We are delighted and honored to announce that our Product Owner, Dr Mohamad Hamze, has been invited to be a panelist at a session entitled “Sustainable Food Value Chains: Leveraging Indigenous Technologies for Climate Resilience” during World Food India 2024 this September.
We are thrilled to announce that our Product Owner, Dr Mohamad Hamze, has been invited to be a panelist at one of the sessions during World Food India (WFI) 2024 this September. His expertise in sustainable food systems and climate resilience aligns perfectly with the theme of this global event. The entire BWI team shares in this honor and gratitude, recognizing the significance of his invitation to contribute to an enriching panel session: “Sustainable Food Value Chains: Leveraging Indigenous Technologies for Climate Resilience,” connecting experts worldwide.
World Food India 2024, scheduled from September 19th to 22nd at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, marks the third edition of this prestigious event. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), WFI has quickly established itself as a global platform for stakeholders across the food processing value chain. Moreover, with an 8.38% average annual growth rate, India’s food processing sector is booming. Given India’s status as the fastest-growing and fifth-largest economy in the world, these statistics support the organizers’ assertion that India is becoming the world’s food basket.
“The event aims to showcase innovations, foster connections, and encourage collaboration” (WFI, 2024).
The previous edition of WFI saw participation from 1,208 exhibitors. Furthermore, there were 15 country pavilions and 16 international delegations, including nine ministerial delegations. Consequently, the event became one of the largest congregations of salient players in the agri-food sector. This year promises to be equally impactful. The event will feature thematic sessions, exhibitions, policy roundtables, B2B, B2G, and G2G meetings, or even startup awards.
The multiple thematic sessions will focus on various aspects of the food processing sector, featuring industry leaders, startups, experts, or policymakers. Mohamad has been invited by MoFPI to participate in the Knowledge Session titled “Sustainable Food Value Chains: Leveraging Indigenous Technologies for Climate Resilience.” Moreover, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute will moderate the panel discussion (TERI).
Date of the panel discussion: 21st September at 10 am IST
Mohamad’s subtopic: Integrating Earth Observation Data and Machine Learning for Climate-Resilient Water Resource Management in Food and Agriculture
Mohamad, currently a Product Owner at BWI, is an expert in Earth and Water Sciences. Moreover, he possesses extensive experience in hydrological modeling, machine learning, and sustainable agriculture. He leads the Data4Water project, which digitizes the Godavari River Basin in India, funded by the European Space Agency. Previously, Mohamad worked at INRAE, applying machine learning to improve irrigation management and precision agriculture. Additionally, he holds a PhD in Remote Sensing-Earth and Water Sciences, a Master’s in Sustainable Water and Land Management, and a Master’s in Agricultural Engineering. What’s more, his diverse background and expertise make him an invaluable member of BWI. We are pleased that his strong foundation in remote sensing, crop modeling, and sustainable agriculture has been recognized by the organizers of this significant global event.
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, partners, and sponsors of World Food India 2024. Thank you for providing this platform to discuss and explore innovative solutions in the food processing sector. Lastly, both Mohamad and the entire team appreciate the recognition of his value as a panelist in discussing climate-resilient food systems.
We look forward to the event and the enriching insights it will bring.
