The OTAI - NZ is pleased to extend an invitation and a very warm welcome to all of you to this very important International Conference and Annual Convention. This is a unique opportunity to discuss and debate on Challenges in FMCG Sector related to the application of oils & fats.

The conference will cover under mentioned industry & product verticals:

1. Speciality oils and fats for specific industrial applications
2. Industrial shortenings, Table margarine and Cocoa butter substitute
3. Wheat germ oil, Corn oil and new frontiers for millet oils
4. Processed food including Breakfast cereals
5. Dairy industry including Cheese and cheese products
6. Prepared meals: Ready-to-eat meals (RTE) & ready to cook (RTC) meals
7. Beverages & energy drinks
8. Bakery products: Biscuits, Cookies, Croissants, Bagels etc
9. Fresh foods, frozen foods, and dehydrated eatables
10. Ayurvedic products: Balm, Ointment and Massage oil etc
11. Home care products
12. Cosmetics and Personal care Products
13. Confectionery products
14. Savoury & Snack industry
15. Soaps and Detergents
16. Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals
17. Meat and Meat products
18. Biodiesel, Biofuel, Lubricants & Greases
19. Waxes, Lecithin, and other Co products
20. Dry fruits, Nuts, and Spices
21. Modern Analytical Techniques used for above mentioned products in FMCG industries.
22. Quality of FMCG products and sustainable packaging

The Conference will cover latest scientific evidence-based research, new product development to set a future action plan.

Elaborate arrangements are being made to make the conference an important event involving eminent academicians, exporters, importers, food business operators, captains of industry & trade, Consumers & Consumer Organizations, Regulators, Policy- Makers, etc in all sectors of FMCG.

We will also provide a platform for industry and other stakeholders by arranging Exhibition to showcase their products and services and product innovations to the participants as part of their efforts in improving their exposure in the market.

We attach the following documents for reference and use:
1.  Delegate Registration form,
2.  Sponsorship form,
3. Advertisement Registration form, and
4. Exhibitor Registration form

Members/ delegates/ participants are also requested to confirm their willingness for technical papers in their areas of expertise under the scope of the technical sessions along with abstract by 21st February 2024 and full paper by 05th March 2024.

We solicit your active participation in this Conference and response at the earliest.

Date Extended till 1st March 2024 for submission of nominations for OTAI Awards (Prof. J. G. Kane Memorial Award and other Annual Merit Awards, for the year 2021-22 and 2022-23 (Dr. S. HUSAIN ZAHEER MEMORIAL AWARD, S. D. THIRUMALA RAO MEMORIAL AWARD, Lifetime Achievement Awards)).

Oil Technologists' Association of India - Head Quarter announces the prestigious Prof. J. G. Kane Memorial Award and other Annual Merit Awards with following details.

The award is open to the researchers from universities & national institutes established by the Government of India and supported by national agencies.

PROF. J. G. KANE MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was instituted by J. G. Kane Memorial Trust, Mumbai for an eminent scientist for his outstanding contribution in the field. The scientist selected by the OTAI, at the occasion of Annual Convention of OTAI, delivers a lecture named professor J. G. Kane Memorial Lecture. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25000/- and a Citation which is jointly financed by J.G. Kane Memorial Trust & OTAI (WZ).

DR. S. HUSAIN ZAHEER MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was instituted by Zaheer Science Foundation of the CSIR in the year 1979, to perpetuate the memory of Dr. S. Husain Zaheer, for excellence in research contribution in Oil Chemistry and Technology, Surface Coatings and allied subjects through research papers which include applicants name among the authors and which appeared during the previous three calendar years. The award consists of cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a Citation.

S. D. THIRUMALA RAO MEMORIAL AWARD

This award has been instituted from the year 2003 in memory of Shri S. D. ThirurnalaRao. This award is given for outstanding contributions (Papers published/Patents taken) during three calendar years preceding the year of award on the relevant subject. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a Citation.

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Besides these awards, on recommendations of host zone, CEC awards committee announces to felicitate with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the inaugural session of annual convention of OTAI.

The applicants shall apply separately for awards of years 2021-22 and 2022-23, and send a soft copy to HGS email (hgs@otai.org) with hard copies (5 no.) of their synopsis (submitted in the current or previous calendar year), or prints of research papers (published within the last 5 years). These must include the applicant's name among the authors, along with a covering letter. The last date for receiving the applications for the above award is March 1st, 2024. The winner will be informed by OTAI-HQ. The award will be conferred at Inaugural function of Annual Convention of Oil Technologists' Association of India, the date of the same will be announced shortly. For this award the applicants can send their hard copy of applications to Hon. General Secretary HQ through courier or speed post to HGS, OTAI, Department of Oil Technology Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur- 208002.

Annual General Meeting will be held as per the following
Date: 07th October2023
Time: 01:30 PM onwards
Mode: Hybrid mode
Offline Annual General Meeting will be held at OTAI Head Quarter, HBTU East Campus, Kanpur, UP as per the above schedule
Note: The meeting link will be shared one week before on OTAI Website (www.otai.org)

The award is open to the researchers from universities & national institutes established by the Government of India and supported by national agencies.

PROF. J. G. KANE MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was instituted by J. G. Kane Memorial Trust, Mumbai for an eminent scientist for his out standing contribution in the field. The scientist selected by the OTAI, at the occasion of Annual Convention of OTAI, delivers a lecture named professor J. G. Kane Memorial Lecture. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25000/= and a Citation which is jointly financed by J.G. Kane Memorial Trust & OTAI (WZ).

Dr. S. HUSAIN ZAHEER MEMORIAL AWARD

This award was instituted by Zaheer Science Foundation of the CSI R in the year 1979, to perpetuate the memory of Dr. S. Husain Zaheer, for excellence in research contribution in Oil Chemistry and Technology, Surface Coatings and allied subjects through research papers which include applicant's name among the authors and which appeared during the previous three calendar years. The award consists of cash prize of Rs. 10,000/= and a Citation.

S. D. THIRUMALA RAO MEMORIAL AWARD

This award has been instituted from the year 2003 in memory of Shri S. D. ThirurnalaRao. This award is given for outstanding contributions (Papers published/Patents taken) during three calendar years preceding the year of award on the relevant subject. The award consists of cash prize of Rs. 10,000/= and a Citation.

Life Time Achievement

Life Time Achievement Awards Besides these awards, on recommendations of host zone, CEC awards committee announces to felicitate with Life Time Achievement Awards during the inaugural session of annual convention of OTAI.

The applicants shall send a soft copy on hgs email (hgs@otai.org) with hard copies (5 no.) of their synopsis (submitted in the current or previous calendar year), or prints of research papers (published within the last 5 years). These must include the applicant’s name among the authors, along with a covering letter. The last date for receiving the applications for the above award is October 15th, 2023. The winner will be informed by OTAI-HQ. The award will be conferred at Inaugural function of Annual Convention of Oil Technologists’ Association of India, the date of the same will be announced shortly.

For this award the applicants can send their hard copy of applications to Hon. General Secretary HQ through courier or speed post to HGS, OTAI, Department of Oil Technology Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur- 208002.

Agenda of Annual General Meeting (24th September 2022) and Annual Report 2021-2022