Global Plant-Based Movement Takes Center Stage at Vegan India Conference 2025
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Driving growth and innovation in plant-based food, fashion, and technology through global collaboration.
Mumbai | July 5–6, 2025: The 4th edition of the Vegan India Conference, India’s leading platform for plant-based innovation and sustainability, successfully concluded on July 6, 2025, at the Novotel Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai.
Presented by Vegan First, the country’s largest community platform for the plant-based movement, the two-day event brought together over 1,000 delegates, 65+ expert speakers, and 45 pioneering exhibitors. The conference showcased cutting-edge advancements across food, fashion, health, and sustainability, reinforcing India’s growing influence in the global shift toward conscious living.
This landmark edition was graced by Hon’ble Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, as Guest of Honour, and Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Former Member of Parliament and renowned animal rights advocate, as the Chief Guest. Their presence marked a powerful endorsement of the growing relevance of ethical, sustainable living in national discourse.
“Our aim has always been to accelerate the plant-based sector and be a strong backbone. Each year we see more people, brands and institutions joining the movement through the conference and we take this responsibility seriously.” Says Palak Mehta, Founder of Vegan India Conference.
Celebrated actress and singer Zahrah S. Khan was presented with the Vegan Voice of the Year Award – 2025. Her presence added star power and a deeply personal touch to the event. EORI vegan leather won the award for fashion icon in innovation for next-generation developments such as bioleathers made from eucalyptus and industrial waste.
Beyond the keynotes and panels, the conference featured advocacy bootcamps, mentoring sessions on career paths in veganism, and forward-looking workshops on the role of AI in advocacy. Vegan India Conference 2025 offered attendees a vibrant food menu including artisanal cheeses, meat alternatives, vegan yogurts, desserts, proteins, and ice creams.
The conference also offered an immersive experience through cooking demos, exhibitors across food, fashion, health, and sustainability, affirming India’s pivotal role in the global shift toward conscious consumption and climate-positive solutions.
The resounding success of Vegan India Conference 2025 reflects the accelerating momentum of the plant-based movement in India and across the globe. With influential voices, innovative brands, and passionate changemakers coming together under one roof, the conference reaffirmed that a sustainable, compassionate future is not just possible, but already underway.