Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue 2026

In a world shaped by geopolitical tension, regulatory uncertainty and climate disruption, the palm oil sector stands at a crossroads. From evolving EU deforestation rules and shifting compliance timelines to growing scrutiny from investors and consumers, stakeholders face unprecedented complexity and opportunity.

Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) 2026 brings together organisations from across the palm oil value chain to navigate this new reality. As global networks are tested by trade volatilities, policy shifts and traceability demands, businesses must work towards building truly resilient, future-proof sourcing strategies. Join industry peers to unpack regulatory developments and de-risk supply chains, and explore how a focus on climate, nature and people can create long-term market advantage. This is where leaders align, partnerships form, and good practices are discussed.

Date/Time: Tuesday 9 June 2026, 8:30am-5pm

Location: Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1LE, England, United Kingdom

AFi Partnerships Lead Ana Lima will speak on the below panel:

Breakout Session III – Nature: Beyond 2025 DCF commitments: transitioning to resilient palm oil supply chains

This interactive session will explore practical solutions from companies and NGOs to accelerate progress through recognising efforts to drive smallholder inclusion at the landscape level. Participants will discuss the guidance, mechanisms, and collaboration needed to drive sector transition, support credible DCF reporting, and deliver nature-positive, resilient palm production.

Panellists include:

• Patricia Arenas Gonzalez, Moderator Principal Project Manager, Landscapes and Collaboration, Proforest
• Ana Lima, Partnerships Lead, Accountability Framework initiative (AFi)
• Lucas Olmos Woodward, Group Forests Manager, Tesco

Register for SPOD 2026 here