BIRC 2026 (Bharat International Rice Conference) is India's premier international rice conference scheduled for October 23-24-25, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It brings together rice exporters, importers, technology providers, government officials, and industry stakeholders from around the world.

When and where is BIRC 2026?

BIRC 2026 will be held on October 23-24-25, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. Bharat Mandapam is a state-of-the-art convention center that hosted the G20 Summit 2023.

How do I register for BIRC 2026?

You can register for BIRC 2026 at https://birc.in/register. Choose from three registration types: Exhibitor (to showcase products), Visitor (to explore and network), or Agent (to facilitate trade between exporters and buyers).

Who should attend BIRC 2026?

BIRC 2026 is ideal for rice exporters, importers, millers, processors, agriculture technology providers, government officials, policymakers, researchers, trade agents, and international buyers seeking Indian rice.

What is the venue for BIRC 2026?

BIRC 2026 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India 110001. It is one of India's most prestigious exhibition and convention centers, accessible via Supreme Court Metro Station on the Blue Line.

Can international participants attend BIRC 2026?

Yes, BIRC 2026 welcomes international participants. The conference is specifically designed to facilitate international rice trade connections between Indian rice producers and global markets.

What are the exhibition categories at BIRC 2026?

Exhibition categories at BIRC 2026 include Basmati and non-basmati rice varieties, rice processing and milling machinery, packaging and storage solutions, quality testing and certification, logistics and supply chain services, and organic and specialty rice products.

How can I become a sponsor at BIRC 2026?

To become a sponsor at BIRC 2026, visit https://birc.in/sponsorship for available sponsorship packages, or contact the organizing committee through https://birc.in/contact for customized sponsorship opportunities.

Rice Masterchef · BIRC 2026

Your Rice Dish. The World's Biggest Rice Stage.

Bring your signature rice dish and compete at BIRC 2026. Standout creator profiles receive VIP access for all three days; other approved creators receive Day 3 access.

Enter the Competition

30,000+Expected Participants

120+Countries

3,000+Buyers

Your Skill. A Global Audience.

Turn One Rice Dish Into Your Moment.

Cook Live

Present your signature rice creation in a high-energy culinary competition environment.

Show Your Craft

Demonstrate flavour, technique, originality and presentation to an industry audience.

Earn VIP Access

The strongest creator profiles receive all-three-day VIP access; other approved entrants receive Day 3 access.

What The Winner Takes Home

Cook The Winning Plate. Leave With More Than The Title.

One rice dish, judged live at Bharat Mandapam. The BIRC Rice MasterChef winner walks away with a cash prize, a recorded media moment and a felicitation in front of the industry.

Winning prize₹1,00,000One lakh rupees

₹1 Lakh Cash Prize

A winning prize of ₹1,00,000 awarded to the Rice MasterChef champion at BIRC 2026.

Media Byte

A dedicated media interaction — your dish, your technique and your story recorded for press coverage and BIRC channels.

On-Stage Recognition

Called to the BIRC main stage and felicitated before an international audience connected to 120+ countries.

One Application · Two Access Outcomes

Your Creator Score Determines Your Pass.

Every approved profile is reviewed on the same five parameters. No single metric decides the result.

Highest-Scoring Profiles · VIP

VIP Creator Pass

All 3 Days · 23–24–25 October

Full three-day access to the BIRC conference, exhibition and Rice Festival experience.

Other Approved Creators · Day 3

Day 3 Creator Pass

Day 3 Only · 25 October

Access for the competition day and Day 3 Rice Festival experience.

Built For The Right Creators

If Rice Is Your Canvas, This Stage Is For You.

Follower count is considered, but relevance, originality, engagement quality and consistency determine the complete creator score.

Cooking influencers, home chefs and culinary creators

Creators with an original signature rice dish

Confident cooks comfortable presenting their process live

Food storytellers ready to create competition-led content

Simple By Design

From Application To Access.

Enter Your Dish

Share your profile and the name of your signature rice dish.

Entry And Profile Review

The team reviews cooking skill, originality and your complete creator score.

Receive Your Result

Shortlisted entrants receive the competition brief and confirmed access tier on WhatsApp.

Limited Creator Opportunities

Your Signature Dish Deserves A Bigger Audience.

Apply now to be considered for the BIRC Rice MasterChef shortlist.

Rice Masterchef Entry

Apply In Under 60 Seconds.

1 Step

Your Name*

WhatsApp Number*

Email*

Cooking Profile Or Best Cooking Video*

Instagram

YouTube

Upload a screenshot of your last 30 days' social media insights.*Upload screenshotPNG, JPG or WEBP · MP4, MOV or WEBM · up to 50MB

Helps the BIRC team assess your reach and engagement.

City / Country*

Your Signature Rice Dish*

Why should we choose you?*

0/600

Show us a dish you've created

Upload an image of your dish*Upload dish photoPNG, JPG or WEBP · MP4, MOV or WEBM · up to 50MB

Something you've already made — it doesn't have to be new.

About your dish*

0/800

Which day would you like to attend the BIRC event?*

23 October 202624 October 202625 October 2026

Creator confirmation*

I confirm that the information provided is accurate.I understand that this is an exchange-based creator collaboration.I understand that the BIRC team will assign either a Standard or VIP Pass based on my profile and performance.I understand that submitting this form does not automatically guarantee selection or a complimentary pass.

Before You Apply

Quick Answers.

Who can apply?

Cooking influencers, home chefs and culinary creators with an original rice dish can apply.

How do I receive VIP access?

The highest-scoring creator profiles receive a VIP pass for all three days. The score considers content quality, audience relevance, followers, engagement, average views and consistency.

What if I am not selected for VIP?

Approved competition creators who do not meet the VIP score receive access for Day 3.

Does applying confirm my competition place?

No. The BIRC team will shortlist entries and contact selected participants directly.

When will I receive the competition rules?

Shortlisted creators will receive the detailed format, schedule and participation requirements on WhatsApp.