BUSINESS SESSIONS
BUSINESS SESSIONS
"BUILDING TRUST BEYOND BORDERS"
BUSINESS SESSIONS
"BUILDING TRUST BEYOND BORDERS"
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Day 1 - February 24, 2025
Session I - Part A
Chief Guest
Lawrence Kurzius
Chairman
McCormick
Impact of Covid on Economy - Global Context
Moderator
Govind Venuprasad
Coordinator SITA
Covid Impact on Global Economy Influencing Trade & Food Security
Sunjay VS
Senior President & National Head- FASAR
Yes Bank
Minhaj Alam IAS
Joint Secretary
MoFPI
Simon George
President Cargill India
Hemendra Mathur
Venture Partner Bharat Innovation Fund
Q & A
Inaugural Session
Special Session Myth Vs Reality in Global Spice Trade
Inauguration of ISC 2025
- Address by Chief Guest- India's Global Ascendancy: Innovation, Sustainability, and Strategic Impact
- Address by Guest of Honour – Pursuing Excellence: Lessons from the Field to Market Place
- Inauguration of ISC Expo 2025
DeHaat
Prayer
Welcome Speech
Lighting the Lamp
Inauguration of ISC 2025
Address by Chief Guest - Global Economy: Market Dynamics and Challenges
Address by Guest of Honour – Pursuing Excellence: Lessons from the Field to Market Place
Inauguration of ISC Expo 2025
Welcome Dinner
Address by Keynote Speaker
Address by Ministry of Commerce
Felicitation by The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award
Vote of Thanks
Inauguration of the ISC 2023 Exhibition
Welcome Dinner
Session I- Part B
Predicting Consumer Behaviour in an Unpredictable World
Moderator
Geeemon Korah
Sanjay Sharma
CEO & Director
MTR Foods Pvt Ltd
Q & A
Session I- Part C
New Technologies
Moderator
Chandrasekar S
Bansi Dhurandhar
Director
Microtrol
Q & A
Session I- Part D
Product Innovations
Moderator
Geemon Korah
Innovation in the Industry- Nutraceuticals, Natural colours & Retail
Akay Natural Ingredients
Abhijit Bhattacharya
Terova Foods
Andrew G Swick
Chief Scientific Offiver
Life Extension Inc
Q & A
Exhibition Inauguration
Day 2 - February 25, 2025
Session I - Covid Impact on global economy influencing trade & food security.
Keynote Address on “Leveraging AI for Market Insights and Improved Productivity”
Session 1
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Technology’s Role in Farming, Processing and Marketing
Session 2
Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Future for all stakeholders
Lunch Break
Special Session
Social Media: An Opportunity or a Challenge?
Special Session
AI Master Class: How to use AI to grow your business
Katy Budge
DeHaat
Session I
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Technology’s Role in Farming, Processing and Marketing
Change in consumer demand pattern due to covid
Ecommerce, sustainability, Changes in demand
Increase demand of healthy spices and convenient food products
- Organic
Q & A
Moderator
Sanjeev Bisht
David Ancheson
Managing Director
Ancheson Group
AISEF
Session 2
Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Future for all stakeholders
Lunch Break
Session III - Embracing Technology and Transformation
Panel Discussion
Digital Technology for Spices Industry
DNA Fingerprinting
Precision Farming
Manufacturing Innovations
Processing Technologies
Fumigation Solutions
Innovations in Sterilization Technologies
Robotics
Q & A
Moderator
Ramkumar Menon
Tamas Sarkadi
Kerry Group
Bhagirath Chaudhary
Director South Asia Biotechnology centre
Rainforest Alliance
Session IV - Product Innovations
Panel Discussion
Innovation in the Industry- Nutraceuticals, Natural colors & Retail
Q & A
Lunch
Day 3 - February 26, 2025
Session 3
Contaminants and Regulations
Session 4
Policy Advocacy: The Critical Role of Industry Bodies
Keynote Address on Resilient Futures: Strategies for Climate Action
Lunch Break
Global Spice Market Dynamics: Trends in Demand and Supply – The Crop Reports
Gala Dinner
Session 4
Hazards Vs. Risks: The Critical Role of Industry Bodies
Lunch Break
Global Spice Market Dynamics: Trends in Demand and Supply – The Crop
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves
- Coriander
- Turmeric & Ginger
- Culinary Herbs – Oregano, Sage, Marjoram, Thyme & Rosemary
Gala Dinner
Session VI - Emerging Trends & Challenges in Food Safety Regulations - Global & Indian Perspective
Panel Discussion
Key Food safety trends
ETO Concerns
Change in regulations resulting in trade barriers
Q & A
Cherian Xavier
Emmanuel Nambusseril
Session VII - Sustainability, Biodiversity & Climate Change
Panel Discussion
Innovative and Synergistic models to create sustainable value chains
Farm Sector FPOs
Role of "Sustainable farming certifications" in Food safe crop production
Role of Agricultural biodiversity in strengthening resilience to climate change
Approaches for "Sustainable food and agriculture"
Impact of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) investment in Agriculture
Q & A
Lunch
Gala Dinner
Day 4 - February 27, 2025
Keynote Address on Future Horizons: Predictions and Emerging Trends in Agri Commodities
Session 5
Global Spice Market Dynamics: Trends in Demand and Supply – The Crop Reports.
- Black Pepper
- Chillies
- Cumin
- Dehydrates
Lunch Break
Mr Andreas Gettkant
Director
Global Projects Private Business Action for Biodiversity, GIZ
Session IV-Part B
Round Table: Disruption in Supply Chain- New Norms in Covid time
Mr Sanjiv Kanwar
Managing Director
Yara Fertilisers India Pvt Ltd
Mr Krishna Kumar
South India Regional Manager
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Mr. Sushil Kumar Kaushik
Country Head
Nunhems India Pvt Ltd
Mr Tamas Sarkadi
Senior Global Category Manager- Procurement
Kerry Group
Ms Holly Buchanan
President
Buchanan Trading
Q & A
Conclusion
Session 5
Session V-Part A
AV on Pepper
AV on Chilli
AV on Cumin
Onion & Garlic Report
Sandeep Bandela
Head- Seed & Root Spices
Olam International
Ginger & Turmeric Report
Mr Shibu Anandarajan
Vice President- Global Sourcing
Akay Natural Ingredients
Coriander, Fennel & Fenugreek Report
Mr Cemal Saralp
Commercial Head
Steamlab Sterilization
Cinnamon Report
Mr B Sarada De Silva
Chairman
B Darsin De Silva & Sons
Session V- Part B
Panel Discussion/Q & A
Conclusion
Session 6
Special Session
Introduction
Full crops & markets report on major crops-AV & PPT
Keynote Address
Ms Rita Teaotia
Chairperson
FSSAI
Special Address
Dr Malhotra
Presentation by the Spice Industry (Domestic)
Presentation by the Spice Industry (Exports)
Panel Discussion
Dr Dave
Dr Rajendran
Dr PK Chakrabarty
Rep from Industry(Everest, Synthite, Eastern etc.)
Panel Discussion- Q & A
Conclusion
The sessions and speakers are subject to change