IHE 2025 Concludes on a High Note with Innovation, Culinary Passion & Entrepreneurial Sparks

Greater Noida, August 6, 2025: The 8th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2025) came to a spectacular close today at the India Expo Centre & Mart, having welcomed over 26,000 business visitors, B2B buyers, industry experts, exhibitors, and changemakers from across India and beyond. Organised by India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML), the expo stood out as a 360-degree hospitality showcase, uniting the best of sourcing, sustainability, technology, design, gastronomy, and thought leadership under one roof.

With participation from over 1,000 brands and 260+ exhibitors, the expo showcased cutting-edge innovations and sourcing solutions across various categories, including Food & Beverage, Hospitality Tech, Kitchen Equipment, Textiles, Furnishings, Tableware, Wellness Products, and more. Attendees engaged in live demos, workshops, industry challenges, and exclusive B2B networking forums that created new market linkages and growth opportunities. Highlights such as the Master Bakers India Challenge, Zero-Proof Cocktail Competition, Housekeepers Conclave 3.0, and the IIID Interior Design Conclave received overwhelming appreciation, making IHE 2025 a melting pot of experience and evolution for the Hospitality Industry.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML, with his visionary outlook, portrayed IHE 2025 as a “dynamic confluence where India’s hospitality potential takes centre stage on the global map.” From nurturing ancient traditions to enabling modern enterprise, he sees IHE as a catalyst for a hospitality revolution that blends heritage with high-tech and elevates India’s global standing in the HoReCa space. “It’s about legacy leadership—where each edition sets the stage for the next leap forward. The next edition will be vaster in terms of size, segment and exposure”

Backed by thought leaders like Ritwik Khare, Founder & CEO of ELIVAAS; Amarjit S Ahuja, Founder Member, PPFI; Anil Malhotra, Founder Director, HSMAI; Nitin Kumar, President, HOTREMAI; Rajeev Sachdeva, President, ARCHII; Hemant Sood, President & Founder, IIID; Rajesh Choudhary, Founder Director, FSCAI; Varun Khera, Noida Chapter Head, National Restaurant Association of India; Seema Srivastava, Executive Director, India ITME Society; Executive Chef Alessandro, Hyatt Regency; Nitin Nagrale, Founder, HMPF and Executive Chef Nandlal the vision for the next chapter is already in motion—one that promises deeper integration, broader reach, and future-ready innovation.

While expressing his gratitude towards the industry leader for their participation and support, Hari Dadoo, President, IHE 2025, called upon the collective passion of the industry to keep the IHE momentum thriving. “From humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse of innovation and sourcing, IHE has grown into a defining voice for hospitality excellence. And we will bring it back next year to repeat success and to mark new milestones, open new doors, and raise the bar even higher.”

Sudeep Sarcar, CEO, IEML, underlined IHE’s transformative power in empowering the hospitality sector and enabling Indian brands to shine on the world stage. With an eye on the future, he reaffirmed, “IHE 2026 will be bigger, bolder, and better, expanding to touch every thread of the hospitality fabric, from kitchens to culture, from sustainability to smart tech.” The journey has just begun, and the roadmap ahead is wide open for innovation, integration, and international impact.

Among the key events on the final day were Agropure Culinary League 2025 and Campus2Startup 1.0.

Agropure Culinary League 2025: Celebrating India’s home chefs, the grand finale of this one-of-a-kind league turned humble besan (gram flour) into gourmet brilliance. Finalists from across the country presented dishes rooted in culture and bursting with creativity. Evaluated by an eminent jury of culinary experts, the competition was a tribute to regional flavours, personal flair, and the powerful storytelling that food can offer.

Campus2Startup 1.0: This debut initiative, powered by EVANIH brought together students, mentors, and industry veterans to bridge the gap between campus ideas and real-world entrepreneurship. From a powerful keynote by Chef Davinder Kumar to an inspiring panel on hospitality entrepreneurship, the session culminated in a live pitch round where young visionaries showcased their ideas, backed by startup toolkits and mentoring support.

IHE 2025 proved to be far more interactive than it was expected. It was a celebration of people, products, and purpose. From zero-waste design dialogues to investment-focused sessions, skill competitions, and curated buyer-seller meets, every aisle, stage, and kitchen told a story of how India’s hospitality sector is innovating, collaborating, and scaling new heights.

As the curtains fall on IHE 2025, it leaves behind a legacy etched in innovation, collaboration, and transformative energy, igniting a new era for India’s HoReCa future. But this is not the end; it’s the beginning of something bigger.

The countdown has already begun! Mark your calendars for 5th to 8th August 2026, when IHE returns with its 9th edition—grander in scale, deeper in vision, and richer in opportunities. With broader categories, stronger global ties, and immersive experiences across every vertical of hospitality, IHE 2026 promises to be a powerhouse of sourcing, sustainability, and synergy.

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