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PLENARY
                                Opening Ceremony of the 21st International Oil Palm Conference and Opening of Expopalma 2025, Getsemaní Auditorium                            
                        MODULE 1
                                Crop Management, Biotechnology and Oil Palm Breeding                            
                        MODULE 2
                                Processing and Added Value                            
                        MODULE 3
                                Sustainability                            
                        MODULE 4
                                Global Market Outlook for Oils & Fats                            
                         
                Plenary
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                                        Since August 2021, Nicolás has been Executive President of FEDEPALMA, where he leads the strategy to differentiate Colombian palm oil as a sustainable origin.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the University of Florida; Master’s degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Kobe University, Japan.                                    
                                                                        
                                first session: Advances in the Sustainable Cultivation of the OxG Interspecific Hybrid
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                                        PhD in Sciences – Biology in Agriculture and the Environment, MSc in Physiology and Biochemistry of Plants from the University of São Paulo                                    
                                                                        
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                                        PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo, Master’s in Rural Development, and Agricultural Engineer from Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia – UPTC.
                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Agricultural Engineer from the National University of Colombia, Palmira campus. MSc in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Phytopathology from the University of São Paulo                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Anuar Morales Rodríguez 
                                        Coordinator of the Pests and Diseases Program – Entomology Leader - Cenipalma                                     
                                                                        
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                                        He has over 30 years of experience as a researcher in various agricultural sector institutions, such as, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (1996–2004),                                    
                                                                        
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                                        She has over 15 years of experience in agricultural research, specifically in the Economic Evaluation                                    
                                                                        
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                                        hD in Food and Natural Resource Economics (Applied Economics) from the University of Florida (USA); Economist and MSc in Economic Sciences from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá campus.                                    
                                                                        
                                first session: Productivity in Palm Oil Mills – Processes and Quality of Fruit and Oil
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                                        Core services of AIREI includes AI Smart Palm Oil Mill, MyPalm series (Nursery, Dealers, Plantation, Mill, Kernel Crusher and Refinery)                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He holds a degree in Economics and Latin American Studies from Emory University and an MBA from IPADE.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He has over 20 years of experience in technical leadership, agro-industrial process management, and maintenance of extraction and biofuel plants                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His professional journey combines scientific rigor with a strategic vision centered on innovation and sustainability in large-scale industrial processes.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        An expert in agro-industrial processes with over 32 years of experience, he has led engineering units, product and process innovation                                    
                                                                        
                                first session: Global Market Outlook for Oils & Fats
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                                        Managing Director and Founder of Glenauk Economics. Glenauk is an advisory firm focusing on the economics of crops, agricultural commodities and their value chains.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Sathia Varqa
                                        Senior Analyst at FastMarkets Palm Oil Analytics, a Singapore-based company that publishes palm oil news, prices, and data.                                     
                                                                        
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                                        His work has focused on commodity market analysis, specifically in the palm oil sector
                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Brings a strategic, data-driven approach to agribusiness development and investment across diverse agricultural markets                                    
                                                                        
                                first session: Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture, and Agri-food Systems
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                                                                    Mauricio Castro Schmitz
                                        Director of Agriculture – Latin America – The Nature Conservancy (TNC)                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Participated in the expansion into new global areas with key players and helped establish a new center in Bonn, Germany.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Specializes in tropical agriculture, specifically researching how the conversion of natural habitats to agriculture and changes in farm management                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Recognized among the top 100 leaders in the agricultural sector in Brazil. He currently serves on the boards of several NGOs and the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Chairman of the Biology Advisory Committee of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and Biotechnology Advisor                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, focusing on project development aimed at strengthening productive sectors.                                    
                                                                        
                                Plenary 1: Palm and Vegetable Oils price outlook 2025-2026
 
                                                                    
                                        Holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Adani Wilmar Ltd.He is also on the board of Godrej International Ltd                                    
                                                                        
                                Second session: Uses of Palm Oils in Animal Feed for the U.S. Market
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                                        Currently, he is leading a nutritional biochemistry lab in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    James MacDonald
                                        Professor and Graduate Committee Chair Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Beef Industry Scholars, Advanced Animal Nutrition                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Allison J. T. Kawaoku
                                        Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Georgia specializing in Poultry Science, focused on avian nutrition and animal health, serving the global poultry industry.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His work has concentrated on the poultry market analysis, particularly in avian genetics and health                                    
                                                                        
                                Second session: Human Rights, Well-being, and Market Access
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                                        His work focuses on managing and resolving disputes and complaints within the certification system, ensuring transparency and compliance with sustainability standards.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Arturo García Durán
                                        Partner, Project Director, and Chairman of the Board of Directors – Econometría Consultores                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He has over 40 years of experience in the private sector, economic development, planning, and public policy analysis.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His work focuses on policy analysis, market development, and socioeconomic research applied to the palm oil sector                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    
                                        Internationally, he has represented the producer sector in global governance forums such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), where he currently serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors.                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    
                                        He has represented organizations in international forums such as Rio+10 and COP 10 on Biodiversity.                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    
                                        A professional with over 13 years of experience in the vegetable oil industry, with a specialized focus on the palm sector                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    Erik Dhaenens
                                        Counselor for Environment, Climate Change, and Employment – Delegation of the European Union to Colombia                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His current professional focus is on biodiversity, the circular economy, sustainable water management, climate change, the green economy, and decent work.                                    
                                                                        
                                Second session: Processing of High-Oleic OxG Hybrids
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                                        Among his recognitions are being named a “Leader of the Future” by UGA, and receiving the prestigious Fulbright-Colciencias and IICA scholarships.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    BISMARK TOSCANO GARCÍA
                                        Alternative Technology for Processing the OxG Hybrid in Conventional Palm Oil Mills                                    
                                                                        
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                                        She is co-inventor of four patents granted in Colombia, three granted patents in the U.S., five international patent applications, two patent applications in USA and one patent application in Colombia                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    Miller Rodríguez Rodríguez
                                        Industrial Engineer, Project Specialist - Director of Industrial Processes                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He has 10 years of experience in Maintenance and Projects, and 5 years in Management.                                    
                                                                        
                                 
                                                                    
                                        His key areas of expertise include custom biochar production for various applications, development of microalgae production plants, anaerobic digestion, and contribution to soil health initiatives.                                    
                                                                        
                                Second session: Technology for the Sustainable Production of Palm Oil
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                                                                    Jing Zhao
                                        Postdoctoral Researcher at UMCES  University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science                                    
                                                                        
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                                        She has researched strategies to maintain a high and stable level of palm oil production within the current plantation area, without further expansion.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Their knowledge ranges from soil fertility to mineral nutrition of oil palm.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    SIM CHOON CHEAK
                                        Implementation of information systems and precision agriculture tools in oil palm crops                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    third session Biofuels: Global Outlook and Strategies for a Sustainable Future
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                                        He holds 5 patents, is a member of IChemE, a member of MIM, and President of the Malaysian Biodiesel Association                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He currently works as Lifecycle Evaluation Manager at IATA, and previously led SAF policy at the UK                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    María Lucía Lara Estrada
                                        Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager –LATAM Airlines Colombia                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Holds a degree in Political Science from the Universidad de los Andes and a Master’s in Latin American Studies from the University of Salamanca.                                    
                                                                        
                                third session: Breeding and Biotechnology
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                                        Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Crop Physiology from Iowa State University and Agronomic Engineer from the Universidad Nacional de  Colombia, Palmira campus.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Rajinder Singh Harminder Singh
                                        Rajinder Singh Harminder Singh, Director of the Centre for Breeding and Advanced Biotechnology, MPOB Malaysia                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He is recognized for his pioneering work in oil palm genomics including genome sequencing in 2013 and identifying key genes.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        With extensive experience in plant physiology, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He holds a Ph.D. from the National School of Agronomy in Montpellier, France.                                    
                                                                        
                                Third session: Circular Economy Aspects in Palm Oil Mills
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                                        His key areas of expertise include the tailored production of biochar for diverse applications, the development of microalgae production plants, anaerobic digestion, and contributing to soil health initiatives.                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Nelson Rodríguez Valencia 
                                        Research Scientist III – National Coffee Research Center, Cenicafé                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He is a Chemical Engineer from the National University of Colombia and holds a PhD in Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).                                    
                                                                        
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                                        She is involved in national biogas implementation, ISO/Malaysian Standards development, climate change negotiation, and establishment of National Communications.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        His work has focused on the analysis of EU policies, sustainability, the environmental impact assessment of biofuels, climate change, and life cycle analysis.                                    
                                                                        
                                Plenary 2 Sustainable nutrient management in agriculture-food systems
 
                                                                    fourth session: Pest and Disease Management
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                                        His scientific approach and commitment to sustainability have significantly contributed to strengthening Malaysia’s agricultural sector, particularly in training and certificating smallholders.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the University of California, Riverside                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Ph.D. in Medical Parasitology from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and Bachelor of Science in Biology (Entomology) from Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    Martha Isabel  Gómez Alvarez
                                        Investigadora Ph.D Senior, Directora de Vinculación, Agrosavia                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Ph.D. Biochemistry and Pharmacy. Master in Liposome Formulation.                                     
                                                                        
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                                                                    Gustavo Mora Aguilera
                                        Tenured Research Professor and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Phytosanitary Sciences                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Since 1985, Dr. Mora has worked at the College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences, where he has innovated classical epidemiology to effectively address phytosanitary issues.                                    
                                                                        
                                Fourth session: Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Value for Palm Oil
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                                        With over 25 years of experience in research and analysis of global markets, Caroline has led key projects in the agribusiness sector                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Experience in evaluating and monitoring suppliers worldwide, collaborating in operations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.                                    
                                                                        
                                Four session: Health and nutrition and alternative uses of palm oil
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                                        His professional career has been marked by an exceptional commitment to academic excellence and professional leadership.                                    
                                                                        
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                                        He currently serves as a tenured professor at the University of Caldas, where he has accumulated 29 years of experience in the Food Engineering program                                    
                                                                        
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                                        Her professional work has focused on nutrition in emergency contexts and vulnerable populations, covering high-impact social areas such as international cooperation                                    
                                                                        
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                                                                    BERNAY CIFUENTES VANEGAS
                                        Phytonutrients Extracted from OxG Palm Oil: State of the Art and Future Possibilities                                    
                                                                        
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                                        She has over 18 years of experience in identifying and developing new business opportunities, based on environmental analysis, opportunity and risk assessment                                    
                                                                        
                                Plenary 3: The role of agriculture in global efforts to reverse biodiversity decline
Plenary 4: The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Applications in the Productive Sector
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                                        He holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Business Administration from the University of Rochester, United States                                    
                                                                        
                                PLenary 5: Challenges and pathways to develop the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in Colombia
 
                                                                     
                     
                                                                     
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                            