New Delhi, India – Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Global Trade & Technology Council India (GTTCI), appointing them as the Global Outreach Partner for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025. The two-day global event, jointly organized by Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), is scheduled to be held in September 2025.

This partnership is aimed at amplifying global promotion efforts and attracting international buyers and stakeholders from key rice-importing countries. GTTCI will lead outreach and engagement initiatives to ensure diverse international participation, making BIRC 2025 a landmark event for the global rice industry.

The collaboration was formally announced during a ceremonial exchange, where Dr. Prem Garg, National President, IREF, presented a memento to Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Founder President, GTTCI, in recognition of the partnership.

“This collaboration is a milestone in IREF’s mission to elevate India’s presence in the global rice trade,” said Dr. Prem Garg, National president, IREF. “With GTTCI’s dynamic global network and proven track record, we are poised to host a world-class event that will bring the entire rice value chain together.

Dr. Gaurav Gupta expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “GTTCI is honored to serve as the Global Outreach Partner for BIRC 2025. We look forward to fostering international participation and driving impactful connections across borders.”

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 aims to bring together exporters, importers, millers, researchers, policymakers, agri-tech innovators, and logistics providers on one unified platform to explore global opportunities, discuss innovations, and build lasting collaborations.

Further details on the event agenda, venue, and registration will be released in the coming weeks.