Presenting strategies for the Modular Kitchen and Cabinetry business.
India Kitchen Congress (IKC) is the most significant annual meeting place for the modular kitchen, cabinetry, and panel furniture industry in India.
Now in its 12th edition, IKC 2026 continues its mission of advancing strategies for the modular kitchen and cabinetry business — by bringing together manufacturers, designers, suppliers, retailers, and policymakers on one collaborative platform.
Since 2011, IKC has evolved into a catalyst for transformation, spotlighting technology, innovation, design excellence, sustainability, and skill development as the key drivers shaping the industry’s growth trajectory.
Conference Objectives
– Facilitate strategic dialogue on business growth, investments, and policy directions.
– Showcase global innovations in materials, hardware, and modular systems.
– Promote design thinking, digitalisation, and sustainability in manufacturing.
– Strengthen linkages between design, production, retail, and the skill ecosystem.
The TG
IKC 2025 drew 505 delegates, all of whom were senior decision-makers — founders, CXOs, business heads, and design leaders from across India. IKC 2026 will once again convene such a high-impact audience, including:
- CEOs and senior management of kitchen and panel furniture manufacturing firms
- Architects, interior designers, and retail brand heads
- Modular kitchen, panel, hardware, and appliance brands
- Real estate developers, investors, and project managers
- Skill and training ecosystem partners
- Policymakers, trade association leaders, and consultants
What Will Happen at IKC 2026
India Kitchen Congress 2026 is a full-day conference designed to deliver continuous networking, learning, and business collaboration. The event’s unique format enables delegates to engage meaningfully throughout the day — from plenary sessions to masterclasses, exhibition floor, and awards evening.
- State of the Industry (Plenary Session): Keynote presentations on growth trends, policy frameworks, and market outlook for India’s evolving furniture sector.
- Business Track: Panel discussions on manufacturing excellence, technology adoption, investment trends, and skill development.
- Design Track: Masterclasses led by design professionals exploring functionality, sustainability, and consumer-centric design.
- Exhibition: A curated display of hardware, materials, appliances, machinery, and modular kitchen brands, located at the heart of the venue to maximise delegate interaction throughout the day.
- IKC Awards Ceremony: A glittering finale celebrating excellence in design, innovation, retail, and leadership across 19 categories.




Photo Booth
T-shirts
Vouchers
After Party
Ice Cream
India Kitchen Congress Awards 2026
Now in their 12th edition, the India Kitchen Congress Awards have become the most prestigious recognition within the kitchen and cabinetry industry. By celebrating innovation, design excellence, technical prowess, skill development, and outstanding business leadership, these awards serve as a beacon of excellence.
The Awards spotlight the industry’s best practices and recognise organisations and individuals dedicated to nurturing skilled talent. They not only honour exceptional achievements but also elevate industry standards. Through this annual acknowledgment, the Awards foster healthy competition, collaboration, and continual improvement—ultimately driving sustainable growth and professional excellence across the entire ecosystem.
Vision
“To champion transformative contributions in innovation, creativity, and leadership that elevate the standards of India’s kitchen and cabinetry industry.”
Mission
“To recognise and honour professional excellence across the Kitchen and Cabinetry ecosystem through a structured and transparent evaluation process led by an impartial jury of industry leaders and experts in design, retail, marketing, technology, sustainability, manufacturing, and skilling—across key award categories such as Retail Design, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing, In-Store & Manufacturing Technology, Sustainability, Kitchen Design, People Skilling, and Leadership.”
Networking
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Learning
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Awards Categories
Retail Design
- Kitchen Store Design Award 2026 (up to 1000 sft)
- Kitchen Store Design Award 2026 (above 1000 sft)
- Kitchen & Home Improvement Store Design Award 2026
- Kitchen Shop-in-Shop Design Award 2026
- Kitchen Storefront Design Award 2026
Marketing Communication
- Visual Merchandising & Communication Award 2026
- Kitchen Brand Campaign Award 2026
Manufacturing
- Green Manufacturing Initiative Award 2026
Technology
- Tech Enablement in Kitchen Design & Sale Award 2026
- Tech Enablement in Kitchen Manufacture & Delivery Award 2026
- Tech Enablement in Kitchen Installation & Handover Award 2026
Skill Development
- Skill Catalyst Award 2026 – Corporate
- Skill Catalyst Award 2026 – Individual
Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Design Award 2026 – Completed (Classical)
- Kitchen Design Award 2026 – Completed (Modern)
- Green Kitchen Design Initiative Award 2026 – Completed
- Kitchen Design Award 2026 – Concept (Classical)
- Kitchen Design Award 2026 – Concept (Modern)
Leadership
- Person of the Year Award 2026
Networking
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Learning
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Spark New Ideas
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Founders From Around The
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Jaydeep Chitlangia
Vice President Federation of Plywood & Panel Industries (FIPPI)
Shubha Sunil
Co-founder & Promoter Stanley LifestylesEvent Schedules
PLENARY SESSION
Session Title Speakers Welcome Deepak Gupta, Managing Editor, Sourcing Hardware Future-Ready by Design: Sustainability and Innovation in India’s Plywood &
Networking Break
KEYNOTE SESSION
Session Title Speakers 30 Years of Flat-Pack: How India Can Build a Scalable, Standardised Furniture & Kitchen Ecosystem Kirit Joshi,
Lunch Break
RETAIL & HUMAN CAPITAL
Session Title Speakers Building a National Kitchen Retail Network: What It Really Takes (PANEL DISCUSSION) Ashish Shah, Founder and CEO,
Networking Break
TECHNOLOGY
Session Title Speakers Finishing as a Competitive Advantage: Technology, Process & Precision Sam Thomas K, Director, Italmech; Amit Arora, Founder,
Building Kitchens in India the Democratic Way
Speaker Designation Simi Gauba Product Design Developer, Development Centre, South Asia, Purchasing & Logistics Area South Asia, INTER IKEA Shwetha
Lunch Break
Customer-experience in Retail Spaces (tentative)
Speaker Designation Sanjay Agarwal Co-Founder and MD, FRDC, President Retail Design Institute (India Centre)
The Experiential Kitchen - Designing Beyond Function
Speaker Designation Jayati Gupta Co-Founder & Principal Designer – LDG Studio Member – Association of Designers of India
Networking break
Why India Needs a Systems-Led Interior Trend Report — And How to Use It Strategically
Speaker Designation Gopal Dwivedi Chief Design Officer-Global, Livspace
Our Partners
Why Partner with IKC 2026
Unmatched Visibility:
Multi-channel branding across digital and event platforms.
Decision-Maker Access:
Direct engagement with CXOs, design leaders, and brand heads.
Thought Leadership:
Position your company as a driver of strategies for the modular kitchen and cabinetry business.
Continuous Networking:
A full-day format that promotes meaningful, sustained interaction.
Business Growth:
Build long-term partnerships and explore new markets and channels.
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