Organised by
In conjunction with
Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) 2026
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
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.
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
Palm Bioactive Compounds for Health Functions
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
Ms. Kawsalyavathi Kuppan
Acting Head of Product Innovation & Development, SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd
Tocotrienols Neuroprotection, from Bench to Consumer Evidence
Dr Yap Wei Ney
Head of Biological Research, Davos Life Science Pte Ltd
Palm-Based Diacylglycerol Oils as Functional Lipids: Opportunities in Nutraceutical and Functional Food Development
Prof Dr Tan Chin Ping
Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Charting the Future of Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Nutrition
Ms Micole Goh | IPSOS
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Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect of IUFOST
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Dr Tee E Siong
Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University
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Prof Dr Tan Chin Ping
Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Tea / End of Programme
FEATURING
Hear from industry leaders and scientific experts on the future of palm bioactives in health innovation.
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.
Mr Nikhil Vallabhan
Director of Chemicals, Materials & Food Practice
Frost & Sullivan
Ms Micole Goh
Principal
IPSOS
Prof Dr Tan Chin Ping
Professor
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Ms Kawsalyavathi Kuppan
Acting Head of Product Innovation & Development
SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd
Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect
IUFOST
Dr Tee E Siong
Adjunct Professor
IMU University
Mr WH Leong
Consultant
Prajna Management Pvt Ltd
Dr Yap Wei Ney
Head of Biological Research
Davos Life Science Pte Ltd
See you at MPOSS 2026!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026 on 8 October. Explore the latest in health innovation and palm bioactives.
Souvenir Programme