THE 52nd ANNUAL SESSIONS AND MEETINGS OF THE IPC AND INTERNATIONAL SPICE EXHIBITION
IPC holds regular Session and Meetings every year which is hosted by the IPC member country on a rotation basis. Each member country is represented by a delegate with plenipotentiary authority to the Session. This year, the 52nd Annual Session and Meetings of IPC and International Spice Exhibition (52nd IPC ASM ISE) will be hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka and organized jointly by the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community, and Infrastructure, The Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) and the International Pepper Community (IPC) in Hilton Hotel Colombo, Sri Lanka from 18 - 21 November 2024.
As some origins reported a decrease of pepper area and yield due to some cases of pests and diseases and low maintenance which all could be traced back to the unfavorable pepper price and high cost of production, the need to ensure the sustainability of the pepper industry is of great importance now than ever. In recent years, pepper stakeholders have been strongly campaigning for a more sustainable cultivation practice of pepper to ensure the longevity of the industry. Series of efforts and steps have been formulated and taken by origins yet the impact of them are still not that apparent. As such, it is pertinent for all stakeholders to move beyond just sustaining the industry but to take the approach more toward regenerative which would ensure the industry to last and flourish for centuries to come. All stakeholders ought to help farmers understand the importance of continuity and good agriculture practices in their cultivation. Farmers ought to be made aware of the harmful effect of reckless pesticide use for the plants and human consumption. This few small steps would help the industry to move toward a more regenerative outlook for the betterment of the all stakeholders.
As such, IPC take upon the theme of "Regenerative Pepper Cultivation: Going Beyond Sustainability" for the 52nd Annual Sessions and Meetings of the International Pepper Community. The 52nd Annual Sessions and Meetings of the IPC is expected to be one of the largest ever conferences of the International Pepper Community.
Where
Hilton Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
When
Monday to Thursday, 18 - 21 November 2024
Event Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Mr. Vijitha Herath
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community, and Infrastructure
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki
Executive Director
International Pepper Community
Ms. A. P. P. Disna
Director General
Dept. of Export Agriculture ,Sri Lanka
Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi
Director
Namagro
Ms. P. Hemalatha IAS
Secretary
Spices Board India
Mr. Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono
Director General of International Trade Negotiations
Ministry of Trade, Indonesia
Mr. Chee Fong Cheah
Undersecretary of Cocoa and Pepper Industries Development Division
Ministry of Plantation and Commodities
Mr. Vincent Sawat
Director General
Malaysian Pepper Board
Mrs. Awaeang Anak Kwasin
Founder
Joeyees Trading Sdn Bhd
Mr. Ruchika Nishantha Samarawickrama
Director
Worldwide commodities (pvt) Ltd
Mr. Viraj De Silva
Chairman of The Spice Council Sri Lanka
Managing Director of SDS Spices (Pvt) Ltd
Mr. To Viet Chau
Deputy Director General of International Cooperation Department
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam
Ms. Laura Shumow
Executive Director
American Spices Trade Association
Mr. W.H.S.C. Fernando
Chairman -
Spices and Allied Products Producers' and Traders' Association
Executive Director at malwatte vally plantations
Mr. Anand Kishor
President
India Pepper and Spice Trade Association
Mrs. K.P.P. Madhushani
Assistant Director (Development)
Department of Export Agriculture
Dr. P.G.A. Lakshman Kumara
Deputy Director (Research)
Department of Export Agriculture
Dr. I.V.A.D.C. Sampath Induruwa
Director (Research)
Department of Export Agriculture
Anna Strzelec
International Sales
Scorpion ®
Mr. Keizo Hirose
Managing Director
VOX Kuala Lumpur SDN BHD
Mr. Tamás Sarkadi
Chair
Sustainable Spices Initiative
Mrs. Hoang Thi Lien
Chairwoman
Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association
Mr. Van Vannal
Executive Director
Cambodia Pepper and Spice Federation
Mr. Gabriel Sarasin
Director Sustainability and Technology
McCormick Global Ingredients Ltd
Mr. Juliano Camara
Managing Director
COREIMEX Representacoes Ltda
Mr. Mike Liu
President
China Spices Association
Sponsors
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Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Please select a date to find out more about the schedule
52nd Executive Meeting of Heads of Delegations - (by invitation)
Venue: Amethyst 1 & 2, Hilton Hotel
The 52nd Executive Meeting of the Heads of Delegations of the International Pepper Community.
This is a closed meeting of the Plenipotentiary representatives of IPC member countries to discuss in details and consider the proposed work programmes and activities recommended by the different committee meetings of IPC and at the same time also consider and approve the proposed budget of IPC for implementing its work programme.
Arrival of Delegates and Registration
Venue: Lobby Hilton Hotel
The 52nd Dinner of Heads of Delegations of the IPC hosted by DEA - (by invitation)
Venue: TBC
Registration of Delegates (Continued)
Venue: Foyer Ballroom
Opening Ceremony
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Opening Ceremony of the 52nd Annual Sessions and Meetings of the International Pepper Community
- Arrival of participants
- Arrival of HODs
- Arrival of VVIP
- Lighting Traditional Oil Lamp
- Sri Lanka Matha - National Anthem of Sri Lanka
- Cultural Performance
- Welcome Address by Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Binti Haji Marzuki, Executive Director of IPC
- Keynote Address by Sri Lankan VIPs
- Launching of the 52nd IPC ASM ISE and Announcement of the IPC Best Award Winner of 2023
- Photo Session with Awardees
- Photo Session VVIPs with IPC HODs
- Opening of the International Spice Exhibition by Sri Lankan VIPs
- Press Conference
International Spice Exhibition Day 1
Venue: Foyer Ballroom
The 12th Business Sessions
Venue: Grand Ballroom
To discusses business related issues, with paper presentation by speakers from both producing and consuming countries.
Global Pepper Market: Supply & Demand and Price Stability
Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi (Director)Namagro
World Wide Commodities Role in Regenerative Farming
Mr. Ruchika Nishantha Samarawickrama (Director)Worldwide commodities (pvt) Ltd
Sri Lankan Pepper Industry: Exporters Perspective
Mr. Viraj De Silva (Chairman of The Spice Council Sri Lanka)Managing Director of SDS Spices (Pvt) Ltd
EU Regulation: Product Sterilization Processes
Anna Strzelec (International Sales)Scorpion ®
Japan Pepper Market: Opportunities and Challenges
Mr. Keizo Hirose (Managing Director)VOX Kuala Lumpur SDN BHD
Sarawak Pepper Industry and its Value-Added
Mrs. Awaeang Anak Kwasin (Founder)Joeyees Trading Sdn Bhd
IPSTA: Online E-Auction of Pepper/ Spot Trading Platform
Mr. Anand Kishor (President)India Pepper and Spice Trade Association
Vote of Thanks and Token of Appreciation
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Lunch
Venue: The Blue, Hilton Hotel
The 46th Pepper Tech Meeting
Venue: Grand Ballroom
This technical forum designs the blueprint for the Community's operational agenda. The purpose of the meeting is to study, identify and evolve solutions for problems faced by the Pepper industry in the areas of production, processing, marketing and product development. The meeting also examines papers highlighting the new technologies and practices followed by the member countries. It finalizes the figures on the world Pepper production, consumption, imports, exports and stock carry over for the last year (actual), estimates for the current year and projection for the coming year.
Food Safety: Consuming Market Perspective
Ms. Laura Shumow (Executive Director)American Spices Trade Association
Sri Lanka: The Spice of Kings the Pride of An Island
Mr. W.H.S.C. Fernando (Chairman - Spices and Allied Products Producers' and Traders' Association )Executive Director at malwatte vally plantations
Integrated Business Agenda for the Sustainability of the Pepper Industry
Mr. Tamás Sarkadi (Chair)Sustainable Spices Initiative
Comparison between Vegetative and Reproductive Shoot initiation through Enhancing Absorption and Distribution of photosynthically Active Radiation (DAR) using different canopy pruning Techniques of Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum L.)
Mrs. K.P.P. Madhushani (Assistant Director (Development))Department of Export Agriculture
Current Scenario and Climate change effects on Pepper cultivation in Sri Lanka
Dr. P.G.A. Lakshman Kumara (Deputy Director (Research))Department of Export Agriculture
Encapsulation of black pepper oleoresin by spraying or freeze drying techniques and quality determination.
Dr. I.V.A.D.C. Sampath Induruwa (Director (Research))Department of Export Agriculture
Technology: Sustainable Farming Practices
Mr. Gabriel Sarasin (Director Sustainability and Technology)McCormick Global Ingredients Ltd
Vote of Thanks and Token of Appreciation
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Welcome Dinner hosted by Department of Export Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community, and Infrastructure, Sponsored by SAPPTA and The Spice Council Sri Lanka.
Venue: Kingsbury Hotel Colombo
Dress code: Formal
Free Time (Networking)
Venue: Hilton Hotel
International Spice Exhibition Day 2
Venue: Foyer Ballroom
The 29th Pepper Exim Meeting
Venue: Grand Ballroom
This is a gathering of producers, exporters, importers, traders and grinders of pepper to expedite the exchange of information and a forum for dialogue between the producing and consuming countries. The meeting discusses various facets of Pepper such as supply and demand situation in each producing and importing country, quality improvements & quality control, possible use of technology in improving Pepper quality and information exchange.
India's Country Report
Ms. P. Hemalatha IAS (Secretary)Spices Board India
Indonesia's Country Report
Mr. Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono (Director General of International Trade Negotiations)Ministry of Trade, Indonesia
Malaysia's Country Report
Mr. Chee Fong Cheah (Undersecretary of Cocoa and Pepper Industries Development Division)Ministry of Plantation and Commodities
Malaysia's Country Report
Mr. Vincent Sawat (Director General)Malaysian Pepper Board
Sri Lanka's Country Report
Ms. A. P. P. Disna (Director General)Dept. of Export Agriculture ,Sri Lanka
Viet Nam's Country Report
Mr. To Viet Chau (Deputy Director General of International Cooperation Department )Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam
Viet Nam's Country Report
Mrs. Hoang Thi Lien (Chairwoman)Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association
Brazilian Pepper Outlook
Mr. Juliano Camara (Managing Director)COREIMEX Representacoes Ltda
Cambodian Pepper Outlook
Mr. Van Vannal (Executive Director)Cambodia Pepper and Spice Federation
China Pepper Outlook
Mr. Mike Liu (President)China Spices Association
Vote of Thanks and Token of Appreciation
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Lunch
Venue: The Blue, Hilton Hotel
Panel Discussion on Country Report
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Panelists : Country Representatives Moderator: Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi, Namagro
Moderator
Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi (Director)Namagro
Spices Board India
Ministry of Trade, Indonesia
Ministry of Plantation and Commodities
Malaysian Pepper Board
Dept. of Export Agriculture ,Sri Lanka
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam
Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association
COREIMEX Representacoes Ltda
Cambodia Pepper and Spice Federation
China Spices Association
Vote of Thanks and Token of Appreciation
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
The 52nd Plenary Meeting
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Opening Remarks by the Executive Director of the IPC.
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Country Statements: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam
Report of the IPC Committee Meetings
By Chairman of IPC Committee Meetings
13th Meeting of the IPC Committee Meeting on R & D
10th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Marketing
30th Meeting of the IPC Committee on quality
Report of the Business Sessions, Pepper-Tech and Pepper Exim Meeting by the Executive Director of IPC
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki
(Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Global Consolidated Crop Report Release
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Closing Remarks by IPC Chairman
Ms. A. P. P. Disna (Director General)Dept. of Export Agriculture ,Sri Lanka
Handing Over IPC Chairmanship from Sri Lanka to India
Ms. A. P. P. Disna (Director General)Dept. of Export Agriculture ,Sri Lanka
Keynote Remarks of India as the next hosting country
Ms. P. Hemalatha IAS (Secretary)Spices Board India
Vote of Thanks and Token of Appreciation
Ms. Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Executive Director)International Pepper Community
Free Time (Networking)
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Gala Dinner hosted by the International Pepper Community (IPC)
Venue: Grand Ballroom
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Field Trip
Tentative Program
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Leave the hotel |
| 9:30 AM | Arrival at Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Centre - Tea at nearby hotel |
| 10:30 AM | Leave the place |
| 10:45 AM | Reach the Kosgoda Spice Garden |
| 11:15 AM | Leave the place |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Reach the bay of Madu river Boat trip and exploring Maduganga Eco system |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch at nearby hotel |
| 2:00 PM | Start return journey |
| 3:30 AM | Hilton Hotel , Colombo |
Registration
Delegates from IPC member countries are India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam as a full member countries, and Papua New Guinea and the Philippines is associate member countries. Delegates from non member countries (other than the above IPC countries), Every delegate will gets: Regular Seating, Coffee Break, Custom Badge, Community Access, Conference Access, Lunch, Dinner, Merchandise.
Terms and Conditions
- Delegate registration is open to all.
- Registration fee may be paid through Online Payment gateway, PayPal or Bank Transfer to our Bank for 'Bank Mandiri' account.
- Registration will be confirmed on realization of payment made and you will get a receipt for the same.
- The registration fee should be received in full at IPC. If the amount is received short, registration will not be confirmed.
- Please note that the registration does not include accommodation and local transport.
- Access to the conference and lunch/dinner will be controlled through scanning of Delegate Badges.
- Delegate Badge provided is non-transferable.
- Non-refundable in all cases (including cancellation or no-show) except natural disasters and epidemics declared by local authorities.
| 1 May - 15 Sep 2024 (Earlybird Price - 25% OFF) | 16 Sep - 17 Nov 2024 (Normal Price) | 18 Nov 2024 (On Site) | |
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| Member Country | USD 300 | USD 400 | USD 500 |
| Non-Member Country | USD 400 | USD 500 | USD 600 |
| Spouse | USD 150 | USD 150 | USD 150 |
Hotel Venue
HILTON HOTEL COLOMBO
HILTON HOTEL COLOMBO
An oasis in the heart of the city…the Hilton Colombo is the epitome of Sri Lankan hospitality. Connected to the World Trade Center, the Hilton offers 382 guestrooms and suites, an Executive Lounge overlooking the lotus pond offering a full breakfast and evening cocktails, a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 900 and many more meeting spaces in Colombo. A variety of specialty cuisines can be found in one of the hotels’ six restaurants and bars. Together, all this makes the Hilton Colombo the ideal venue for all.
Hotels
Here are some nearby hotels
The Kingsbury Colombo Sri Lanka
850 meters from the Venue, 3 minutes by car.
In the heart of Colombo, nestled between Galle Face Green and the city’s busiest hub, the World Trade Centre, The Kingsbury, Colombo celebrates meticulous service through luxury experiences. Centrally located for shopping, entertainment, and business, the hotel presents the finest accommodation, signature dining experiences, and world-class meeting and banqueting facilities as one of the most preferred Colombo hotels.
Address:
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha,
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tel : +94112421221
Email : RESERVATIONS@THEKINGSBURYHOTEL.COM
web site: https://www.thekingsburyhotel.com/
Shangri-La Hotel
1,3 kilometers from the Venue, 4 minutes by car.
A personal tropical sanctuary that is perfect for escaping the city, Shangri-La Colombo overlooks the Indian Ocean in the heart of the business district with direct access to the most extensive international shopping mall in Sri Lanka, Shangri-La’s own One Galle Face Mall. The hotel offers the finest accommodation in Colombo, an exciting new dining and social scene and the largest and extensive hotel conference and event facilities.
Address:
2, 1 Colombo - Galle - Hambantota - Wellawaya Hwy, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94117888288
Email: slcb@shangri-la.com
Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/en/colombo/shangrila/
Taj Samudra Hotel
2,3 kilometers from the Venue, 6 minutes by car.
Relive the Tajness with us at Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka. We have taken all necessary precautions to ensure that guests are safe from the moment they step inside our premises till they check out. With technology enriched safety measures, augmented sanitization, contactless services, social distancing and fully trained staff, we are committed to making your holiday a memorable one without compromising luxury, comfort and indulgence here at Taj.
Address:
No 25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo, , SRI LANKA, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11-2446622
Email: reservations.samudra@tajhotels.com
Website: https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-samudra-colombo/
Transportation
Transportation from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hilton Colombo
Transportation from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hilton Colombo
The distance between Bandaranaike International Airport and Hilton Colombo Hotel is 33,3 km. From Bandaranaike International Airport to Hilton Colombo you can travel by Taxi, Price estimate about USD 35 - USD 45, Doesn’t include surcharges, tolls or delays. Charges will vary, always check the price with the operator before travelling. Visit Sri Lanka Taxi https://visitlankataxi.com/
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