Bursa Malaysia Derivatives’ anticipated Palm and Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (“POC”) 2021 is set to take place on 23 – 24 March 2021. This will be the second time the flagship conference is taking place in a fully virtual format.
“Despite the uncertainties and challenges brought about by the pandemic, we are pleased to see how technology has successfully broadened our reach. We registered strong support for our first-ever Virtual POC in 2020, attracting close to 1,700 participants from 55 countries. This demonstrates the industry’s recognition of POC’s strong value proposition as a leading information sharing and business matching platform,” said Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad and Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia Berhad.
Globally renowned as an annual gathering of key decision-makers and thought leaders in the global edible oil industry, the conference will offer delegates the opportunity to exchange ideas and gain first-hand knowledge on the exciting opportunities and the most pressing issues surrounding the palm and lauric oils market in 2021/2022.
“We believe it is important that industry players continue to keep abreast with frequent updates and market insights to navigate uncertainties in volatile times. Therefore, we remain committed to delivering the unique values of POC as the go-to industry reference for palm and lauric oils price outlook through a digital-first approach,” said Datuk Umar.
Virtual POC2021 will feature a strong line-up of highly reputable speakers in the global edible oils sector, including Mr Thomas Mielke, Executive Director of ISTA Mielke GmBH – Oil World and Mr Dorab Mistry, Director of Godrej International Ltd. The two-day conference will be conducted in a webinar format, featuring eleven presentations and two panel sessions, covering topics on global supply, demand and price outlook on palm oil, lauric oils and other major oils.
For more information about Virtual POC2021, please visit www.pocmalaysia.com.
