Myth vs. Reality in Global Spice Trade
Mr MSA Kumar
Chief Catalyst
Catalyst 360
Chief Catalyst
Catalyst 360
Prayer
Welcome Speech
Lighting the Lamp
Address by Chief Guest - India: A Dynamic Force for Global Growth and Innovation—Your Gateway to Opportunity
Dr Krishna Ella
Executive Chairman
Bharat Biotech International Limited
Executive Chairman
Bharat Biotech International Limited
Address by Guest of Honour: Pursuing Excellence: Lessons from the Field to Market Place
Mr Abhinav Bindra
Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, Sports Policy Influencer
Abhinav Bindra Foundation
Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, Sports Policy Influencer
Abhinav Bindra Foundation
Address by Secretary Spices Board
Ms P Hemalatha IAS
Secretary
Spices Board
Secretary
Spices Board
Felicitation by Cochin Chamber
Mr S.P. Kamath
President
The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry
President
The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lifetime Achievement Award
Setting the Context & Vote of Thanks
08:00 PM to
11:30 PM
Inaugural Dinner
Open Terrace - Royal Ball Room
Setting the Context
Mr Nishesh Shah
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Leveraging AI for Market Insights and Improved Productivity
Mr Tanveer S Uberoi
Director - Mid Market Sales
Google Customer Solutions India
Director - Mid Market Sales
Google Customer Solutions India
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Technology’s Role in Farming, Processing and Marketing
Mr Sanjiv Rangrass
Director, Zetwerk
Advisor McKinsey & Co
Director, Zetwerk
Advisor McKinsey & Co
Mr Ranjit Kumar R
Managing Director
Pollachi Nutmeg Farmer Producer Company Limited
Managing Director
Pollachi Nutmeg Farmer Producer Company Limited
Mr Sanjeev Bisht
Vice President-VAAP
ITC LIMITED ABD
Vice President-VAAP
ITC LIMITED ABD
Mr Aathitiyan V S
Founder and CEO
Cookd
Founder and CEO
Cookd
Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Future for all stakeholders
Mr Bhavik Desai
Business Head
INDIAN PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Business Head
INDIAN PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
Dr Ram Kaundinya
Advisor
Federation of Seed Industry of India
Advisor
Federation of Seed Industry of India
Mr Tamas Sarkadi
Global Head of Sustainability
Sabater & Chair, SSI
Global Head of Sustainability
Sabater & Chair, SSI
01:30 PM to
02:30 PM
Lunch
Grand Ball Room
Social Media: An Opportunity or a Challenge?
Mr Kiruba Shankar
CEO
Business Blogging Pvt Ltd
CEO
Business Blogging Pvt Ltd
AI Master Class: How to use AI to grow your business
Mr Shrivatsa Somany
Head, Bathware
Somany Ceramics
Head, Bathware
Somany Ceramics
Setting the Context
Mr Nishesh Shah
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Policy Advocacy: The Critical Role of Industry Bodies
Dr Geemon Korah
CEO
Mane Kancor
CEO
Mane Kancor
Mr Emmanuel Nambusseril
Chief Marketing Officer
Akay Natural Ingredients Pvt Ltd
Chief Marketing Officer
Akay Natural Ingredients Pvt Ltd
Mr Peter Sayia
Broker
A.A. Sayia Company Inc
Broker
A.A. Sayia Company Inc
Mr Benoit WINSTEL
MR
COLIN INGREDIENTS
MR
COLIN INGREDIENTS
Mr Mike Liu
Chairman
BCFoods
Chairman
BCFoods
Resilient Futures: Strategies for Climate Action
Mr Sonam Wangchuk
Engineer, Innovator, Education Reformer
Engineer, Innovator, Education Reformer
Contaminants and Regulations
Mr Ramkumar Menon
Chairman
World Spice Organisation
Chairman
World Spice Organisation
Mr Gregory Smith
Director
FDA India
Director
FDA India
Ms Laura Shumow
Executive Director
ASTA
Executive Director
ASTA
Dr A. B. Rema Shree
Director -Research
Spices Board
Director -Research
Spices Board
01:40 PM to
02:30 PM
Lunch
Grand Ball Room
Address by Chairman of the Session
Mr PRAKASH JHANWER
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO
Olam International
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO
Olam International
Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Cloves
Mr Soumen Mahanty
Founder
P T Mahalaya Agri Corp
Founder
P T Mahalaya Agri Corp
Coriander
Turmeric & Ginger
Mr Thomas Daniel
Chief Procurement Officer
PLANT LIPIDS (P) LIMITED
Chief Procurement Officer
PLANT LIPIDS (P) LIMITED
Culinary Herbs – Oregano, Basil, Marjoram, Thyme and Rosemary
Mr Seif Shazly
Deputy CEO
Giza Seeds and Herbs
Deputy CEO
Giza Seeds and Herbs
Major Spices in China
Mr Mike Liu
Chairman
BCFoods
Chairman
BCFoods
Q & A
Mr Shibu Anandarajan
Chief Procurement Officer
AKAY NATURAL INGREDIENTS PVT.LTD.
Chief Procurement Officer
AKAY NATURAL INGREDIENTS PVT.LTD.
07:00 PM to
11:30 PM
Gala Dinner
Leela Lawns
Setting the Context
Mr Nishesh Shah
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Managing Partner
UNIVERSAL OLEORESINS
Future Horizons: Predictions and Emerging Trends in Agri Commodities
Mr Deepak Pareek
Managing Director
HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt Ltd
Managing Director
HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt Ltd
10:30 AM to
01:20 PM
Session VI -Global Spice Market Dynamics: Trends in Demand and Supply – The Crop Reports
Address by Chairman of the session
Mr KIRANDIP SWANI
DIRECTOR
SWANI SPICE MILLS PVT. LTD
DIRECTOR
SWANI SPICE MILLS PVT. LTD
Crop Report - Black Pepper - AV Presentation
Mr Jayakrishnan Nair
Spice Commodity Director
McCormick Global Ingredients Limited
Spice Commodity Director
McCormick Global Ingredients Limited
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Crop Report - Chillies - AV Presentation
Mr Prakash Namboodiri
Commercial Director
AB MAURI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Commercial Director
AB MAURI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Crop Report- Cumin - AV Presentations
Mr Bibin Mathews
COO,Co-founder
GROWCOMS PVT. LTD
COO,Co-founder
GROWCOMS PVT. LTD
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Dehydrates – Onion & Garlic - AV Presentation
Mr Murtuza Badami
Director
MURTUZA FOODS PVT. LTD
Director
MURTUZA FOODS PVT. LTD
Panel Discussion Q&A
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Mr Emmanuel Nambusseril
Chief Marketing Officer
Akay Natural Ingredients Pvt Ltd
Chief Marketing Officer
Akay Natural Ingredients Pvt Ltd
01:30 PM to
02:30 PM
Lunch
Grand Ball Room