EY report names BIRC 2025 as world’s largest rice conference; 2026 event projected to triple in size

An EY report declares the 2025 BIRC the world’s largest rice conference. The same report forecasts the 2026 BIRC will be nearly three times bigger. The findings were published by India’s News.Net. The 2025 conference set a record for attendance among rice events. Organizers plan a substantial increase in scale for the 2026 edition. The projected growth underscores expanding interest in rice sector discussions. Industry participants anticipate broader networking opportunities next year. Observers will monitor whether the 2026 conference meets the ambitious size target.