Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar (R&O) 2027
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Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar (R&O) is an annual event organised by MPOB with the main objective of disseminating information on the performance of the Malaysian oil palm industry and forecasting its performance for the current year. The seminar will also focus on Government initiatives to help the industry continuously maintain its competitiveness and sustainability while providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss and exchange views on further strengthening the role of palm oil in the global oils and fats market.
The R&O Seminar will be held over two days, from 12 to 13 January 2027, and will feature two focused events:
Programme Highlights
Who Should Attend?
Registration Fee
Early Bird
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Standard
1 October 2026 - 10 January 2027
Group Registration
1 October 2026 - 13 January 2027
(4 person and above)
Walk In
12 January 2027 - 13 January 2027
Student
1 July 2026 - 13 January 2027
Early Bird
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Standard
1 October 2026 - 10 January 2027
Tentative Programme
Tuesday
12 January 2027| TIME | MIE PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 1.30 pm | Registration |
| 2.15 pm | Introduction by Moderator |
| 2.30 pm | Opportunities and Challenges in Using UCO and TGPO in the Production of Biodiesel |
| 2.50 pm | The Future of Biofuels in Malaysia: Opportunities Under the B20 Programme |
| 3.10 pm | Energy Markets, Biodiesel Mandates and Domestic Demand: Can Biofuel Cushion Global Market Volatility? |
| 3.30 pm | Tour of Exhibition & Refreshment |
| 3.45 pm | Technical Feasibility and Reality of Higher Blending Mandate Implementation |
| 4.05 pm | Sustaining Malaysian Biodiesel Mandate: Policy Clarity, Mechanism and Future Direction |
| 4.25 pm | Q&A Session |
| 5.00 pm | End of Interaction Session |
Wednesday
13 January 2027| TIME | SEMINAR PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 8.00 am | Registration |
| Chair Session 1 | |
| 9.00 am | LP The Malaysian Palm Oil Industry Performance 2026 and Prospects for 2027 |
| 9.45 am | P1 Palm Contour Intelligent Hillside Oil Palm Plotting System: Enhancing Replanting Efficiency |
| 10.15 am |
Arrival of
YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad Minister of Plantation and Commodities |
| 10.20 am |
|
| 10.30 am |
Welcome Address by
YB Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha Chairman of MPOB |
| 10.40 am |
Opening Speech by
YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad Minister of Plantation and Commodities |
| 11.00 am | Tour of Exhibition & Refreshment |
| 11.45 am | P2 Strengthening Agriculture Input Supply for Sustainable Palm Oil Productivity amidst Geopolitical Crisis |
| 12.15 pm | P3 Strategic Role of FFB Dealers, MSPO Compliance and Traceability in the Palm Oil Supply Chain |
| 12.45 pm | Q&A Session 1 |
| 1.00 pm | Lunch Break & Tour of Exhibition |
| Chair Session 2 | |
| 2.30 pm | P4 El-Nino in 2026 and Its Implications for Long-Term Palm Oil Production |
| 3.00 pm | P5 The Role of Middle East Conflicts in Reshaping the Future of Global Trade |
| 3.30 pm | Tour of Exhibition & Refreshment |
| 4.00 pm | P6 The Interplay of Brent Crude Oil, Vegetable Oils and Geopolitics in Shaping Palm Oil Prices |
| 4.30 pm | P7 Palm Oil Production Outlook: Trends, Constraints and Future Supply Potential |
| 5.00 pm | Q&A Session 2 |
| 5.15 pm | End of Seminar |
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- The company/organisation’s name and logo will appear in the opening ceremony montage.
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