54TH ANNUAL SESSION
Programme
International Pepper Community and International Spice Exhibition 2026
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Five Days of Meetings, Dialogue & Engagement
The programme combines institutional meetings, business and technical discussions, market and trade perspectives, research contributions, exhibition activities, networking events, and a field visit.
DAY 1
30 November 2026
Exhibition Opening & Institutional Meetings
08:00
- 17:00
Delegation Registration and Accreditation
Venue: Lobby, Bintang Bali Resort
Registration and accreditation will remain open throughout the day for delegates and registered participants.
08:00
- 09:00
Official Opening of the International Spice Exhibition 2026
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
The International Spice Exhibition 2026 will officially open with the participation of Heads of Delegation, distinguished Indonesian dignitaries, invited guests, exhibitors, and participants.
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- Arrival and seating of Heads of Delegation, distinguished guests, and participants
- Opening announcement
- Invocation
- National Anthem of the Republic of Indonesia
- Balinese welcome performance
- Welcome Address by the Executive Director of the International Pepper Community
- Remarks by the Governor of Bali
- Official Opening of the International Spice Exhibition 2026
- Cultural presentation: The Spirit of the Spice Islands
- Official group photograph
- Guided exhibition tour for Heads of Delegation and invited guests
10:45
- 17:00
54th Executive Meeting of Heads of Delegation
Venue: Sedap Malam Meeting Room, Bintang Bali Resort
By Invitation Only. The meeting will provide a high-level institutional forum for IPC Member Countries to consider matters relating to the Community’s work programme, recommendations emerging from IPC meetings, budgetary matters, and priorities for the year ahead.
18:00
- 21:00
Official Dinner of Heads of Delegation
Venue: La Brasserie Restaurant, Bintang Bali Resort
Hosted by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. By Invitation Only.
DAY 2
1 December 2026
Opening Ceremony & Business Dialogue
08:00
- 17:00
Registration of Delegates
Venue: 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
Venue: 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
Venue: Bintang Bali Resort
Networking coffee break.
10:45
- 11:50
14th Business Session, Session I: From Sustainable Production to Farmer Value
Venue: 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
Venue: 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
Venue: 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
Venue: La Brasserie Restaurant, Bintang Bali Resort
Lunch.
14:00
- 15:00
14th Business Session, Session II: From Sustainable Supply to Global Market Reward
Venue: 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?
Venue: 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
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community.
18:30
- 21:00
Welcome Dinner
Venue: Governor’s Office of the Bali Provincial Government
Hosted by the Bali Provincial Government. Dress Code: Formal.
DAY 3
2 December 2026
Science, Technology, Research & Innovation
08:00
- 09:00
Informal Networking Session
Venue: Bintang Bali Resort
An opportunity to engage with fellow delegates, researchers, technical experts, industry representatives, and institutional partners ahead of the 48th Pepper Technical Meeting.
09:00
- 10:35
48th Pepper Technical Meeting: Technical Presentations
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Theme: Practical Innovation and Climate-Smart Technologies for Sustainable Pepper Development.
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- 09:00–09:05 Opening of the 48th Technical Meeting
- 09:05–09:35 Building Healthier and Climate-Resilient Pepper Farming Systems — Dr. Sunil Tamgale, Chairman, Scientific Agro Technologies (SAT)
- 09:35–10:05 Advancing Black Pepper Product Quality and Safety Through Post-Harvest Management — Dr. E.A.G. Samanmalee Amarawansha, Deputy Director, Department of Export Agriculture
- 10:05–10:35 From Risk Mapping to Smart Pepper Systems: AI, Satellite Data, and Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Pepper Industry — Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM, Federated States of Micronesia
10:35
- 11:25
Interactive Dialogue (Q & A Session)
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Panelists: Speakers from the preceding technical presentations. Moderator: University of Udayana (tbc).
11:25
- 12:15
Academic & Research Spotlight
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
A focused platform for IPC’s academic partners to share research, emerging ideas, and academic perspectives relevant to pepper development.
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- 11:25–11:35 — Universiti Malaysia Sarawak — Presentation Title: To be confirmed — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 11:35–11:45 — Universitas Bangka Belitung — Presentation Title: To be confirmed — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 11:45–11:55 — ITEBA — Presentation Title: To be confirmed — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 11:55–12:05 — Universitas Brawijaya — Presentation Title: To be confirmed — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 12:05–12:15 — Universitas Udayana — Presentation Title: To be confirmed — Speaker: To be confirmed
12:15
- 13:30
Lunch
Venue: La Brasserie Restaurant, Bintang Bali Resort
Lunch.
13:30
- 15:00
Research, Innovation & Technology Transfer
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
This session will highlight institutional research, applied science, technology transfer, and pathways for translating innovation into practical value for the pepper sector.
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- 13:30–14:00 — Unlocking Science-Based Value Addition for Emerging Markets — Hainan University — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 14:00–14:30 — Strengthening Research Collaboration and Technology Transfer for Sustainable Pepper Innovation — National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia — Speaker: To be confirmed
- 14:30–15:00 — From Innovation to Adoption: Scaling Technologies for Farmer Prosperity — Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) — Speaker: To be confirmed
15:00
- 15:50
Interactive Dialogue (Q & A Session)
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Panelists: Speakers from the preceding technical presentations. Moderator: Spices Board India.
15:50
- 16:10
Summary of Key Messages, Next Steps and Closing of the 48th Pepper Technical Meeting
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
The closing segment will consolidate the main technical messages emerging from the day’s presentations, panel discussions, academic contributions, and research dialogue, while identifying practical areas for follow-up and future collaboration. Closing Remarks: Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community.
18:30
- 22:00
International Pepper and Spice Fellowship Evening
Venue: The Reef Bar, Bintang Bali Resort
Hosted in collaboration with Indonesian pepper and spice stakeholders and partners. Dress Code: Smart Casual.
DAY 4
3 December 2026
Global Pepper Trade & Plenary Session
08:00
- 09:00
Informal Networking Session
Venue: Bintang Bali Resort
Networking opportunity ahead of the 31st Pepper Exim Meeting.
09:00
- 12:10
31st Pepper Exim Meeting: Country Market Outlooks and Trade Perspectives
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Theme: Strengthening Global Pepper Trade Through Market Intelligence, Sustainability, and Strategic Collaboration. The meeting provides a platform for producing countries and key market participants to share current market outlooks, trade perspectives, emerging opportunities, and challenges affecting the global pepper trade.
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- Opening of the 31st Pepper Exim Meeting
- India — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mr. B.N. Jha, Director Marketing, Spices Board, Government of India
- Indonesia — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mr. Natan Kambuno, Director of Inter-Regional Negotiation & International Organizations, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia
- Malaysia — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mr. Vincent Sawat, Director General, Malaysian Pepper Board
- Sri Lanka — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Ms. Damayanthi Samarasinghe, Director General, Department of Export Agriculture, Sri Lanka
- Viet Nam — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mrs. Hoang Thi Lien, Chairwoman, Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association
- Brazil — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mr. Juliano Camara (tbc), Managing Director, COREIMEX Representações Ltda
- Cambodia — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Ms. Suon Chula, Executive Director, Cambodia Pepper and Spice Federation
- China — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — Mr. Cao Derong, President, China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA)
- Ecuador — Market Outlook and Trade Perspectives — TBC
12:10
- 13:30
Lunch
Venue: La Brasserie Restaurant, Bintang Bali Resort
Lunch.
13:30
- 14:30
31st Pepper Exim Meeting – Continued: Panel Discussion, Key Messages and Closing
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Moderated panel discussion and interactive dialogue exploring common developments, emerging opportunities, and challenges affecting the global pepper trade.
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- Moderator: Mr. Jasvinder Singh Sethi, Director of Namagro
- Closing: Summary of Key Messages, Vote of Thanks and Closing of the 31st Pepper Exim Meeting — Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community
14:30
- 17:20
54th Plenary Session
Venue: Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
The formal concluding institutional session of the Annual Session, bringing together Member Country statements, reports from IPC Committee meetings, key recommendations emerging from the week’s substantive discussions, and the ceremonial handover of the IPC Chairmanship.
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- Opening Remarks — Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community
- Country Statements: India; Indonesia; Malaysia; Sri Lanka; Viet Nam
- Reports of the IPC Committee Meetings: 15th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Research & Development; 12th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Marketing; 32nd Meeting of the IPC Committee on Quality
- Summary and Key Recommendations & Launch of the Global Consolidated Pepper Crop Report 2026 — covering the 14th Business Session, 48th Pepper Technical Meeting and 31st Pepper Exim Meeting
- Bali Chair’s Statement on Sustainable Pepper Development
- Closing Remarks by the Chairman of IPC 2026 and Ceremonial Handover of the IPC Chairmanship from Indonesia to Malaysia — Ir. Johni Martha, ACCS, MBA, Director General of International Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia
- Remarks by Malaysia as the Incoming Chair of IPC 2027 and Host of the 55th Annual Session — Ms. Jaime Yeoh, Undersecretary, Cocoa and Pepper Industries Development Division, Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, Malaysia
- Vote of Thanks and Official Closing of the 54th Plenary Session — Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, Executive Director, International Pepper Community
DAY 5
4 December 2026
Field Visit & Cultural Programme
FIELD VISIT & CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Bali
The field visit will provide delegates with an opportunity to experience Bali’s cultural heritage and one of Indonesia’s most prominent cultural landmarks following the conclusion of the official IPC meetings.
07:30
Meeting and Briefing
Lobby, Bintang Bali Resort
Participants will gather for a short briefing and review of the day’s programme.
Lobby, Bintang Bali Resort
Participants will gather for a short briefing and review of the day’s programme.
08:30
Departure for Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Bintang Bali Resort → Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Travel by arranged transportation from Bintang Bali Resort to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Bintang Bali Resort → Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Travel by arranged transportation from Bintang Bali Resort to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
10:00
Guided Cultural Visit
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali
The guided visit will include selected areas within Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali
The guided visit will include selected areas within Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
13:00
Lunch
Jendela Bali Restaurant and Lounge
Lunch.
Jendela Bali Restaurant and Lounge
Lunch.
14:00
Free Time
Garuda Wisnu Kencana area
Free time for delegates.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana area
Free time for delegates.
14:30
Local Souvenir Visit
Krisna Bali
Visit to Krisna Bali for local souvenirs and products.
Krisna Bali
Visit to Krisna Bali for local souvenirs and products.
16:00
Return to Bintang Bali Resort
Krisna Bali → Bintang Bali Resort
Participants will depart from Krisna Bali and return to the hotel, concluding the field visit programme.
Krisna Bali → Bintang Bali Resort
Participants will depart from Krisna Bali and return to the hotel, concluding the field visit programme.
GWK Highlights
- Plaza Kura-Kura
- Plaza Wisnu
- Plaza Garuda
- Lotus Pond
- Iconic Alley
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue
- Amphitheater
- Kencana Shop
- Jendela Bali
USEFUL INFORMATION
Planning Your Programme
International Spice Exhibition
30 November–3 December 2026
Exhibition Hall, Nusantara Ballroom, Bintang Bali Resort
Registration
Delegation registration: 30 November, 08:00–17:00
Delegate registration: 1 December, 08:00–17:00
Evening Programmes
Welcome Dinner: 1 December · Formal
Fellowship Evening: 2 December · Smart Casual
Field Visit
4 December 2026 · Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Bali
Programme Information
Programme details are based on the latest programme document provided for the 54th Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community and International Spice Exhibition 2026. Items marked tbc remain subject to confirmation.