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SUMMARY:Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) East Africa 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) East Africa 2026\, organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)\, taking place in Nairobi\, Kenya\, on 15 December 2026. \nAs MPOC’s key engagement platform in East Africa\, MPOF brings together Malaysian palm oil industry players\, regional buyers\, refiners\, manufacturers\, foodservice operators and other key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships\, exchange market insights and explore new opportunities across the palm oil value chain. \nEast Africa represents an important and growing market for oils and fats\, supported by population growth\, rapid urbanisation\, expanding food manufacturing and foodservice sectors\, and increasing demand for reliable and cost-efficient edible oil supplies. At the same time\, evolving sustainability requirements\, supply chain challenges and changing global market conditions continue to shape the region’s oils and fats industry. \nMPOF East Africa 2026 will provide valuable insights into the evolving palm oil landscape in the region\, with a focus on market development\, sustainable growth and stronger industry collaboration. The forum will facilitate the exchange of perspectives on emerging opportunities\, market trends ana the changing needs of East Africa’s oils and fats sector. \nJoin us in Nairobi to connect with industry leaders\, engage directly with Malaysian palm oil suppliers\, gain valuable market insights and explore new business and collaboration opportunities across East Africa. \n\n\nTENTATIVEPROGRAMME\n\n        Malaysian Palm Oil Forum · East Africa 2026\n       \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\nTime\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n8.00 am – 9.00 am\nRegistration\n\n\n9.00 am – 9.10 am\n\n          \n            Arrival of the Honourable Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad\n          \n            Minister of Plantation and Commodities\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n          Opening Ceremony & Panel Session\n        \n\n\n9.15 am – 10.00 am\n\n            Screening of MPOC Video\n              Opening Performance for Malaysian Palm Oil Forum –\n              East Africa 2026\n            Opening Remarks by Ms. Belvinder Sron\n              Chief Executive Officer\, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)\n            \n              Keynote Address by The Honourable Datuk Seri\n              Dr. Noraini Ahmad (TBC)\n            \n              Minister of Plantation and Commodities\, Malaysia\n        \n\n\n10.00 am – 11.00 am\n\n          Panel Session:\n          Market Drivers and Future Growth of Palm Oil in East Africa\n        \n\n\n\n\nConference Session\n\n\n11.00 am – 11.30 am\n\n          Paper 1:\n          Potential of Lauric Oils in Specialty Fats\n        \n\n\n11.30 am – 12.00 pm\n\n          Paper 2:\n          Palm Olein as a Preferred Frying Oil for Food Applications\n        \n\n\n12.00 pm – 12.30 pm\n\n          Paper 3:\n          Palm Oil as a Key Ingredient in Africa’s Expanding Food Economy\n        \n\n\n12.30 pm – 2.00 pm\nLunch Break & Networking\n\n\n2.00 pm – 2.30 pm\n\n          Paper 4:\n          Strengthening the Palm Oil Value Chain through MSPO Certification:\n          A Practical Industry Perspective\n        \n\n\n2.30 pm – 3.00 pm\n\n          Paper 5:\n          The Role of Palm Oil in Addressing Vitamin A Deficiency\n        \n\n\n3.00 pm – 3.30 pm\n\n          Paper 6:\n          Palm-Based Oleochemicals for Home and Personal Care:\n          Market Potential in East Africa\n        \n\n\n3.30 pm – 4.00 pm\n\n          Paper 7:\n          Efficient Logistics for a Resilient Palm Oil Supply Chain\n          in East Africa\n        \n\n\n4.00 pm – 4.30 pm\n\n          Paper 8:\n          Oils & Fats Supply & Demand and Price Outlook\n        \n\n\n4.30 pm – 5.00 pm\nNetworking Hi-Tea Session\n\n\n\n\nEnd of Programme\n\n\n\n\n    Disclaimer: MPOC reserves the right to cancel or change the time\n    or date of the event and change its venue\, content\, and speakers\n    at any time at its discretion.\n   \n\n\n\n			\n						Download Programme\n											 \n\n\n\nDate\nVenue\n\n\n\n15 December 2026\nNairobi\, Kenya
URL:https://www.mpoc.org.my/event/malaysian-palm-oil-forum-east-africa-2026/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:AFRICA
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