jain

Co-Founder
Dineout.co.in
Mr. Ajay Singh

VP- Sales
Parag Milk Foods Ltd

Chef Satish Sharma

Executive Chef - Pastry & Bakery
Hyatt Regency - Gurgaon
Chef Puneet Sikand

Director and Proprietor of JPS Catering Pvt Ltd

Chef Amrita Raichand

Celebrity Chef
Mr. R.J. Surendranath

MD
M/s. HNS Hotels Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Vivek Bhatt

Executive Chef
JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity

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# New Flavours this Year

The stage will be set for the leading lounge, bar, and nightclub owners to come together and raise a toast for unlocking the opportunities and the next big bar and Lounge trends in the market.

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Leading QSRs, fast casual, cafes & tea parlours, bakeries will take you to a disruptive voyage on food, experience , service, delivery over some lip smacking culinary journey unveiling their innovations.

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The new "The Tasting Zone" is a tasting adventure providing direct access to products, flavors and ingredients driving the most exciting, emerging trends in the market - healthy, organic, sustainable, ethnic, artisanal, and more!

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10:15AM - 11:15AM

Inaugural Session

Restaurant Industry 2020

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Session 1

Session 1: Innovation + Experience : The new law in food game Marrying 'Fine Dining' to 'Fun' Dining

12:30AM - 1:30PM

Session 2:

Soul and Scale: How restaurants are making most of it

2:30PM - 3:30PM

Session 3:

Where's the money: 2017-2018 Capital Connection

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Session 4

The Connected Experience of a SMART Restaurant

4:45PM - 5:30PM

Session 5:

Building a Company Culture

10:30AM - 1:30PM

Hall 1

Hall 2

10:30AM - 11:30 AM

Session 1: Tech Munch: Influencing Food Digitally

11:45AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: The Connected Experience Of A Smart Restaurant Tech Talk On Restaurant's Playbook In A Digital World

12:30AM - 1:30 PM

Session 3: Building Loyality: How To Get Comeback Customers

2:30PM - 3:00 PM

Session 4:

Keynote by Jaspal Singh Sabharwal, Everstone Capital

3:00PM - 3:30 PM

Plenary Session

Plenary Session By Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar

3:45PM - 4:15 PM

Plenary Session

Plenary Session By Celebrity Chef Romy Gill

3:30PM - 6:00PM

Hall 1

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Session 1: A design that boast: How can your design attract customers

4:30PM - 5:30PM

Connect, Transform & Deliver - Enabling Growth Through Resilient Supply Chains

Hall 2

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Session 2: Disrupting Marketing: Your budget may be small, but that doesn't mean your impact can't be huge!

5:15PM - 6:00PM

Excelling Via Franchising

Awards

Restaurant Awards

Best National Restaurant 2017
Best Regional Restaurant Chain of the Year 2017
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year 2017
Best Regional Debutant Restaurant of the Year 2017
Best Debutant Restaurant Chain of the Year 2017

Cafe & Bakery Awards

Best National / Regional Bakery and Confectionery Chain / Standalone of the Year 2017
Best National/Regional home baker/home chef of the Year 2017
Best National / Regional Cafe of the Year 2017
Most innovative Tea Cafe of the Year
Best Ice- Cream Parlour of the Year

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Exhibition

Understanding this growing need and opportunity for integrated Restaurant businesses, we are please to share with you that parallel to the convention will be an expo designed as one stop shop for exploring: best technology suppliers, innovative tools, tie-up with best in league distribution channels, co-branding alliances, international development opportunities, best data management and teacher training tools and many more either to enhance the learning process or to evaluate it in perspective of helping build the Indian Restaurant system on international lines.

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Testimonials

"It was such great pleasure to be part of the panel discussion at IRC 2017. Food is all about nature, understanding your environment and supporting the farmers who do what they do to bring food to your table."

Chef Alexander Moser Executive Chef, Andaz Delhi

"It was wonderful to be a part of the Indian Restaurant Congress 2017. I was so thrilled with the response and the audience appreciation of our panel discussion. It was fascinating to see so many different aspects of Food Business being discussed in detail by many of the Industry's experts. A rich learning experience for people who want to scale up in their restaurant business ."

Ms. Uma Raghuraman Food Blogger, MasterChefMom

"Restaurant Congress is a very productive forum for exchanging views and learning on new trends in the industry. Its also a great networking event".

Mr. Anup Jain Managing Partner, Redback Advisory Services

"Excellent recognition platform."

Mr. Varun Chaudhary Managing Partner, Redback Advisory Services

"It was such an honour to speak at the event. My opinion is nothing but great. The topics and the speakers are experienced and they discuss important topics not only relating to India but also internationally. It definitely exceeded my expectations and i was glad i got to also learn a few things from that event. The focus was detailed and all the restauranteurs had spoken about how to make hospitality business better.
I thank you again for the invite and it will be great if next year happens again."

Akmal Anuar Co-Founder and Chef , 3fils Restaurant

"It was great synergy and interaction with a lot of industry professionals at 7th Indian Restaurant Congress."

Vivek Bhatt Executive Chef, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity

"It was a very well organized event. We had an interesting panel discussion on the topic- BUILDING A COMPANY CULTURE at 7th Indian Restaurant Congress."

Rajat Tuli Senior Manager, A T Kearney

"It was a superbly organised conference."

Biplob Banerjee Executive VP- HR, CSR and Admin, Jubilant Foodworks, India , Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

"Excellent & adequate positioning of session starting from Restaurant seed till the growth upto a big tree."

Amanpreet Singh Moti Mahal Restaurant

"Very good platform to learn about the restaurant Industry."

Sanjay AggarwalRPM Productions

"It's a great experience to be a part of this congress. Get to know more about restaurant industry and its management."

Mukesh JoshiPrakash & Brothers

"The congress gave a very valuable overview of the industry. Various Investment opportunities with their relative strength & weaknesses."

Vijay GuptaAim Shared Services

"A good platform for the interaction with all the industry big shots."

Rajat ChaudharySatya Land & Housing Development Pvt. Ltd.

"Perfect blend of knowledge sessions & presentations."

Bassil Massey

"My Pleasure to be a part of this tremendous event. You all were tremendous to work with"

Ryan Patel

"Attending the conference and interacting with industry professionals was a great learning experience. I look forward to many more such interactions in the future as well."

Akhilesh Bahl Malt & Salt Hospitality

"The 6th Indian Restaurant Congress proved to be an excellent platform for Lyoness to launch its unique Cashback Solutions in India. The venue, the stage setting, the speakers and delegates all contributed to a most successful event and enabled us to place our footprint in this exciting and innovative sector of business in India."

Christopher ThomsonLyoness

"The event was a great platform for industry to share perspectives in on building, growing and sustaining brands in a dynamic market."

Reynold FernandesCEO, Oriental Cuisines Pvt Ltd

"It was extremely well organised and attended. The topics were relevant and inspiring. I enjoyed being a part of the panel discussions. We were impressed by the level of knowledge and interest of the participants and audiences alike."

Aditi DugarDirector, Sage & Saffron, Masque Restaurant

"The platform was very insightful and I was glad they covered many topics that are usually neglected."

Kaizad Modi Owner, Goodies

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28 - 29, August 2017 JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi

Indian Restaurant Congress AWARDS 2017

7th National Convention & Awards on Business of Restaurant

ABOUT THE EVENT

Entering in its 7th edition Indian restaurant Congress is the top business and knowledge sharing platform for the business of food and restaurant in India.

Chairperson

Zorawar Kalra

Founder & Managing Director, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

Convenor

Ritu Marya

Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur India Media & Franchise India

Our Speakers

CEO & Secretary Coffee Board of India

Chef Ranveer Brar

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur

Chief Executive Officer Gold Brands

Chairman & Managing Director Cremica Food Industries Limited

Co-Founder & Director Azure Hospitality

Mr. Unnat Varma

Managing Director Pizza Hut

Chef Michael Swamy

Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur

Chef Gautam Mehrishi

Celebrity Chef & Corporate Chef Sun N Sand Group Hotels

Brewmaster/Partner R J Brewing Solutions

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder Wow ! Momo

Director - Human Resources Hilton Worldwide

Co-Founder RanceLab

Co-Founder-TagTaste Foods Pvt. Ltd. & Senior Advisor-Everstone Group

Mr. Inderjeet Singh Banga

Owner Biggie Hospitality Pvt ltd

Director - Human Resources The Leela Hotel & Residences, Gurgaon

Chief Executive Officer TexMex Cuisine India Pvt. Ltd.

Chef Romy Gill

Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur

Mr. Varun Chaudhary

Executive DirectorCG Corp Global

Varun Kapur

Executive Director K-Hospitality Corp.

Mr. Karan Tanna

Founder & CEOYellow Tie Hospitality Management LLP

Founder FNB India Catering

Chief Financial Officer Burger King India

Executive Chef Andaz Delhi

Founder & CEO Mobikon

Owner Kwals Group

Director STIR Academy Of Bartending & Creative Consultants

Food Columnist, Blogger & Founder Finely Chopped

Vice President-Materials Foodlink Restaurants India Private Limited & Founder and General Secretary - Hospitality Purchasing Managers' Forum

Director Bagrry's India Limited

Founder Food Talk

Director Demiurgic Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Founder & MD Alamak Capital Advisors Private Limited

National Head - Infrastructure & Logistics, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

Food Styling, Food Photography, Recipe Developer & Blogger - Passionate About Baking

Senior Manager A T Kearney

Founder & Director Carnatic Cafe

Chief Eating Officer The Bohri Kitchen

Partner & Head Consumer Business, Deloitte

Owner , Yum Yum Cha, food Inc. Catering and Noshi-Yum Asian Delivery

Co-Founder & Chef 3 Fils Restaurant

CEO Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.

General Manager SIDBI

Assistant Vice President-Supply Chain Jubilant Foodworks

Executive Chef Cremica Food Industries Limited.

Executive VP-HR, CSR and Admin, Jubilant Foodworks, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Head of beverage Innovation & Operations, PizzaExpress

Ms. Uma Raghuraman

Food Expert & Owner- MasterChefMom

Partner & DirectorRabo Equity Advisors Private Limited

Principal Interior Design, Studio Lotus

Special Correspondent The Times of India

PartnerThe Embassy Restaurant and Catering

Brewmaster/Partner R J Brewing Solutions

Associate Director Seasons Group

Co-Founder Dineout.co.in

VP- Sales Parag Milk Foods Ltd

Chef Satish Sharma

Executive Chef - Pastry & Bakery Hyatt Regency - Gurgaon

Chef Puneet Sikand

Indian Restaurant
Congress AWARDS 2017

CEO & Secretary
Coffee Board of India

Chief Executive Officer
Gold Brands

Chairman & Managing Director
Cremica Food Industries Limited

Co-Founder & Director
Azure Hospitality

Managing Director
Pizza Hut

Celebrity Chef & Corporate Chef
Sun N Sand Group Hotels

Brewmaster/Partner
R J Brewing Solutions

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Wow ! Momo

Director - Human Resources
Hilton Worldwide

Co-Founder
RanceLab

Owner
Biggie Hospitality Pvt ltd

Director - Human Resources
The Leela Hotel & Residences, Gurgaon

Chief Executive Officer
TexMex Cuisine India Pvt. Ltd.

Executive Director
CG Corp Global

Executive Director
K-Hospitality Corp.

Founder & CEO
Yellow Tie Hospitality Management LLP

Founder
FNB India Catering

Chief Financial Officer
Burger King India

Executive Chef
Andaz Delhi

Founder & CEO
Mobikon

Owner
Kwals Group

Director
STIR Academy Of Bartending & Creative Consultants

Food Columnist, Blogger & Founder
Finely Chopped

Vice President-Materials
Foodlink Restaurants India Private Limited & Founder and General Secretary - Hospitality Purchasing Managers' Forum

Director
Bagrry's India Limited

Founder
Food Talk

Director
Demiurgic Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Founder & MD
Alamak Capital Advisors Private Limited

Senior Manager
A T Kearney

Founder & Director
Carnatic Cafe

Chief Eating Officer
The Bohri Kitchen

Partner & Head
Consumer Business, Deloitte

Co-Founder & Chef
3 Fils Restaurant

CEO
Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.

General Manager
SIDBI

Assistant Vice President-Supply Chain
Jubilant Foodworks

Executive Chef
Cremica Food Industries Limited.

Partner & Director
Rabo Equity Advisors Private Limited

Principal
Interior Design, Studio Lotus

Special Correspondent
The Times of India

Partner
The Embassy Restaurant and Catering

Brewmaster/Partner
R J Brewing Solutions

Associate Director
Seasons Group

Co-Founder
Dineout.co.in

VP- Sales
Parag Milk Foods Ltd

Executive Chef - Pastry & Bakery
Hyatt Regency - Gurgaon

MD
M/s. HNS Hotels Pvt. Ltd

Executive Chef
JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity