This August, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, will host the country’s most anticipated food and beverage convergence — the 14th Annual Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards 2025 (IRC) alongside the debut edition of Coffee & Tea Asia 2025 (CTA). From August 5–7, 2025, this power-packed three-day event will bring together more than 2,000 F&B stakeholders, innovators, and entrepreneurs under one roof to reimagine the future of dining, delivery, café culture, and culinary innovation.

Organized by RestaurantIndia.in and Franchise India, the event reflects a decisive moment in India’s $95.75 billion F&B industry — one that’s evolving rapidly with digital integration, premiumization, and global expansion.

Hospitalitynews India is proud to be the official media partner for this landmark dual-platform gathering, committed to bringing readers exclusive coverage, expert interviews, and post-event insights straight from the ground.

IRC 2025: Redefining India’s Culinary Identity

Under the theme “A Global Outlook,” the Indian Restaurant Congress 2025 will explore how Indian culinary brands are expanding overseas, and how global players are customizing strategies for the Indian market. Topics to watch out for:

• Immersive dining & phygital experiences

• 10-minute delivery and cloud kitchen evolution

• Franchising blueprints for hypergrowth

• Restaurant tech and AI integrations

The event will feature 150+ top voices in the industry including:

• Udai Pinnali, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality

• M. Mahadevan, Advantage Foods Pvt. Ltd.

• Sukul Kundan, PF Chang’s India

• Tarun Jain, Tim Hortons India

• Chef Suvir Saran, Chef Kunal Kapur, and Chef Atul Kochhar (2x Michelin-starred)

The summit concludes with the prestigious Indian Restaurant Awards and Culinary Innovation Awards 2025, honoring the most visionary F&B professionals and establishments in India.

Coffee & Tea Asia 2025: Brewing Opportunity

Making its Indian debut, Coffee & Tea Asia 2025 is Asia’s leading B2B platform dedicated entirely to the coffee and tea value chain. Co-located with IRC, this event brings together:

• Café and roastery owners

• Tea estate operators

• Equipment manufacturers

• Sustainable packaging pioneers

• Retail and tech disruptors

Expect live brewing demos, buyer-seller meets, product tastings, and showcases of café culture shaping urban India. Whether you're a barista, café chain, or supplier, CTA 2025 is where beverage innovation comes to life.

Explore 4 Specialized Power Pavilions

The expansive trade floor will be divided into four curated zones:

• ReStart – Disruptive F&B startups and franchise trailblazers

• ReSupply – Kitchen tech, packaging, and supply chain innovations

• ReSoft – Restaurant-focused tech solutions and digital tools

• ReSpaces – Interiors, design, and hospitality real estate concepts

With 200+ speakers, 2,000+ premium attendees, and participation from across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East — this convergence is set to be an unparalleled platform for networking, lead generation, and trend forecasting.

Why Attend?

India’s F&B market is expanding at 10%+ annually, driven by evolving consumer preferences and smart technology. IRC & CTA 2025 offer an unmatched lens into:

• New business models in dining and delivery

• Hospitality technology and sustainability

• Global franchise scaling and investments

• Coffee and tea retail innovations

• End-to-end visibility of the foodservice ecosystem

Whether you're a restaurateur, café entrepreneur, chef, investor, or food tech leader — this is your opportunity to engage with the brightest minds and most influential brands in the industry.

Book Your Spot Now

Dates: August 5–7, 2025
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Register: www.restaurantindia.in/congress | www.coffeeandtea.asia
Follow: #IRC2025 #CTA2025

Early bird rates end soon. Save more on combined passes and group registrations.

Official Media Partner: Hospitalitynews India

As the official media partner, Hospitalitynews India is thrilled to support this extraordinary initiative and will bring exclusive updates, speaker highlights, and thought leadership articles to its extensive network of hospitality professionals across the country.

Join us as we witness the future of food and beverage — live in action.