The India Food Manufacturing Summit – North East Chapter is a flagship industry-government dialogue platform organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in Association with North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation
(NERAMAC) and Ministry of Development of NER (MDoNER). This event marks the 6th edition in the series and is the first to be held specifically in the Northeast region.
The summit aims to unlock the immense potential of the North Eastern Region (NER)—one of Asia’s most biodiverse agro-ecological zones—by transitioning from raw agricultural marketing to value-added food manufacturing, innovation, and export-oriented processing.
Event Details
- Date: 29 May 2026
- Time: 10:00 HRS – 16:30 HRS
- Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati, Assam
- Theme: Envisioning a Sustainable Future for India’s F&B Industry
- Focus: Unlocking North East India’s Food Economy: From Farm Abundance to Global Value Chains
Why North East India?
- Agro-Biodiversity Powerhouse: The NER is a global biodiversity hotspot producing pineapple, turmeric, ginger, tea, and GI-tagged specialties.
- Organic Agriculture Potential: Low-chemical farming traditions provide ready export-grade organic supply chains for premium global markets.
- Gateway to ASEAN: Strategically located to serve as an export corridor for food manufacturing targeting Southeast Asia.
- First-Mover Advantage: With nascent processing infrastructure, the region offers a massive untapped market for suppliers of food technology, cold chain equipment, and packaging solutions.
Key Focus Sectors
- Agro Value Addition
- Export Development & ASEAN Corridor
- Sustainability & Circular Economy
- Food Processing Infrastructure
- Technology & Innovation
Summit Programme
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Registration & Networking Tea |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Lighting of the Lamp & Opening Remarks |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 1 – Farm to Global Markets: Scaling Value Chains for North-East Ethnic Foods, Fruits & Vegetables |
| 12:30 – 01:10 PM | Session 2 – Commercializing GI-Tagged & Indigenous Organic Products of North-East India |
| 01:10 – 01:50 PM | Session 3 – Dairy in the North East – Building a Modern Value Chain for Fresh, Value-Added & Regional Dairy Products |
| 01:50 – 02:30 PM | Networking Lunch – Open buffet and networking opportunity among stakeholders |
| 02:30 – 03:15 PM | Session 4 – From Tradition to Modern Trade: Bakery & Ready-to-Eat Innovation from the North East |
| 03:15 – 04:00 PM | Session 5 – Cold Chain Infrastructure: Bridging Farm-to-Market Gaps in Hilly Terrain |
| 04:00 – 04:05 PM | Vote of Thanks – By Trade Promotion Council of India |
| 04:05 PM Onwards | Tea Session – Open for Networking |
Who Should Attend?
- Industry: Food processors, Agri-Tech companies, technology/machinery suppliers, and packaging firms.
- Government: Representatives from APEDA, NEDFI, and NE State Governments.
- Ecosystem: FPOs, Cooperatives, Startups, MSMEs, Investors, and International Buyers.
What You Will Gain
- Technology Exposure: Gain insights into technologies ranging from cold chain infrastructure to next-generation food processing.
- High-Level Networking: Connect with over 150 senior decision-makers, including CEOs, CXOs, Directors, and Institutional heads.
- Market Intelligence: Access critical data on export pathways from the Northeast targeting ASEAN markets.
- Strategic Linkages: Establish vital connections between North East producers and leading national or global food companies.
- Investment Opportunities: Discover emerging food processing clusters and investment openings within NE India.
- Policy Dialogue: Engage in direct discussions with key government bodies such as MoFPI, APEDA, NABARD, and North East State Governments.
Registration
Participation is complimentary for delegates, but registration is mandatory and subject to seat availability. Click here to register
Contact Information
Himanshu Dwivedi
Assistant Director, TPCI
M: +91 93104 53810
E: himanshu.d@tpci.in
