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 Tournament
- 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 Tournament
Show off your skills to your fellow peers at the INC Golf Tournament!
- 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 | 8:30 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 Clarice Turner, President and CEO, Almond Board of California, USA
Panelists:
- Craig Duerr, Vice President of Sales, Campos Brothers, USA
- Brenton Woolston, Managing Director, Almondco, Australia
- Sameer Bhanushali, Managing Director, Ashapura Commodities, India
- Zheng Fang, Purchasing Manager, Shanghai Chiyuan Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., China
- May 12, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Nutfruit Plaza
COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Almond Board of California
- May 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
RAISINS, PRUNES AND CRANBERRIES ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Kevin Kilpatrick, Senior Director of International Sales, Sunsweet Growers, USA
Panelists:
- Ethan Cui, Sales Director, Lontrue Co., Ltd., China
- Sems Özgür, Operations Director, Özgür Foods, Türkiye
- Wessel Lemmer, CEO, Raisins South Africa, South Africa
- Cristian Infante, CEO, Pacific Nuts & Dried Fruit, Chile
- Seema Kedia, Senior Manager, Strategic Marketing, Ocean Spray, USA
- 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 Director of the Human Nutrition Unit – University Rovira i Virgili (URV) and ICREA Academia Investigator, CIBERobn.
“Nut Consumption and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases: Highlights from NUTS 2025 and Preliminary Findings from the NUTPOOL Study”
Guest Speakers:
- Prof. Alison Coates, Dean of Research Programs, Graduate Research School, Adelaide University, Australia
“Weighing Up the Evidence on Nut and Dried Fruit Consumption and Weight Management”
- Prof. Cyril Kendall, Senior Research Associate, University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital, and Adjunct Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
“Nuts in the Prevention and Control of Diabetes: An Update of the Science”
- May 12, 2026 | 01:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Lower Ground Floor
WORKING BUFFET LUNCH
Sponsored by
LAITRAM PANEL SESSION
Chaired by Corrado Carosella, Senior Trade Manager North America Export
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 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
WALNUTS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Bill Carriere, President, Carriere Family Farms, USA
Panelists:
- Christina Chen, General Manager, Chacha Food, China
- David Valenzuela, Managing Director, La Invernada, Chile
- Tatiana Calcii, Export Department Manager, Maestro Nut, Moldova
- Gunjan V. Jain, Managing Director, VKC Nuts, 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 Toño Pons, President, Importaco, Spain
Panelists:
- Michael Barrett, Global Sales Director, White Lion Foods and Truly Nuts! Global, Peru/Brazil
- Edward Danon, Director, Voicevale, UK
- Emma Eyao, Sales Manager, Jonason S.E. Pine Nuts Food Co., Ltd., China
- Mehmet Cikmaz, Executive Manager, Kahraman Tarim, Türkiye
- Yiyi Zhang, Secretary General, Tree Nuts Sub-Chamber, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-products (CFNA), China
- Lucas “Luke” Blaustein, President & CEO, American Peanut Council, USA
- May 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Hall C
- Live Q&A
PECANS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Eduardo Alfaro, Vice President, Procurement, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., USA
Panelists:
- Lalo Medina, President, Pecan Grove Farms, USA
- Andreas Snyman, Executive Manager, GWK, South Africa
- Mitch Yu, Purchasing Manager, Overseas Division, Three Squirrels, China
- Edson Ortiz, Director/CEO, Divinut, Brazil
PISTACHIOS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Mike Hohmann, Executive VP and CFO, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, USA
Panelists:
- Mia Cohen, Chief Operating Officer, Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, USA
- Behrooz Agah, Member of the Board of Directors, Iran Pistachio Association, Iran
- Ozan Yeşilyer, Trader, Tiryaki, Türkiye
- Norbert Gasser, Founder and CEO, Fruitservice, Italy
- Tianjin Lin (Linda), General Manager, Hangpai Food, China
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.
HAZELNUTS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Vittorio Friedmann, Senior Trader, Voicevale, UK
Panelists:
- Hasan Sabir, General Manager, Sabirlar, Türkiye
- Jorge Mohr, Co-Founder and Director, Nefuen Trading, Chile
- Larry George, President, George Packing Company, USA
- Cheng Lu, Deputy General Manager, CHK Trading Co., Ltd., China, Hong Kong
- Riccardo Calcagni, CEO, Besana Group, Italy
- Merab Chitanava, Chairman, Hazelnuts Growers Association, Georgia
DATES, APRICOTS AND FIGS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Ogan Ceryan, Board Member and Plant Manager, Anatolia AŞ, Türkiye
Panelists:
- James Weaire, Managing Director, Chelmer Foods, UK
- 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 Ümit Ergin, Senior Vice President, Nuts Sales Europe, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), Netherlands
Panelists:
- Vigneshwar Rajkumar, Managing Director, Dorado Nuts, Cote d’Ivoire
- Vu Thai Son, CEO, Long Son Joint Stock Co., Vietnam
- Abel Santos, Managing Director, Intersnack Procurement, Netherlands
- Ranjeet Wallia, President, CHI Commodities Handlers Inc., Canada
- Halit Inan, Manager, Bravo Nuts Company, Jordan
MACADAMIAS ROUND TABLE
Chaired by Alex Whyte, Executive Chairman, Green Farms Nut Company, South Africa
Panelists:
- Yuxiu Chen, CEO, Yunnan Macadamia Industry Development Group Co., Ltd., China
- Ben Adams, CEO, Marquis Macadamias, Australia
- Matti Spiecker, Founder & Director, Limbua, Kenya/Germany
- Thomas Nottebohm, Managing Director, Mayan Gold Macadamia, Guatemala
- Beatriz Camargo Leal, Director, QueenNut Macadamia, Brazil
- 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.
To secure your table, complete the reservation form by clicking below.
The Cocktail will start at 6:30 pm, followed by the Gala Dinner & Ball at 7:30 pm. The INC Congress “Gala Dinner and Ball” serves as the perfect way to wrap up an exceptional event, and it is thoroughly enjoyed at each congress.