Know Your Palm Oil (KYPO) Programme at Carey Island | pre-event, Sunday 4 April 2027

Gain first-hand insight into sustainable agriculture and plantation operations. Enhance your conference experience with an exclusive visit to SD Guthrie's Carey Island operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of Southeast Asia's leading agricultural businesses. Explore the journey from plantation to processing, learn about sustainability initiatives in practice, and connect with fellow delegates in a relaxed setting before the conference begins. This optional site visit add-on is available for $100 per person and can be selected during the online registration process.

What you'll experience

Palm Oil Experience Centre (POEC)

Discover the fundamentals of palm oil production and gain an overview of SD Guthrie's operations, global footprint and sustainability commitments.

Sustainable agriculture in practice

Learn about plantation management, agricultural innovation and operational best practices used across one of the region's largest plantation businesses.

Field and processing operations

See how agricultural production and processing are integrated, from plantation activities through to mill operations.

Networking opportunities

Meet fellow conference delegates during the site visit and enjoy a hosted networking lunch at Carey Island.

Site visit highlights

• Palm Oil Experience Centre tour
• Introduction to sustainable plantation management
• Agricultural innovation and technology insights
• Plantation and mill operations overview
• Live operational demonstrations*
• Networking lunch with fellow delegates
  
  *Subject to operational availability.

Preliminary programme

09:45 - Arrival and welcome refreshments

Registration, refreshments and introductory briefing.

10:00 - Palm Oil Experience Centre tour

Introduction to palm oil, sustainability and SD Guthrie's operations.

10:45 - Field demonstration and operations overview

Explore plantation activities, agricultural practices and processing operations.

11:30 - Networking lunch

Hosted lunch and informal networking with delegates and site hosts.

12:30 - Departure

Return transfer and end of programme.

Who should attend?

• Fertilizer producers and distributors
• Plantation and agribusiness professionals
• Agricultural input suppliers
• Traders and procurement specialists
• Professionals interested in sustainable agriculture and supply chains

Important information

This site visit is available exclusively to conference delegates and requires a separate booking. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Booking information

Reserve your place during registration. The site visit is available as an optional add-on to your conference pass and can be selected during the registration process.

Price: $100 per person
Date: 4 April 2027
Places: Limited availability, advance booking recommended