Program
The INC Congress will provide ample opportunities for attendees to network, share knowledge and gain insight into the latest developments in the sector. Further details will become available as the event approaches.
MAY 10, 2026
- May 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
INC LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
- May 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
MAY 11, 2026
- Golf: May 11, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Macao International Golf Club
- Golf Guidelines
- Sign Up Now for the Golf Day
- Tennis: May 7, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tennis at Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar
- Tennis Guidelines
- Sign Up for the Tennis Day
GOLF DAY
Show off your skills to your fellow peers at the INC Golf Day!
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- May 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
- May 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
INC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
MAY 12, 2026
- May 12, 2026 | 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
- May 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TOUR FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
The Accompanying Persons’ Tour is a thoughtfully curated experience designed to showcase the culture, flavors, and charm of the congress host destination. It offers a perfect opportunity to explore local heritage, cuisine, and hidden gems in a relaxed, social setting.
- May 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
NUTFRUIT PLAZA & EXHIBITION BOOTHS
Elevate your networking experience at Nutfruit Plaza by hosting impactful business meetings and exploring our diverse exhibitors. Or, just stop by for a refreshing coffee or tea to stay energized throughout the day.
- May 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MEETING AREA
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- May 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MORNING COFFEE
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- May 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS OPENING
Excellence in Gastronomy Award Delivery
INC SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM: A NEW GLOBAL INITIATIVE
by Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director
Delivery of the 2025 Golden Nut Award, as well as the Excellence in Research and Excellence in Gastronomy Awards.
ALMONDS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Craig Duerr, Vice President of Sales, Campos Brothers Farms, USA
- Laura Gerhard, Vice President, Global Ingredients and International Branded, Blue Diamond Growers, USA
- Tim Jackson, CEO, Almond Board of Australia, Australia
- Jose Luis de Prado, President, De Prado Almonds, Spain
- Dinika Bhatia, Founder and CEO, DRB Foods Pvt. Ltd., India
- May 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
COFFEE BREAK
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- May 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
RAISINS, PRUNES AND CRANBERRIES ROUND TABLE
Chaired by George Sousa, President, Mariani Packing Company, USA
- Ogan Ceryan, Board Member, Anatolia, Türkiye
- Jeff McLemore, VP of Global Sales & Marketing, Sunsweet Growers, USA
- Sebastian Plaza, Sales Director, Frutexsa, Chile
- Peter Kuilman, CEO, Redsun Dried Fruit and Nuts, South Africa
- Sylvain Dufour, VP of Business Development, Fruit d’Or, Canada
- May 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
NUTRITION RESEARCH SEMINAR
Chaired by Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó, Chairman of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination. Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and ICREA Acadèmia Researcher, Chairman of the INC World Forum for Nutrition Research and Dissemination, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, CIBERobn
“Nut and Dried Fruit Consumption and Health: Studies That Will Shape the Knowledge”: As chair of the Nutrition Research Seminar, Prof. Salas will present the most important studies published during 2024 on the importance of nut and dried fruit consumption for health. He will also discuss large studies that are currently underway and are poised to shape medicine in the future. Finally, he will announce the objectives, participants, and scientific content of the NUTS 2025 international conference.
Guest Speaker:
- Dr. Sangeetha Shyam, Miguel Servet Investigator at the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute, Spain.
- May 12, 2026 | 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
- Hall C
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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- May 12, 2026 | 01:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Lower Ground Floor
WORKING BUFFET LUNCH
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LAITRAM PANEL SESSION
Chaired by Corrado Carosella, Senior Trade Manager North America Export
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ANYSORT PANEL SESSION
Speakers:
- Joe Gray, Regional Operations Manager, Laitram Machinery, USA
- Garrett Fine, Global Sales Manager, Laitram Machinery, USA
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- May 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Oasis Ballroom & Grand Resort Pool Deck
WELCOME COCKTAIL
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MAY 13, 2026
- May 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
- May 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TOUR FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
The Accompanying Persons’ Tour is a thoughtfully curated experience designed to showcase the culture, flavors, and charm of the congress host destination. It offers a perfect opportunity to explore local heritage, cuisine, and hidden gems in a relaxed, social setting.
- May 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
NUTFRUIT PLAZA & EXHIBITION BOOTHS
Elevate your networking experience at Nutfruit Plaza by hosting impactful business meetings and exploring our diverse exhibitors. Or, just stop by for a refreshing coffee or tea to stay energized throughout the day.
- May 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MEETING AREA
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- May 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MORNING COFFEE
Sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds
All-Day Coffee Sponsored by
- May 13, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
WALNUTS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Gary Ford, Executive Chairman/CEO, Diamond Foods, USA
- John Aguiar, International Sales Director, Mariani Nut Company, USA
- Christina Chen, Vice Chair, ChaCha Food, China
- Juan Pablo Costabal, Commercial Director, Calbu, Chile
- Tatiana Calcii, Export Department Manager, Maestro Nut, Moldova
- Mufaddal Yusuf, Managing Director, Tajir Private Limited, India
- May 13, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
BRAZIL NUTS, PINE NUTS, AND PEANUTS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Edward Danon, Director, Voicevale, UK
- Enrique Nelkenbaum, President, Tahuamanu, Bolivia
- Yiyi Zhang, Secretary General, Tree Nuts Sub Chamber, China Chamber of Commerce, China
- Emma Eyao, Sales Manager, Janson S.E. Pine Nuts Food Co., Ltd., China
- Alberto González, General Manager, Pinfruse, Spain
- Richard Owen, President and CEO, American Peanut Council, USA
- Eduardo Alfaro, Vice President, Procurement, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., USA
- May 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
COFFEE BREAK
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All-Day Coffee Sponsored by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
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- May 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
PECANS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Lalo Medina, President, Pecan Grove Farms, USA
- Eduardo Rodríguez, President, La Nogalera, Mexico
- Anne Warden, CEO, American Pecan Council, USA
- Jill Whyte, Executive Chair, Green Farms Nut Co., South Africa
- Mitch Yu, Purchasing Manager, Overseas Division, Three Squirrels, China
- May 13, 2026 | 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PISTACHIOS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Mia Cohen, Chief Operating Officer, Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, USA
- Mike Hohmann, Executive VP and CFO, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, USA
- Ozan Yeşilyer, Trader, Tiryaki, Türkiye
- Behrooz Agah, Member of the Board of Directors, Iran Pistachio Association, Iran
- Helena Solana, Pistachios Procurement Category Director, Importaco, Spain
- Wilson Man, President of Sales and Purchasing, Healthy Food Ltd., Hong Kong, China
- May 13, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 03:00 PM
- Lower Ground Floor
WORKING BUFFET LUNCH
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- May 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Hall C
SPONSORED PANEL SESSIONS
Speaker:
- Dr. Markus Schlagbauer, CEO, Insort GmbH
- Matthias Jeindl, CEO, Eivis Group
Raf Peters, Founder, QCIFY
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- May 13, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
BÜHLER PANEL SESSION
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- May 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Macao Tower
CASUAL BUFFET DINNER
Buses depart at 6.30 pm
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MAY 14, 2026
- May 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC)
CONGRESS REGISTRATION
- May 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
NUTFRUIT PLAZA & EXHIBITION BOOTHS
Elevate your networking experience at Nutfruit Plaza by hosting impactful business meetings and exploring our diverse exhibitors. Or, just stop by for a refreshing coffee or tea to stay energized throughout the day.
- May 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MEETING AREA
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- May 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
MORNING COFFEE
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HAZELNUTS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Mallikarjuna Kumaraswamy, Senior Vice President, Country Head Türkiye and Head of Hazelnuts Business, ofi, Türkiye
- Hasan Sabir, General Manager, Sabirlar, Türkiye
- Riccardo Calcagni, CEO, Besana Group, Italy
- Larry George, President, George Packing Company, USA
- Rafael Bianchini, Executive Director, Frunut, Chile
- Levan Bolkvadze, CEO, GPR Hazelnut, Georgia
DATES, APRICOTS AND FIGS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Ahmed Boujbel, General Manager, Boudjebel, Tunisia
- Guillaume Pagy, General Manager, Pagysa & Nova Fruits International, Türkiye
- Benny Noberasco, Import Manager, Noberasco, Italy
- Natalia Pietrzak-Freigant, Procurement Director, Whitworths, UK
- Toni Marí, CEO, Levantex, Spain
- May 14, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Guangdong Nan Xing Rainbow Nut Co., Ltd
- May 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:15 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
INC AWARDS: SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION
Delivery of the 2026 Sustainability & Innovation Awards.
- May 14, 2026 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
CASHEWS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Ahmed Boujbel, General Manager, Boudjebel, Tunisia
- Guillaume Pagy, General Manager, Pagysa & Nova Fruits International, Türkiye
- Benny Noberasco, Import Manager, Noberasco, Italy
- Natalia Pietrzak-Freigant, Procurement Director, Whitworths, UK
- Toni Marí, CEO, Levantex, Spain
MACADAMIAS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Ahmed Boujbel, General Manager, Boudjebel, Tunisia
- Guillaume Pagy, General Manager, Pagysa & Nova Fruits International, Türkiye
- Benny Noberasco, Import Manager, Noberasco, Italy
- Natalia Pietrzak-Freigant, Procurement Director, Whitworths, UK
- Toni Marí, CEO, Levantex, Spain
- May 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Lower Ground Floor
WORKING BUFFET LUNCH
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- May 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Hall C
COCKTAIL, GALA DINNER & BALL
Buses depart at 7:00 pm
The Gala Dinner & Ball at INC Congresses was the perfect way to wrap up a great event, and it is highly enjoyed at each congress. Remember, you need to save your spot for the Gala Dinner.
Important Information:
- Attendance at the Gala Dinner is exclusive to registered congress participants and accompanying persons.
- Seating is open, but if you’d like to reserve a table:
- Reservations can only be made in groups of 10.
- Two groups of 10 will be seated next to each other at a 20-person table.
- Reservations will only be confirmed after all 10 guest names have been submitted.
- Avoid guest overlap—ensure your guests are not already included in another reservation.
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