THE 54TH ANNUAL SESSIONS AND MEETINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEPPER COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL SPICE EXHIBITION

08:00 – 17:00

Registration of Delegates

Bintang Bali Resort

Registration of delegates and participants.

08:00 – 10:30

Opening Ceremony of the 54th Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

The Opening Ceremony will formally commence the 54th Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community, bringing together Heads of Delegation, representatives of Member Countries, distinguished guests, government representatives, industry stakeholders, development partners, researchers, and invited participants.

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Arrival and seating of Heads of Delegation, distinguished guests, and participants
Opening announcement and house protocol
Invocation
National Anthem of the Republic of Indonesia
Balinese welcome performance
Welcome Remarks by the Governor of Bali (token-1)
Welcome Address by the Executive Director of the International Pepper Community
Opening Address by the Chairman of IPC 2026, Indonesia (token-2)
Official Opening Address by the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, or a Representative (token-3)
Symbolic Opening of the 54th Annual Session and Meetings
MoU Signing Ceremony between IPC and CAMFEIA (tbc) (token-4)
MoU Signing Ceremony between IPC and SSI Indonesia (tbc) (token-5)
Official Launch of IPC PepperLink
Balinese cultural presentation
Presentation of the IPC Best Award 2025
Official group photograph

10:30 – 10:45

Networking Coffee Break

Bintang Bali Resort

Networking coffee break.

10:45 – 11:50

14th Business Session, Session I: From Sustainable Production to Farmer Value

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

Focuses on how sustainability can translate into stronger farmer livelihoods, resilience, and long-term value.

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10:45–10:50 Opening of the 14th Business Session
10:50–11:20 Building a Sustainable and Future-Ready Pepper Sector: Responsible Sourcing, Shared Responsibility and Sustainable Value Chains for Greater Farmer Value — Danny Van Hattem (Nedspice Viet Nam, Rotterdam and SSI Global)
11:20–11:35 Building Regenerative and Climate-Resilient Pepper Farming for a Changing World — SSI (tbc)
11:35–11:50 Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Pepper Leaders — Mr. Krishnan SK, Director, PT Supa Surya Niaga

11:50 – 12:30

Panel 1: From Sustainability Commitments to Farmer-Level Impact

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

Turning Commitments into Real Change on the Ground. Central Question: What needs to change for sustainability commitments to deliver measurable value at the farmer level?

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Responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments — Sustainable Spices Initiatives — Speaker: (tbc)
Commercial realities and implementation costs — Terova Inc. — Speaker: Malathi (tbc)
Income, adoption and field-level realities — Malaysian Pepper Board — Speaker: (tbc)
Scaling solutions and measuring impact (Development / Technical Partner) — BRIN — Speaker: (tbc)
Discussion Lens: Living income; Shared responsibility; Regenerative agriculture; Cost of transition; Farmer incentives; Scalability
Moderator: MoFA Indonesia (tbc)

12:30 – 13:00

Industry & Partner Showcase

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

Partners will present their company video promotion and will be appreciated with a token of appreciation. (Token-14 and 15, tbc)

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch

La Brasserie Restaurant, Bintang Bali Resort

Lunch.

14:00 – 15:00

14th Business Session, Session II: From Sustainable Supply to Global Market Reward

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

Meeting Global Expectations, Creating Real Opportunities. This session examines sustainability, traceability, responsible sourcing, market opportunities, and stronger market rewards for farmers and the wider pepper sector.

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14:00–14:20 Harnessing Digital Innovation and Traceability for Farmer-Centred Pepper Development — Digital / Agritech Expert (tbc)
14:20–14:40 Building Stronger Partnerships for Sustainable Pepper Development: From Commitment to Collective Action — Speaker: (tbc)
14:40–15:00 Financing and Scaling Sustainable Pepper Development Through International Cooperation — Dr. Sidi Rana Menggala, GEF Small Grants Programme Indonesia / Development Partner

15:00 – 16:10

Panel 2: What Do Major Global Markets Expect from Sustainable Pepper?

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

A comparative dialogue across key consuming markets, focusing on market expectations, buyer requirements, responsible sourcing, traceability, quality and food safety, and whether sustainable supply is increasingly recognised and rewarded in the marketplace.

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United States — American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) — Ms. Laura Shumow, Executive Director (tbc)
Europe — European Spice Association (ESA) — Mr. Paolo Patruno, Secretary General (tbc)
China — China Spice Association (CSA) — Mr. Mike Liu, President (tbc)
Japan — All Nippon Spice Association (ANSA) — Senior Representative (tbc)
Common Discussion Lens: Quality and food safety; Responsible sourcing; Traceability and transparency; Sustainability expectations; Buyer requirements; Market recognition and value
Central Question: What will increasingly determine whether pepper is competitive, preferred and rewarded in major global markets?
Moderator: MoT Indonesia (tbc)

16:10 – 16:30

Closing Remarks, Key Takeaways and Vote of Thanks

Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort

Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community.

18:30 – 21:00

Welcome Dinner

Governor’s Office of the Bali Provincial Government

Hosted by the Bali Provincial Government. Dress Code: Formal.

54th Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community

International Spice Exhibition 2026

Programme at a Glance

Detailed Programme

30 November 2026

Delegation Registration and Accreditation

Official Opening of the International Spice Exhibition 2026

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54th Executive Meeting of Heads of Delegation

Official Dinner of Heads of Delegation

1 December 2026

Registration of Delegates

Opening Ceremony of the 54th Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community

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Networking Coffee Break

14th Business Session, Session I: From Sustainable Production to Farmer Value

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Panel 1: From Sustainability Commitments to Farmer-Level Impact

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Industry & Partner Showcase

Lunch

14th Business Session, Session II: From Sustainable Supply to Global Market Reward

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Panel 2: What Do Major Global Markets Expect from Sustainable Pepper?

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Closing Remarks, Key Takeaways and Vote of Thanks

Welcome Dinner

2 December 2026

Informal Networking Session

48th Pepper Technical Meeting: Technical Presentations

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Interactive Dialogue (Q & A Session)

Academic & Research Spotlight

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Lunch

Research, Innovation & Technology Transfer

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Interactive Dialogue (Q & A Session)

Summary of Key Messages, Next Steps and Closing of the 48th Pepper Technical Meeting

International Pepper and Spice Fellowship Evening

3 December 2026

Informal Networking Session

31st Pepper Exim Meeting: Country Market Outlooks and Trade Perspectives

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Lunch

31st Pepper Exim Meeting – Continued: Panel Discussion, Key Messages and Closing

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54th Plenary Session

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4 December 2026

Meeting and Briefing

Departure for Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Guided Cultural Visit

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Lunch

Free Time

Local Souvenir Visit

Return to Bintang Bali Resort

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