ISM Middle East Expert Stage

SHAPING TOMORROW'S SWEET SUCCESS: JOIN ISM MIDDLE EAST'S GROUND-BREAKING CONFERENCE

 

As the ISM Middle East continues to grow exponentially, the need for a dedicated platform to share knowledge, professional expertise and to engage in valuable dialogue has never been more evident. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions on topics like:

  • MEA Trends and Growth Opportunities in the Sweets and Snacks Market
  • Mastering the MENA Market for Success
  • Innovations and Key Drivers to Healthy and Mindful-Snacking
  • Pioneering Technology Trends in the Sweets and Snacks World

With an exceptional line-up of speakers, insightful sessions, and abundant networking opportunities, this conference is poised to set new benchmarks in confectionery excellence. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of taste, trends, and transformation.

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HEAR INDUSTRY LEADERS UNVEIL CONFECTIONERY'S FUTURE THROUGH THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS AND LIMITLESS NETWORKING


 

 

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12:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    How the evolving consumer mindset is shaping the snacking industry The importance of packing in wholesome nutrients and ingredients Getting it right: Taste, flavor and texture Smart snacking strategie …
12:40
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    30 mins
    This presentation will look at the global trends in the sweet and snack space through the lens of Innova’s Top Ten Trends, shedding light on the commercial opportunities for the sectors and sharing in …
13:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Understanding the competitive landscape when setting up or scaling your business
    • Why finding the right distributor is key to your success entering MENA
    • Domestic and international policy issues you must be aware of
    • Do’s and DON’Ts in MENA: Cultural hints and points to consider
13:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Location is key! Placing your business strategically ensuring a smooth and resilient supply chain
    • Expect the unexpected: budgeting and cashflow challenges
    • Navigating legalities and regulatory changes
    • Seeking support to further grow and develop your business
    • When is it better to private label?
    • Online first vs retail first sales
14:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Growing your products and strengthen your brand
    • Entering a competitive market successfully
    • Getting your sales channel strategy right
    • Tips and tricks from an experienced startup and Shark Tank winner
15:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins

    The Middle East and Africa is leading snack growth with a forecast CAGR of 4.6% - higher than the 2.5% global average. Consumers in the Middle East and Africa tend to be more value driven with an affinity for premium and branded. In addition, a large youthful population and ongoing urbanization are boosting snacking.

    • The search for better quality nutrition and aspiration for healthier living continues to transform the snacking category. And as health concepts advance, more natural, earth-based foods are benefitting.
    • Sustained movement of people across the world and increasingly diverse, younger generational cohorts with amplified desires for experience is growing multicultural flares in snacks. 
    • The rising use of social media and tech for food inspiration and purchase is leading to valuable insights and direction for manufacturer and brand strategies.
15:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • How are you all planning your private labels across categories keeping the customers in mind?
    • How are you creating a niche with your private label concepts when you are also retailing other bigger brands?
    • What are the strategies you are incorporating to make this a success?
    • How do you foresee the growth of this division with time and in the future and what are the prospects and plans?
16:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • How are leading food innovators are reimagining the future of snacking? Peer beyond current fads and trends for a taste of what snacking in the 2030s could be like, as part of an elevated nutrition-wellness and lifestyle experience
    • How can the industry position itself to proactively shape and meet the snacking tastes and habits of tomorrow, across the “glocalized” psychographics of established and emerging markets?
    • Unpack how emerging food science, technology, and social/cultural trends point to disruptive new possibilities at the nexus of biohacking and personalised nutrition, AI and the Metaverse, new ingredients and sustainability, the future of travel, leisure, culture and sports, hyperlocal and DIY snacking, and psycho-emotional snacking and mental wellness
11:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • How is the industry catering to fast-shifting consumer lifestyles?
    • Trending healthy and alternative products
    • Stiff competition: local vs international players vying for market share
    • Rapid urbanization as a driver of changing demand
11:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • Exploring consumer health and wellness trends
    • Innovation to meet consumer needs
    • Value as a top priority for consumers
    • Outlook for the category
12:10
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    30 mins
    • Route to market and its impact
    • Creating partnerships instead of selling
    • Planning effectively rather than opportunities
12:40
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    30 mins
    • What trends are we seeing with consumers looking for holistic ways to supplement their diets?
    • Are companies better at sourcing raw materials responsibly?
    • Does packaging play a part for consumers when choosing a product?
    • How can private label influence customer loyalty?
13:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    There are several global consumer trends affecting the snacks industry both globally and regionally. Euromonitor’s top global consumer trends will cover: Delightful Distractions: consumers seek an esc …
13:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • In a rapidly growing market, what are the newest trends in plant-based products?
    • What are the latest innovations in the vegan space?
    • With prevalent competition, how can businesses better offer consumers unique flavors and new tastes?
    • Bric and mortar vs e-commerce: which avenue provides rapid growth?
14:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    • How are technological advances disrupting the supply chain?
    • Using precision fermentation to create nutritious and delicious product options
    • What are the ongoing challenges with producing high-quality alternative fats and ingredients?
    • Sourcing investors and achieving the funding you need
    • The road to a sustainable future food system
14:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    How are businesses leveraging younger consumers’ growing demands? What are the latest trends in ingredients, flavors and packaging? What role does the distribution channel segment play for up and comi …
11:00
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    10 mins
11:10
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    30 mins
    With consumers shifting their interests and prioritizing healthy snacks, how is the industry responding and are businesses staying ahead of the game and delivering? What trends are we seeing with cons …
11:40
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    40 mins
    • How is private label catering to today’s consumer behaviors?
    • In what ways are private label products differentiating themselves from larger brands?
    • Strategies for sourcing private label manufacturers
    • Achieving long-term benefits through sustainable partnerships
12:50
  1. Al Multaqua Ballroom
    20 mins
    Building trust and loyalty in a competitive market Finding your niche and using it to attract customers Creating partnerships in a scale market Growth prospects: from local to global

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