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5th February 2025 | Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
5th February 2025 | Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru
Agenda
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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
SPEAKERS:
- Mr. Raghavendra Rao, Co-Founder & CEO, The Rameshwaram Café
- Mr. Arun Adiga, Managing Partner, Vidyarthi Bhavan
- Chef Abhijit Saha, Restaurateur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore
- Chef Nikitha Umesh, Pastry Chef, Entrepreneur, Celebrity Chef & MasterChef India Judge (Telugu)
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
SPEAKERS:
- Mr. Eshwar K Vikas, Co-Founder & CEO, Mukunda Foods
- Ms. Rashmi Daga, Founder & CEO, FreshMenu
12:25 PM - 12:40 PM
Keynote Session
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Session 3: Revitalizing Culinary Offerings: The New Wave of Unique Menus
- Emphasis on Sourcing and Quality
- Reducing Food Wastage
- Experiential Dining and Menu Customization
- Storytelling Through Menus
- The Future of Menus: Anticipating the Next Big Thing
- Utilizing Unique Ingredients
- Incorporating Global Influences
SPEAKERS:
- Mr. G K Pramod, Author, Mentor, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder – Iyengar’s Oven Fresh, Coffee Confessions, Casa Picossa Tropical Terrace, Bengaluru Belly
- Mr. R.S. Dharmendra, Chief Operating Officer, Gigu Hospitality Private Limited, Gillys Chain of Restobars
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM
Networking Lunch
2:10 PM - 2:55 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
SPEAKERS:
- Mr. Shakir Haq, CEO, NKP EMPIRE VENTURES PVT LTD (Empire Restaurant, Empire Juice, EasyBites, Karama Restaurant, Vegetarea)
- Mr. Sumesh Govind, CEO, Paragon Group of Restaurants
- Chef Shriram Rajendran, Chef, CEO, Author- The table book of desserts, Foodpreneur, Founder -The Table India, Mapo Hakka Chinese, Butter Crust Pizzeria
- Chef Koushik S., Founder, Eatitude Consultants, MasterChef Tamil Judge & TEDx Speaker
- RJ Rajas Jain, RJ and Food Blogger, Radio City 91.1FM
02:55 PM - 3:05 PM
Keynote Session
03:05 PM - 3:15 PM
Keynote Session
Revolutionizing the Cloud Kitchen: The Future of Food Delivery
- Mr. Raghav Joshi, Co-Founder, Rebel Foods
3:15 PM - 4:05 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
SPEAKERS:
- Chef Sanjay Thumma, Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur, Chef @ Vahrehvah.com
- Chef K Thiru, Dean School of Hospitality, Mahindra University Hyderabad
- Chef Shreeya Adka, Masterchef India Tamil Judge, Founder / Chef – The French Door
4:05 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote Session:
Scaling Without Compromise: Expanding a Traditional Brand While Preserving Authenticity
- Ms. Sangeetha Maruthapandian, Director, Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant
4:15 PM - 4:25 PM
Keynote Session
- Chef Suresh Pillai, Founder, RCP Hospitalty
4:25 PM - 5:15 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
SPEAKERS:
- Mr. Avinash Kapoli, Co-Founder, Kompany/Jamming Goat
- Mr. Arun Prasanna, Corporate General Manager, Byg Ventures (Byg Brewski Brewing Co., Bob’s Bar, Jollygunj)
- Mr. Prem Kumar GT, Vice President, JSM Corporation
- Ms. Swapn Randhawa, Vice President, Spaceman Spirits Lab
5:15 PM - 5:25 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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