Asian Palm Oil Alliance
Welcome to the Palm Oil Conclave 2025
Reshaping Perceptions through Palm Oil Dialogues – Health, Markets, Climate.
India is one of the largest oilseed producers yet the biggest importer of vegetable oils, with palm oil holding the largest share. This highlights palm oil’s central role in India’s edible oil economy.
Despite its wide use in food and non-food sectors, myths about its health and environmental impact persist, limiting its true potential. To address this, the Government launched the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm to boost domestic production and reduce import dependency.
Last year’s event, “Palm Oil – Transforming Perceptions for Health and Nutrition” in Indore, successfully dispelled misconceptions with expert insights and highlighted palm oil’s business significance. Building on this success, Palm Oil Conclave 2025 will serve as a platform to unlock opportunities, strengthen trade, and promote sustainable growth.
Objectives of the Conclave
1. Correct misinformation with evidence-based insights
2. Showcase palm oil’s role in India’s edible oil market
3. Facilitate dialogue on health, sustainability, and trade
4. Explore business opportunities across the palm oil value chain
Target Participants
1. Edible Oil producers, processors, and allied industries.
2. FMCG, food, cosmetics, and biofuel companies seeking reliable palm oil supply chains.
3. Health and nutrition professionals.
4. Government officials and policymakers involved in trade, agriculture, and food processing.
5. Media representatives covering agribusiness, commodities, and market trends.
Programme Schedule
1. Palm Oil Products Exhibition: Commences on 6th December at 9:30 AM and will remain open until the evening.
2. Business Meet: 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
3. Press Conference: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
4. Registration for Participants: 11:00 – 1:00 PM
5. Networking Lunch: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
6. Conference Sessions: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Product Exhibition
Exhibition Opportunity: Showcasing the Versatility of Palm Oil
We invite companies to exhibit their products—consumable or non-consumable—where palm oil is used as an ingredient or raw material.
1. Stall space will be provided free of cost.
2. Participating companies will only need to manage their own transportation and logistics.
3. Exhibitors (one representative) will take part in a dedicated business meet.
Support the initiative by becoming a sponsor
1.Platinum Sponsor – ₹5,00,000
2. Gold Sponsor – ₹3,00,000
3. Silver Sponsor- ₹2,00,000
4. Bronze Sponsor- ₹1,00,000
As esteemed sponsors, your company/organization logo will be prominently showcased on event backdrops, banners, publications, social media, gift kits, and the official website.
Agenda
Registration, Visit Palm Oil Exhibition & Tea
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Hall : Pre function area
Description :Registration, & Visit Palm Oil Exhibition & Tea
Speakers: All Participants
Lamp Lightening
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Opening of the event
Welcome Note
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Strengthening Asia’s Palm Oil Ecosystem: Collaboration, Competitiveness and Consumer Confidence.
Speakers: Shri. Atul Chaturvedi, Chairman, Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Special Address, Objective of the Conclave
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Driving innovation for responsible Palm Oil: Advancing adoption of the IPOS framework in India.
Speakers: Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay Managing Director, Solidaridad Asia
Key Note Address
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Key Notes Address For Palm Oil and Production
Speakers: Proff. Rattan Lal, Professor Soil Science at The Ohio State University, US.
Panel Discussion- 1
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Palm Oil and Public Health: Myths, Facts, and the Way Forward (Exploring scientific evidence on palm oil’s role in nutrition, debunking misconceptions, and aligning with India’s health and wellness priorities.)
Speakers: Panel Members 1. Dr. S. Ahamed Ibrahim, Scientist & Head (Lipid Chemistry), National Institute of Nutrition. 2. Dr. Kavitha Reddy, Director, Sreya Nutrition Consulting Services, Hyderabad 3. Dr. Vijaya Khader, Former Dean, Acharya NGRA University & Convener of Hyderabad Branch, Indian Woman Scientist Association (IWSA) 4. Dr. Danish Azmi, Medical Officer, Madhya Pradesh 5. Dr. Swati Bhardwaj, Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition.
Press Conference
12:15 AM – 01:00 PM
Hall : Tulip Hall
Description : The press conference addressed India’s heavy reliance on edible oil imports, which cost 1.61 lakh crore rupees in the 2024-25 oil year. Organizers of the Conclave, Solidaridad and the SEA, aim to promote domestic oil palm cultivation under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) and dispel common myths about the health effects of palm oil using evidence-based insights. The event in Bhopal will gather policymakers, industry leaders, and health experts to discuss the future of palm oil in India.
Panel Discussion- 2 (Parallel Session)
12:15 AM – 01:00 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Expanding Horizons: Palm Oil Opportunities in FMCG, Food Processing, Cosmetics, and Biofuels (Highlighting industrial diversification, value addition, and business growth beyond edible oil markets).
Speakers: Panel Members 1. Mr. Firoz Naqvi, Chief Editor, Mithai & Namkeen Times Magazine. 2. Mr. Sandip Victor, Public Analyst at Food and Drug Administration. 3. Mr. Akshat Medakker, Chief Innovation Officer, Kan Biosys. 4. Dr. Suresh Kapiti, Ignite Entrepreneurs Associations. 5. Shri. Vaibhav, Founder Vidyanjali VIDHYANJALI AHINSA SONDARYA PVT LTD.
Lunch Break
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Lunch and Networking
Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Insights from NISCOPS–Solidaridad Interventions
Speakers: Mr. Sumit Roy, Asst General Manager Palm Oil, Solidaridad
Launch of Book
02:15 PM – 02:30 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Oil Palm Statistics in India: Trends and Insights- Briefing of the Book
Speakers: By Dignitaries
Overview of Book
02:15 PM – 02:30 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Oil Palm Statistics in India: Trends and Insights
Speakers: 1. Dr. Suresh Motwani, General Secretary APOA, & 2. Dr. Anupam Barik, Former Additional Commissioner Ministry of Agriculture Government of India.
Panel Discussion- 3
02:45 PM – 03:30 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Boosting Domestic Palm Oil Production: Building India’s Path to Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Discussing policy, trade, and industry perspectives on reducing import dependence while ensuring supply security through NMEO–Oil Palm)
Speakers: Panel Members 1. Dr. Suresh Motwani, Secretary General, APOA & Veg. Oil Head Solidaridad. 2. Mr. Sougata Niyogi, CEO-Oil Palm Business at Godrej Agrovet Limited. 3. Dr. Anupam Barik, Former additional commissioner Ministry of Agriculture Government of India. 4. Ms Chinmayee Deulgaonkar MD Food Chain at Marico.
Panel Discussion- 4
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Managing Palm Oil Imports: Ensuring Supply Security While Reducing Dependence (Looking at trade trends, challenges, and strategies for a balanced edible oil economy.)
Speakers: Panel Members 1. Dr. B.V Mehta, Executive Director, The Solvent Extractors Association of India. 2. Shri Shekhar Verma, AWL 3. Mr. Roshan Martis, Regional Manager, MPOC India 4. Shri. Chakresh Jain, Oil Sourcing Lead at Bunge.
Business Discussion and Concluding of Sessions followed by High Tea
04:45 PM – 05:15 PM
Hall :Grand Ball Hall
Description : Business Discussion and Concluding of Sessions followed by High Tea
Speakers
Dr. Anupam Barik
Former Additional Commissioner Ministry of Agriculture Government of India
Dr. B.V Mehta, Executive Director
The Solvent Extractors Association of India & Secretary General APOA
Dr. Danish Azmi
Medical Officer, District Government Hospital, Chhindwara
Dr. Kavitha Reddy
Director, Sreya Nutrition Consulting Services, Hyderabad
Dr. S. Ahamed Ibrahim
Scientist & Head (Lipid Chemistry), National Institute of Nutrition
Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay
Managing Director, Solidaridad Asia
Dr. Suresh Kapiti
Ignite Entrepreneurs Associations
Dr. Suresh Motwani
General Secretary APOA,
Dr. Swati Bhardwaj
Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition
Dr. Vijaya Khader
Former Dean, Acharya NGRA University & Convener of Hyderabad Branch, Indian Woman Scientist Association (IWSA)
Mr. Firoz Naqvi
Chief Editor, Mithai & Namkeen Times Magazine
Mr. Roshan Martis
Regional Manager, MPOC India
Mr. Sougata Niyogi
CEO, Oil Palm Business, Godrej Agrovet Ltd
Mr. Sumit Roy
Asst General Manager Palm Oil, Solidaridad
Ms Chinmayee Deulgaonkar
MD Food Chain at Marico
Proff. Rattan Lal
Professor Soil Science at The Ohio State University, US
Shri. Atul Chaturvedi
Chairman, Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Shri. Chakresh Jain
Oil Sourcing Lead at Bunge