Hyderabad Hosts a Powerful Curtain-Raiser as the Global Poultry Industry Prepares for Its Landmark Gathering
Industry leaders, association heads and media representatives come together to announce the 18th edition of the world’s largest poultry industry exhibition.
Hyderabad, November 5, 2026: Setting the stage for one of the most significant gatherings of the global poultry industry, IPEMA–Poultry India organised the Curtain-Raiser Media Meet of the 18th Edition of Poultry India Expo 2026 at The Park, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. The event brought together prominent leaders of the poultry sector, representatives of national and regional industry associations, senior industry professionals, corporate representatives and members of the media fraternity to formally announce the upcoming exhibition and highlight its growing international significance.
The curtain-raiser was led by Mr. Uday Singh Bayas, President, IPEMA–Poultry India, accompanied by Mr. P. Chakradhar Rao, Former President, IPEMA–Poultry India; Mr. R. Natarajan, Secretary; and Mr. M. Srikanth, Treasurer, along with other distinguished industry representatives and dignitaries.
The gathering provided an important platform to share the vision, preparations and scale of the 18th edition, while reaffirming the collective commitment of the poultry fraternity towards technological advancement, business development, knowledge exchange and strengthening India’s poultry industry.
The Hyderabad Curtain-Raiser Media Meet follows the successful Curtain-Raiser Media Meet held on October 8, 2026, in New Delhi, which brought together senior government officials, representatives of national poultry associations, prominent industry leaders and leading national media organisations. Continuing the momentum, the Hyderabad meet further strengthened the outreach and engagement ahead of the 18th Poultry India Expo 2026.
Continuing this nationwide outreach, the Hyderabad meet further strengthened engagement with regional stakeholders, industry associations and the media, taking the message of Poultry India Expo 2026 to a wider audience. Together, these initiatives reflect IPEMA–Poultry India’s commitment to bringing the entire poultry ecosystem onto a common platform and inviting the global industry to Hyderabad.
POULTRY INDIA EXPO – A JOURNEY OF GROWTH, COLLABORATION AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Since its inception in 2007, Poultry India Expo has evolved into a major international meeting ground for the poultry industry. What began as an initiative to provide India’s poultry equipment manufacturers and allied businesses with a common business platform has steadily grown into a comprehensive global exhibition representing the entire poultry value chain.
Organised annually by IPEMA–Poultry India, the exhibition has played a significant role in connecting Indian manufacturers with international markets, facilitating technology transfers, encouraging indigenous manufacturing, showcasing innovations and creating business opportunities for stakeholders across the sector.
Over the years, Poultry India Expo has witnessed consistent expansion in its exhibition scale, exhibitor participation, international representation and industry engagement. Its previous edition attracted more than 500 exhibitors and 51,251 industry visitors. Building on this achievement, the 18th edition is being organised on an even larger scale, reinforcing its position as the World’s Largest Poultry Industry Exhibition.
18TH POULTRY INDIA EXPO 2026 – A GLOBAL PLATFORM OF UNPRECEDENTED SCALE
The 18th edition is expected to be a landmark gathering, bringing together the global poultry fraternity under one roof. With an expansive exhibition infrastructure and participation from across the world, the event will offer an unparalleled opportunity for business networking, technology discovery, strategic partnerships and industry collaboration.
Key highlights of the 18th edition include:
- 500+ exhibitors, with participation expected to reach approximately 550.
- 51,000+ industry professionals expected to participate.
- International participation from approximately 120+ countries.
- Seven international-standard exhibition halls.
- A comprehensive showcase spanning the entire poultry value chain.
- Participation from manufacturers, technology providers, integrators, farmers, breeders, veterinarians, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry associations.
The exhibition will showcase an extensive range of products, technologies and services covering farm equipment and infrastructure, feed and nutrition, animal health, breeding and genetics, hatcheries, poultry processing and packaging, farm automation, climate control, ventilation, biosecurity, waste management, cold-chain solutions, logistics, research, consultancy and sustainable poultry production.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest developments in poultry housing systems, automated feeding and drinking solutions, ventilation technologies, veterinary diagnostics, vaccination technologies, egg processing, feed milling, precision farming and sustainable poultry management.
With such diverse participation and representation, Poultry India Expo continues to serve as a strategic business destination for domestic and international stakeholders seeking to explore India’s growing poultry market and establish meaningful industry partnerships.
DISTINGUISHED INDUSTRY LEADERS HIGHLIGHT THE EXPO’S EVOLUTION AND IMPACT
The curtain-raiser witnessed the participation of several eminent personalities representing leading poultry associations, industry bodies, manufacturers and the wider veterinary and livestock fraternity.
- Kasarla Mohan Reddy – President, Telangana Poultry Federation (TPF).
- A. Tirupathi Reddy – President, Telangana Poultry Breeders Association (TPBA).
- P. Krishna Reddy – President, Siddipet Layer Farmer Association.
- Vuppala Narasimha Reddy – Vice-President, Telangana Poultry Federation (TPF).
- Vuduthala Bhasker Rao – General Secretary, Telangana Poultry Federation (TPF).
- Santosh Ire – Secretary, Vets in Poultry (VIP) Association.
- Vangeti Abhishek Reddy – Treasurer, Telangana Poultry Federation (TPF).
- V. Kondal Rao – Treasurer, NECC–Hyderabad Zone.
- T. Subramanyam – Committee Member, NECC–Warangal Zone.
- K. G. Anand – General Manager, Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd. (VHL).
- Vijay D. Bhandare – Managing Committee Member, Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India (CLFMA).
- Srinivasa Rao Ramaraju – Senior Poultry Consultant, Poultry and Veterinary Science.
- K. Bala Swamy – President, National Egg Coordination and Promotion Council (NECC/NECPC).
- V. Lakshma Reddy – Former Director, Department of Animal Husbandry.
The participating dignitaries appreciated the remarkable journey of Poultry India Expo and its evolution into a major international exhibition. They highlighted the platform’s contribution to bringing manufacturers, farmers, integrators, technology providers and other stakeholders together, while facilitating knowledge sharing, business development and the adoption of modern technologies.
They also acknowledged IPEMA–Poultry India’s continued efforts in supporting the poultry industry through meaningful initiatives beyond the annual exhibition. The collective participation and encouraging remarks from the leaders reinforced the importance of Poultry India Expo as a unifying platform for the sector.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – STRENGTHENING INDIA’S POULTRY INDUSTRY
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Uday Singh Bayas, President, IPEMA–Poultry India, warmly welcomed the dignitaries, industry leaders and media representatives, acknowledging their continued support and participation in the journey of Poultry India Expo.
Highlighting India’s growing importance in the global poultry landscape, he noted that India produced 142.77 billion eggs during 2023–24, ranking second globally in egg production, while also being among the world’s top four broiler-producing nations and ranking fifth in poultry meat production.
He emphasised that the poultry sector plays a vital role in food security, affordable nutrition, rural livelihoods and economic development, generating employment for an estimated 5–6 million people across its value chain.
He also underlined the importance of addressing critical industry challenges, including feed costs and availability, biosecurity, animal health, technology adoption, sustainability and production efficiency. He stressed that greater collaboration between industry, scientific institutions, government bodies and technology providers is essential for the sector’s sustained progress.
Describing Poultry India Expo as more than just an exhibition, he said it is a common meeting ground for ideas, innovation, technology, business and partnerships, welcoming farmers, breeders, integrators, equipment manufacturers, veterinarians, researchers, entrepreneurs and students to participate in the landmark gathering.
POULTRY KNOWLEDGE DAY 2026 – LEARNING FROM GLOBAL EXPERTS
A major highlight of the 18th edition will be Poultry Knowledge Day, scheduled for November 24, 2026, at HICC–Novotel, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
The knowledge-driven programme will bring together eminent national and international experts to deliberate on emerging trends, scientific advancements and critical developments shaping the future of poultry production.
- Harish Bijoor, Brand and Business Strategy Expert – Enhancing Consumer Confidence in Eggs and Chicken.
- Doug Korver, President, Alpine Poultry Nutrition Inc. and Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Canada – Advancements in Breeders Nutrition.
- Sandeep Bhatia, Principal Scientist, ICAR–NIHSAD – Advancements in Poultry Vaccination Technologies.
- Itzhak Stolak, Business Consultant, Speria – Part of Munters – Beyond Fans & Pads: Overlooked Factors in Automated Poultry Housing Systems.
- Suresh Raja Neethirajan, Associate Professor and Research Chair, Canada – Precision Poultry Health Management Using AI and Sensors.
- Rahul Bose, Actor, Film Maker, Sports Administrator, President of Rugby India – Motivational Speaker
The programme aims to provide valuable insights into emerging technologies, scientific innovations, poultry health management, nutrition, automation and consumer confidence, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction between experts and industry participants.
IPEMA–POULTRY INDIA – COMMITMENT BEYOND THE EXHIBITION
Reiterating IPEMA–Poultry India’s larger vision, Mr. Bayas highlighted that the organisation’s contribution extends well beyond organising its flagship annual exhibition.
As a non-profit organisation, IPEMA channels the funds generated through its activities back into initiatives that support the development and advancement of the poultry sector.
Its year-round initiatives include industry engagement, policy dialogue, technical seminars, knowledge-sharing programmes and collaboration with national and international industry organisations.
The association also works closely with more than 20 international poultry associations and over 40 national-level poultry bodies, while engaging with government and industry institutions on important sectoral concerns.
Initiatives such as VETCONVERGENCE 2026, which brought together more than 30 Vice-Chancellors along with scientific and industry leaders, further demonstrate IPEMA’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia, research and industry.
Through these sustained efforts, IPEMA–Poultry India continues to encourage indigenous manufacturing, promote technology adoption, improve production efficiency and contribute towards building a stronger, sustainable and self-reliant Indian poultry industry.
AN INVITATION TO THE GLOBAL POULTRY FRATERNITY
The curtain-raiser concluded with a collective invitation to the entire poultry fraternity, industry stakeholders and international participants to be part of the 18th edition of Poultry India Expo 2026.
The media fraternity was also encouraged to extend its support in highlighting the achievements, opportunities and contributions of the Indian poultry sector, while creating greater awareness about eggs and chicken as affordable sources of nutrition.
With preparations progressing for an expanded international exhibition, Poultry India Expo 2026 promises to be an important destination for business opportunities, innovation, knowledge exchange and global collaboration.
EVENT DETAILS
POULTRY KNOWLEDGE DAY 2026
November 24, 2026
HICC–Novotel, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
18TH POULTRY INDIA EXPO 2026
November 25–27, 2026
HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.
550+ EXHIBITORS | 51,000+ INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS | 120+ COUNTRIES | 7 EXHIBITION HALLS
The countdown has begun. Hyderabad is ready to welcome the world!
POULTRY INDIA EXPO 2026 – WHERE THE GLOBAL POULTRY INDUSTRY COMES TOGETHER!
Connect. Collaborate. Innovate. Grow.
