India, Dec. 8 -- The Future of Food Summit, hosted by Luma Institute, will take place on 10 January 2026 at Canvas V, New Delhi. The Summit brings together plant-based innovators and frontline hospitality professionals to solve a persistent industry challenge: groundbreaking products are being developed across India, yet many never reach the end consumer because they do not meaningfully connect with the people who actually run kitchens.

For this reason, the Summit is built around the idea of placing innovation directly in the hands of Climate Smart Chefs - hospitality professionals trained through Lumas Sustainability in Hospitality program to lead climate-aligned, plant-forward menu development. By enabling direct interaction between FoodTech founders and these Climate Smart Chefs, the event fosters real adoption rather than passive curiosity, helping products move from manufacturing facilities into hotels, restaurants, institutions, and catering operations.

Event Highlights

Date: 10 January 2026

Time: 11:00 AM 6:00 PM

Venue: Canvas V, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi

Entry: Free to Register and Attend

Registration link: https://learnluma.com/pages/registration-form-future-of-food-summit

At the Summit, plant-based brands and sustainable food innovators will showcase their products through tastings, demonstrations, and interactive discussions tailored to operational realities in hospitality. This practical exchange allows chefs to understand product behavior, scalability, and menu fit, key considerations that influence real adoption in commercial kitchens.

A major highlight of the day will be the launch of Luma Institutes resource material, created to support chefs, educators, and sustainable food ecosystem stakeholders in advancing sustainable and plant-forward practices. The Summit will also feature awards recognising contributions to sustainable food ecosystems, alongside the certification ceremony for the newest cohort of Climate Smart Chefs.

By creating a space where plant-based innovation meets frontline culinary decision-making, the Future of Food Summit strengthens the pipeline between product development and customer experience, ensuring plant-based solutions move beyond the factory and into the future of Indian hospitality.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from FoodTechBiz.