Awards Registration
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Welcome Address
2:45 PM - 2:50 PM
Inaugural Session
Balancing Legacy & Leap: Can Innovation Coexist with Authenticity?
- Chef Hemant Oberoi, Founder, OB Hospitality & Hemant Oberoi Hospitality; Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, One Toque by Gault&Millau
- Chef Amit Gothwal, Executive Chef, The Ashok Hotel, Former Executive Chef, President’s Secretariat
Moderated By:
- Mr. Raunak Kundu – Founder, Bluchisel Business Solutions
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Set 1 of awards to be presented
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion Session
Future-Proofing HoReCa: Redefining Hospitality in India for 2030 and Beyond
- Hospitality 2030: Anticipating the new Indian platter
- Technology-Driven HoReCa: AI, Automation & Service 4.0 redefining service delivery and operations
- Trending Craft Beer Culture and Trends
- Innovating with a customer-first approach for scalable impact
- Hyper-Local & Experiential Dining paving the way for future of regionally rooted, narrative-led culinary experiences
- Driving efficiency and consistency in food production & services through AI automation
- Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset
- Advancing Sustainable Hospitality: Toward Circularity and Net-Zero
- Various Policies and Infrastructure Gaps in Craft Brewing
- Reskilling the Workforce of the Future
- Diversifying through virtual brands, metaverse experiences, and gamified dining
- Embracing urban farming, lab-grown proteins, and hyperlocal sourcing for Future-Ready Supply Chains
Session Lead:
- Mr. Vinay BC, Founder and Brewpreneur, Long Boat Brewing Co.; Forbes Business Council Member 2024
Speakers:
- Mr. Rajat Agarwal, CEO, Barista Coffee Company
- Mr. Gaurav Narang, Founder, Coffee Culture
- Ms. Sunita Reddy, Chief Architect, ACME Designers
- Mr. Aswin Thottupurath, Founder & Brand Owner, AsianKatha-Tales Of Taste, Managing Director, DiJen Foods Pvt. Ltd.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote Session
The Future is Fermented: Why Kombucha is the Next Big Thing in HoReCa Beverage Innovation !!
- Mr. Harshvardhan Chauhan, Founder & CEO, Tribe Kombucha
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Set 2 of awards to be presented
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Sourcing with Responsibility: Making the Business Case for Sustainable Palm Oil in India’s Food Service Sector
- Mr. Shivnayan Aggarwal, Market Transformation Manager, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Keynote Session
Rhythm of Refinement: Redefining Water for a New Generation
- Ms. Rajathi Kalimuthan, Founder & Managing Director, Rhythm Natural Mineral Water, Marvelle Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
