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20th May 2026 | NESCO Centre, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Thank you for making the Food Connoisseurs India Convention 2025 – West India Edition a Grand Success!
20th May 2026 | NESCO Centre, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
conference
the future of business
2026
Venue:
PARKROYAL, Hotel Singapore
Date:
14 – 15 August 2025
About the Convention
Industry Live is proud to launch the Food Connoisseurs India Convention – West India, a world pThe West India Edition of the Food Connoisseurs India Convention, an initiative by Industry Live, arrives at a pivotal moment for the nation’s vibrant and fast-evolving F&B community. After the tremendous success of ten editions, the convention has cemented its place as India’s most influential platform for the food and hospitality fraternity—bringing together over 500 Esteemed Speakers, including top chefs, restaurateurs and F&B visionaries, sparking conversations that shape the future of food and hospitality.latform in the F&B fraternity. FCIC was launched in the year in 2021. It has since grown to become the biggest convention for food and beverage industry fraternity. So far, this convention has hosted over 300 industry visionaries and thought leaders who reached over 4,000+ professionals across sectors. The convention has now become a “must-attend” event for F&B pioneers, blending insightful conferences, prestigious awards, and dynamic exhibitions. The last two editions saw over 300+ exhibitors demonstrating cutting-edge innovations and over 500+ awards celebrating excellence in various categories.
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What awaits for you at the Conference
Insightful Talks
The conference offers insightful talks strategy, leadership, innovation, growth.
Networking Opportunities
The conference offers networking with HoReCa leaders and professionals.
Latest Trends
Discover the latest trends in Food & Beverage Industry.
Practical Solutions
Explore practical solutions to your Food Service business growth and challenges.
Inspiration & Motivation
Gain inspiration and motivation from leaders and successful Restaurateurs & Chefs.
Conference Agenda
Session 1: Unlocking the Future of Dining
- Trends in Full-Service Restaurants (FSRs): Opportunities and Challenges
- Fusion Cuisine Blending Local and Global Flavors
- From Keto to Plant-Based Menus, Health-Conscious Dining Ruling the Platter
- Leveraging Technology with a Tempering of AI, Digital Menus, and Contactless Experiences
- Food Delivery Evolution: How Cloud Kitchens Are Shaping Dining Habits
- Addressing Sustainability in Fine Dining: Waste Management and Local Sourcing
Session 2: The Burgeoning Café Culture
- The Rise of Experiential Cafés: What’s Beyond Coffee?
- Bakery and Patisserie Boom: Shaping Urban Café Menus
- Millennials and Gen Z as Key Drivers of Café Culture
- Evolving Design and Ambience: Creating Memorable Café Spaces
- Role of Social Media in Defining the Café Experience
- Promoting Local Artisans and Coffee Roasters
Session 3: HoReCa Going GLOCAL with Local Flavors, Global Reach
- Surge of Regional and Micro-Cuisines in Restaurants
- Authenticity vs Innovation: Balancing Traditional and Modern
- Showcasing Indigenous Ingredients to the Global Market
- Collaborating with Local Farmers and Producers
- Culinary Tourism in West India: Attracting the Global Foodie
- Food Festivals: Boosting Local Cuisine and Community Engagement
Session 4: Sustainability and Innovation in the HoReCa Industry
- Zero-Waste Kitchens: Feasibility and Implementation
- The Role of Plant-Based Alternatives in Menus
- Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions for Takeaways and Deliveries
- Reducing Carbon Footprints in Food Production and Supply Chain
- Using Technology for Resource Optimization in Hotels and Restaurants
- Educating Customers on Sustainability: From Farm to Fork
Session 5: The Power of Trends in Shaping the Future
- Hyper-Local Competitors vs National Chains: The Tug of War
- The Influence of Food Bloggers and Influencers in the HoReCa Sector
- Tech-Driven Personalization in Customer Experiences
- Revival of Traditional Cooking Methods: Nostalgia in Modern Kitchens
- Collaborations with Global Chefs and Brands: What Works in West India?
- Exploring the Role of AI and Data Analytics in Predicting Food Trends
Session 6: Live Music, Themed Nights, and Cultural Integration redefining Nighttime grazing
- Craft Spirits and Cocktails: The New Nightlife Essential
- Evolution of Bar Menus: Fusion Finger Foods and Beyond
- Sustainability in Nightlife: Eco-Friendly Bars and Waste-Free Kitchens
- Emerging Hotspots: Mapping West India’s Growing Nightlife Scene
- Licensing and Legal Frameworks: Challenges for Nightlife Entrepreneurs
A Few of the previous editions Eminent Speakers
Chef Hemant Oberoi
Founder, OB Hospitality & Hemant Oberoi Hospitality; Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, One Toque by Gault&Millau
Sanjay Vazirani
Chief Executive Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.
Chef Ranveer Brar
Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Show Host, Masterchef India Judge, Author & Food Film Producer
Rocky Mohan
Brand custodian, Old Monk,
Author, Founder, Gourmet
Passport & Chef Pin
Nitin Tandon
Food stylist, Chefpreneur,
& Educator
Karan Kapur
Executive Director,
K Hospitality Corp
Prashant Issar
Founder, Ishaara and
Director, Bellona Hospitality
Tapan Vaidya
Group CEO – Papa Johns India/UAE/KSA/Jordan
Pawan Shahri
Founder & CEO, Chrome Asia
Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
Avinash Kant Kumar
President,
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.
Raghav Joshi
Co-Founder,
Rebel Foods
Gaurav Parikh
Director,
Richboyz Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Sonal Holland
Master of Wine, Founder Director,
Soho Wine Consultants & Sonal
Holland Wine Academy
Chef Montu Saini
Executive Chef – Parliament House
SHIKHA NATH
Culinary Director, Charcoal Concepts (Copper Chimney, Bombay Brasserie)
Neeti Goel
Director,
Avan Ventures Pvt Ltd
SIDDHANT RAGHUNANDAN KAMATH
Director,
Natural Ice Creams
Aditi Dugar
Director & Founder, Masque &
Urban Gourmet India Pvt. Ltd.
Rakshay Dhariwal
Founder & Managing Director,
Pass Code Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Kaushik Roy
CEO & Co-Founder
Biryani By Kilo
Chef Vineet Manocha
President – Culinary at Bikaji Foods International Ltd,
The Kachori Story & Author
Sid Merchant
Co-Founder,
Good Flippin’ Burgers & FLYP Coffee
Mahesh Reddy
Chief Executive Officer, GOPIZZA
Akshara Bisht
Director-Food Division,
Sankalp Group
Akshay Balwani
Director, Upper Crust Foods Private Limited (Sbarro Pizza India)
Chef Suvir Saran
Culinary Director,
one8 Commune
Jasmit Tibb
Managing Director,
Tibb’s Frankie
TARAK BHATTACHARYA
Executive Director and CEO,
Mad Over Donuts
KRUNAL CHAHWALA
Brand CEO, PizzaExpress
Prahlad Sukhtankar
Founder, The Black Sheep Bistro and Black Market Goa
Mukesh Katotra
Executive Director & CFO,
Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group India
Abhijeet Anand
Founder,
abCoffee
Rajat Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer, Barista Coffee Company Limited
Niketa Sharma
Managing Director,
Keish Hospitality
Vikas Panjabi
Co-Founder & MD,
The Chocolate Room (India) Private Limited
Chef Niyati Rao
Chef & Co-Founder,
Ekaa, Bombay Daak and KMC Bar & Bistro
Chef Ambar Rode
Chef and Restaurateur,
Founder- Nannas Negroni, Lepetit Amour, Flamingo Pune, Fig and Fromage
Arjun Chugh
Founder,
7th Heaven Bakery Cafe, 7th Avenue Waffles & 7th Street Boba
Anisha Anand
Founder Director,
Aurum Foods
Navin Shetty
Founder Director,
Aurum Foods
Rahul Seth
Co-Founder,
Burger Singh
Sonal Barmecha
Managing Director,
Santé hospitality pvt ltd, La Magia and Yumma Swami
Ashish Saxena
President, UrbanPiper
Chef Mayank Tiwari
Group Executive Chef, PVR INOX, The Luxury Collection
Dheeraj Gupta
Managing Director,
Jumboking
Deepa Hall
Business Head – F&B at Reliance Brands Limited
Twinkle Keswani
Founder & MD,
Pisco Hospitality
Chef Ishijyot Suri
Executive Chef and Founder Mulk, Miniyaturk & SJI Gourmet
Chef Ranjeet Pandey
Vice President, Operations,
Fisherman’s Wharf
Vijay Balwani
Chairman,
DNY Hospitality
FOOD CONNOISSEURS INDIA
AWARDS
distinguished benchmark of excellence
A prestigious platform for restaurants across diverse categories, food service enterprises, chefs, food-tech innovators, and service providers to present their distinct value propositions, achievements, and contributions to the evolving industry landscape.
Award Categories
RESTAURANT AWARDS
CLOUD KITCHEN
CUISINE AWARDS
CAFE & BAKERY AWARDS
DESIGN AWARDS
NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
NEWCOMER AWARDS
INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
SPECIAL AWARDS
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