The event will be held on 6th January 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi, welcoming guests to a premier venue.
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Panel Discussion 1: Intelligent Automation & Smart Manufacturing Solutions
India’s food processing industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by automation, robotics, AI, and Industry 4.0 solutions. The shift from conventional production systems to digitally enabled, smart manufacturing environments is essential to boost productivity, reduce inefficiencies, improve consistency, and meet global food safety and export standards.
This session will explore how advanced automation—from robotics and autonomous processing lines to AI-driven decision systems and predictive maintenance—is reshaping food manufacturing. Leaders will discuss scalable technologies, investment priorities, and adoption frameworks that can help Indian enterprises, including MSMEs and large manufacturers, transition toward integrated smart factories.
Expected Outcomes:
- A clear roadmap for adopting Industry 4.0 tools to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve production consistency.
- Actionable insights on investment models, cost-effective automation pathways, and workforce upskilling needed for future-ready manufacturing.
Panel Discussion 2: Use of Automation in Food Safety, Quality & Traceability
Food safety, quality assurance, and product traceability have become non-negotiable in the global supply chain. Automation—through digital sensors, AI-based quality monitoring, blockchain, automated labs, and data-driven early-warning systems—is revolutionizing how companies detect risk, ensure compliance, and build consumer trust.
This session will highlight how technology can reduce food safety incidents, enable real-time quality tracking, support regulatory compliance, and deliver end-to-end transparency from farm to retail shelves. Experts will showcase practical innovations that strengthen India’s food safety infrastructure while enabling global market access.
Expected Outcomes:
- Strategies for building reliable, real-time, automated food safety and traceability systems.
- Recommendations to strengthen regulatory alignment and accelerate adoption of digital quality frameworks across the industry.
Panel Discussion 3: Automation in Packaging, Cold Chain & Logistics
Efficient packaging, high-quality cold chain systems, and seamless logistics are essential to reducing post-harvest losses, protecting product integrity, and enabling domestic and international supply chain competitiveness. Automation in these areas—such as robotic packaging, AI-based routing, temperature-controlled smart logistics, and sustainable packaging innovations—is unlocking speed, precision, and traceability across the value chain.
This session will explore how integrated automation solutions can address India’s logistical challenges, improve sustainability outcomes, extend shelf life, and ensure consistent product quality. Leaders will discuss the future of smart warehouses, autonomous logistics, eco-friendly packaging, and IoT-enabled cold chain networks.
Expected Outcomes:
- Clear strategies for modernizing packaging, logistics, and cold chain operations through scalable automation.
- Industry recommendations for reducing losses, improving energy efficiency, and supporting export-ready supply chains.
Panel Discussion 4: Empowering Startups & MSMEs through Affordable Automation & Innovation
Startups and MSMEs are the backbone of India’s food ecosystem, yet many face barriers in adopting automation due to cost, technical capacity, and infrastructure limitations. Affordable automation solutions—modular equipment, robotics-as-a-service, cloud platforms, and AI-based decision tools—are enabling smaller enterprises to scale quickly, reduce operating costs, and improve product quality.
This session will highlight how emerging technologies, new business models, and innovation ecosystems are democratizing automation. Startup founders, investors, and technology providers will discuss practical pathways for MSMEs to embrace digital transformation and compete on a global stage.
Expected Outcomes:
- A practical blueprint for MSMEs to implement cost-effective automation for productivity and quality enhancement.
- Policy and ecosystem recommendations to support innovation, financing, incubation, and industry–startup collaboration.
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) announces its upcoming international conference, Food Tech 4.0: Automation for Productivity and Prosperity, to be held on 6th January 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi. The conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, and academia to discuss how AI, robotics, IoT, and automation can transform India’s food processing sector. The event will focus on boosting productivity, safety, efficiency, and global competitiveness through smart manufacturing solutions.
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with change makers, learn from industry pioneers, and shape a greener, smarter future for India's Food Processing sector.
To Register or Sponsor the Event, Contact:
- deepa.sharma@tpci.in
- +91-7982002342
