International Spice Conference 2025

INTERNATIONAL SPICE CONFERENCE 2026

The Theme of ISC 2026 : Spice 360 - Getting Future Ready

Where Ancient Routes Meet the Digital Future

ISC 2026 serves as the global stage for the spice sector—where tradition and transformation converge. It unites the industry’s leadership to chart new directions, strengthen collaboration, and build a sustainable future for the community worldwide. The conference will spotlight how technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping the spice ecosystem. It is designed to move beyond discussion into action, helping delegates gain the clarity, capability, and connections to thrive in a changing world.

Why ISC 2026?

Gain strategic foresight to anticipate market shifts.
Discover cutting-edge innovations in farming and processing.
Build global partnerships with leaders and decision-makers.
Learn to implement profitable, sustainable practices.
Be part of conversations redefining the future of spices.

Step into the future of the spice industry. Join us when history and innovation converge.

Features of the ISC 2022 Hybrid Event:

To be specific, the hybrid event will be a mix of live in-person events and virtual events. Hybrid events offer the flexibility of participating in the event virtually if you cannot make it to the physical location. It brings virtual attendees and on-ground attendees in the same frame. However, ISC 2022 Hybrid Event enables attendees to connect and network in real-time via live chats.

Convenience to attend physical/virtually the conference
Informative and interactive Business Sessions
Higher participation from various parts of the world
Enhanced Networking Opportunities
Simple and user-friendly IT interface
Better Reach and visibility for Sponsors & Exhibitors are guaranteed

The attendees coming physically can also network with the virtual attendees and have meetings through our virtual event platform. The Business Sessions will be streamed live through the virtual platform using the PC/Mobile.

Features of virtual platform:

Attend the Business Sessions
Networking: One-on-one Meetings and Networking Lounges allow the physical and virtual attendees to have personalized and closed meetings.
Smart Matchmaking: Post a professional profile and find others with similar professional interests and specialties. Use our advance filter feature to do right match making and connection building.
Exhibition: Virtual attendees can visit the ISC 2022 exhibitors and network with the exhibitors
Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities:

ISC 2022 Hybrid event allows the sponsors to create ample visibility to in-person and virtual attendees, which gives additional exposure for sponsors compared to previous years. Our seamless integration of technology will facilitate the participation/interaction of a live and virtual audience simultaneously. A unique experience that caters to both the audience categories in a viewer-friendly way by putting the online and live audience on the same level.

Type	Physical Event	Virtual Event
AISEF Members	₹20000	₹12000
Non-Members	₹30000	₹17000
Overseas	$700	$350

Previous Speakers

Listen, Learn, Get inspired.

Mr. Atle Vidar

EVP, Orkla & Chairman
MTR Foods

Mr. Sunny Verghese

Co-founder & Group CEO
Olam International

Mr. Larry Lichter

President,
American Spice Trade Association

Mr. Satish Rao

Chairman & Managing Director
Firmenich, India

Mr. Abhijit Bhattacharya

Managing Director
Terova

Mr. Alfons J.J.M. van Gulick

CEO
Nedspice Group

Mr. D Sathiyan IFS

Secretary
Spices Board India

BUSINESS SESSIONS

Shaping the Future: Trends and Insights

Select Time Zone

Session 1

6:00 pm - 7:35 pm

Session I- Part A

Welcome Speech

Mr Cherian Xavier
Chairman
All India Spices Exporters Forum(AISEF)

Building a Resilient Spice Business - The Orkla Experience

Mr Atle Vidar
EVP, Orkla & Chairman
MTR Foods

One on one interview

Q & A

Building a Platform for a New Spice World

Shri D Sathiyan IFS
Chairman In Charge & Secretary
Spices Board India

Q & A

7:35 pm - 7:45 pm

Session I- Part B

Crops & Markets Report: Introductory report for the 2021 season on Black Pepper (General Overview of Pepper Crop)(PPT)

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 2

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Session II- Part A

Emerging Trends in Spices & Seasoning - Global Perspective

Mr. Satish Rao
Chairman & Managing Director
Firmenich, India

Emerging Trends and New Applications in Nutraceuticals

Abhijit Bhattacharya
Managing Director
Terova

Q & A

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Session II- Part B

Spice Industry Perceptions on Coping with Covid Pandemic and Beyond.

Larry Lichter
President
American Spice Trade Association

Simon Cripps
President
European Spice Association (ESA)

Edward Rukaka
President
Tanzania Spice Association(TASPA)

Mr Cherian Xavier
Chairman
All India Spices Exporters Forum(AISEF)

Round Table

Q&A

Conclusion

Session 3

2:45 pm - 4:05 pm

Session III- Part A

Sustainability- The Key to a more Resilient Business Environment

Mr Sunny Varghese
Co-founder & Group CEO
Olam International

Q & A

4:10 pm - 5:00 pm

Session III-Part B

Positive Impact of Sustainability In Spice Business

Mr Alfons Van Gulick
Chairman & Group MD
Nedspice Group

National Sustainable Spice Program (NSSP) – India’s Response to Sustainability

Mr Philip Kuruvilla
Coordinator
NSSP

Panel Discussion- Positive Impact of Sustainability in Spice Business

Mr Sanjeev Bisht
Business Head- Spices & Aqua
ITC Limited

Mr Parneet Swani
CEO
Swani Spice Mills Pvt Ltd

Mr Nathan Herrmann
Managing Director
Westmill Foods

Mr Tamas Sarkadi
Senior Global Category Manager- Procurement
Kerry Group

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 4

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Session IV-Part A

How Does Climate Change Impact Bio-Diversity & Spice Industry

Mr Andreas Gettkant
Director
Global Projects Private Business Action for Biodiversity, GIZ

Q & A

6:45 pm - 8:0 pm

Session IV-Part B

Round Table: Disruption in Supply Chain- New Norms in Covid time

Mr Sanjiv Kanwar
Managing Director
Yara Fertilisers India Pvt Ltd

Mr Krishna Kumar
South India Regional Manager
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mr. Sushil Kumar Kaushik
Country Head
Nunhems India Pvt Ltd

Mr Tamas Sarkadi
Senior Global Category Manager- Procurement
Kerry Group

Ms Holly Buchanan
President
Buchanan Trading

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 5

6:00 pm - 7:35 pm

Session V-Part A

AV on Pepper

AV on Chilli

AV on Cumin

Onion & Garlic Report

Sandeep Bandela
Head- Seed & Root Spices
Olam International

Ginger & Turmeric Report

Mr Shibu Anandarajan
Vice President- Global Sourcing
Akay Natural Ingredients

Coriander, Fennel & Fenugreek Report

Mr Cemal Saralp
Commercial Head
Steamlab Sterilization

Cinnamon Report

Mr B Sarada De Silva
Chairman
B Darsin De Silva & Sons

7:35 pm - 8:10 pm

Session V- Part B

Panel Discussion/Q & A

Conclusion

Session 6

15.00 hrs- 16.55 hrs

Special Session

Introduction

Full crops & markets report on major crops-AV & PPT

Keynote Address

Ms Rita Teaotia
Chairperson
FSSAI

Special Address

Dr Malhotra

Presentation by the Spice Industry (Domestic)

Presentation by the Spice Industry (Exports)

Panel Discussion

Dr Dave

Dr Rajendran

Dr PK Chakrabarty

Rep from Industry(Everest, Synthite, Eastern etc.)

Panel Discussion- Q & A

Conclusion

About Delhi

Delhi, the bustling capital city of India, is a treasure trove of rich history, vibrant culture, and mesmerizing landmarks. The city & architecture is a blend of ancient forts and temples to bustling markets and modern skyscrapers, offering a seamless blend of the old and the new. Delhi is a historic city, having been the capital of the Indian emperor Prithviraj Chauhan and later coming under the control of Muhammad Ghauri. In the Mughal period, this city was an important administrative center, and in 1911, the British made Delhi their capital in place of Kolkata. After independence in 1947, it became the capital of India. Today, New Delhi is the capital of India, settled on the bank of the river Yamuna. Delhi & culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India. The city is also known for its diverse cuisine, including street foods such as chaat, chole bhature, and parathas

Mr. Deepak Varma

Event & Media Manager

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Ms. Babitha P Baby

Conference Manager

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Ms. Rebecca Lewis

Organizing Secretary

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Ms. Smitha Moncy

Executive Director

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Reach Us

International Spice Conference

C/o. All India Spices Exporters Forum

MM NO. Viii/121 (A), Jayanagar Road,

Kannadikadu, Maradu,

Ernakulam - 682 304, Kerala, India

Venue Information

Where to find us

Location

The Leela Bhartiya City
Bengaluru
Karnataka, India

Transport

To get to the venu place, you can take one of the city bus lines, taxi or auto service. All the services are comfortable to reach into the place.

About Kochi

The fifth edition of International Spice Conference will be held at Kochi, India. Kochi is known by a lot of nicknames such as God's Own Country and the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

24 - 27 February 2025 - The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru

INTERNATIONAL SPICE CONFERENCE 2026

The Theme of ISC 2026 : Spice 360 - Getting Future Ready

Where Ancient Routes Meet the Digital Future

Why ISC 2026?

Features of the ISC 2022 Hybrid Event:

Features of virtual platform:

Sponsorship Opportunities:

ISC 2022 Event Pricing

Early Bird Offer

Our Speakers

Previous Speakers

Mr. Atle Vidar

Mr. Sunny Verghese

Mr. Larry Lichter

Mr. Satish Rao

Mr. Abhijit Bhattacharya

Mr. Alfons J.J.M. van Gulick

Mr. D Sathiyan IFS

BUSINESS SESSIONS

Select Time Zone

Session 1

Session I- Part A

Welcome Speech

Building a Resilient Spice Business - The Orkla Experience

One on one interview

Q & A

Building a Platform for a New Spice World

Q & A

Session I- Part B

Crops & Markets Report: Introductory report for the 2021 season on Black Pepper (General Overview of Pepper Crop)(PPT)

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 2

Session II- Part A

Emerging Trends in Spices & Seasoning - Global Perspective

Emerging Trends and New Applications in Nutraceuticals

Q & A

Session II- Part B

Spice Industry Perceptions on Coping with Covid Pandemic and Beyond.

Round Table

Q&A

Conclusion

Session 3

Session III- Part A

Sustainability- The Key to a more Resilient Business Environment

Q & A

Session III-Part B

Positive Impact of Sustainability In Spice Business

National Sustainable Spice Program (NSSP) – India’s Response to Sustainability

Panel Discussion- Positive Impact of Sustainability in Spice Business

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 4

Session IV-Part A

How Does Climate Change Impact Bio-Diversity & Spice Industry

Q & A

Session IV-Part B

Round Table: Disruption in Supply Chain- New Norms in Covid time

Q & A

Conclusion

Session 5

Session V-Part A

AV on Pepper

AV on Chilli

AV on Cumin

Onion & Garlic Report

Ginger & Turmeric Report

Coriander, Fennel & Fenugreek Report

Cinnamon Report

Session V- Part B

Panel Discussion/Q & A

Conclusion

Session 6

Special Session

Introduction

Full crops & markets report on major crops-AV & PPT

Keynote Address

Special Address

Presentation by the Spice Industry (Domestic)