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5th February 2025 | Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
5th February 2025 | Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
Agenda
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- Winning at the Food Connoisseurs India Awards will help in improving brand awareness and promote your business to new customers via national PR.
- A successful entry honours and salutes your hard work and your colleagues’ accomplishments.
- Registering and being a part of this event enables you to benefit from the partner network enabled by these awards which will be utilized to promote all the winners.
- A win acts as a 3rd party endorsement for your business, becoming a significant differentiating factor setting you apart from the others in your sector.
- The trust and credibility that comes with awards recognition can play a key part in a potential new customers’ decision to choose and prioritize you over your fellow competitors.
- The winners will be presented with a trophy and certificate amidst media & Industry veterans.
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome Address
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Inaugural Keynote Address
The Art of Transformation: Elevating Local Favourites into Culinary Masterpieces
- Dr. Chef Damu, Celebrity Chef & Brand Ambassador GRT Group of Hotels, President- South Indian Chefs Association
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 1: The Evolving Dining Landscape of India
- Evolving trends revamping the HoReCa Industry
- Rise of cloud kitchens, dark stores and invisible kitchen
- The future of quick-service restaurants (QSRs)
- The growth of healthy and sustainable food concepts
- Innovation and Sustainability driving the FoodTech
- Carving a niche: Customer referrals over traditional advertising
- Organic, not just in produce but in business growth as well
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Keynote Session
11:35 AM - 12:25 PM
Session 2: Technology Disrupting the HoReCa Industry
- FoodTech Innovations and AI-Powered Recommendations
- AI, ML applications, Robotic Baristas and Cooks
- Blockchain for food traceability and supply chain management
- Internet of Things (IoT) in smart kitchens and restaurants
- Digital payments and contactless dining
- Reaching a wider audience base through User-Generated Content
12:25 PM - 12:40 PM
Keynote Session
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 3: The Cultural Shift of Coffee, tea and high tea
- The evolution of traditional dining experiences to suppers and more
- Indian take on high teas with ‘coffee addas’ and lot more
- Blending of Indian and international flavors in high tea and supper menus
- Emergence of third-wave coffee culture
- Focus on single-origin coffees, artisanal brewing methods, and coffee art
- Leveraging Technology to Elevate the Experience: From deploying interactive digital menus to mobile ordering & payment and IoT-enabled smart devices
- Tech-Driven Evolution of the Beverage Industry and Innovative Brewing Techniques
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Networking Lunch
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 4: What we Eat- Understanding Consumer Preferences and pivoting Market Dynamics
- Changing dietary habits and preferences (vegan, vegetarian, plant-based)
- The influence of social media and food influencers
- Experiential dining and the demand for unique concepts
- Local sourcing and farm-to-table initiatives
- Social Listening: Monitor social media platforms to identify emerging trends, consumer sentiment
- Enhance dining experiences with AR technology and virtual culinary journeys
03:00 PM - 3:10 PM
Keynote Session
03:10 PM - 3:20 PM
Keynote Session
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Session 5: Global Food Trends and Local Adaptations
- Fusion cuisine and cultural exchange
- International food chains and their impact on the Indian market
- Regional specialties and the revival of traditional cuisines
- Going micro in exploring food trends: from mustard sauce to ‘kashundi’
- The role of food festivals and events in promoting local food
- Emergence of pop-up restaurants and food trucks showcasing local flavoUrs
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
Keynote Session
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote Session
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Session 6: The Big Business of Nighttime grazing
- Innovations in beverage technology (molecular mixology and non-alcoholic options)
- The Art of Pairing: Food and Beverage Matchmaking
- The Rise of Night Markets and Food Halls for diverse culinary experiences
- Food and music events and festivals – the new addas for youth
- Experiential Nightlife with niche and themed bars
- New-age restrobars high on Immersive Experiences
- Personalized dining experiences and incorporating eco-friendly practices
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Keynote Session
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AWARDS REGISTRATION WITH NETWORKING SESSION
7:00 PM onwards
AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY FOLLOWED BY NETWORKING DINNER
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