Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026
8 October

The inaugural Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026, themed “From Plantation to Plate: Palm Bioactives in Health Innovation,” will be held on 8 October 2026 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) 2026 on 7 October 2026. Complementing the Forum, MPOSS provides a dedicated scientific platform to advance discussions on palm bioactives and their contributions to nutrition, health, sustainability, and industry innovation.
Focusing on palm derived bioactives, particularly tocotrienols, MPOSS 2026 offers an evidence-based exploration of their scientific foundation, clinical evidence, commercial potential, and emerging applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and health focused product innovation. MPOSS 2026 fosters knowledge exchange on the role of these bioactives in advancing health innovation, creating value, and meeting the evolving demands of global wellness markets.
Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series
Tentative Programme
Registration & Morning Refreshments
Opening & Welcome Remarks
Ms Belvinder Sron
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)
From Commodity to Wellness Ingredient: How Palm Oil Drives Growth in the Global Health and Nutrition Market
Mr Nikhil Vallabhan
Director of Chemicals, Materials, and Food Practice, Frost & Sullivan
Positioning Palm Tocotrienols for Market Success: Consumer Trends, Branding, and Commercial Strategies
Mr WH Leong
Consultant, Prajna Management Pvt Ltd
Break
Beyond Fatty Acid Profiles: A Health-Relevant Framework for Classifying Dietary Lipids
Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect of IUFOST
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Compliance for Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Foods
Dr Tee E Siong
Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University
Networking Lunch
Translating Science into Market-Ready Products: Formulation, Stability & Delivery Strategies
Speaker: TBC
Tocotrienols Neuroprotection, from Bench to Consumer Evidence
Dr Yap Wei Ney
Head of Biological Research, Davos Life Science Pte Ltd
Precision Nutrition and Healthy Ageing: Where Do Palm Tocotrienols Fit?
Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang
Chung Shan Medical University
Charting the Future of Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Nutrition
Moderator
Ms Micole Goh
IPSOS
Panellists
Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect of IUFOST
Dr Tee E Siong
Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University
Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang
Chung Shan Medical University
Tea / End of Programme
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 8 October 2026 | Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur |
Details
- Date:
- 8 October
- Event Category:
- HQ
Venue
- Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia + Google Map





