ISMA Announces India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference 2024 in New Delhi

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) is set to host the second edition of the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference on 26th and 27th September 2024 at the JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi. Themed 'Harmonising Sweet Sustainability: Navigating India’s Path to a Green Economy,' the conference aims to unite policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to explore innovative solutions and opportunities for growth in the sugar and bio-energy sectors.

The event will be inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. During the inauguration, Mr. Deepak Ballani, Director General of ISMA, will deliver a Vote of Thanks and officially launch ISMA Times, the organisation's dedicated magazine highlighting key developments in the industry.

Key sessions at the conference will include:

• Global Sugar Production - S&D Dynamics: An overview of global sugar market trends and export opportunities.
• Optimising Sugarcane Production in India: Addressing myths and innovations to enhance yield.
• Ethanol - Production, Distribution, & Consumption: Discussing infrastructure readiness and India’s transition to E100.
• Integrating Sustainability into Sugar Production: Innovative approaches for sustainable practices in sugar production.
• Data Analytics & AI for Production Forecast and Mill Strategies: Enhancing forecasting accuracy for sugarcane production.

Mr. Deepak Ballani stated, "The India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference stands at the heart of the dialogue on clean energy and sustainability. Our event is an essential platform to fuel India's dream of a greener future. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders, we aim to chart a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow for the sugar and bio-energy sectors."

The two-day conference will feature distinguished guests, including H.E. Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, and various speakers from the Government of India and the sugar industry.