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MPOB International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC),
an ideal platform to share and deliberate on the latest advances in the oil palm industry.

PIPOC 2025 Highlights

Impressive line-up of world-renowned speakers/experts who will be sharing their latest information and research advances in the industry

Four concurrent conferences with more than 1000 participants, 100 speakers and 200 poster presenters

The largest oil palm exhibition with a total floor area of more than 3600 m2 with over 400 booths to showcase latest technologies/products/services

Technical tours to oil palm plantation, palm oil mill, refinery and R&D facilities

Networking opportunities

A golf tournament

Technical Tour

In conjunction with PIPOC 2025, technical tour will be held on Monday, 17 November 2025 to the selected destinations for its participants. The tours enable participants to experience and gain new knowledge in various aspects of oil palm industry in Malaysia. These are the options of PIPOC 2025 technical tour:

OPTION A: PLANTATION

1) SD Guthrie Carey Island, Selangor

SD Guthrie one of the world’s largest producers of certified sustainable palm oil. From the trading houses of colonial Singapore 200 years ago, they have survived wars, economic upheavals, and pandemics to become one of the world's largest producers of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO). SD Guthrie are leaders in innovation, employing some of the best minds in the industry to produce superior quality products, serving customers across the world. Their upstream and downstream operations are fully integrated, allowing them to maximise efficiencies, creating better value for all their stakeholders. Throughout their palm oil value chain, over 80,000 valued employees drive their sustainable growth, taking pride in a heritage synonymous with excellence.

2) Tun Razak Agricultural Research and Development Centre (PPPTR), Jerantut, Pahang

Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (PPPTR) proudly commemorates its 55th anniversary, marking over half a century of dedicated commitment to advancing Malaysia's agricultural sector. Established in 1968 in Jerantut, Pahang, PPPTR has evolved into a cornerstone of agricultural research and development nationwide. As a pivotal force behind FGV's research and innovation initiatives, PPPTR has addressed crucial needs through science-driven agricultural innovation, pioneering advancements in planting materials, agronomy, integrated pest management, digitalization and mechanization in enhancing operational efficiency. Today, PPPTR stands as one of Southeast Asia's largest and most esteemed oil palm research centers. It is also Malaysia's leading producer of high-quality oil palm germinated seeds, exemplified by the award-winning FGV Yangambi, which sets industry benchmarks.

OPTION B: EDENOR OLEOCHEMICALS (M) SDN. BHD.

Edenor Technology Group manufactures and sells oleochemicals and derivatives using palm-based raw materials. Malaysia-based plantations are the primary source of our feedstock in order to contribute to the developement of a sustainable palm oil industry.

OPTION C: FGV HOLDINGS BERHAD INNOVATION CENTRE

The FGV Innovation Centre (FGVIC) in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, aspires to establish itself as a leading tissue culture facility dedicated to delivering innovative agricultural solutions and services. The centre specializes in producing oil palm clones with specific traits and focuses on biomolecular marker research, which led to the introduction of our latest Super High Oil Yield Clonal, Yangambi Platinum. This clone delivers a high OER, producing an average of 30% more oil per hectare compared to commercial DxP materials. Additionally, FGVIC specializes in various fields, including bioinformatics, geoinformatics, beneficial microbes, bio solutions, food technology, and research in feed and industrial technology which are all aimed at promoting sustainability-driven innovations.

Program

PIPOC 2025 features four concurrent conferences

Agriculture, Biotechnology and Sustainability Conference (ABS)

Technological advancements have led to significant yield gains that further underscored oil palm’s position as the premier sustainable oil crop. The Agriculture, Biotechnology and Sustainability (ABS) Conference provides an exclusive platform for showcasing breakthroughs and innovations that accelerate productivity and resilience of the global palm oil industry while contributing positively to planetary health.

Downstream and Value Addition Conference (DVA)

Addressing significant advancements in palm oil products for both consumer and industrial applications through value addition is the main focus of the DVA conference. Topics which include the latest innovations, trends across multiple sectors, the development of high-value products, and strategic opportunities within the palm oil industry for food, non-food, and feed applications will be highlighted in this conference.

Milling, Processing and Biorefinery Conference (MPB)

Among topics to be presented and discussed in the Milling, Processing and Biorefinery (MPB) module are technologies for improved palm oil milling and refining, and the related safety and quality aspects, as well as environmental and sustainability issues along the value chain. Also, will be highlighted are biomass and by-products potential and utilisation, and advancement in renewable energy and biorefinery.

Global Economics and Marketing Conference (GEM)

The Global Economics and Marketing (GEM) Conference will provide participants with updates on the evolving dynamics within the global oils and fats sector, with a particular focus on the Malaysian palm oil industry. Esteemed speakers and industry experts will be invited to share their insights and forecasts regarding these developments. This conference aims to offer valuable perspectives and facilitate a deeper understanding of the current trends and future challenges in this vital industry.

Registration Fee*

	RM (Malaysian)	USD (Non-Malaysian)
Participants
Standard (1 July – 15 November 2025)	3200	1300
Walk-in Participants (16 – 20 November 2025)	3500	1400
Group registration: 5% discount for group registration of 5 and more participants
Poster Presenter (Industry)	2000	750
Student (Poster Presenter/ Participant)**	1600	650
Walk-in Student	1800	730
MPOB Licensee
Standard (1 July – 15 November 2025)	2800	–
Walk-in MPOB Licensee (16 – 20 November 2025)	3100	–
Inclusive of Book of Abstracts, refreshments, lunches and congress dinner. *Registration must be through university. Please attach a copy of student ID. Note: Payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) only applicable for Malaysian Citizen.

Exhibition

The largest oil palm exhibition with a total floor area of more than 3600 m2 with over 400 booths to showcase latest technologies/products/services.

Layout Plan

Call for Papers/Posters

Papers (oral and poster) are invited for presentation at the Congress. For those who are interested, please note the following deadlines:

Submission of abstract: 1 September 2025

Failure to adhere to the deadline may result in non-acceptance of the papers/posters. Outstanding papers submitted will be selected for publication in the Journal of Oil Palm Research (JOPR) or Oil Palm Industry Economic Journal (OPIEJ). Such papers will be reviewed by selected reviewers. Authors would be required to assign copyright to MPOB.

Please contact:

Downstream and Value Addition Conference (DVA)

Milling, Processing and Biorefinery Conference (MPB)

Global Economics and Marketing Conference (GEM)

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Nutrition Satellite Symposium in Conjunction with PIPOC 2025

An ideal platform to share and deliberate on the latest advances in palm oil nutrition research.

The programme aims to bring together leading experts to discuss the various health outcomes related to the intake of vegetable oils, with a focus on palm oil and phytonutrients, their benefits, and their roles in addressing global health issues. Key aspects include exploring the impact of unsaturated fats, the latest updates on saturated fats, and the potential of palm oil and phytonutrients in improving health outcomes.