NRAI to convene 5th Food Delivery Summit in Ahmedabad on 20 August 2026

NRAI’s Ahmedabad summit will focus on AI and automation in restaurant operations, with more than 5,000 restaurant owners, 1,500 brands and 70-plus industry leaders expected to attend.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 16:33 IST · Source ET Hospitality · Updated

NRAI will hold its fifth Food Delivery Summit in Ahmedabad on 20 August 2026, focused on AI and automation in restaurant operations. The event expects 5,000-plus owners and 1,500-plus brands as India’s food-services market targets $150 billion by 2030.

Why this matters

The summit follows extended restaurant hours in Maharashtra and Karnataka for FIFA World Cup 2026 demand, shifting industry attention from late-night footfall to technology-led restaurant operations.

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