THE SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL DIALOGUE 2024

Programme is subject to changes

SPOD 2025 will consist of an exciting mix of plenary sessions, breakout sessions, best practice sessions and expert sessions.

Plenary Sessions (45–60 min)

These are panel sessions for the full audience, in which we explore broader themes with speakers from industry, academia, and NGOs. Engaging discussions led by a moderator who will actively involve the audience through Q&A.

Breakout Sessions (60 min)

Smaller sessions on specific topics, diving deeper into issues raised during the plenary sessions. Designed to be highly interactive, they encourage audience participation and may take various formats (e.g., workshops, fishbowl discussions).

Best Practice Sessions (60 min)

These sessions highlight real-life examples that have led to measurable improvements in sustainability.

Expert Sessions (60 min)

Smaller, lecture-style sessions where a dedicated expert shares in-depth insights on a specific topic, followed by a Q&A.

Registration and welcome coffee

8:30

Opening

9:00

Plenary Session I: The journey of social sustainability in palm oil

Marije Schaafsma

, Vrije Universiteit

Marcus Colchester

Senior Policy Advisor, Forest Peoples Programme

9:15

Parallel Breakout sessions on: Upholding rights

Upholding rights

Richard Gardener

, World Benchmarking Alliance

Ward Berenschot

Professor, KITLV

Quentin Meunier

, Olam Group Limited

Suzan Cornelissen

Programme Manager, Indonesia, CNV Internationaal

10:00

Parallel Breakout sessions on: Connecting people and planet

Connecting people and planet

Beatrix Richards

Senior Programme Manager, Landscape IDH

Ahmad Furqon

Global Palm Oil Technical Manager, WWF International

Malika Virah-Sawmy

Co-Chair of the IUCN Oil Crops Task Force, IUCN

10:00

Parallel Breakout sessions on: Including and rewarding smallholders

Including and rewarding smallholders

Marieke Leegwater

International Program Coordinator Palm Oil, Solidaridad Network | Program Manager, Sustainable Palm Oil Choice, Solidaridad Network | Sustainable Palm Oil Choice

10:00