The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) will host the fifth edition of the NRAI Food Delivery Summit on August 20, 2026, at The Forum – Hotel & Convention, Ahmedabad.
Presented by Petpooja and supported by Coca-Cola, Janshakti, ITC Master Chef and Prasuma, the summit is expected to bring together over 5,000 restaurant owners, more than 70 industry leaders, 1,500 brands and delegates from over 30 cities across India. The event will convene restaurateurs, food delivery platforms, technology providers, cloud kitchen operators, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs to discuss trends, innovations and opportunities shaping India's restaurant and food delivery ecosystem.
Centred around the theme, "Automate to Dominate: Tech Powers Growth," the summit will explore the role of artificial intelligence, automation and digital technologies in restaurant operations and food delivery.
Sagar Daryani, President, National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and CEO & Co-founder, Wow! Momo Foods, said,
"India's food delivery ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past few years, creating new opportunities for restaurants while also introducing new operational and business complexities. As the industry enters its next phase of growth, it is essential for restaurant operators, technology partners and ecosystem stakeholders to come together, exchange perspectives and collectively shape solutions that drive sustainable growth. The fifth edition of the NRAI Food Delivery Summit builds on the momentum of previous editions by creating a platform to discuss how AI, automation and technology can enable restaurants to become more efficient, resilient and future-ready."
The summit will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside conversations and networking sessions involving leaders from the restaurant, food service and technology sectors.