# Bharat International Rice Conference 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bharat-international-rice-conference-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-31T05:35:19.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 is scheduled for October 23–25 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event is designed to facilitate dialogue within the global rice industry through various experience zones focusing on nutrition, technology, and innovation, including a Rice Archive and an examination of artificial intelligence in cultivation.

Following the success of the 2025 conference, which generated approximately USD 3.02 billion in export commitments, interest for the 2026 edition has grown significantly. More than 3,300 buyers from 138 nations have registered for the event. Leading participants include buyers from Bangladesh, Benin, and Nigeria. The conference intends to utilize an app-based B2B matchmaking system to establish new trade routes and long-term business relationships between international buyers and Indian exporters.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: India rice exports draw 3,300+ buyers from 138 nations for BIRC 2026

Over 3,300 buyers from 138 nations have registered for the BIRC 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting growing global demand for Indian rice and opportunities for new international trade routes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-rice-exports-draw-3300-buyers-from-138-nations-for-birc-2026

### 2026-08-18: Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 to be held in New Delhi

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 will be held in New Delhi this October, featuring nine experience zones showcasing rice through technology, culture, and global trade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bharat-international-rice-conference-2026-to-be-held-in-new-delhi

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