THE GLOBAL DUBAI
TEA FORUM
PROGRAMME
The conference will address every aspect of the tea supply chain bringing together experts from all over the world to discuss opportunities and challenges in the industry presenting an excellent opportunity to network with industry peers and grow your business in the UAE and beyond.
Join us on the evening of the 24th for a cocktail reception and 25th for the Gala Dinner to network with industry figures and further exchange views on the topics discussed that day.
18:00- 21:00
Keynote Address & Evening Cocktails
Shades, 4th Floor, The Address Dubai Marina Hotel
8:30 - 9:30
Registration
The conference will be held at Constellation Ballroom, 4th Floor, The Address Dubai Marina Hotel
9:40 - 9:55
Welcome Speech
- Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC
10:00 - 10:15
Special Address
- Mohammed Al
Muallem, Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director, DP World – UAE Region and CEO, Jebel Ali Free Zone
10:15 - 10:30
DMCC Tea & Coffee Operations
- Sanjeev Dutta, Executive Director - Commodities, DMCC
10:30 - 11:00
Tea Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:30
Developments in Branding & Positioning of Tea Industry
- John Brash, CEO & Founder, Brash
11:30 - 12:30
Share of Throat
- Huzaifa Nalwala, Senior Research Consultant, ManSci Professional Services
Followed by a Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Huzaifa Nalwala, Senior Research Consultant, ManSci Professional Services
Panellists:
- Khalid Al Mulla, National Coordinator, Specialty Coffee Association – UAE Chapter
- B Nanda Kishore, Trade Marketing Manager (UAE & Oman) at Coca-Cola (AGL)
- Michael Wunsch, Executive Chef, Barakat Vegetables & Fruits Co LLC
- Paras Desai, Executive Director, Wagh Bakri Tea Group
12:30 - 14:00
The Golden Leaf India Awards - Tea Tasting Competition & Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Panel Discussion: Preferences & Perspectives of a Brewing Pot
Moderator: Vaughn Marles, Product Development Manager, DMCC
Panellists:
- Mehak Srivastava, Tea Enthusiast
- Snigdha Manchanda, Founder, Tea Trunk
- Bala Sarda, CEO & Founder, Vahdam Teas
- RK Nair, Serial Entrepreneur/Toastmaster
- Zainab Hussain AlMousawi, Coffee Enthusiast
14:45 - 15:30
Climate Change and its impact on the Tea Industry
Dr. Ravi Fernando, Chairman / CEO Global Strategic Corporate Sustainability Pvt Ltd. and Executive in Residence at the INSEAD Social Innovation Centre
Panel Discussion: UN Sustainable Development Goals - Partnering for Impact
Moderator: Iris Maria Van Der Veken, Director, Public Affairs & Policy International, DMCC
Panellists:
- Dr. Ravi Fernando, Chairman / CEO Global Strategic Corporate Sustainability Pvt Ltd. and Executive in Residence at the INSEAD Social Innovation Centre
- Gus Schellekens – Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)
- Lisa Ryser, Regional Representative for Southern Africa, UTZProgramme/Rainforest Alliance
15:30 - 16:00
Tea Break & Networking
16:00 - 17:00
Panel Discussion: Producing Countries - Growth, Challenges & Opportunities
Moderator: Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & Tea Consultant, Gundlach Packaging DMCC
Panellists:
- India: Indrajit Roy, Vice President - Marketing, Rossell Tea
- Sri Lanka: Anil Cooke, President/CEO, Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC
- Kenya: Lerionka Tiampati, CEO, Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Ltd.
- Vietnam: Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hong, Standing Vice Chairwoman - Vietnam Tea Association and Director - Center for Tea Market Development and Research
- China: Joanna Wu, International Department Chief Executive, Huajuchen Industrial Group
- Mozambique: Mohit Agarwal, Group Director, Asian Tea Group
- Indonesia: Rachmat Badruddin, Chairman, Indonesia Tea Board
- Turkey: İmdat Sütlüoğlu, Chairman and CEO, Çaykur
20:00 - 22:30
Gala Dinner
Constellation Ballroom, The Address Dubai Marina Hotel
9:30 - 9:50
Solutions for Sustainable Filter Paper
- Dr. Mattis Gosmann, Vice President Sales & Marketing, CFBU, Glatfelter
9:50 - 10:10
Value Addition in our industry and how we can overcome predicted future challenges to meet demand in 2050
- Farhad Pirouz, Managing Director, dph International GmbH
10:10 - 10:30
Global Trends in Tea, Fruit and Herbal Infusions
- Christian Dinkler, Head of Sales, Martin Bauer Group
10:30 - 11:00
Tea Break & Chinese Tea Tasting
11:00 - 12:30
Panel Discussion: Consuming Countries - Growth, Challenges & Opportunities
Moderator: Dr. Ravi Fernando, Chairman/CEO Global Strategic Corporate Sustainability Pvt Ltd. and Executive in Residence at the INSEAD Social Innovation
Panellists:
- Russia: Ramaz Chanturiya, General Director, Rusteacoffee Association
- Iran: Mitra Mobayen, Managing Director, Tala Tea
- Iraq: Hawraz Jamal, Manager, Sheraz Intl Trade & Transport
- US: Dan Bolton, Managing Editor, STiR Coffee & Tea
- UK: Yahya Beyad, CEO, Britannia Tea Co.
- Pakistan: Asif Paracha, Vice Chairman, Pakistan Tea Association
- KSA: Ali Al Khabbaz, Business Development Manager, Saeed Ahmed Al Mahroos & Sons Company
12:45 - 13:00
TGLIA - Competition Results
13:00 - 13:15
Closing Speech
13:15 - 15:00
Lunch & Networking
15:30 - 16:30