Potential Speakers
Keynote Speech (5 mins): Head of Academic Instituion/ international organization.

Panelists: Food bloggers, Restaurant owners, Heads of F&B organisations, celebrity chefs

In this panel, we’ll dive into how traditional culinary practices are not only preserving heritage but also inspiring new entrepreneurial opportunities and boosting cross-border trade. It will highlight the ways in which creative approaches to food—from artisanal production and culinary innovation to food tourism and cultural preservation.

Expanded Focus:
• Food as a cultural export
• Halal trade across OIC countries
• Food-tech and digital distribution
• Creative packaging and storytelling

Ultimately, this panel will showcase how creative approaches to food—from sustainable production methods to digital platforms - are transforming local food industries and facilitating access to global markets.