Venue: Vembanad Hall

Registration & Expo Inauguration

8.30 AM – 9.00 AM

Confirm your attendance at the registration desk.

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Inagural Session

9.00 AM – 11.00 AM

Tea Industry 5.0: Innovating the Tea Ecosystem for Tomorrow

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Business Session I : Tea and the Global Market Dynamics

11.30 AM – 1.00 PM

Venue: Vembanad Foyer

The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition Final Tasting

11.30 AM – 12.30 PM

A special feature of the convention, The Golden Leaf India Awards: Southern Tea Competition (TGLIA: STC 2025) Final Tasting, will spotlight South Indian teas, which have significantly enhanced their quality through innovation in field and factory practices.

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Panel Discussion I: Reimagining Tea: Strengthening Synergies for Global Leadership

2.00 PM – 3.30 PM

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Business Session II: Technology and Sustainable Practices for Tea Production

4.00 PM – 5.30 PM

Venue: Hotel Lawns

Cultural Events

6.30 PM – 8.00 PM

Experience an enchanting evening of cultural performances, music and dance.

Venue: Vembanad Lawns

Dinner

8.00 PM

Cocktails & Dinner by the Backwaters

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Panel Discussion II: Trade, Trends & Taste from International Tea Insights

9.00 AM – 11.00 AM

Venue: Vembanad Foyer

Speciality Tea Tasting

9.30 AM – 11.00 AM

The most anticipated features of IITC 2025 - the Specialty Tea Tasting – is designed to celebrate the diversity and craftsmanship of India’s finest teas. This curated tasting session will present a handpicked selection of specialty teas sourced from tea-growing regions across the country.

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Business Session III: Future of Tea: Innovative Practices in Value Addition & Branding

11.30 AM – 1.00 PM

Venue: Vembanad Hall

TGLIA: STC 2025 Winner Announcement & Award Distribution

1.00 PM – 1.15 PM

Venue: Vembanad Hall

Plenary Session

1.15 PM – 2.00 PM

The Plenary Session brings together distinguished speakers to share strategic insights and key collective reflections from the IITC 2025 sessions and set the stage for collaborative action.