Agenda
Welcome Address
Chief Guest Address: Beyond the Green Revolution: Building a Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Future for India
- Role of policy support, high-yield varieties, irrigation expansion, and mechanization to achieve food security and self-sufficiency
- Strategies to empower farmers, embrace innovation, and build a food system that is both productive and environmentally responsible
- Roadmap to shift towards sustainable, climate-resilient, and diversified farming
Speaker
RC Chand, Member, NITI Aayog
Special Address: Vast Potential- Unexplored in Indian agriculture
Dr. R G Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech
In conversation: Reducing Food Wastage to Combat Global Hunger: The Role of Regulations and Innovations in Building Sustainable Food Systems
- Regulatory Frameworks to Minimize Food Wastage
- Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Hunger
- Future Pathways: A Zero-Waste and Hunger-Free India
- Global Hunger Alleviation through Local Actions
Speakers
Pritee Chaudhary, Regional Director, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Moderator
Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organization (WPO)
RC Chand, Member, NITI Aayog
Pritee Chaudhary, Regional Director, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organization (WPO)
In conversation: Transforming agriculture for a sustainable future: Innovations in soil health, resource efficiency and biotechnology
Key discussion points
- Actionable strategies for implementing sustainable agriculture practices by balancing growth and responsibility
- Cutting-edge technologies and innovations in nutrient recycling, soil health and fertility
- The potential of soil-less farming in addressing land and water scarcity
- Leveraging biotechnology to enhance food production and sustainability
- Enhance the nutritional value of food
Speakers
Dr. Sain Das, Former Director, ICAR, IIMR
Tusshar Aggarwal, Founder, Rise Hydroponics
Moderator
Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organization (WPO)
Keynote Address
Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director R&D, IP and Product Strategy, SML Limited
Special Address: : Transforming Food Systems in a rapidly changing global context - The challenges and Opportunities for India
Takayuki Hagiwara, FAO Representative in India (Food and Agriculture Organization)
CEO’s Fire side chat: "Future of Agri-Food Innovation: Aligning Productivity, Sustainability, and Consumer Trends"
Discussing the growth potential of frozen foods in emerging markets, and what trends and challenges are shaping their adoption in regions like Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Role of processed and value-added food products in meeting evolving consumer demands while reducing waste.
Aligning product offerings with the growing demand for healthy, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced foods.
Speakers
Haresh Karamchandani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, HyFun foods
Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Rallis India
Moderator
Subhaprada Nishtala, Director, Food Adroit and Hon VP, AFST(I)
Panel Discussion: Innovating for a sustainable future: Cross-sector collaboration in food systems, agriculture, and technology
- Mobilizing capital for sustainable food systems: How impact investment can drive food security and climate resilience in Asia
- Innovations in eco-friendly and sustainable agrochemical solutions
- Role of agrochemicals in improving crop yields and food security
- How corporations can align business goals with environmental sustainability to reduce food system emissions
Speakers
Aditya Shah, Global Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Head – APAC, CropIn Technology
Shrikant Satwe, Sr. Vice President, Head International Business, Insecticides India
Shekhar Kulkarni, General Manager, Business Development & Operations, Shri Vibracion Technologies
Dr. Sujoy Saha, Principal Scientist, Plant Pathology, ICAR
Chiranjiv Mohanty, Head of Supply Chain, Licious
Moderator
Nilesh Lele, President, Chamber for Advancement of small & medium businesses
Expert Opinion: Protein, made smarter
Sneha Singh, Managing Director, The Good Food Institute (GFI India)
Address: Single Sourcing of Automation Systems
Sourcing equipment from multiple vendors creates silos, inefficiencies, and integration difficulties. Without seamless connectivity, the true potential of Industry 4.0 remains out of reach.
- Kunal Agarwal, Head of Marketing, Cybernetik
NETWORKING OVER LUNCH
Farmer’s story
- Creating economic opportunities through self-sufficient and eco-friendly farming models
- Implementing natural fertilizers, crop rotation, and chemical-free agriculture
- Reviving Indigenous Cattle Farming
Speaker
Rameshbhai Ruparelia, Founder & CEO, Gir Gau Jatan Sansthan and Member of the Advisory Committee Saurashtra University
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Food Value Chains: Advancing in distribution, supply chain, and packaging
Key discussion points
- Integrating ESG into Business Strategy
- Spirit of Progress to drive sustainable impact through inclusive communities, and pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability
- Hygiene and sustainable conveying system
- Strategies for minimizing environmental impact across the supply chain
- Bridging the gap between premium food retail and sustainability with responsible sourcing and consumer awareness
- Innovative packaging solutions for food safety & Leveraging technology to optimize logistics and reduce food waste
- FMCG evolves with natural ingredients, meeting consumer demand for health and sustainability
Speakers
Srinidhi Rao, Sustainability Head, Diageo
Sachin Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Nature’s Basket
Dushyant K. Tyagi, Chief Executive Officer, Farmgate Technologies
Nirraj Manek, Co-Founder & CEO, Sbooch
Moderator
Shekhar Amberkar, Assistant Director, International Packaging Center, Indian Institute of Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Solutions: Enhancing Food Security and Reducing Waste
Speakers
Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organization
Unveiling of the Icons of Food Systems Coffee Table Book 2025 followed by felicitations
