PROGRAMEME
Monday, May 27, 2019
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All day |
: Arrivals of International delegates in Bangkok - Hotel Check-in - Convention Pre-Registration at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok |
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18:00 - 20:00 hrs. |
: Welcome Reception Venue: World Ballroom, 23rd floor, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World |
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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08:30 - 09:00 hrs. |
: Registration Venue: Convention Centre A, 22nd floor, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld |
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09:15 - 9:45 hrs. |
: Thailand Rice Convention 2019 Opening Ceremony and keynote speech by Mr. Boonyarit Kalayanamit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce - Briefing by Mr. Adul Chotinisakorn, Director – General, Department of Foreign Trade - Speech on “Thai Rice – the World’s Food Source” by Mr. Boonyarit Kalayanamit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce |
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9:45 - 10:00 hrs. |
Morning refreshment |
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10.00 - 11.00 hrs. |
: Panel discussion on “Global Rice Market Outlook” By 1. Mr. Jeremy Zwinger, CEO, The Rice Trader Co. Ltd. 2. Mr. Satish Thampy, Managing Director, Olam (Thailand) Ltd. 3. Mr. Saminder Bedi, Business Head - Rice (Thailand), Phoenix Group (Thailand), UAE Moderator : Miss Kobsook Iamsury, honorary president, The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) |
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11.00 - 12.00 hrs. |
: Panel discussion on “Rice Market Outlook…Thailand’s opportunities” By 1. Mr. Timothy Schultz, Vice President of Administration and Director from Lundberg Family Farms, USA 2. Mr. Juan Parias Soto, Global Sourcing Director from Herba Ricemills, Spain 3. Mr. Murray Ratuski, President or Mr. Matthew Ratuski, Vice President Floating Lead Fine Foods, Canada 4. Mr. Wanlop Pichpongsa, The Thai Organic Trade Association (TOTA) 5. Mr. Wanniwat Kitirianglarp, Public Relations, The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) |
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12:00 - 13:30 hrs. |
: Lunch |
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13:30 - 15:30 hrs. |
: Panel discussion on “Penetrating into Global Markets for Rice - based Innovative Products” By 1. Assoc. Prof. Siree Chaiseri, Ph.D Vice President for Research Kasetsart University 2. Assoc. Prof. Panvipa Krisdaphon, Ph.D Chairman, Specialty Innovation Co.,Ltd. 3. Mr.Somkuan Srivitidkul Managing Director, Diamond Fresh Global (Thailand) Co., Ltd. |
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15:30 - 16:00 hrs. |
: Presentation of souvenirs and closing ceremony |
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16:00 - 16:15 hrs. |
: Refreshment |
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19:00 - 21:30 hrs. |
: Gala dinner Venue Convention Centre A, 22nd floor, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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09.00 hrs. |
: Departure from the hotel |
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09:30 - 12:00 hrs. |
: Field trip for international delegates at Lifestyle and Spirit of Thai Farmers Learning Centre, Suphanburi |
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12:00 - 13:30 hrs. |
: Lunch |
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14:00 hrs. |
: Departure for hotels - International delegates depart for airport |
Remarks: - Kindly note that the programme may be subject to change as appropriate. - THAIFEX 2019 will be held from 28 May - 1 June 2019 at IMPACT Arena, Exhibition & Convention Centre.