Knowledge Day 2026
Premier technical conference for the poultry industry — Learn, Connect, Innovate.
Children under 15 years
Not permitted inside the exhibition · 25–27 Nov 2026
Children 8 years & above
Knowledge Day, morning session only · 24 Nov 2026
A day for the brightest minds in poultry science.
Knowledge Day is Poultry India's flagship technical conference — a single, intense day of research, debate, and decision-making, held the day before the Expo opens.
The room brings together researchers, veterinarians, nutritionists, farm-management experts, and technology innovators. The format alternates expert lectures with structured panel discussions and interactive Q&A — covering breeding, nutrition, disease management, farm automation, and sustainability.
Designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions that improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability across the value chain.
Conference Topics — Knowledge Day 2025
Industry leaders, scientists, and innovators from the 17th edition at HICC Novotel, Hyderabad.
Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon
Param Vishist Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal
India
Motivational Address
Mr Tarun Shridhar
Former Secretary DAHD & Director General, ICFA
New Delhi, India
Thematic AddressMr Sunil Kataria
Managing Director
Godrej Agrovet Limited, Mumbai
Keynote Address
Prof. Dr Suresh Mittal
Professor
Purdue University, USA
Role of vaccines in controlling High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)Mr Sanjay Panigrahi
Independent Director In Board and Advisory Boards
Mumbai
Unlocking the potential of Rural Market for EggsMs Marisabel Caballero
Category Manager for Monogastrics
Hamlet Proteins, Denmark
Advances in Poultry Early Nutrition — Protein & Digestive DynamicsMr O P Singh
MD, Huvepharma SEA · MD, Advanced Bio-Agro Tech Ltd. · Director, Noral NBPL India Pvt. Ltd
India
Energizing the Collective Wisdom & Rescripting Industry's DNAMr Ricardo R. Guerra
Ventilation Consultant
Cargill, Brazil
Outlook of Environmental Control (EC) Housing in IndiaMr Deepak Pareek
Founder – HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
Outlook of Genetically Modified Corn & Soybean Meal for IndiaMr Ravikant Banka
Managing Director and Founder of Eggfirst Advertising Agency
Mumbai
Unlocking the Potential of Rural Market for Broiler ChickenSpeaker lineup for Knowledge Day 2026 will be announced soon. Stay tuned.
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A look back at the 17th edition schedule — the 2026 agenda will follow a similar two-session structure.
01 Session — Morning
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Inauguration Session — Ganesh Vandana, Welcome Address
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Mr Tarun Shridhar — Former Secretary DAHD & Director General, ICFA, New Delhi. Thematic Address
- 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Mr Sunil Kataria — Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet Limited. Keynote Address
- 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Professor Dr Suresh Mittal — Purdue University, USA. Role of vaccines in controlling High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Mr Sanjay Panigrahi — Consultant. Unlocking the potential of Rural market for Eggs
- 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Ms Marisabel Caballero — Category Manager of Monogastrics, Hamlet Proteins, Denmark. Advances in poultry early nutrition — focus on protein & digestive dynamics
- 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Panel Discussion
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch Break
02 Session — Afternoon & Evening
- 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Mr O P Singh — Managing Director, Huvepharma SEA. Energizing the collective wisdom & rescripting industry's DNA
- 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Mr Ricardo R. Guerra — Global Poultry Ventilation Consultant, Cargill. Outlook of Environmental Control (EC) housing in India
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Mr Deepak Pareek — Founder, HnyB Tech Incubations Private Limited. Outlook of Genetically Modified Corn & Soybean meal for India
- 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Mr Ravikant Banka — Managing Director & Founder, Eggfirst Advertising. Unlocking the potential of Rural market for Broiler Chicken
- 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Q&A Session
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Poultry India Expo Inauguration Ceremony
- 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Lieutenant General K J S Dhillon — Motivational Speaker
- 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Vote of Thanks & Lucky Draw
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Legends Award 2025
- 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM Social Event & Networking Dinner
Three Outcomes. One Day.
What you leave with from the 18th Edition, in three words.
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Inspired
Top industry experts motivate and engage — pushing you toward your business goals.
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Enlightened
International speakers broaden perspectives across the global poultry value chain.
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Transformed
Strategies and best practices to transform your organization — long after the session ends.
Delegates Sharing Their Experience
Voices from past Knowledge Day attendees.
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Delegates were highly satisfied with the overall topics and speaker presentations.
Delegates committed to implement the valuable suggestions shared by our esteemed speakers.
Attendees eagerly anticipate returning to our technical conference in the future.