SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DAY 1

21 JULY 2026 (TUESDAY)

ALL DAY

TIME DETAILS LOCATION
8:45AM – 5.30PM ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) ABTC Arena, Hall 1
9:00AM – 6:00PM 5th Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia (GCCM) GCCM Arena, Hall 4
10:00AM – 5:00PM The Chocolate & Coffee Gourmet Bar Hall 1

MORNING

FDM2026 Opening Ceremony

Main Stage, Hall 2

TIME DETAILS
9:30AM Arrival of Invited Guests & Media
10:00AM Arrival of Guest of Honour
10:05AM Negaraku & MITEC Safety Briefing
10:10AM Cultural Performance
10:20AM Welcome Speech by Mr. Henri Tan
Managing Director of SIAL Network - ASEAN + India
10:30AM Opening Speech by YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
10:35AM Official Opening Ceremony of the Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026
Presentation of token to Guest of Honour
10:40AM Presentation of SIAL Innovation Awards Malaysia 2026
11:00AM Hall Tour with Guest of Honour

AFTERNOON

The Sommelier Experience

Workshop Area, Hall 4

TIME DETAILS
12:00PM – 1:00PM The Craft Sommelier Experience: A Masterclass in Sarawakian Beer & Culinary Pairing
by Liew Kai Mun, General Manager, The Wine Hub
2:00PM – 3:00PM The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 1: Introduction to the Wines and Spirits of China
by Justin Ho Li Vern, Best Sommelier of Malaysia, 2nd Runner up, Best Sommelier of Asia Oceania
3:30PM – 4:30PM The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 2: Guide to Food and Wine Pairing
by KC Tay, Wine Consultant/Sommelier
TIME DETAILS LOCATION
12:30PM – 1:00PM New Product Launch by Vive Chocolate
ShroomKoko Beverage Mix, Vive Chocolate		 Main Stage, Hall 4
1:00PM – 3:00PM Chocolate Lumiere Show Main Stage, Hall 4
1:00PM – 3:30PM GCCM Opening Ceremony GCCM Stage, Hall 4
2:15PM – 3:30PM Industry Insight Tour (Private Market Briefing) Meeting Room
3:30PM – 4.30PM Hebei-Malaysia Enterprise Matchmaking Meeting Main Stage, Hall 2
4:00PM – 4:30PM GCCM Prizing Ceremony GCCM Stage, Hall 4

DAY 2

22 JULY 2026 (WEDNESDAY)

ALL DAY

TIME DETAILS LOCATION
8:45AM – 5.30PM ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) ABTC Arena, Hall 1
9:00AM – 6:00PM 5th Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia (GCCM) GCCM Arena, Hall 4
10:00AM – 5:00PM The Chocolate & Coffee Gourmet Bar Hall 1

MORNING

The SPARK Kuala Lumpur 2026

Main Stage, Hall 2

TIME DETAILS
9:00AM – 10:00AM Arrival & Registration
10:00AM – 10:05AM Welcoming Speech by Henri Tan, Managing Director of SIAL Network - ASEAN + India
10:05AM – 10:10AM Opening Address by Ryan Edwards, Chief Judge, The SPARK Kuala Lumpur 2026
10:10AM – 10:15AM Introduction of Judges
10:15AM – 11:30AM The SPARK Kuala Lumpur 2026 Pitch Session
11:30AM – 12:00PM Presentation of Winners
TIME DETAILS LOCATION
10:00AM – 1:00PM GCCM Opening Ceremony GCCM Stage, Hall 4

AFTERNOON

Food System Change Maker Award 2026

Main Stage, Hall 2

TIME DETAILS
12:10PM – 12:15PM Opening Address by Melissa Ong, Group CEO of Impact Circle
12:15PM – 12:25PM Special Address by Datuk Seri Isham Ishak
Secretary General of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
12:25PM – 1:30PM Presentation of Awards

1:30PM – 5:00PM

ScaleX World Pitch

Main Stage, Hall 2

TIME DETAILS
1:30PM – 2:00PM Arrival & Registration
2:00PM – 2:05PM Welcoming Address by Sean Mak
Investment Lead, ScaleX
2:05PM – 2:15PM Opening Address by Dato Sri Norazman Ayob
Deputy Secretary General of Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
2:15PM – 2:20PM Intro of Judges
2:20PM – 4:30PM ScaleX World Pitch
4:30PM – 5:00PM Presentation of Grand Finalists

1:00PM - 5:30PM

 ChamberLink Exchange

The Gallery, Level 1A

TIME DETAILS
1:00PM – 1:30PM Registration, Networking & Refreshments
1:30PM – 1:40PM Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
1:40PM – 2:25PM Session 1: Building Sustainable SME Growth Through Finance, Ethics & Chamber Collaboration
By Amir Alfatakh Yusof
2:25PM – 3:10PM Session 2: From Market Insights to Market Success: Building Sustainable International Trade Partnerships
3:10PM – 3:30PM Tea Break & Networking
3:30PM – 4:15PM Session 3: Making Connections Count: Why Business Networking Doesn't Always Convert
By Victor Fasahati
4:15PM – 5:10PM Closing Fireside Chat Stronger Together: How Chamber Collaboration Creates Business Opportunities
5:10PM – 5:30PM Closing Remarks, Appreciation & Group Photo Session

2:00PM – 4:30PM

The Sommelier Experience

Workshop Area, Hall 4

TIME DETAILS
2:00PM – 3:00PM The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 3: The Most Overlooked Tool in Your Restaurant – Your Glassware
By Danny Leong, Malaysia's 1st Master Saké Sommelier Cogntive and Sensory Science Consultant
3:30PM – 4:30PM The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 4: Modern Cheese and Wine Pairing that Guests Remember
By KC Tay, Wine Consultant/Sommelier
TIME DETAILS LOCATION
4:00PM – 4:30PM GCCM Prizing Ceremony GCCM Stage, Hall 4

DAY 3

23 JULY 2026 (THURSDAY)

ALL DAY

TIME DETAILS LOCATION
8:45AM – 5.30PM ASEAN Barista Team Championship (ABTC) ABTC Arena, Hall 1
9:00AM – 6:00PM 5th Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia (GCCM) GCCM Arena, Hall 4
10:00AM – 5:00PM The Chocolate & Coffee Gourmet Bar Hall 1
TIME DETAILS
11:40AM – 12:40AM Semi Final
1:00PM – 2:10PM Final
3:00PM – 3:45PM Best COWA Coconut Coffee Beverage Challenge
4:15PM Prizing Ceremony

MORNING

FDM2026 Halal Forum

Main Stage, Hall 2

TIME DETAILS
11:00AM –11:10AM Opening Remarks
Mr. Abu Bakar Yusof
Chief Executive Officer, MATRADE
1:10AM – 11:50AM

Industry Talk
Strengthening Malaysia's Global Halal Leadership: Advancing Certification, Market Access and Industry Development

Speaker
Encik Idzham Bin Abdul Hamid, Director, Exports Promotion & Market Access Division, Halal, F&B and
Agro-Based Section, MATRADE


Moderator
Prof. Dr. Suhaimi Ab Rahman
UDRP, Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
11:50AM – 12:30PM

Panel Discussion 1
Driving Halal Innovation: From Research to Commercial Success

Panellists

  • Prof. Ir. Dr. Yus Aniza Yusof, Deputy Director, Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Ms. Hjh. Megawati Suzari, Director, New Product Development, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Lactalis Malaysia
  • Adjunct Prof. Dato' Dr Mohamed
    Ghazali, Executive Chairman, Nusantara Technologies Sdn Bhd
  • Prof. Dr. Samsilah Roslan,
    Director, Putra Science Park, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Moderator
Prof. Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa
UDRP, Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
12:30PM – 2:00PM Lunch & Prayer Break  
2:00PM – 2:40PM

Panel Discussion 2
Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies for the Halal Sector

Panellists

  • Ms. Siti Hazlin Jantan, Halal Operations Manager, Nestlé Malaysia
  • Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Norshakirah Ab Aziz, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
  • Ms. Amiriah Ahmad Hashim Hawari, Head, Halal Capacity Development Department, Halal International Selangor (HIS)
  • Intan Suriya, Director of International Partnership, Serunai Commerce Sdn Bhd

Moderator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarina Abdul Halim Lim
UDRP, Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

  
3:00PM – 3:30PM

Future Leaders Dialogue
The Next Decade of Halal Food: Innovation Sustainability and Global Competitiveness Interactive

Panellists

  • Ms. Yasmin Karim, CEO Doluvo Sdn. Bhd. and an own brand manufacturer of Popsmalaya Ice Bars
  • Prof. Dr. Awis Qurni Sazili FASc
    Director, Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Mr. Mohammad Hisham bin Talib
    Group Halal Coordinator, A. Clouet (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Moderator
Dr. Amalia Mohd Hashim
Halal Products Research Institute (IPPH), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

  
3:30PM End of forum  

 

AFTERNOON

The Sommelier Experience

Workshop Area, Hall 4

TIME DETAILS
2:00PM – 3:00PM The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 5: The Hidden Versatility of Saké: From Sushi Bar to Global Fine Dining
By Danny Leong, Malaysia's 1st Master Saké Sommelier Cogntive and Sensory Science Consultant
3:30PM – 4:30PM

The Sommelier Experience: Wine, Saké, Beer and Glassware Masterclass
Session 6: Introduction to Ukrainian Wines
By Solomiia Begun International Wine Consultant