Nevendo

05:00 PM to 05:02 PM

Prayer

05:02 PM to 05:12 PM

Welcome Speech

Sanjeev Bisht
CHAIRMAN-AISEF
VICE PRESIDENT- VAAP

05:12 PM to 05:17 PM

Lighting the Lamp

05:17 PM to 05:47 PM

Inaugural Address by Chief Guest

Shaping the Future: The Great New India Story

Abheek Singhi
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Chair of Practices & Partner Committee, BCG India

05:47 PM to 06:17 PM

Address by Guest of Honour

Shaping the Future: Global Spice Industry

Brendan Foley
President and Chief Executive Officer
McCormick & Company

06:17 PM to 06:22 PM

Felicitation

Anand Venkitraman
President
Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry

06:25 PM to 06:50 PM

Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award and AISEF Award for Excellence in Spices

06:50 PM to 07:00 PM

Setting the Context and Vote of Thanks

Emmanuel Nambusseril
Chief Marketing Officer
AKAY NATURAL INGREDIENTS PVT.LTD.

07:00 PM to 07:10 PM

Book Launch

07:10 PM to 07:30 PM

Inauguration of the ISC Expo 2024

Suresh Narayanan
Chairman and Managing Director
Nestlé India

07:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Inaugural Dinner

10:00 AM to 01:30 PM

Day 2 - Transparency, Flexibility, And Resilience: Foundations for A Robust Supply Chain

This session aims to spotlight the innovative and sustainable practices essential for the industry's long-term viability, providing customers with powerful features and capabilities to navigate their needs, predict risks, and make informed decisions.

Setting the Context

Emmanuel Nambusseril
Chief Marketing Officer
AKAY NATURAL INGREDIENTS PVT.LTD.

Keynote Address

Gregory Sommerville
Vice President, Global Procurement and Quality Control
Frontier Co-op

10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Session I: Climate Change & Sustainability - Global Perspective

From regenerative farming to good agricultural practices, the session will address sustainability interventions at every stage of farming.

Moderator

Tamas Sarkadi
Chairman, Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI)
Group Head of Sustainability, Sabater

The Panel

Cyril GALLARDO
DIRECTOR INGREDIENTS EMEA
V. MANE FILS

Evert Jan Verschuren
Sustainable Supply Chains
Verstegen Spices and Sauces BV

Dr Madhuri Nanda
Director – South Asia
Rainforest Alliance

Sonia Cordera
Deputy Director
IDH

Q & A

11:50 AM to 01:35 PM

Session II - Disconnect - Farmer Needs Vs Customer Wants

This session is divided into two parts: 1) Understanding global customer needs and 2) How progressive farmers align with customer expectations.

11:50 AM to 12:30 PM

Fireside Chat: Changes and Challenges in the Global Supply Chain -Buyers’ Perspectives

Two Global Procurement Managers will engage in a fireside chat with an Industry Leader, discussing technological advancements, risk management, and post-pandemic supply chain expectations.

Gulshan John in conversation with Nadia Niemann & Ankur Bhaumik

Gulshan John
Managing Director
Nedspice Processing India Pvt. Ltd

NADIA NIEMANN
Procurement Category Manager
Solina Group SAS

Ankur Bhaumik
Director - Operations
ORKLA INDIA

Q & A

12:35 PM to 01:35 PM

Fireside Chat: Changes and Challenges in the Global Supply Chain - Growers’ Perspectives

An agricultural expert will engage in a fireside chat with two spice farmers from India. The conversation will explore challenges and opportunities in farming practices, post-harvest processing, sustainability, and logistics.

Prakash Namboodiri in conversation with Aparajita Baruah and Sumeet Baruah of CLG- Agro & Livestock

Prakash Namboodiri
Commercial Director Strategy
AB Mauri India Private Limited

Aparajita Baruah
Founder
Crafts and Looms Gallery - Agro & Livestock

Sumeet Baruah
Co-Founder
CLG- Agro & Livestock, Guwahati, and Director, Parichay Global Works Services Pvt. Ltd.

Panel Discussion

Sunjay Vuppuluri
National Head - Food & Agribusiness Strategic Advisory & Research (FASAR) unit
YES BANK

Kapil Dev
Chief Business Officer
NCDEX

Q & A

01:40 PM to 02:30 PM

Lunch

02:30 PM to 04:45 PM

Roundtable Discussion on Pesticide Residues in Spices - Challenges and Way forward

Moderator

Ramkumar Menon
Chairman
World Spice Organisation

The Panel

Dr Paresh G. Shah
Chairman
FSSAI Scientific Panel on Pesticide Residues

Dr P K Singh
Agriculture Commissioner
Government of India

Dr Vandana Tripathy
National Coordinator - All India Network Project (AINP)
ICAR

Lois-Rossi
Consultant
Rossi Regulatory Consulting Group & Former Registration Director, US EPA

Roberto Fanni
Herbs and Spice Specialist
Jayanti herbs and spice

Laura Shumow
Executive Director
American Spice Trade Association

Dr Pranjib K Chakrabarty
Former Member - ASRB DARE, Gol & Chairman - RAC
ICAR - CICR

Dr Sasireka Rajendran
Asia Regional Manager
Minor Use Foundation, Inc.

10:00 AM to 01:35 PM

Day 3: Future Trends - Innovations for Value Addition

The landscape of food is ever-evolving, adapting to changing dietary preferences & culinary trends. The session explores the dynamic growth of the seasoning & coating industry, emphasizing its pivotal role in the Spice Value Chain for enhanced returns.

Setting the Context

Emmanuel Nambusseril
Chief Marketing Officer
AKAY NATURAL INGREDIENTS PVT.LTD.

Keynote Address : Value Addition: Where Innovation Meets Excellence

Dr A K Tyagi
Executive Director
Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd

10:45 AM to 12:10 PM

Session III: Value Addition in Spices and Seasonings - Shape of the Future

Join industry experts exploring the post-COVID and Post-Ukraine shift from centralized to decentralized supply chains. Delve into the integral role of value addition in creating new gourmet experiences, healthy substitutes, and extended shelf life.

Introductory address by Chairman of the Session on Shape of the Future

Nishesh Shah
Managing Partner
Universal Oleoresins

Presentation on Changing World of the Spice Industry on the African Continent

Robin Haller
CEO
Deli Spices Pty Ltd

Panel Discussion

George Kurian
Founder & CEO
Growcoms Pvt.Ltd

James Loftus
Sr. Global Procurement Manager
Kerry Group

Nitin Puri
Founder
KisaanSay

MINNI JAITLY
SR. VICE PRESIDENT
DRY BLEND FOODS PVT. LTD.

Puneet Jindal
Vice President -Supply Chain
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited

Q & A

12:10 PM to 01:35 PM

Session IV: Challenges in Regulations on Food Safety

Explore three crucial regulatory issues affecting spice industry globally. Experts will discuss challenges related to quality standards harmonization, methods of analysis, and managing natural occurrences' impact on food safety.

Introductory Address by Chairman of the session

Ramkumar Menon
Chairman
World Spice Organisation

Panel Discussion

Benoit WINSTEL
Vegetal Division Director
COLIN PALC

Laura Shumow
Executive Director
American Spice Trade Association

Dr Frank Schütt
Director
Eureka- GBA Lab Group

Lois-Rossi
Consultant
Rossi Regulatory Consulting Group & Former Registration Director, US EPA

Dr Pankaj Jaiminy
Managing Director
EUROFINS ANALYTICAL SERVICES (I) PVT. LTD.

Synopsis of the Round Table Discussion conducted on Day 2

Dr Santhosh J Eapen
Retd. Head - Division of Crop Protection & Committee & Member - Scientific Panel on Pesticide Residues
FSSAI

Q & A

01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

Lunch

02:30 PM to 03:45 PM

Session V: Crops & Markets: Dehydrates, Cassia, Clove, Ginger & Seed Spices

Explore acreage and production estimates, analyzing factors such as weather conditions, pest attacks, and their effects on growth and yield. Dive into production figures, carry forward stock, and prices across countries of origin.

Introductory Remarks by Chairman of the Session

KIRANDIP SWANI
Managing Director
Swani Spice Mills Pvt. Ltd

Dehydrates - Onion & Garlic

Olivier Nonneman
COO
China Spice Services

Ginger

Thomas Daniel
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
Plant Lipids (P) Limited

Seed Spices - Coriander, Fennel, Fenugreek

Husnu Burcay Aslan
Commercial Director
Jayanti Herbs and Spice

Crops and Markets of Major Spices in China

Mike Liu
President
China Spice Association

Q & A

03:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Go-Karting

Pre Booking required. Contact Secretariat for further details

07:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Gala Dinner

10:00 AM to 01:35 PM

Day 4: Crops and Markets

Join us for an immersive audio-visual presentation where we dive deep into the world of black pepper, chillies, cumin, & turmeric. This session will provide you with valuable insights into demand & supply dynamics of these spices in the global market.

Setting the Context

Abhijit Bhattacharya
Managing Director
Terova Inc.

Special Address by Guest of Honour

Dr Prabhat Kumar
Horticulture Commissioner
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India

Keynote address on Global Commodity Trade – Keeping Demand and Supply Connected

Simon George
Managing Director
Cargill Food Solutions, South Asia, & President Cargill India

10:55 AM to 01:45 PM

Session VI -Crops and Markets: AV Presentations of Black Pepper, Chillies, Cumin, and Turmeric.

Real-time data from major growing areas worldwide will be presented, offering insights into production and stock estimates, weather impacts, cultivated acreage, and expected yields.

Black Pepper - AV Presentation, Panel Discussion and Q&A