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Title MPOSS 2026

Date

8 October 2026

Venue

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Oil Drop MPOSS

Organised by

MPOC 36 Years

About The Event

The inaugural Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026, themed "From Plantation to Plate: Palm Bioactives in Health Innovation," will be held in conjunction with the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) 2026 on 7 October 2026.

Focusing on Palm Derived Bioactives

Focusing on Palm Derived Bioactives

Particularly emphasizing 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.

Tentative Programme

8 October 2026 | Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

*Agenda and topics are subject to change without prior notice.

08:30 - 09:30 hrs

Registration & Morning Refreshments

09:30 - 09:45 hrs

Opening & Welcome Remarks

Ms Belvinder Sron

Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

09:45 - 10:15 hrs
Keynote Paper

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

10:15 - 10:45 hrs

Positioning Palm Tocotrienols for Market Success: Consumer Trends, Branding, and Commercial Strategies

Mr WH Leong

Consultant, Prajna Management Pvt Ltd

10:45 - 11:00 hrs

Break

11:00 - 11:30 hrs

Beyond Fatty Acid Profiles: A Health-Relevant Framework for Classifying Dietary Lipids

Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti

President-Elect of IUFOST

11:30 - 12:00 hrs

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Compliance for Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Foods

Dr Tee E Siong

Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University

12:00 - 13:00 hrs

Networking Lunch

13:00 - 13:30 hrs

Translating Science into Market-Ready Products: Formulation, Stability & Delivery Strategies

Ms. Kawsalyavathi Kuppan

Acting Head of Product Innovation & Development, SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd

13:30 - 14:00 hrs

Tocotrienols Neuroprotection, from Bench to Consumer Evidence

Dr Yap Wei Ney

Head of Biological Research, Davos Life Science Pte Ltd

14:00 - 14:30 hrs

Precision Nutrition and Healthy Ageing: Where Do Palm Tocotrienols Fit?

Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang

Chung Shan Medical University

14:30 - 15:30 hrs
Forum Discussion

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

15:30 hrs onwards

Tea / End of Programme

FEATURING

Hear from industry leaders and scientific experts on the future of palm bioactives in health innovation.

Ms Belvinder Sron
Opening Remarks

Ms Belvinder Sron

Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

Delivering the Opening and Welcome Remarks for the Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026.

Keynote
Mr Nikhil Vallabhan

Mr Nikhil Vallabhan

Director of Chemicals, Materials & Food Practice

Frost & Sullivan

Moderator
Ms Micole Goh

Ms Micole Goh

Principal

IPSOS

Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang

Professor

Chung Shan Medical University

Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti

Ms Kawsalyavathi Kuppan

Acting Head of Product Innovation & Development

SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd

Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti

Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti

President-Elect

IUFOST

Dr Tee E Siong

Dr Tee E Siong

Adjunct Professor

IMU University

Mr WH Leong

Mr WH Leong

Consultant

Prajna Management Pvt Ltd

Dr Yap Wei Ney

Dr Yap Wei Ney

Head of Biological Research

Davos Life Science Pte Ltd

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