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International Spice Conference 2023
24 - 27 February 2025 - The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru
World's largest knowledge dissemination platform in spices industry attended by:
1,000+
Delegates
Delegates
40+
Countries
Countries
50+
Speakers
Speakers
60+
Exhibitors
Exhibitors
Highlights of ISC 2026
The ninth edition of the International Spice Conference (ISC 2026) concluded successfully, reinforcing its position as a leading global platform for the spice industry. Held from February 23 to 26, 2026 at Le Méridien, Cochin, Kerala, this year’s theme “Spice 360: Getting Future Ready” focused on building a resilient, innovative and future-ready spice ecosystem through collaboration, sustainability and technological advancement.
ISC 2026 brought together 1,000+ delegates from over 60 countries, along with 50+ global speakers and 60+ exhibitors, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and business engagement. The conference featured insightful keynote addresses, industry-focused sessions on regulatory trends, climate resilience and market intelligence, along with networking experiences such as the Traditional Boat Race, Gala Dinner and Happy Hour, making it a truly memorable global gathering for the spice community.
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Highlights of ISC 2026
Highlights of ISC 2025
Highlights of ISC 2025
The eighth edition of the International Spice Conference (ISC 2025) was a resounding success, reinforcing its position as the premier platform for the global spice industry. Held from February 24 to 27, 2025 at The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, this year’s theme, "Building Trust: Beyond Borders," focused on fostering sustainability, transparency, and confidence within the spice industry.
ISC 2025 saw an all-time high in delegate registrations compared to previous years, bringing together the brightest minds, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world. Over four days, the conference featured thought-provoking discussions, insightful keynotes, and industry-shaping debates, creating unmatched networking opportunities and valuable knowledge-sharing.
Read MoreFeatures 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.
ISC 2022 Event Pricing
1st Early Bird Offer Till Jan 20th, 2022
| Type | Physical Event | Virtual Event |
|---|---|---|
| AISEF Members | ₹20000 | ₹12000 |
| Non-Members | ₹30000 | ₹17000 |
| Overseas | $700 | $350 |
Early Bird Offer
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BUSINESS SESSIONS
Shaping the Future: Trends and Insights
* The sessions and speakers are subject to change
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Session 1
6:00 pm - 7:35 pm
7:30 pm - 8:35 pm
1:30 pm - 3:05 pm
12:30 pm - 2:05 pm
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
7:30 am - 9:05 am
4:30 am - 6:05 am
9:30 pm - 11:05 pm
11:30 pm - 1:05 am
4:30 pm - 6:05 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
8:35 pm - 8:45 pm
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
2:05 pm - 2:15 pm
10:00 pm - 10:10 pm
9:05 am - 9:15 am
6:05 am - 6:15 am
11:05 pm - 11:15 pm
1:05 am - 1:15 am
6:05 pm - 6:15 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
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
7:30 am - 8:30 am
4:30 am - 5:30 am
9:30 pm - 10:05 pm
11:30 pm - 12:30 am
4:30 pm - 5:30 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
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
8:30 am - 9:30 am
5:30 am - 6:30 am
10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
12:30 am - 1:30 am
5:30 pm - 6:30 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
4:15 pm - 5:35 pm
10:15 am - 11:35 am
9:15 am - 10:35 am
5:15 pm - 6:35 pm
4:15 am - 5:35 am
1:15 am - 2:35 am
6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
8:15 pm - 9:35 am
1:15 pm - 2:35 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
5:40 pm - 6:30 pm
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
10:40 am - 11:30 am
6:40 pm - 7:30 pm
5:40 am - 6:30 am
2:40 am - 3:30 am
7:40 pm - 8:30 pm
9:40 pm - 10:30 pm
2:40 pm - 3:30 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
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
7:30 am - 8:15 am
4:30 am - 5:15 am
9:30 pm - 10:15 pm
11:30 pm - 12:15 am
4:30 pm - 5:15 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
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
7:15 am - 8:30 am
4:15 am - 5:30 am
10:15 pm - 11:30 pm
12:15 am - 1:30 am
5:15 pm - 6:30 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
7:30 pm - 8:35 pm
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
12:30 pm - 2:05 pm
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
7:30 am - 9:05 am
4:30 am - 6:05 am
9:30 pm - 11:05 pm
11:30 pm - 1:05 am
4:30 pm - 6:05 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
8:35 pm - 9:40 pm
3:05 pm - 3:40 pm
5:05 pm - 2:40 pm
10:00 pm - 10:40 pm
9:05 am - 9:40 am
6:05 am - 6:40 am
11:05 pm - 11:40 pm
1:05 am - 1:40 am
6:05 pm - 6:40 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.)
