Symposium on “Innovations in Food Research for industrial application”

It is our great pleasure to invite you to join the Symposium on “Innovations in Food Research for Industrial Application” to be held at the International Mother Language Institute, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka, on May 4, 2024 (Saturday), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM supported by the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) Bangladesh region and the Committee of Action for Research, Extension and Services (CARES). The new research findings & technology will be introduced to the audiences to improve the quality of life of the people of Bangladesh.
Prof Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, former Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University, has kindly consented to be the chief guest on this occasion. S. M. ferdouse Alam, Director General of Bangladesh Standard Testing Institute (BSTI) will be present as special guest and the Chairman, Akij Food and Beverages Limited, will be present as guest of honor. Professor Wen-Chien Lee, Former President, Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) will also be present as guest of honor. Many other distinguished guests from academia, research institutes, ministry officials, NGOs, and food manufacturers will be present at the event.
Please fill out the google form using https://forms.gle/puE51tHHfH2oDwcD6 for confirming your participation. Your presence will inspire us and make this event a success.

Professor Dr. Md. Mozammel Hoq
Symposium Chair
Vice President, AFOB
Chairman, CARES

Dr. Latiful Bari
Symposium Secretary
General Secretary, CARES

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Time                       Inauguration Session
09:30-09:35       Guests take their seat
09:35-09:45       Welcome address by Prof. Dr. Md. Mozammel Hoq, President of AFOB & CARES
09:45-10:05        Address & Keynote Speech by Prof. Wen-Chien Lee, on “Biotechnology for Food Industry—Towards Commercialization and Production of Functional Foods”.
10:05-10:15        Address by Sk Shamim Uddin, Chairman, Akij Food and Beverages Limited, as special guest
10:15-10:25        Address by S. M. ferdouse Alam, Director General of Bangladesh Standard Testing Institute (BSTI), as special guest
10:25-10:35        Address by Prof Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, former President of Bangladesh Academy of Science, as chief Guest
10:33-10:40       Vote of Thanks by the symposium organizing Secretary
10:40-11:00       Refreshment break
11:00-13:00
Technical Session
13:00-14:00      Lunch Break
14:00-15:00      Poster session
14:00-16:00      Panel discussion
16:00-                  Exhibition of the New Food Products & Free discussion