India Kitchen Congress

Strategies for Modular Kitchen & Cabinetry

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Conference 2022

About

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.
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Photo Booth

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T-shirts

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Vouchers

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After Party

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Ice Cream

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30 +
Speakers
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4 +
Masterclasses
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600
Delegates
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25
Exhibits
Awards

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.”

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Networking

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Learning

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Spark New Ideas

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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
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Networking

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Learning

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Spark New Ideas

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Event Speakers

Founders From Around The
Globe Sharing Experence

A K Goel

A K Goel

Managing Director TPlusA India

Ramakant Sharma

Ramakant Sharma

Founder & CEO Livspace

Manoj Tulsian Jt

Manoj Tulsian Jt

MD & CEO Greenply Ltd

Nyrika Holkar

Nyrika Holkar

Executive Director Godrej Enterprises Group

Kirit Joshi

Kirit Joshi

Managing Director Spacewood Furnishers

Jaydeep Chitlangia

Jaydeep Chitlangia

Vice President Federation of Plywood & Panel Industries (FIPPI)
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Shubha Sunil

Shubha Sunil

Co-founder & Promoter Stanley Lifestyles
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Rahul Mehta

Rahul Mehta

CEO Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC)
Timetable

Event Schedules

PLENARY SESSION

Session Title Speakers Welcome Deepak Gupta, Managing Editor, Sourcing Hardware Future-Ready by Design: Sustainability and Innovation in India’s Plywood &

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

KEYNOTE SESSION

Session Title Speakers 30 Years of Flat-Pack: How India Can Build a Scalable, Standardised Furniture & Kitchen Ecosystem Kirit Joshi,

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

RETAIL & HUMAN CAPITAL

Session Title Speakers Building a National Kitchen Retail Network: What It Really Takes (PANEL DISCUSSION) Ashish Shah, Founder and CEO,

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

TECHNOLOGY

Session Title Speakers Finishing as a Competitive Advantage: Technology, Process & Precision Sam Thomas K, Director, Italmech; Amit Arora, Founder,

4:00 PM - 5:40 PM

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

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Customer-experience in Retail Spaces (tentative)

Speaker Designation Sanjay Agarwal Co-Founder and MD, FRDC, President Retail Design Institute (India Centre)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Experiential Kitchen - Designing Beyond Function

    Speaker Designation Jayati Gupta Co-Founder & Principal Designer – LDG Studio Member – Association of Designers of India

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Networking break

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Why India Needs a Systems-Led Interior Trend Report — And How to Use It Strategically

Speaker Designation Gopal Dwivedi Chief Design Officer-Global, Livspace

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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    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.

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    Build long-term partnerships and explore new markets and channels.

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