UNAVU EXPO 2026 to Bring Food and Hospitality Industry Together in Chennai

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Hotels Association (TNHA) will host UNAVU EXPO 2026, a three day B2B trade exhibition from October 1 to 3 at the Chennai Trade Centre.

The expo will bring together businesses and professionals from the food, hospitality and foodservice sectors, with a focus on procurement, technology, food safety, operational efficiency and business growth.

Around 150 exhibitors and 15,000 buyers and industry professionals are expected to participate. The exhibition will feature commercial kitchen equipment, food and beverages, ingredients, bakery and café solutions, refrigeration, packaging, hospitality technology, POS and ERP systems, AI and automation, energy and water management, hygiene, interiors and facility management solutions.

Business Meetings and Live Demonstrations

UNAVU EXPO 2026 will combine product showcases with B2B meetings, sourcing opportunities, live demonstrations and industry discussions. Hotel groups, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, caterers, cloud kitchens and institutional foodservice operators are among the expected visitors.

The programme will also discuss issues affecting the hospitality industry, including profitability, automation, food safety, energy efficiency, workforce challenges and changing customer expectations.

Honouring a Hospitality Legacy

As part of UNAVU DINAM, TNHA will commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Amutha Chemmal Dr. K. Damodarasamy Naidu (1926–2026) on October 1 at the Chennai Trade Centre.

UNAVU EXPO 2026  At a Glance

Date: October 1 to 3, 2026

Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, New Halls 1, 2 & 3

Exhibitors: Around 150

Expected Visitors: Around 15,000 buyers and industry professionals

Format: B2B meetings, product showcases, live demonstrations and industry engagements

Entry: Trade admission only; visitors must be 18 years or above