Overview

Oils and Fats International Congress was launched by MOSTA in 1994 concurrently with an exhibition of latest technologies for the oils and fats industry. Over the past 18 months, COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world and the conference organisation industry to the core. In today’s world everything in life goes virtual, therefore MOSTA will go for a hybrid conference platform with the 15th OFIC 2022 and Exhibition to take place on 18-19 October 2022.

MOSTA is proud to bring you the 15th Oils and Fats International Congress and Exhibition in hybrid form from 18-19 October 2022 so that you can participate in this exciting event wherever you are.

Over the two days, the international congress will look into the following modules:

• Module 1: Economics & Sustainability
• Module 2: Food Applications
• Module 3: Productivity Enhancement: Mechanisation, Digitisation & Genomics
• Module 4: Non-food Applications
• Module 5: Phytonutrients

Speakers and moderators

• Welcome message and closing remarks - Academician Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Augustine S H Ong, President of MOSTA & Chairman of OFIC 2022 Organising Committee
• Opening address - Yang Berhormat Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia
• Keynote address - Professor SangBae Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States of America
• Chairperson of Module 1 (Economics & Sustainability) - M R Chandran, Vice President of MOSTA
• Chairperson of Module 2 (Food Applications) - Professor Tan Chin Ping, Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Chairperson of Module 3 (Productivity Enhancement: Mechanisation, Digitisation & Genomics) - Dr Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Chief Research & Development Office, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Malaysia
• Chairperson of Module 4 (Non-food Applications) - Ir Qua Kiat Seng, Senior Lecturer, Monash University Malaysia & Willy Sutanto, Wilmar International, Singapore
• Chairperson of Module 5 (Phytonutrients) - Dr Fu Ju Yen, Research Officer, Nutrition Unit, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia

Programme

Call for posters

OFIC 2022 will include a poster session to provide a platform for sharing of the latest research findings related to oils and fats in line with the theme. The poster session enables presenters to share their research findings and innovations in order to obtain feedback through interaction with international audiences.

Virtual presentation

The participant is required to submit an abstract and a recorded video of about five[5] minutes in the form of power-point presentation of their research finding. The video will be uploaded in the poster gallery during the OFIC 2022 Oils and Fats International Congress.

Physical presentation

The 2022 Oils and Fats International Congress (OFIC) will include a poster session to provide a platform for sharing of the latest research findings related to oils and fats in line with the theme “Boosting the Potential of Oil Palm and Its Products”. The poster session enables presenters to share their research findings and innovations in order to obtain feedback through interaction with international audiences.

Best poster award

Best Poster Awards with attractive cash prizes will be given to poster papers that show high scientific quality and new inventions, concepts and innovations in addressing current issues and challenges in the oils and fats industry.

Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Augustine SH Ong International Special Award on Inventions and Innovation in Palm Oil

There will be 3 categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Young Scientist Award and Postgraduate Award.

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Overlooking the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers and the 50-acre KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) Precinct with a wide and varied range of recreational, entertainment, restaurants and accommodation options, with 4 onsite hotels and over 25,000 hotel rooms within walking distance.

The Centre is a purpose-built centre that provides 33,659 sqm of flexible space over 5 levels, with two auditoria; 3,000-seat Plenary Hall and Plenary Theatre for 470; a Grand Ballroom which seats 2,000 diners, Banquet Hall for 500, three Conference Halls, eight Exhibition  Halls and 20 meeting rooms, and support facilities ranging from VIP suites, hospitality suites, business centre, registration counters,  organiser’s office suites, food and beverage outlets, medical room, disability friendly, medical room, concierge to parenting room.

More about OFIC

OFIC was organised in the following years:

• 2004 - New Vistas in the Science and Technology of Oil and Fats
• 2006 - Changing Scenarios for Oils & Fats
• 2007 - Business and Technology in Oils and Fats: Current Drivers and Future Prospects
• 2008 - Global Availability and Sustainability of Oils & Fats: Solutions and Challenges to Emerging Market Trends
• 2010 - Oils and Fats Industry: Challenges and Innovative Solutions
• 2012 - Future of Oils and Fats: Is Smart Partnership the Way Forward?
• 2014 - Global Oils & Fats: Addressing Major Challenges
• 2016 - Global Trends in Oils & Fats: Pathways to 2025
• 2018 - Trends that will Shape The Future of the Oils & Fats Industry: Tools, Technique & Technologies
• 2021 - Oils & Fats Industry: Managing Change Through Transformation (Virtual)
• 2022 - Boosting the Potential of Oil Palm and Its Products (Hybrid)

Flyer

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Registration

The registration fee for the two-day event covers (1) Lunches and refreshments and congress dinner for physical registration; (2) OFIC 2022 materials and documents; and, (3) evening forum. For more enquiries, please email to POPSIG Secretariat at popsigmalaysia@gmail.com

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