Indonesian Palm Oil News (IPO News), Bali – The 22nd Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2026 officially opened on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. The annual conference, organized by the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), carries the theme “Palm Oil in a Fragmented World: Securing Food, Energy, and Economic Resilience.”
The opening ceremony began with a report delivered by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Suryanto Bun, followed by an opening address from GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono.
This year’s IPOC once again serves as a strategic forum for palm oil industry players, government representatives, commodity trading companies, investors, and international stakeholders to discuss developments and prospects in the global palm oil industry.
The conference theme reflects the increasingly important role of palm oil in addressing changes in the global trade landscape, geopolitical uncertainties, food security requirements, and the energy transition.
Industry Resilience Takes Center Stage
Through this year’s theme, IPOC 2026 places industry resilience among its key discussion priorities. As the world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia plays a significant role in maintaining global vegetable oil supplies while strengthening national food and energy security.
The challenges facing the industry extend beyond crude palm oil (CPO) production and prices. They also include changes in international trade policies, sustainability requirements, market access, and developments in the biodiesel industry.
These issues have become increasingly relevant as global vegetable oil markets experience shifting demand patterns and evolving policies in both producing and importing countries.
Government And Industry Stakeholders Attend
Following the GAPKI Chairman’s address, the opening program continued with remarks from Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, on the role of the palm oil industry in strengthening Indonesia’s economic resilience.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto subsequently delivered a keynote speech addressing Indonesia’s economic resilience and the palm oil industry.
Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, was also scheduled to present Indonesia’s strategies for strengthening food and energy security through the palm oil industry.
The participation of senior government officials highlights the close relationship between the palm oil sector and Indonesia’s broader economic development, trade, food security, and energy agendas.
More Than 1,500 Delegates In Attendance
IPOC 2026 takes place from November 11–13, 2026, attracting more than 1,500 delegates from over 20 countries. The conference also brings together companies and international organizations involved in plantations, vegetable oil trading, processing, energy, and supporting industries.
In addition to providing a platform for discussions on market developments and CPO price outlooks for 2027, IPOC offers companies opportunities to expand business networks and explore strategic partnerships at both national and international levels.
For Indonesia’s palm oil industry, the conference is expected to further strengthen the country’s position in the global vegetable oil trade while encouraging the development of a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable palm oil industry.
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