Farmers’ group in Davao to hold 1st Philippine Asia Durian Summit from Oct. 25-27

Durian, nicknamed the king of fruits, takes center stage at the SMX Convention Center of SMX Lanang Premiere this month as a farmers’ group in Davao City holds the 1st Philippine Asia Durian Summit.

Organized by the Durian Industry Association of Davao City (DIADC), IMS Asia and with the help of the Department ofAgriculture, DA AMAD XI office, the summit will be held from October 25 to 27.

Over 1,500 delegates from durian industry associations join growers, farmers, traders, consolidators, buyers, and exporters of the well-loved tropical fruit to open their doors for more opportunities in the industry.

The 1st Philippine Asia Durian Summit is an inaugural event envisioned to provide the space for the sharing of voices and insights among local and international durian experts.

The summit is likewise meant to provide the needed platform that would gather durian enthusiasts’ outlooks, foster collaboration, and forge partnerships among stakeholders in the industry.

It will also provide a platform for all stakeholders to solicit consensus to solidify the players in the industry value-chain, as well as exploit initiatives, insights, and program support to address various challenges defying the durian sector.

Aside from industry associations and farmers’ groups, the summit will also see the participation of leaders from the local government units (LGUs) in Davao, key government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), as well as allied sectors involved in logistics, freight forwarding, packaging, equipment manufacturing, and other service providers.

Two events shall comprise the summit – the trade show and exhibit, and the plenary sessions. There will also be around 120 exhibitors who will showcase their products and services.

Field tours and an open forum among durian enthusiasts also be conducted. Their main objectives are to achieve unity among the participants so the durian industry in the country may realize further expansion and sustainability, and to capture the spirit of harmony that can lead to transformative change.

With the theme “Cultivation, Innovation,