For Conference: Formal attire
For Dinner: Smart casual

02:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Arrival - Registration

Koi Resort & Residence Da Nang (11 Truong Sa Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam)

08:00 AM to 01:30 PM

Delegate Registration

Koi Resort & Residence Da Nang (11 Truong Sa Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam)

09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

INAUGURATION & NETWORKING

Welcome Music Performance

Welcome remark

MS. HOANG THI LIEN
Chairwoman
Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA)

MR. TRAN NAM HUNG
Vice Chairman
Da Nang People's Committee

Keynote Address (VIP)

MR. MICHAEL SNODGRASS
Managing Director (Spices, Herbs and Alternate Protein)
Griffith Foods

MR. PRAKASH JHAWER
Managing Director and CEO - Spice
Ofi USA

Opening remark

MR. NGUYEN QUANG HIEU
Deputy Director
Plant Production and Protection Department (PPD)

Proudly Recognises 25 years of Outstanding Contributions to the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Industry (2001-2026)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) and Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO Viet Nam)

Exhibition inauguration

Coffee Break

11:00 AM to 12:20 PM

REGULATIONS

Regulations of the European market

MR. BENOIT WINSTEL
President
European Spice Association (ESA)

Regulations of the USA market

MS. LAURA SHUMOW
Executive Director
American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)

Overcoming problem in Steam Sterilisation

MR. DAVID BARBERA
Sales Director
RAPHANEL SYSTEM COMPANY, S.L.

Report on Requirements and Regulations of Import Markets for Vietnamese Chili Products

MR. HOANG ANH DUC
Deputy Head – International Cooperation Division
Plant Production and Protection Department (PPD)

12:00 PM to 01:30 PM

LUNCH

Koi Resort & Residence Da Nang (11 Truong Sa Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam)

01:30 PM to 02:00 PM

REGULATIONS (COND'T)

Panel Discussion

MR. GIRIDHAR RAO
Vice President Operations
Terova Inc.

Quiz & Award

02:00 PM to 04:40 PM

SUSTAINABILITY

Supplier Quality considerations in Global Peppercorns Supply chain

MR. VIVEK MOHAN P
Supplier Quality Manager
McCormick Global Ingredients Limited

From Leading Exporter to Global Benchmark: Building a Sustainable Future for Vietnamese Spices

MR. CHRISTIAAN DE LEEUW
Group Sustainability Manager
Nedspice

Shaping a Regenerative Future for the Pepper Industry: Pioneering Practices from Simexco

MRS. LE VU THUY DUNG
Commercial Deputy Director
SIMEXCO DAKLAK LTD

Tea break

Non-Chemical Pest Control and Storage with KOMOT Tarp & MegaBAG for Postharvest Solution

MR. NGUYEN VAN PHAT
CEO
AP Engineering

Soil Health Assessment - Solutions for Sustainable Land Use Management and Farming

DR. CHON NGUYEN QUANG
Business Development Manager
EUROFINS SẮC KÝ HẢI ĐĂNG

Panel discussion

MR. ABHISHEK BISHT
Procurement Head
Long Binh Branch – Olam Vietnam Co., Ltd

Quiz & Award

06:30 PM to 10:00 PM

25th Anniversary celebration and Floral Tribute to Sponsors

Koi Resort & Residence Da Nang (11 Truong Sa Street, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam)

09:00 AM to 09:10 AM

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) and Sustainable Spice Initiative (SSI)

09:10 AM to 02:30 PM

CROP & MARKET

Risk Management

MR. JASVINDER SINGH SETHI
Founder and CEO
NAMAGRO

From Origin to Shelf: Creating Premium and Sustainable Spices for the European Market

MR. BORIS RAFALSKI
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Soulspice

Driving demand for sustainable spices

MR. TAMáS SARKADI
SSI Chairman Group Head of Sustainability
Business Development / Sabater Spain

Development Status of Trà My Cinnamon in Đà Nẵng Province

Dr. Vu Thi Bich Hau
Deputy Director
Department of Agriculture and Environment of Da Nang City

Viet Nam's Ginger, Turmeric Report

Ms. Nga Nguyen
Production Director
Dace

Tea Break

Viet Nam Cassia 2026 Report

MR. RANJITH SASIKUMAR
Business Unit Leader
Son Ha Spice and Flavorings

Global Black Pepper Report

MR. SUDHANSHU KAUL
Senior Vice President & Business Head - Spices
OFI Viet Nam

Brazil Pepper Report

Mrs. Cristina Machado
Founder
Mac Hado Ax Trading

Indonesia Pepper Report

MR. SOUMEN MAHANTY
Founder
PT Mahalaya Agri Corp, Indonesia

Vietnam Pepper Report 2026

MS. HOANG THI LIEN
Chairwoman
Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA)

02:45 PM to 03:00 PM

Closing remarks

03:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Hoi An town Tour and dinner

Our tour guide & driver will pick up you at your resort and depart for Hoi An town

We will move to visit the ancient town, recognized as a World’s Cultural Heritage.

Visit Nguyen Hoang night market

Bach Dang marina, boarded a boat along the Hoai River

Enjoy a buffet dinner at Non La Restaurant

Enjoy Hoi An Memories Show

Drop off at your hotel. End of services!

07:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Option 1: Chili and Cassia Farm Visit

Location: Phú Ninh (Chili farm) – Tiên Lãnh, Tiên Phước (Cassia farm). For detailed information, please refer to the “Farm Visit” tab.

09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Option 2: Farm visit to Dak Lak Province

Pepper farm visit to Dak Lak is expected to take place over two days, March 5 and 6. For detailed information, please refer to the “Farm Visit” tab.

Programme

For Conference: Formal attire For Dinner: Smart casual

For Conference: Formal attire
For Dinner: Smart casual