The Global Rise of Indian Food Brands
Opening Reception & Welcome Drinks
Opening Address & Cultural Moment
The Power Behind the Plate: HoReCa Supply, Ingredients & the Scale Engine Core Themes:
Chefs as Brands: From Kitchens to Global IP Core Themes:
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Diaspora Restaurateurs & Investors: Scaling Indian Food Brands Globally Core Themes:
Indian Restaurant Awards 2026, Global Edition
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Global influence is again dominating the Indian restaurant scene, though a little differently now. On one hand, India is seeing more Global Restaurants opening up in India, and on the other hand Indian restaurants are also going Global. The influence of global cultures, business dynamics, and culinary innovation is therefore being felt in the Indian food service market, whether it is design, menu, service, or fusion cuisine. Similarly, Indian restaurant chains that are going abroad are bringing many new aspects of food and service, brand and cuisine to their table. Overall, this is a good scenario as it will bring the edge Indian Restaurants industry to be global and have tomorrow’s Michelin star restaurants coming from India.
Plating Success: Winning Customers in an Ever-Demanding World
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Building in-hotel Restaurants: The Ride from Fine Dining to Fun Dining
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Networking Lunch
The Rise of Beverage Innovators
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Turning Trends into Triumphs: How Bar Owners are Leading the Races
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From Bharat to the World: The Rise of home-grown Start-ups
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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
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Networking Lunch & Tasting
Curated coffee flights and tea tasting stations to sample
Smart Brewing: The Role of Automation in Beverage Craft
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What’s Brewing: Importance of Customer feedback
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Afternoon Coffee & Tea Break
Experience a rapid-blend demonstration and tea infusion art.
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