Why Join the INC Congress
Every year, the INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress brings together the largest and most influential gathering of leaders in the global nut & dried fruit industry.
International Participation
The largest international gathering of presidents and CEO's from the world's largest nut and dried fruit complanies.
Industry
Knowledge
Updates on industry statistics, crop forcasts, supply, copnsumption and market dynamics.
Business Opportunites
Join around 1,300 participants from leading global companies to network, explore opportunities, and do business.
Networking &
Social Events
A variety of entertaining social activities to build professional relationships in a different and relaxed atmosphere.
CONGRESS IN NUMBERS
Next INC Congress
Get Inspired in Macao, May 12-14, 2026
Past Congresses & Participant Overview
Immersive Industry Experience
Held annually just before the INC Congress, the INC Immersive Experience provides an in-depth exploration of the nuts and dried fruits sector, offering a comprehensive view of how products move through the entire supply chain. Designed for industry professionals, it showcases current practices, emerging technologies, and the innovations influencing the field. This year taking place in China from May 9-11, the visit combines observational learning with practical insights, giving participants a well-rounded understanding of this dynamic industry. It is open to INC Congress attendees and students of the INC Academia.
Round Table Presentations
After the INC Congress, members receive access to round-table videos and presentations covering Nut and Dried Fruit Production Prospects and Expert Sessions, allowing them to revisit the discussions at any time.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Internationally Renowned Speakers with valued knowledge.
Order of information for speakers.
Gopi Kallayil
Chennai 2017, India
Gopi Kallayil is the Chief Evangelist, Brand Marketing at Google. He works with Google’s sales teams and customers and helps grow customer brands through digital marketing. In his prior roles he led the marketing team for the Company’s flagship advertising product, AdWords, in the Americas and Asia Pacific, and the marketing team for AdSense, Google’s publisher-facing product.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Chennai 2017, India
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a universally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. His vision of a violence-free, stress-free society through the reawakening of human values has inspired millions. His initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, poverty alleviation, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all and campaigns against female feticide and child labor.
Dr. Andreu Veà
Seville 2018, Spain
Andreu Veà is the co-founder of the Internet Society (ISOC-ES) and is the only European to be selected to serve on the Advisory Board of the Internet Hall of Fame.
Dr. Veà is known as “The Internet Biographer” after his book “How we created the internet” and in recognition for his support to the internet, this year, Dr. Veà has received a lifetime achievement award by the Spanish Internet Society.
A. Garrigues Walker
Seville 2018, Spain
A. Garrigues Walker, Chairman of the Garrigues Foundation and Honorary Chairman of the law firm Garrigues, is an internationally-renowned Spanish jurist, particularly prominent is his work as adviser on foreign investments in Spain for major multinational companies and governments of countries such as the US or Japan. He has also advised the Spanish government on matters of financial legislation.
Dr. Oz
Boca Raton 2019, USA
Dr. Oz has won Ten Daytime Emmy® Awards for “The Dr. Oz Show” and is an Attending Physician at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center.
Dr. Oz received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and obtained a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School.
Brad Rose
Boca Raton 2019, USA
Brad Rose is an Executive Vice President at Rose Research, LLC -one of the foremost marketing research firms- specializing in state-of-the-art techniques, including A/I (Artificial Intelligence) and “hybrid” (combining qualitative and quantitative methods).
Hamdi Ulukaya
Boca Raton 2019, USA
Hamdi Ulukaya is founder, Chairman and CEO of Chobani, one of the fastest-growing food companies in the last decade and a pioneer for the natural food movement. In less than five years, Chobani became the No. 1-selling Greek Yogurt brand in the US with more than a billion dollars in annual sales. In 2017, Chobani was named to Fortune’s “Change the World” list of companies.
INC AWARDS
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council Awards are the leading international recognition program for excellence in the nuts and dried fruits industry. Presented during the annual INC Congress, the awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership, and commitment of individuals and companies that are driving the industry forward and shaping its future.
Golden Nut Award
Honouring excellence in the nuts and dried fruit industry, the Golden Nut Award is the maximum international recognition to the excellence in the sector.
Excellence in Research
This award recognizes outstanding researchers whose contributions have led to significant accomplishments in health and nutrition research. on nuts and dried fruit.
Excellence in Gastronomy
Recognising chefs who have made significant contributions to high gastronomy: culinary creations and new product development including nuts and/or dried fruit.
Innovation Award
Highlighting forward-thinking companies shaping the future, the INC Innovation Award recognizes groundbreaking advancements in the nut and dried fruit industry.
Other Recognitions
The INC also recognizes other industry leaders with prestigious accolades like the Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
See what participants say about their past Congress experiences
