MPOB TO HOST PIPOC 2023 FROM NOV 7-9 IN KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will organise the International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC) 2023, the world’s largest oil palm congress and exhibition, from Nov 7-9, 2023, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Director-general Datuk Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said that the event would introduce new technologies in the oil palm industry, and participants would gain valuable opportunities to learn, share their knowledge, and explore further advancements in the industry.

“PIPOC 2023 will feature more than 100 world-renowned speakers and experts who will provide valuable insights, share their expertise, and contribute to the dynamic discussions on the oil palm industry's current trends, challenges, opportunities, and latest technologies, with an expected 2,000 participants from across the globe.

“Among the distinguished speakers featured include Tan Sri Yusof Basiron from Dibiz Global, Malaysia, who will address the core theme of PIPOC, which revolves around ‘Navigating Uncertainties and Building Resilience’,” he said in a statement today.

Other speakers would include Thomas Mielke from Oil World, Germany and Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, MPOB's chairman.

Additionally, PIPOC 2023 will host four concurrent conferences addressing vital topics, namely sustainability, food safety, and value addition, among others.

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“It provides a platform for interaction, networking opportunities, and in-depth deliberation on various aspects of the industry, from the latest policy developments to the challenges and the way forward.

“The congress will also feature a trade exhibition with over 400 booths displaying new industry advances, current technologies, equipment, and products,” MPOB said.

PIPOC 2023, to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will also encompass exciting activities, including technical tours to oil palm plantations, palm oil mills, refineries, and research and development facilities for the participants.

The public can obtain more information about this event by visiting its website at http://pipoc.mpob.gov.my.

-- BERNAMA