Global Hospitality
Education Expo
Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts & Luxury Brand Management focused higher education event Fall 2026 – India: October 7, Hyderabad | October 8, Bengaluru | October 10, Delhi | October 11, Mumbai Register Now REQUEST A BROCHURE

The Global Hospitality Education Expo is India’s leading higher education platform dedicated to hospitality management, culinary arts, pastry arts, and allied disciplines. Since 2018, it has evolved into a premier meeting point where top institutions connect with pre-screened, highly motivated students aspiring to build careers in the global hospitality industry.

Designed to prioritise quality engagement, the Expo enables institutions to interact directly with a targeted audience actively exploring specialised programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels ensuring meaningful, outcome-driven conversations.

Beyond recruitment, the Expo serves as a dynamic platform to strengthen institutional visibility and engage with the broader hospitality ecosystem. Through expert-led sessions, industry insights, and interactive masterclasses, students gain a deeper understanding of career pathways, while institutions build lasting connections with future hospitality professionals.

Dates & Cities
HYDERABAD
October 7
Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST
BENGALURU
October 8
WelcomHotel by ITC, Richmond Road
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST
DELHI
October 10
Le Meridien, Connaught Place
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM IST
MUMBAI
October 11
St Regis, Mumbai
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM IST

Why Participate?

Meet pre-screened students interested in Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Meet highly motivated UG & PG students from top schools and colleges across India who are actively exploring programs in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry and related areas.

Build Brand Awareness in Key Markets

Position your institution as a top destination for hospitality education. The expo is curated for maximum visibility through pre-event promotions, in-school engagements, and a tailored digital marketing campaign.

Showcase Your Institutes Strengths:

Highlight your programs, admissions process, faculty achievements, and alumni success stories through presentations, one-on-one interactions, and breakout sessions.

Network with relevant stakeholders:

Engage with school counselors, university officials, industry professionals, and other universities, expanding your outreach and collaboration potential.

Focus Subject Areas
  • Hospitality Business Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • Baking & Pastry
  • Event Management
  • Travel & Tourism Management
  • Luxury Brand Management
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Wine & Spirit Management
  • Hospitality Retail Estate & Finance

& More

A Curated Forum for Counsellors, Institutions,
Industry Leaders & Global Delegates

Global Hospitality Education Expo
October 10 | Delhi | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The Zista Changemakers Summit at the Global Hospitality Education Expo focuses on aligning education with industry needs, exploring emerging hospitality disciplines and evolving student aspirations, and fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and long-term value beyond traditional student recruitment.

Key Stakeholders include School Counsellors, Industry Leaders, College Representatives and International University Delegates.

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Why Participate?

  • Gain direct access to select school counselors, educators, university representatives, and industry practitioners who play a critical role in guiding student decisions
  • Showcase your institution’s academic strengths, pedagogy, and approach to hospitality education through curated discussions in a high-trust, knowledge-led environment
  • Align with emerging trends, contribute to conversations around evolving disciplines, and strengthen institutional credibility within the market
  • Gain valuable market insights into student aspirations, emerging hospitality fields, and counselor expectations to refine outreach and engagement strategies in India
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTES
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN HYDERABAD

More Than a Degree:
The Skills Hospitality Employers Look For

Manish Kumar Rishi
Head of Human Resource
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

The Future of Hospitality Careers:
Creating Experiences
in the Age of AI

Sonali Hinduja
Founder, Kintsugi Hospitality Advisory

Nishal K Chadala
Founder & Ex Accor
Staylogic

BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN BENGALURU

The Future of Hospitality Careers:
Creating Experiences in the Age of AI

Elizabeth Yorke
Co-Founder, Edible Issues & Saving Grains

Debanjan M
Director of Sales, Marriott

More Than a Restaurant:
Designing Concepts, Experiences & Businesses

Johnson Ebenezer
Co-Founder, Farmlore

BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN DELHI

The Future of Hospitality Careers:
Creating Experiences in the Age of AI

Mihir Bhasin
Founder, Rasa by Gulab

BREAKOUT SESSIONS IN DELHI

The Future of Hospitality Careers:
Creating Experiences in the Age of AI

Pranav Trehan
Founder & CEO, Aufside