Delegate Retreat & workshop

20+

Expert Speakers

15+

Technical Presentations

6

Thematic Session

3

Panel Sessions

KEY TOPICS

Food Security and Sustainability in Global Food Systems

Global Food Safety Standards and Compliance

Foodborne Pathogens & Detection Technologies

Emerging Screening Techniques & Chemical/Biochemical Hazards in Food

Food Fortification, Quality Assurance & Allergen Management

The Importance of Allergen Management in Food Industry

AGENDA OVERVIEW

DAY 1 — June 2, 2026

Theme: Food Security & Sustainability in Global Food Systems

09:40 – 10:00 — Keynote: Food Safety Education & Public Awareness
10:00 – 10:30 — Topic: Strengthening Africa’s Plant Health Systems
10:35 – 11:05 — Topic: Reducing Food Waste & Supply Chain Efficiency
11:05 – 11:30— Q&A
11:30 – 11:45 — Break: Coffee / Refreshment

PANEL SESSION

11:45 – 12:30 — Panel: Partnerships for a Sustainable & Food-Secure Future
12:30 – 12:45 — Q&A
12:45 – 13:00 — Photo Session
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

THEMATIC SESSION 2: Global Food Safety Standards & Compliance

14:00 – 14:30 — Topic: Bridging Regional & Global Food Safety Standards
14:30 – 15:00 — Topic: Food Fraud, Proficiency Testing & Measurement Standards
15:00 – 15:30 — Q&A

DAY 2 — June 3, 2026

Theme: Foodborne Pathogens, Detection Techniques & Risk Analysis

09:40 – 10:00 —Keynote: Food Safety Education – Private Sector Perspective
10:00 – 10:30 —Topic: Innovation in Rapid Detection & Identification of Pathogens
10:35 – 11:05 — Topic: Risk Analysis for Foodborne Pathogens
11:05 – 11:30 — Q&A
11:30 – 11:45 — Break: Coffee / Refreshment

PANEL SESSION

11:45 – 12:30 — Panel: Global Collaboration in Tracking & Controlling Foodborne Pathogens

12:30 – 12:45 — Q&A
12:45 – 13:00 — Photo Session
13:00 – 14:00 — Lunch Break

THEMATIC SESSION 4: Emerging Screening Techniques & Food Hazards

14:00 – 14:30 —Topic: Pesticide Residues, Veterinary Drugs & Heavy Metals
14:30 – 15:00 —Topic: Mycotoxins & Biotoxins
15:00 – 15:30 — Q&A

DAY 3 — June 4, 2026

Theme: Food Fortification, Quality Assurance & Allergen Management

09:40 – 10:00 —Keynote: Public–Private Collaboration for Improved Food Safety
10:00 – 10:30 — Topic: Assessing the Quality of Edible Oils
10:35 – 11:05 — Topic: Quality Assurance in Food Fortification (Vitamin A: Oils • Iron: Wheat Flour • Iodine: Salt)
11:05 – 11:30 — Q&A
11:30 – 11:45 — Break: Coffee / Refreshment

PANEL SESSION

11:45 – 12:30 — Panel: Science, Regulation & Adoption of Genetically Modified Foods

12:30 – 12:45 — Q&A
12:45 – 13:00 — Photo Session
13:00 – 14:00 — Lunch Break

THEMATIC SESSION 6: Allergen Management in the Food Industry

14:00 – 14:30 — Topic: Food Allergen Testing in Safe Food Production
14:30 – 15:00 — Topic: Allergen Risk Assessment & Management
15:00 – 15:30 — Q&A

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