13th ANRPC Annual Rubber Conference 2023
Theme: Natural Rubber Industry: Challenges and Policy Options in the 21st Century
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati, Assam, India
Date: 9 October 2023
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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It is important for policy makers involved in the rubber industry to understand the development of the natural rubber market. During the last 22 years of this century, the world faced many challenges. The pandemic has led to a slowdown in supply and demand for several raw materials, including natural rubber. The war between Russia and Ukraine has caused energy prices to soar. This created disruptions in supply chains, fuelled inflation, resulted in tighter monetary policies, strengthened the US dollar and created fears of a recession. This affected the supply and demand of natural rubber equally. At this juncture, concerted action by countries along with appropriate domestic policy formulation is essential for the sustainable growth and development of the rubber industry. In this context, the conference seeks to provide insights into developments in the global rubber industry to enable policy makers to formulate appropriate policies for a sustainable natural rubber sector.
Conference Programme
08.30 to 08.55 AM
Registration
08.55 AM: 9.00 AM
Arrival of dignitaries
09.00 to 10.15 AM:
Opening session
Invocation by MC
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Welcome address
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Mr. M. Vasanthagesan
Executive Director, Rubber Board of India
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Statement by ANRPC
Chairman of ANRPC
(Government of Malaysia)
Dato' Dr. Zaroissani Mohd Nor
Director-General, Malaysian Rubber Board
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Inauguration and Opening address
Dr. Sawar Dhanania
Chairman, Rubber Board of India
Government of India
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Lighting ceremony
Cultural Program
10.15 to 10.45 AM
Networking & coffee / Press-meet of Chief Guest
10.45 to 11.15 AM
Talk on the topic “Outlook of NR”
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Speaker: Mr. Toh Heng Guan,
Secretary-General, ANRPC
11.15 to 11.45 AM
Talk on “ASEAN’s efforts in Promoting Sustainability and Circular Economy in Agriculture Sector and its relevance to the Rubber Sector”.
Speaker: Mr. Errol Perera, Agricultural Advisor to ASEAN
11.15 to 11.45 AM
Panel Discussion on the topic “Sustainable NR supply: Challenges and Solutions”
Moderator: Madam Sheela Thomas, Chairperson & Managing Director of Kerala Rubber Limited, Government of Kerala
Panel Members: Representatives of all member countries
12.30 to 01.45 PM
Networking and lunch
12.30 to 01.45 PM
Talk on “Challenges and Opportunities for NR Sector in India: Insights into the unique INROAD Project involving NR Plantation in North East India”
Speaker: Mr. Rajiv Budhraja, Director-General of ATMA
2.15 to 03.00 PM
Talk on the topic “How SICOM can be a reliable price discovery hub for natural rubber”
Speaker: Mr. Huang Chunlin, Product Manager- Commodities, SGX
03.00 – 03.30 PM
Networking and lunch
03.30– 05.00 PM
Panel Discussion on “Measures to improve the NR prices and domestic demands: Country experiences”
Moderator: Prof. Joseph Adelegan, Secretary-General, IRSG
Panel Members: Representatives of all member countries
05.00 to 05.10 PM
Concluding Session
Concluding statement:
Mr. Toh Heng Guan, Secretary-General, ANRPC
Speakers & Moderators
Dr. Sawar Dhanania
YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Zairossani Mohd Nor
Mr. M. Vasanthagesan
Mr. Toh Heng Guan
Mr. Errol Perera
Madam Sheela Thomas
Mr. Rajiv Budhraja
Mr. Huang Chunlin
Prof. Joseph Adelegan
Mr. Khun Kakada
Mr. Sok Phosiny
Dr. Jessy M.D
Dr. Binoi K. Kurian
Mr. Suttipong Angthong
Dr. Napawan Lekawipat
Ms. Yenni Hernawati
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Ms. Josephine Kenni
For interested rubber fraternity or other stakeholders, kindly proceed by clicking the button below for registration to the said Conference.
For hotel booking & airport pick-up information, please refer to the following:
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1. The special discounted room rate is valid till 25 September 2023 as shown below:
Special One Time Rates
Category of Rooms
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Business Class Room
Junior Suite
Suite Room
RATES PER ROOM / NIGHT BASIS
Single Occupancy on CP
INR 7,280 (Including 12% Tax)
INR 8,400 (Including 12% Tax)
INR 20,059 (Including 18% Tax)
INR 35,399 (Including 18% Tax)
INR 56,639 (Including 18% Tax)
Double occupancy on CP
INR 8,400 (Including 12% Tax)
INR 10,030 (Including 18% Tax)
INR 21,239 (Including 18% Tax)
INR 37,759 (Including 18% Tax)
INR 58,999 (Including 18% Tax)
2. For airport pick-up to the venue hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel, Guwahati, Assam. It can be arranged via Radisson Blu Hotel at payment basis at Rs. 1500 plus taxes per trip for Innova car only. Alternatively, you may get such service from the prepaid counter at the Guwahati Airport with the following rates:
a. Small vehicle at the rate of Rs.800
b. Innova car at the rate of Rs. 1500.
3. For the room and airport pick-up booking can be arranged via these contacts by specifying "ANRPC Annual Meetings October 2023".
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Mr. Dibakar Dhungel
Sales Manager
T:+91 361 710 0100,
D:+91 8811099371
F:+91 361 7100101
Email: dibakar.dhungel@rdguwahati.com
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Ms. Kanti Phanjoubam
Asst. Revenue Manager
Mob: +91 8811099386