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NCDL 2026
Members-onlyDLAI active members
41 sessionsacross 4 days
15 speakers& international delegates
Workshopsstain removal · leather · best practices
On the floor
Four days that move your business forward.
4–7 Sep 2026 · Novotel Kochi Infopark
Industry
Community
Why Attend NCDL 2026?
Why NCDL?
More Than an Event. It's Where the Industry Moves Forward.
NCDL 2026 is designed for laundry and dry-cleaning businesses looking to improve operations, discover new opportunities and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving industry.
Grow Your Business
Discover ideas and strategies to improve efficiency, customer experience and profitability.
Meet the Right People
Build relationships with owners, suppliers, technology partners and industry experts.
Stay Ahead of Change
Understand emerging technologies, standards, trends and opportunities shaping the sector.
About the event
India's flagship event for the laundry & dry-cleaning industry.
NCDL 2026 brings together laundry and dry-cleaning owners, operators, suppliers, regulators, policymakers and industry associations under one roof at Novotel Kochi Infopark, Kochi, Kerala — for two days of practical sessions, networking and industry direction.
Organised by DLAI — the official association for dry cleaners & launderers in India — NCDL is the only national event of its kind focused exclusively on the fabric-care industry.
What to expect
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Practical Guidance
Standards, quality and operations across the laundry industry.
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Industry Networking
Meet peers, suppliers and partners from across India.
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Supplier Showcase
Explore the latest products and solutions on the exhibition floor.
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Live Q&A
Direct dialogue with regulators, policymakers and BIS representatives.
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DLAI Programmes
Training, certifications and new sector initiatives.
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Membership Helpdesk
On-site DLAI registrations and renewals.
Need help?
Sponsorship, group bookings, accessibility or any other query — we're here.
Passes
Choose your pass
Two pass options — both with an exclusive 10% QDC partnership discount applied. All ticket holders must be current, active DLAI members.
2 Day Premium
Full Event
₹5,499
₹4,949Save ₹550
- Open Buffet Lunch
- India Best Practices Award Showdown
- Conference & exhibition access
- Gala Cocktail & Dinner on 6 Sep
- Welcome Party on 4 Sep
Group & Corporate Bookings
10+ tickets — tailored pricing available. Any mix of categories allowed.
Terms & Conditions
- All ticket holders must be current, active DLAI members.
- Minimum 10 tickets per group; any mix of categories allowed.
- Group pricing subject to availability & Events Committee approval.
- One designated contact person required per group booking.
- Cannot be combined with early-bird or other promotional rates.
- Cancellations subject to standard event cancellation policy.
Agenda
Programme
Four days, 41 sessions across keynotes, workshops, panel discussions and the India Best Practices Awards. All timings are indicative; final schedule confirmed closer to the event.
- Pre-Event · Arrivals & Tours
- Arrival of International Guests & Hotel Check-in
- Kochi City Tour
- Lunch
- Factory Visits: Indian Laundry & Dry Cleaning Operations
- Return to Hotel
- Day 1 · Main Auditorium
- Breakfast
- Registration & Networking
- Opening Ceremony (Cultural)
- President's Address
- Keynote: 90 Days to Reliability — The System Behind Scalable Laundry Logistics
- IFB Title Sponsor Slot
- Brand Talks
- KILDA Slot
- Regional Developments, Challenges, Initiatives & Best Practices
- Lunch
- Organizing India's Laundry System through Automation
- MULA Association Speech
- AI and Future of Your Laundry Business
- TNILDA Slot
- INDIA PTC: The Very Best in Just a Glance
- Pitches of Best Practices
- Closing Announcements
- Welcome Party — Welcome Dinner & Networking
- Day 2 · Main Auditorium
- Tea & Breakfast
- Networking / Coffee & Delegate Interaction
- Industry Session
- Sustainability & International Trends
- Workshop: Stain Removal
- Workshop: Leather Cleaning Practical
- Lunch
- Best Practices Awards & Announcement
- AGM / Treasurer Address / General Secretary Address
- Elections / Voting
- Tea Break
- Best Practices Announcements
- Election Results / Office Bearers
- Official Photograph & Convention Closing
- Gala Dinner & Entertainment
- Post-Event · Departures
- Breakfast
- Hotel Check-out & Departures
- Airport Transfers / Departure of International Guests
Speakers
Featured Speakers
Industry leaders shaping the laundry & dry-cleaning sector in India.
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Suresh Bhatia
President
DLAI
Leads the Dry Cleaner's & Launderers Association of India and chairs the National Conference on Dry Cleaning & Laundering.
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Zulfikar Dhanse
Founder
Rising Technologies Bahrain · Phoenix Laundry
Former investment banker; runs Phoenix across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and the Konkan. Built "The Rising Way," an EOS-based operating system for service businesses.
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Peter Wennekes
President & CEO
CINET (The International Association for Textile Care)
Heads the global standards body for professional textile care; runs the International Professional Textile Care (PTC) Awards and brings the international perspective to NCDL.
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Saabina Siraj
Director
Favone Laundromat Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum
Second-generation entrepreneur; Engineering + MBA. Co-founded Fabriclean (Trivandrum & Dubai). Launched Fahosel for machinery, chemicals and software.
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Rachit Ahuja
Founder & CEO
Quick Dry Cleaning Software
Third-generation dry cleaner; one of the founding forces behind DLAI. Works with 5,000+ laundry & dry-cleaning stores. Speaker at CINET Amsterdam.
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Anil Kumar
Founder
NextGen · Former General Secretary, DLAI
Business transformation professional and former DLAI General Secretary. Speaks on the next decade of the Indian laundry & dry-cleaning industry.
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Alexander Sietz
Representative
Seitz
Speaks on sustainability and international trends shaping the textile-care industry.
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Ayush Saxena
Director
Stas Group
Biotechnologist with 25+ years in chemical product development. Leads the practical stain-removal and leather-cleaning workshops.
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Zarina Ismail
President
MULA (Malay Unified Laundry Association)
Leads the MULA association and represents the regional voice at the national conference.
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Vikash Das
General Secretary
DLAI
DLAI General Secretary; addresses the AGM on Day 2 alongside the Treasurer.
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Ravi Raghav
Treasurer
DLAI
DLAI Treasurer; presents the financial address at the AGM on Day 2.
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IFB Industries
Title Sponsor
IFB Industries Limited
Title Sponsor of NCDL 2026 — addressing the audience in the IFB Title Sponsor slot on Day 1.
Active DLAI members can submit questions in advance via the Ask the Experts section on dlai.org.in. Final line-up announced closer to the event.
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