Date and venue of conference

15 & 16 November 2024 - Double Tree by Hilton, Ahmedabad

National Spice Conference 2024

Theme: Sustainable Spices Supply Chain - Way Forward

Spices are an integral part of not just the Indian cuisine, but its history, culture and economy. The complex flavours and regional variations of Indian food do not come through in the absence of spices.

Since its inception, World Spice Organisation has focused on increasing the safety and quality of Indian spices. The past editions of National Spice Conference have helped spread knowledge on sustainability, food safety and quality and offered direct market links to farmers and FPOs producing sustainable and quality spices.

The theme of NSC 2024- “Sustainable Supply Chains- Way Forward” focuses on organization of spice supply chains to avoid resource wastages, and sustainability issues. Conference will also address Strategies for a biodiverse friendly farming, Quality and regulatory challenges faced by the spice sector, Viable funding models and Private sector engagement to sustainability.

NSC 2024 is being organized on a larger scale than the past editions and we are hopeful of bringing over 200 FPOs/ farmer representatives and 400 plus delegates to the conference. The event will also feature an expo and a farmer-buyer interface.

Join us in Ahmedabad for informative sessions delivered by renowned speakers, engaging panel discussions, innovative exhibitions, opportunities for networking and much more.

Speakers

Dr. Paresh Shah
Chairman
FSSAI Panel on Pesticide Residues
Dr. Vandana Tripathy
Network Coordinator
AINP(PR)
Dr. Sanjay Dave
Former Chairperson
Codex Alimentarius Commission

Schedule

Day 1. 15 November 2024. Friday

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Inaugural Session

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM

Session 1

Ensuring Sustainable Supply Chain through Quality Assurance and Regulations

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Session 2

Role of Sustainability in Building a Food Safe and Resilient Supply Chain

03:00 PM – 04:30 PM

Session 3

Best Sustainable Agriculture Practices and New technologies in spices

04:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Session 4

Introduction to FPOs and FPO sharing experiences

07:00 PM

Dinner

Day 2. 16 November 2024. Saturday

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 5

Latest Innovations and Technologies

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Farmer Buyer Interface

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Lunch

Sustainability, Biodiversity with Ground Challenges

Challenges of Pesticide residues in spices

Time

Innovations at farm level: Usage of Drones for chilli

Time

Session on Sustainability, Sourcing

Farmer challenges - FPO perspective

Time

Key R&D Initiatives

Time

Issues faced in Training/ Public Capacity Building

Time

New Innovation and tend of value chain partners

Quicker testing method - Lab testing and equipment manufactures

Time

Innovative fumigation solution - Pest Control

Time

Innovative warehousing - Warehousing companies

Time

New Manufacturing Technologies - Processing companies

Time

Outsource product development - Entrepreneurs

Time

Innovative financing Solutions

Time

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Sustainability Partner

Technology Partner

Quality Partner

Gold Sponsors