Conference
On the sidelines of FoodPro 2024, CII is organizing the Conference on Food Processing Technologies and Conference on Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance on 9th August 2024 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.
Theme : “Accelerating Growth Scale for Food Industries”
1000-1130 Hrs: Inaugural Session
Mr MRK Panneerselvam*, Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Mr R Sakkarapani*, Hon'ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Tamil Nadu
Mr TM Anbarasan*, Hon'ble Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Tamil Nadu.
Mr T R B Rajaa*, Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu
Ms Anita Praveen,IAS*, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
Mr G Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS*, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Government of India
Ms Apoorva, IAS, Secretary, Agricultural Production Commissioner & Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu
Dr R Nandini, Chairperson, CII - Southern Region.
Mr B Thiagarajan, Foodpro Expo, Chairman - CII Foodpro Expo 2024 & Managing Director, Blue Star Limited.
Mr Srivats Ram, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, Wheels India Ltd.
*confirmation awaited
Conference on Food Processing Technologies
9th August 2024; 1200-1630 Hrs
Key takeaways:- Gain comprehensive understanding of future-shaping technologies
- Empower CTOs, Engineering leaders, decision makers with frontline insights to stay abreast of technological advancements
- Foster dynamic discussions among thought leaders, innovators, and industry pioneers on emerging food processing technologies
- Explore how ecosystems can influence business models and necessary partnerships
- Stimulate innovation in utilizing new technologies to improve product outcomes and customer experiences
Conference on Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
9th August 2024; 1200-1630 Hrs
Participants will gain key benefits from:- Dialogue on strengthening Regional Food ecosystem and synergies between State & Centre
- Enabling an ecosystem for Health & Well-being by addressing gaps on Food fortification
- Discussions on Effective Allergen Management in Foods
- Approaches for enhancing efficiency of Sampling, Testing capabilities of Food Testing laboratories
- Knowledge on innovations & technology use for food processing, logistics and storage
- Insights on reducing wastage during processing and transport while enhancing overall process efficiency.
More than 300 senior personnel representing CEO's, Industry leaders & senior executives of leading manufacturers of processed & packaged foods, technology providers, Post-harvest Technology, Processing equipment manufacturers, Producer companies, food safety solutions provider, Exporters; Retail chains and Government agencies are expected to attend this conference.
| Participation Type | Registration Fee |
| Academia | Rs 1500 |
| CII Member | Rs 2000 |
| CII Non-Member | Rs 2500 |