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7 - 11 September
2020
Royale Chulan Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES AND PARTICIPANTS
1. DATES & VENUE
The 49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition will be held from 7-11 September 2020 at Royale Chulan Hotel,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. ORGANIZATION OF THE MEETING
The Conference is organized jointly by the International Coconut Community (ICC) and the Government of Malaysia through
the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry. The sponsored events and activities would be as listed in the program.
3. THEME
The Conference theme is “Promoting Smart Farming and Eco-Friendly Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Coconut
Development”. This meeting will cover new technological developments on coconut production particularly planting and
replanting systems, varietal improvement, use of selected local elite planting materials and hybrids, coconut-based farming
systems, integrated pest and disease management, post-harvest processing, and technology updates in the manufacture of
emerging coconut products for the domestic and export market, cost effective technologies on integrated coconut processing,
and marketing strategies. Experts from the research and development, industry and the private sector will be providing input as
Resource Speakers.
4. OFFICIAL CONTACT AT THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA:
DR. HANISAH BINTI HUSSIN MRS. NORZULAILY BINTI AHMAD KAMAL
Under Secretary Principal Assistant Secretary
Email: hanisah@moa.gov.my Email: norzulaily@moa.gov.my
MR. NAZREE BIN MOHAMMAD Phone: +603-8870 1417
Deputy Under Secretary Crops, Livestock and Fishery Industry Division; Ministry of
Email: nazree@moa.gov.my Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Level 10, Wisma Tani
MR. SARAJUZZ FIKRI ABDULLAH PIRUS
No. 28, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 4
Assistant Secretary
Federal Government Administrative Centre
Email: s.fikri@moa.gov.my
62624, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Phone: +603-8870 1362
49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition
7-11 September 2020, Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5. OFFICIAL CONTACT AT THE ICC SECRETARIAT:
DR. JELFINA C. ALOUW MR. ALIT PIRMANSAH
Executive Director Market & Statistics Officer
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org
MS. MRIDULAKOTTEKATE 8th Floor, BAPPEBTI Building, Jl. Kramat Raya No. 172, Kenari,
Assistant Director Senen, Jakarta 10430
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org Phone: (62-21) 3100 556, Fax: (62-21) 3101 007;
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org
6. PARTICIPANTS:
The Conference is open to the public. All ICC member countries will be represented at the Conference by a Plenipotentiary
Delegate. Other senior government officials would comprise an official delegation. UN related agencies and relevant
international organizations are invited to participate. Representative from ICC Accreditation organizations, coconut farmers,
industry and private sector stakeholders are eligible to participate.
7. REGISTRATION FEE:
Prescribed Registration Fees are in the following categories:
1) US$500 for non-government sector participants from non-ICC member countries,
2) US$400 for government sector participants from non-ICC member countries,
3) US$300 for non-government sector participants from ICC member countries,
4) US$200 for government sector participants from ICC member countries.
Registration Fee is waived for one Plenipotentiary Delegate of an ICC member country. Early bird registration discounts:
• On or before 7 June 2020 --- 20%
• On or before 7 July 2020 --- 15%
• On or before 7August 2020 --- 10%
Registration Fee is payable by PayPal at apcc@indo.net.id or by telegraphic transfer to:
Beneficiary Name : ASIAN & PACIFIC COCONUT COMMUNITY
Bank Name : CITIBANK N.A.
Bank Address : KCP Citibank Tower, Pacific Century Place SCBD Lot 10
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
USD Account No : 0-500093-528
Swift Code : CITIIDJX
All payment should be made on net basis, clear of any commission, bank charges and any other charges. For Registration on
Arrival at Conference venue, all payments would be made in cash either in US Dollar or local currency, based on current day
exchange rate. In cases of cancellation a fee equivalent to below:
> 30 days the amount paid shall be deducted 25%
≤ 15 days the amount paid shall be deducted 50%
≥ 7 days the amount paid shall be deducted 75%
< 7 days non refundable
8. REGISTRATION
Registration can be done online at cocotech.coconutcommunity.org.9. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation for participants will be mostly at the Conference hotel, Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The room rates are
inclusive of breakfast for maximum of 2 persons per room and include Government Taxes:
Room Type Room Rate Approx in US$
Superior (one breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 300.00 US$72.37
Superior (two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 320.00 US$77.19
Deluxe (one breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 330.00 US$79.60
Deluxe (two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 350.00 US$84.43
Premier (one breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 440.00 US$106.14
Premier (two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 490.00 US$118.20
Royale Club (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 590.00 US$142.32
Executive Suite (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 750.00 US$180.91
Premier Suite (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) RM 800.00 US$192.98
*Rates are inclusive all taxes
*Subject to availability and offer for pre or post of the event up to maximum 3 days.
All hotel bills will be charged in Ringgit, rates in USD is only for reference purposes.
CONTACT PERSON AT ROYALE CHULAN HOTEL
MS. Siti Norlida Ghazali
Assistant Director of Sales
Mobile: +60 193100549
Email: norlida.sales@royalechulan-kualalumpur.com
All Plenipotentiary Delegates, Official Delegates of ICC member countries as well as ICC sponsored Resource Persons would
be accommodated at the Conference Hotel. Participants are encouraged to book and stay at the Conference Hotel for your
convenience and make use of the special rates offered to ICC.
Kindly communicate with the Contact Person of the Royale Chulan Hotel mentioned above in order to secure the special rates.
Participants may also directly contact the hotel of their preference and inform their details such as name, address and flight
details preferably 3 weeks in advance to confirm hotel reservation. Confirmation would be on first-come-first-served basis
depending on the availability of rooms.
Information on other hotels near Conference venue is shown below:
Room Rate/ Distance to
Hotel Name & Address Contact Info
Day Venue
Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala US$80 0.8km 60-3-21471111
Lumpur https://kualalumpurhotels.impiana.com.my/
Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur US$130 0.32 km 60-3-21172888
https://www.banyantree.com/en/malaysia/pavilion-hotel
The Kuala Lumpur Journal US$72 0.8km 60-3-21102211
https://www.kljournalhotel.com/
Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur US$106 0.64 km 60-3-23329888
https://www.shangri-la.com/en/ kualalumpur/ traders/
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur US$109 0.32 km 60 3-2715 9000
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/kuldt-jw-marriott-hotel-kuala-lumpur/
Grand Millennium Kuala US$91 0.48 km 60-3-21174888
Lumpur https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/kuala-lumpur/grand-millennium-hotel-
kuala-lumpur/
Please be advised that payment can be made to the Hotel in person directly using cash, bank debit cards and major credit cards
including AMEX, VISA, and MASTERCARD.49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition
7-11 September 2020, Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10. TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The Government of Malaysia will provide necessary protocol and transport arrangements for National Ministers and
Government Delegate. Transport assistance is also provides for Resource Persons.
It is advisable to send your flight details to the ICC Secretariat by e-mail to cocotech@coconutcommunity.org and to the
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry by e-mail at norzulaily@moa.gov.my or s.fikri@moa.gov.my
11. VISA REQUIREMENTS
Passport holders of the following ICC member countries are eligible to enter Malaysia without a visa for 30 days: Fiji, Indonesia,
Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga,
Vanuatu and Vietnam.
Citizens of India and Sri Lanka may apply for and obtain visa through the respective Embassy of Malaysia in India and Sri
Lanka or could also apply through Electronic Visa (eVisa) and Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) facilities
online.
India, Kenya and Sri Lanka would require an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever to enter Malaysia and it
is responsibility of the Participant to organize.
Delegates from other ICC member countries not mentioned above should obtain their Malaysian visa from the Embassy of
Malaysia in their country of origin or from the nearest Malaysian Embassies/Consulates prior to their departure from their
point of origin. For further information on visa requirements please refer to this link:
http://www.klia.com.my/index.php?m=airport&c=info&id=4&aid=2
12. INSURANCE
Neither the ICC nor the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry of the Government of Malaysia will be responsible
for personal accidents, medical services, or damage to the private property of participants. Therefore, it is recommended for
participants to make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance during their stay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
13. AIRLINES SERVICING KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KLIA), MALAYSIA
There are many major airlines which serve Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) such as Malaysian Airlines, Garuda
Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Sri Lankan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Philippine Airlines etc. Please
be advised that Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is another international airport hub which caters for local and
international low-cost and full-service carriers.
14. CURRENCY
The currency used in Malaysia is the Ringgit. The exchange rate against US Dollar is approx. US$ 1 = RM 4.12 as of February
2020.
15. CLIMATE
Malaysia features a tropical rainforest climate with two seasons: rainy and dry. Rainy season lasts from October to March and a
drier season covers the remining 6 months (April – September). However, Kuala Lumpur does not have a true dry season since
the average annual rainfall is about 285 cm.
Average temperatures remains constant throughout the year with average high temperatures at around 30oC and average
low temperatures at around 24oC. Kuala Lumpur can be visited all year round.49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition
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16. PROGRAM
The 49th International COCOTECH Conference is organized for 5 (five) days i.e.: 4 (four) days indoor sessions and one day field
tour.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
Monday, 7 September 2020
08:00 – 09:00 • Arrival
• Registration
09:00 – 10:00 • Inaugural Session (Refer to separate program sheet)
• Official Opening
• Launch of Exhibition
• Group Photo
10:00 – 10:20 Networking Refreshment Break
1st Session: Policies and Programs Promoting Sustainable Coconut Development
Session Chairman: Mr. Tilafono David Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Forests & Fisheries,
Samoa
10:20 - 12:30 • Policies and Programs on Sustainable Coconut Development in Malaysia
• Invest in coconut to Save the World
• National Program and Policies for the Coconut Development in Philippines
• Potential of Coconut-Based Products against Novel Corona Virus and the Scientific discovery breakthrough of
VCO & MCT for the treatment of Chronic Human Diseases
• Managing Coconut Supply Stability, Cost and Quality
• Open Forum & Discussion
12:30 - 13:30 Networking Lunch Break
2nd Session: Enhancing Competitiveness of Coconut-Based Products in the era of Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
Session Chairman: Dr. Viliami Toalei Manu, Cheif Executive Officer Ministry of Agricuture, Food, Forests and
Fisheries, Tonga
13:30 - 15.10 • Importance of Quality Standards and Product Certification for Potential Marketing of Coconut Products
• Strengthening National Program on Coconut Revitalization in Indonesia
• Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development of the Coconut Industry in Malaysia
• Coconut Oil and Coconut Waste as Renewable Energy/ Fuel: Potential, Challenges and Strategies for Future
Development
• MCT Oil- Prospects & Perspectives
15:10 – 15:30 Networking Refreshment Break
• Coconut Flour as a Functional Food/Ingredient: Future Perspectives
• Prospects and Potential Market for Coconut Milk
• Open Forum/Discussion
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Dinner Hosted by ICC & Government of Malaysia
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
3rd Session: Advanced Technologies for Supporting Adequate Supply of Raw Materials to Meet Current and
Future Demand for Coconut-Based Products
Session Chairman: Dr. Lalith Perera, Deputy Director (Research), Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka
08:30 - 10:00 • Utilization of Coconut Genetic Resources Towards New Cultivar Development
• The Prerequisite for the Success of Coconut Micro Propagation Through Tissue Culture
• Hengniu: Fast Bearing Coconut Varieties
• Open Forum/Discussion
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Refreshment Break49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition
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4th Session: Innovative Strategies for Preventing Economic Losses
Session Chairman: Mr. Christopher Gentles, Chairman, Coconut Industry Board, Jamaica
10:30 - 12:30 • Advanced in Field Molecular Diagnostic Technologies of Coconut Diseases
• Potential Measures Adopted for the Control of Coconut Lethal Yellowing Diseases
• Technologies for Management of Rhynchoporus ferruginous in Indonesia
• Integrated Pest Management of Coconut Mite and Scale
• Open Forum & Discussion
12:30- 13:30 Networking Lunch Break
5th Session: Future Prospectus of Non-Edible Products from Coconut
Session Chairman: Mr. Romulo N. Arancon, Jr., Agronomist and Consultant, Davao, Philippines
13:30 - 16:00 • Prospects of the Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquette Industry
• Processing of Coir and Coir Products and its Market Potential-Indian Scenario
• Lesson Learnt from Coconut Hybridization to Cosmetic Application
• Coconut Based Avtur: Opportunities and Challenges
• Coco Wood Processing Technologies and Market Prospects
• Networking Lunch Break
• Open Forum & Discussion
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
6th Session: Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change for Sustaining Coconut Production and Increasing Farm
Productivity
Session Chairman: Dr. Ponciano A. Batugal, Consultant Scientist, Founding Chair of Farmers Foundation &
Chairman, ICC Technical Working Group
08:30 - 10:30 • Strategies to Sustain Coconut Production and Income
• Good Agricultural Practices for Improving Coconut Production
• Climate Change Impacts on Coconut Production and Potential Adoption Measure
• Strategies for Improving Quality of Coconut Varieties
• Efficient Coconut Farming System for Increasing Coconut Production
• Open Forum/Discussion
10:30 -11:00 Networking Refreshment Break
7th Session: New Dynamic in Coconut Development, Poverty Alleviation and Women Economic
Empowerment
Session Chairman: Mr. Uron N Salum, Director, Kokanas Indastri Koporesen (KIK), Papua New Guinea
11:00 - 16:00 • Improve Coconut Producers Lives through Networks, Capacity Building and Internet of Thing (ToT)
• Success of Women in Coconut Business
• Initiatives and Options in Improving Coconut Farmer’s Livelihood
• Open Forum & Discussion
• Networking Lunch Break
• USAID Session49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition
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Thursday, 10 September 2020
8th Session: Recent Innovations on Health Benefits of Coconut Based Products
Session Chairman: Dr. Chandra Indrawanto, Member, ICC Technical Working Group, Bogor, Indonesia
08:30 - 12:00 • Updates on health aspect of coconut-based products
• Crowdsourcing as an Alternative Method for Determining the Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil on Health Parameters
• Effect of Coconut Oil Pulling on pH, Buffering Capacity and Total Antioxidant Capacity of Saliva
• Open Forum & Discussion
• Networking Refreshment Break
• Malaysian Stakeholders Interaction:
• Committee Meeting on Conference Recommendations
12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch Break
Closing Session: Meeting of Delegates: Adoption of Conference Recommendations & 49th International
COCOTECH Conference
Session Chairman: Mr. David Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Forests & Fisheries, Samoa,
NLO for Samoa and Chair of ICC 2020
13:00 – 15:00 Agenda Items:
1. Remarks by National Ministers Present
2. Adoption of Recommendations from 49th International COCOTECH Conference
3. Announcement of the 50th International COCOTECH Conference 2022
4. Acceptance Speech by Host of 50th International COCOTECH Conference
5. Vote of thanks by Executive Director, ICC
6. Adjournment
15:00 – 15:30 Networking Refreshment Break
Free Evening for participants
Friday, 11 September 2020
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