-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org)
The Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF) has announced the rescheduling of its highly anticipated Annual Convention and Awards to January 15–18, 2026, at Hotel Radisson Blu, Amritsar.
“Empathy and responsibility are at the heart of HPMF. This decision reflects our collective commitment to stand with affected communities while ensuring a stronger, more inclusive, and impactful convention,” said Dr. Nitin Shankar Nagrale, Founder & General Secretary, HPMF.
The decision follows extensive consultations with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders in view of the unprecedented floods that have affected Punjab and other parts of our country, disrupting lives, livelihoods, and business operations across India.
“As an industry body built on solidarity and care, we felt it essential to adapt thoughtfully to the circumstances impacting our fraternity,” added Dr. Nagrale. “Rescheduling the convention will allow us to ensure stronger sponsorship participation, wider delegate engagement, and provide an opportunity to integrate meaningful support initiatives for the affected regions.”
The extended timeline will enable HPMF and its partners to:
1. Rebuild a robust and sustainable sponsorship base.
2. Facilitate broader delegate participation from across India and overseas.
3. Align the event with initiatives supporting recovery efforts in flood-affected areas, especially Punjab.
In addition, HPMF has undertaken an initiative to support Punjab and other affected regions through several achievable measures, aimed at contributing to community recovery and sustainable rebuilding efforts in collaboration with local partners and stakeholders.
Mr. Basil Massey, Convenor of the HPMF Convention, shared, “Our priority at this moment is compassion and collective strength. The additional time gives us an opportunity to plan more effectively, include more voices, and ensure that the convention reflects the true spirit of unity and progress that defines HPMF.”
Mr. Mohan Deshpande, Chairman – HPMF, stated, “HPMF has always stood for resilience and collaboration. By rescheduling, we reaffirm our commitment to our members, sponsors, and partners while extending our solidarity to those impacted by the floods. The 2026 convention will be a celebration of recovery, renewal, and fraternity.”
Dr. Nagrale emphasized, “The spirit of our fraternity remains unshaken. This thoughtful pause will help us return with renewed purpose, deeper connections, and greater impact when we convene in January 2026.”
HPMF extends heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors, members, and well-wishers for their continued trust and partnership, and looks forward to welcoming everyone to a stronger, more meaningful convention in Amritsar this January 2026
