ISMA Sugar Conference - 26th & 27th September, 2024

CropGPT - Podcast for Soft Commodities

In this episode we are looking at "India Sugar & Bio-energy Conference" scheduled for September 26th and 27th, 2024, in New Delhi. This second edition of the event brings together key players in the sugar and bio-energy sectors to discuss how these industries can help drive India’s transition toward a green economy. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, the conference offers a platform for thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities for industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders.

The central theme, "Harmonising Sweet Sustainability: Navigating India's Path to a Green Economy," will guide attendees through a series of engaging sessions. These range from sustainable sugar production practices to exploring global market opportunities, expanding bio-energy products, and integrating cutting-edge technologies like data analytics and AI into sugarcane farming. High-level talks on India’s Ethanol Blending Program and biofuel innovations, including green hydrogen and methanol, also promise valuable insights into future growth areas for these industries.

Guests at the conference include: Union Ministers Shri Pralhad Joshi and Shri Nitin Gadkari, and industry experts like Dimitri Varsano from Sucden and Mauro Simonetti from Alvean. These thought leaders will share their expertise on how India can embrace sustainability, foster innovation, and strengthen partnerships across the sugar and bio-energy value chains.