Future of Food Summit

The Future of Food Summit is a one-day, open-to-all industry exhibition designed to connect chefs, hospitality leaders, and plant-based innovators who are shaping the next era of sustainable gastronomy. Hosted on the final day of Luma Institute’s Sustainability in Hospitality program, the summit serves as a meeting point for ideas, collaboration, and cutting-edge food solutions that align with global sustainability goals.

This is not just an exhibition, it is a live ecosystem where culinary talent, emerging food brands, and conscious consumers come together to explore how India’s food system can evolve toward a healthier, inclusive, and climate-smart future.

What to Expect?

🌱 Plant-Based & Sustainable Food Stalls

Experience a curated selection of India’s leading plant-based and sustainable brands showcasing breakthrough products, ingredients, and culinary solutions. Attendees can taste, learn, and discover offerings that are reshaping the future of menus across HoReCa.

👩‍🍳 Chef–Industry Engagement

Top chefs, culinary educators, and hospitality professionals will engage directly with founders, innovators, and food-tech entrepreneurs. The summit creates active opportunities for collaboration, menu development, product trials, and long-term partnerships.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

The Summit will feature awards for chefs, students, and innovators who have contributed to sustainable food systems. These recognitions celebrate leadership, creativity, and climate-aligned innovation within India’s culinary landscape.

📘 Resource Material Reveal

A special knowledge release will highlight trends, insights, and findings from the Sustainability in Hospitality program, offering valuable industry data, chef perspectives, and recommendations for future-ready food practices.

🎓 Certification Ceremony

The event concludes with the formal certification of participants from the 5-day Sustainability in Hospitality program. These young professionals represent the next wave of climate-smart chefs and hospitality leaders.

🤝 Community Gathering

All plant-based enthusiasts, culinary students, conscious consumers, and sustainability supporters are welcome. The Summit encourages open dialogue, tasting sessions, product demos, and idea-sharing in a warm community environment.

Why This Event Matters?

The Future of Food Summit places chefs at the centre of the sustainability movement — recognising that no food system transformation can succeed without the culinary professionals who bring innovation to the plate. By bridging chefs with the growing plant-based industry, the Summit helps accelerate India’s shift toward healthier, inclusive, and low-emission food cultures.