GRAPAS Conference 2026

2026 CONFERENCE

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The GRAPAS conference and technical seminars will take place simultaneously at BITEC Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand

 

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10:00 - 12:00 10:00 - 12:00 Cassava as an Alternative Livestock Feed: Benefits and Commercial Applications
Organizer: Thai Tapioca Trade Association  |  Location: Room 212  |  Language: English
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10:00 - 12:00 Theerawit Peikhampha
Theerawit Peikhampha
Theerawit Peikhampha
Cassava as an Alternative Livestock Feed: Benefits and Commercial Applications

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12:30 - 14:30 12:30 - 14:30 Green Feed: Raw Materials Toward a Sustainable Future for Thai Animal Feed
Organizer: Thai Feed Mill Association  |  Location: 211  |  Language: Thai
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
Time Speaker(s) Topic 
12:30 - 14:30 Department of Livestock Development
Department of Livestock Development
Department of Livestock Development
12:30 - 14:30 Ms. Apilak Sirikiratikul
Ms. Apilak Sirikiratikul
Ms. Apilak Sirikiratikul
12:30 - 14:30 Mr. Komprat Butsri
Mr. Komprat Butsri
Mr. Komprat Butsri

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14:00 - 16:00 14:00 - 16:00 From Carbon Crisis to Global Opportunity: Transforming Thai Rice and Feed Production for the World Market
Organizer: Thai Carbon Credit Management Promotion Trade Assocation  |  Location: Room 212
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14:00 - 16:00

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14:30 - 16:30 14:30 - 16:30 Feed Milling Maximised
Organizer: International Aquafeed, International Pet Food, Milling & Grain  |  Location: 211  |  Language: English
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
Time Speaker(s) Topic 
14:00 - 14:10 Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Introduction
14:10 - 14:30 Famsun
Famsun
Famsun
TBC
14:30 - 14:50 Gunnar Hallman
Gunnar Hallman
Gunnar Hallman
    • Gunnar Hallmann
    • 5 years with ANDRITZ.
    • 22 years’ experience from the Food & Feed industry prior to ANDRITZ
    • Educational background: Master in Engineering (MEng)
    • 59 years old
Process Optimization and Integrated Solutions to Drive Total Cost of Ownership in Pet Food and Aqua Feed Production.
14:50 - 15:10 Neal Cass
Neal Cass
Neal Cass
Why Moisture Control Matters in Feed Milling?
15:10 - 15:30 Arne Heuer
Arne Heuer
Arne Heuer
KAHL Expander in modern Feed Milling
15:30 - 15:50 Sven Konings
Sven Konings
Sven Konings
Storage
15:50 - 16:00Q&A and closing remarks

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09:30 - 10:30 09:30 - 10:30 When the World Changes, Farms Must Survive Global Forces, Risks, and Aquaculture Systems (part 1)
Organizer: Thai Aquaculture Business Association  |  Location: Room 211  |  Language: Thai
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09:30 - 10:30 Mr. Soraphat Panakorn
Mr. Soraphat Panakorn
Mr. Soraphat Panakorn

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09:30 - 11:30 09:30 - 11:30 Beyond Rice: Thai Rice X Innovation (Part 1) Functional Food Industry
Organizer: Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage  |  Location: 212  |  Language: Thai
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
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10:00 - 11:30 Ms. Chisa Viboonchart
Ms. Chisa Viboonchart
Ms. Chisa Viboonchart
Moderator
10:00 - 11:30 Mr. Prateep Santivattana
Mr. Prateep Santivattana
Mr. Prateep Santivattana
Panel Discussion: Beyond Rice – Functional Food Industry
10:00 - 11:30 Mr. Virakitti Mingmolee
Mr. Virakitti Mingmolee
Mr. Virakitti Mingmolee
Panel Discussion: Beyond Rice – Functional Food Industry
10:00 - 11:30 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sawitree Rattanasumawong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sawitree Rattanasumawong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sawitree Rattanasumawong
Panel Discussion: Beyond Rice – Functional Food Industry
10:00 - 11:30 Ms. Pannapat Kranpetch
Ms. Pannapat Kranpetch
Ms. Pannapat Kranpetch
Panel Discussion: Beyond Rice – Functional Food Industry

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14:00 - 16:00 14:00 - 16:00 Beyond Rice: Thai Rice x Innovation (part 2) Beauty Industry
Organizer: Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage  |  Location: Room 212  |  Language: Thai
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
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14:00 - 16:00 Dr. Thanathat Sontheera -
Dr. Thanathat Sontheera -
Dr. Thanathat Sontheera -
Moderator
14:00 - 16:00 Ms. Laksupa Praphawat
Ms. Laksupa Praphawat
Ms. Laksupa Praphawat
14:00 - 16:00 Dr. Kobkul Laotheng
Dr. Kobkul Laotheng
Dr. Kobkul Laotheng
14:00 - 16:00 Dr. Nattapon Jitprapai
Dr. Nattapon Jitprapai
Dr. Nattapon Jitprapai
14:00 - 16:00 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanpuying Saranya Tancharoen
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanpuying Saranya Tancharoen
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanpuying Saranya Tancharoen

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Discover how Thai rice is transformed into functional foods and beauty innovations at Victam Asia 2026.

Beyond Rice: Thai Rice x Innovation showcases how Thai rice is being transformed beyond traditional consumption into high-value products for the functional food and beauty industries. Organized by the Thai Rice Foundation under Royal Patronage, this full-day conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to share real-world applications and commercial success stories.

The morning sessions focus on functional food innovation, featuring rice-based beverages, high-fiber noodles, gluten-free pasta, and fermented rice products that support health, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyles. In the afternoon, the program shifts to the beauty and cosmeceutical sector, highlighting cutting-edge research and market trends in rice extracts, cosmetics, spa products, and oral care innovations.

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14:00 - 16:00 14:00 - 16:00 Flour Milling Maximised
Organizer: Milling & Grain  |  Location: 211  |  Language: English
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
Time Speaker(s) Topic 
14:00 -14:10 Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Introduction
14: 10 - 14:30 David Balaguer
David Balaguer
David Balaguer
Cronos Balaguer roll
14:30 - 14:50 Antonio Benítez Kühl
Antonio Benítez Kühl
Antonio Benítez Kühl
Nourishing tomorrow, starting today
14:50 - 15: 10 Symaga
Symaga
Symaga
TBC
15:10 - 15:30 Dr. Eren Gurhan Ulusoy
Dr. Eren Gurhan Ulusoy
Dr. Eren Gurhan Ulusoy
Case Studay of Turkish Flour Mill Success
15: 30 - 15: 50 Dr. Wang Feng Cheng
Dr. Wang Feng Cheng
Dr. Wang Feng Cheng
Case Study of Chinese Flour Mill
15:50 - 16:00Q&A and closing remarks

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09:30 - 11:30 09:30 - 11:30 Pet Food / Aqua Feed Extrusion
Organizer: International Aquafeed, International Pet Food, Milling & Grain  |  Location: Room 212  |  Language: English  |  Price: 100
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
Time Speaker(s) Topic 
09:30 - 09:45 Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Roger Gilbert
Introduction
09:45 - 10:30 Dr. Mian N. Riaz
Dr. Mian N. Riaz
Dr. Mian N. Riaz
Designing Healthier, Functional Pet Treats Through Advanced Extrusion Strategies
10:30 - 11:00 Phil Erickson
Phil Erickson
Phil Erickson
Why Particle Size Matters in Aquaculture Feeds and Pet Food
11:00 - 11:30 Gunnar Hallmann
Gunnar Hallmann
Gunnar Hallmann
Process Optimization and Integrated Solutions to Drive Total Cost of Ownership in Pet Food and Aqua Feed Production
11;30 - 12:00Q&A session

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10:00 - 13:00 10:00 - 13:00 GMP+ (Part 1)
Organizer: GMP+  |  Location: Room 211  |  Language: English
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12:30 - 13:30 12:30 - 13:30 The Future-Proof Aquapreneur: Three Dimensions of Knowledge and Strategy for Sustainable Survival (part 2)
Organizer: Thai Aquaculture Business Association  |  Location: Room 212  |  Language: Thai
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Time, Speaker(s), Topic
Time Speaker(s) Topic 
12:30 - 13:30 Soraphat Panakorn
Soraphat Panakorn
Soraphat Panakorn

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Technology supports the farm. Systems support the operation. But the entrepreneur determines survival.
In an era of uncertainty and constant disruption,
aquaculture professionals must evolve beyond traditional farm management.

This session will highlight:
🔹 The evolving role of aquaculture entrepreneurs in a volatile global environment
🔹 Strategic thinking in people management, finance, risk, and break-even planning
🔹 Self-management skills — mindset, energy, time, and continuous learning — as the foundation of long-term sustainability
Sustainable aquaculture begins not with systems, but with resilient and adaptive leaders.

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