Arrival of Guests, Registration & Issuance of Delegate Pack
0815 - 0830
Serving Morning Coffee Refreshment & Professional Networking
0830 - 0845
Seating and Setting up the Guests for the Conference
0845 - 0900
Call for the Conference
0900
Hilton Hall
Start of the Conference
ABDUL HADI ABU ZAHRA
0900 - 0910
Opening with the Name of Allah
Tilawat-e-Quran
ABDALLAH SALAH
0910 - 0915
Standing and Enthusiastic Applause
Saudi National Anthem
ABDALLAH A. ALESSA
0915 - 0920
Call the Chief Guest, Guests of Honor and Session Chairs
Dr. Basil Alhilali
CHIEF GUEST DR. IBRAHIM ALSINI - Vice President, the & Committee Atthe Council of Sauci Chambers
SESSION CHAIR DR. MUHAMMAD AL-KALTHAM - Chairmen. of King Saud Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
GUEST OF HONOR FADY ELASSAAD - CEO At Aubunbeveuge Co (ABC) Kuwait
0920 - 0930
An Overview on WFSD - 10 Minutes Movie
Impact of Climate Change on Food Safety, Food Security and Food Supply Chain Sustainability in the GCC Region
DR. AHMAD ALHARBI
0930 - 0940
Opening Speech
Establishing a Robust Food Safety Framework through Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships
FRANK YIANNAS - Former Deputy Commissioner Food Policy & Response US FDA
0940 - 1000
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
Advancing Sustainable Practices in the Food Service Industry. A Strategic Imperative for Global Prosperity
DR. LAYAL KARAM - Assistant Professor in Food Safety Umar
1020 - 1040
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF FOOD IRRADIATION Navigating Risks, Regulatory Landscapes, and Consumer Safety Perceptions for Enhanced Food Security
CATARINA BJELKENGREN - Directcr Strategy Value Chain
1040 - 1100
Tea Break & Professional
Networking Session
1100 - 1110
Call the Guests of Honor and Session Chairs
SESSION CHAIR FAHAD AL OTAIBI - Health Safety and Environmental Director, Danone, Saudi
GUEST OF HONOR GHASSAN ALSULAIMANI - Professional Engineer, Saudi Council of Engineers
GHASSAN ALTOTANGI QA Director, Hana Company for Food Industries Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
1110 - 1130
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
EXPLORING THE ARABIAN CULINARY HORIZON The Transformation and Worldwide Impact cn Saudi Arabi* Gastronomy. with a Focus on Food Safety Challenges and Solutions
DR. AYMAN IBRAHIM ABDELKADER - Policies and Risk Assessment Specialist Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Authority
1130 - 1150
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
Unraveling the Complex Dynamics of Securing Executive Buy-In for Food Safety and the Pitfalls of Quality Leadership
ERIC MOORE - Director of Food Safety Industry Outreach Testc
1150 - 1220
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
FUTURISTIC FOOD SAFETY - Strengthening htegrity and Tackling Challenges through Third-Party Certification Systems
DR. JOANNE TAYLOR - Co-Founder Culture Excellence & TS
1220 - 1230
Open House Discussion & QnA Session
1230 - 1330
Lunch, Pray Break & Professional Networking
1330 - 1340
Call the Guests of Honor and Session Chairs
SESSION CHAIR EMAD YASEEN - Chef Techmcal Officer, Al Rabie Food Company Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
GUEST OF HONOR SALAH ABDULAZIZ - President of The Swa Veterinary Mencal Society WVA Councilor for Middle East and North Africa
TALAL ALHARBI - Production Section Head. Water Company
1340 - 1400
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
EMPOWERING AUDITORS FOR TRANSFORMATION - Redefinina the Future of Food Safety through Advanced Auditing Ifrastructure and Ecosystem Enhancements
JORGE HERNANDEZ - Quality Assurance VP The Wendy's Company
Senior Director Scientific And Regulatory Affairs Global Emerging Markets (Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America and Brazil) MARSs
1400 - 1420
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
WHO GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR FOOD SAFETY 2022-2030 Towards Stronger Food Safety Systems and Global Cooperation
DAVID ROSENBERG - CEO and Board Member of Aspire, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Aerofarms The Every Company
1420 - 1440
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
ARCHITECTING FOOD SAFETY - The Critical Intersection of Sanitary Design, Layout, and Hygiene Engineering
SUSANA Paixao - Former President International Federation of Environmental Health
1440 - 1500
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
Traceability for Food Safety Assurance
Abdul Rashid Group CEO Pulseberry Health Consultants
1500 - 1515
Open House Discussion & QnA Session
1515 - 1530
Tea Break & Professional Networking Session
1530 - 1550
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
FORGING RESILIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Harnessing Global Insights to Amplify Local Hygiene Compliance Frameworks
SIMONA SINESI - Founder & Senior Executive Fellow Never-Give-Up IT
1550 - 1700
Plenary Session No. 01
Food Safety Standards & Regulatory Framework Across the MENA Region - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
MODERATOR TANVEER HASHMI - Head of Quality Ano Rao, National and Confectionery Jeddah • Saudi Arabia
DEMYSTIFYING JUICE ANC DRINK SAFETY - Uncovering Facts, Dispelling Myths, and Addressing Consumer Concerns for Unmatched Quality Assurance
FREDERIC LEVY-PERRAULT - CEO Alraya
0950 - 1020
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
BEYOND THE BOTTLE & PLASTIC PACKING - Deciphering the Impact of PET, HOPE, and LOPE on Food Safety and Public Health Through Scientific Insight and Regulatory Vigilance for Enhanced Consumer Safety
MRS. VALERIA KRYNETSKAYA - Head Plant-Based Venture Thryve IFFCO
1020 - 1040
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
PAPER ANC PULP PARADIGMS - Transforming Food Packaging Science for Enhanced Consumer Safety and Sustainability
SAAD AL OTAIBI - Human Resources Director Alaseel
1040 - 1100
Tea Break & Professional
Networking Session
1100 - 1110
Call the Guests of Honor and Session Chairs
GUEST OF HONOR DR. MOHAMMAD ALKALTHAM - Chairman Department cf Fcod & Nutrition KSU
HESHAM ABBAS AHMED MEOANY Head Of Business Development BA gulf, Intertek International
1110 - 1130
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
RADIATING CONFIDENCE - The Realities of Microwave Use in Food Safety Debunking Myths and Unveiling Facts for Consumer Trust
ALI BADARNEH - Division Chief UNIDO
1130 - 1150
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
UNLOCKING INTERNATIONAL STANDARD - Navigating the Path to ISO 17025 Accreditation with Ease and Speed for Food Testing Laboratories
MR. CESARE VARALLO Food Lawyer | Founder FoodLawLatest.com
1150 - 1210
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
STRATEGIZING INTEGRITY - Crafting Unyielding Food Safety Standards within Global Supply Chains for Legal and Business Excellence
KEVIN WANG Editor-in-Chief China Food Safety Magazine
1210 - 1230
Conference Proceeding & QA Session
TRANSFORMING HEALTH THROUGH GLOBAL INSIGHT - Tackling Major Noncompliance Issues to Reinforce and Innovate Local and Regional Health Infrastructures
MR. AXON Toxicolonst at Food Standards Agency
1215 - 1315
Lunch, Pray Break & Professional Networking
1315 - 1320
Call the Guests of Honor and Session Chairs
SESSION CHAIR DR. IBRAHIM ALSINI - Executive Partner INNAAR Tourism & Hospitality Consultancy
GUEST OF HONOR FAISAL MOTHAN - President Representative Saudi Veterinary Medical Society
DAVID ROSENBERG CEO and Board Member of Aspire, Co-Founder and Former CEO Aero Farms The Every Company
ROB LANGLEY Sr Director - Middle East and Africaneogen
RASHEED AHMED Chairman, SIFR Food Safety Consultants, Toronto. Canada
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
FOOD SAFETY AS A FOUNDATION OF FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY
REGIONAL SCOPE AND GLOBAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORK
MODERATORS
NANCY NOUAIMEH & HOUAIDA
1320 - 1340
Technical Session No. 01
POLICIES ANO RISK ASSESSMENT SPECIALISI ABU DHABI AGRICULTURE FOOC AUTHORITY
DR. AYMAN IBRAHIM ABDELKADER
1340 - 1400
Technical Session No. 02
CATARINA BJELKENGREN Director Strategy Chain Optimization
1400 - 1430
Open House Discussion & QnA Session
1515 - 1530
Tea Break & Professional Networking Session
1530 - 1630
Plenary Session No. 02
Exploring the Frontier Of Foreign Food Fashion and Novelty of Eating Habits A Comprehensive Food Safety Review from Globat to Local Perspectives by Veteran Food Safety Experts
MS. MONA GHOBASHI Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Global Emerging Markets (Africa, Asia, Australia, Americas, and Brazil) - MARS
DR. BIZHAN POURKOMAILIAN Global Restaurant & Distribution Food Safety Director - McDonald's
