{"id":7,"date":"2020-03-08T11:30:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T11:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-DUBAI-2024\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:13:03","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7\" class=\"elementor elementor-7\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9542813 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9542813\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base \" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"55d19a9\" \n\t\t \n\t\t 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eael-countdown-label-inline  eael-countdown-label-block-mobile \">\n                                    <ul id=\"eael-countdown-c6bbb80\" class=\"eael-countdown-items\" data-date=\"Nov 23 2026 8:00:00 +4\">\n                        <li class=\"eael-countdown-item\"><div class=\"eael-countdown-days\"><span data-days class=\"eael-countdown-digits\">00<\/span><span class=\"eael-countdown-label\">DAYS<\/span><\/div><\/li>                        <li class=\"eael-countdown-item\"><div class=\"eael-countdown-hours\"><span data-hours class=\"eael-countdown-digits\">00<\/span><span class=\"eael-countdown-label\">HOURS<\/span><\/div><\/li>                        <li class=\"eael-countdown-item\"><div class=\"eael-countdown-minutes\"><span data-minutes class=\"eael-countdown-digits\">00<\/span><span class=\"eael-countdown-label\">MINUTES<\/span><\/div><\/li>                        <li class=\"eael-countdown-item\"><div class=\"eael-countdown-seconds\"><span data-seconds class=\"eael-countdown-digits\">00<\/span><span class=\"eael-countdown-label\">SECONDS<\/span><\/div><\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"eael-countdown-expiry-template\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                            <\/div>\n               \n\t\t\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbbfe5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbbfe5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8010b24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8010b24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-27ecd3b-a9f1cb8 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"27ecd3b\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe <strong>36th IAOM MEA Conference &amp; Expo<\/strong> is the premier annual gathering for the milling and grain processing industry. In 2026, we convene in the vibrant city of Cape Town under the transformative theme, <strong>\"Grain of Change.\"<\/strong><br><br><strong>This event marks a pivotal intersection where tradition meets innovation.<\/strong> It brings together global experts and industry leaders to explore the technical, digital, and economic shifts reshaping the African continent and the Middle East. Whether you are looking to optimize mill performance, explore new trade routes, or invest in the next generation of machinery, this is where the future of milling is defined.<br><br>To deliver on our mission of <strong>Powering Middle East &amp; Africa\u2019s Milling Future<\/strong>, the 2026 program is built upon three strategic pillars designed to provide actionable insights for every participant:\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c36df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54c36df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603977c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"603977c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b844ac ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"6b844ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    INNOVATION                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Explore AI-driven milling, automation, and the latest technical advancements that increase extraction rates while reducing operational downtime.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3019bfc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3019bfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352326d ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"352326d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    SUSTAINABILITY                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Discuss energy-efficient operations, sustainable sourcing, and resilient strategies to ensure long-term food security across the Middle Eas and Africa regions. \n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9607d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef9607d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c4d39 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"d2c4d39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-left text- icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation-   \">\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    CONNECTIVITY                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Build strategic partnerships with equipment suppliers, traders, and millers from 50+ countries, fostering a unified global supply chain. \n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ca65c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60ca65c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base \" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"0c8124e\" \n\t\t \n\t\t 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece48c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ece48c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af712ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af712ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b12030 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b12030\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b4a67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49b4a67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A LEGACY OF <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd8e95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fd8e95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MILLING EXCELLENCE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-957b338 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"957b338\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base \" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"c231fc0\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"6448\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"724\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"52\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN.png 724w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN-300x22.png 300w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac34d16 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac34d16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-17f9b56-b4dbd63 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"17f9b56\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Middle East &amp; Africa Region is a non-profit educational organization committed to advancing technology, knowledge, and best practices across the flour, feed, and grain processing industries.<br><br>Through its global network, IAOM MEA provides a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and industry collaboration, bringing together experts and leaders dedicated to driving innovation across the milling sector.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b359ef8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b359ef8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-637eba1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"637eba1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db26e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2db26e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-474dbaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"474dbaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE \"GRAIN OF CHANGE\"<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8dcf06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8dcf06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AGENDA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ead048 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ead048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base \" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"93a0059\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"6448\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"724\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"52\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN.png 724w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SMALL-LAIN-300x22.png 300w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3151ec2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3151ec2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-5879b7a-e3aaabc e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5879b7a\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 2026 program is designed to reflect the evolving landscape of global milling. From the integration of artificial intelligence to the expansion of specialized feed production, each day delivers focused insights, combining strategic discussions with technical excellence.&nbsp;<br>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd77a8a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd77a8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3a913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6b3a913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>IAOM MEA 2026 \u2014 Event Schedule<\/title>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Arsenal:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400;1,700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --gold: #C9A227;\n    --gold-light: #E8C76A;\n    --gold-soft: #F5E9C4;\n    --maroon: #8B2C2C;\n    --dark: #1a1a1a;\n    --text: #2d2d2d;\n    --muted: #555;\n    --bg: #ffffff;\n    --card-bg: #ffffff;\n    --border: #e6dfc6;\n  }\n \n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n \n  body {\n    font-family: 'Arsenal', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    color: var(--text);\n    background: var(--bg);\n  }\n \n  .schedule-section,\n  .day-title,\n  .day-text {\n    font-family: 'Arsenal', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n \n  .schedule-section {\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 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WELCOME RECEPTION<\/span>Finalize your presence at the Expo and kick off IAOM MEA 2026 with a high-level networking evening.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <!-- Day 2 -->\n    <div class=\"day-card\">\n      <div class=\"day-card-header\">\n        <h3 class=\"day-title\">Day 2 &ndash; 24 November 2026<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"day-card-body\">\n        <p class=\"day-text\"><span class=\"day-heading\">STRATEGY &amp; CONNECTION<\/span>Official Opening Ceremony and Executive Panel Discussions, followed by the prestigious Traders&rsquo; Dinner.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <!-- Day 3 -->\n    <div class=\"day-card\">\n      <div class=\"day-card-header\">\n        <h3 class=\"day-title\">Day 3 &ndash; 25 November 2026<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"day-card-body\">\n        <p class=\"day-text\"><span class=\"day-heading\">INNOVATION &amp; MARKETS<\/span>Keynote Address, Global Trade Outlook forums, and deep-dive Technical Sessions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n \n    <!-- Day 4 -->\n    <div class=\"day-card\">\n      <div class=\"day-card-header\">\n        <h3 class=\"day-title\">Day 4 &ndash; 26 November 2026<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"day-card-body\">\n        <p class=\"day-text\"><span class=\"day-heading\">TECHNICAL INSIGHTS &amp; CLOSING<\/span>Final rounds of Technical Sessions and the Official Closing Ceremony.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n \n  <\/div>\n \n<\/section>\n \n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c796f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18c796f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6196016 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6196016\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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The Mother City Experience                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Discuss energy-efficient operations, sustainable sourcing, and resilient strategies to ensure long-term food security across the Middle Eas and Africa regions. \n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901bbc9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"901bbc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b72b4 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"19b72b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element-a26a0f3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a26a0f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-721e420 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"721e420\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a346c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48a346c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-19b2707-fcde679 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"19b2707\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGRAIN OF CHANGE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"a835a1d\" \n\t\tclass=\"e-a835a1d-b768613 e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\t\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\t&nbsp;Powering Mideast &amp; Africa\u2019s Milling Future\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 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data-id=\"9d041e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCTICC, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc5c233 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc5c233\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a127117 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a127117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t23-26  NOVEMBER 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elementor-element-a373e9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a373e9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9306c85 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9306c85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f7c38c2-168fab6 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f7c38c2\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe <strong>36th IAOM MEA Conference &amp; Expo<\/strong> is the premier annual gathering for the milling and grain processing industry. In 2026, we convene in the vibrant city of Cape Town under the transformative theme, <strong>\"Grain of Change.\"<\/strong><br><br><br><strong>This event marks a pivotal intersection where tradition meets innovation.<\/strong> It brings together global experts and industry leaders to explore the technical, digital, and economic shifts reshaping the African continent and the Middle East. Whether you are looking to optimize mill performance, explore new trade routes, or invest in the next generation of machinery, this is where the future of milling is defined.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a42941 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a42941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277b61e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"277b61e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base e-1ae5a5c-fa097f4\" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"1ae5a5c\" \n\t\t \n\t\t 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elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5842105\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base \" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"5e61c53\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"6839\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-scaled.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"2560\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"211\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-1024x85.png 1024w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-768x63.png 768w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-1536x127.png 1536w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ICONS-LOCATION-2048x169.png 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641c79b elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"641c79b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"info_section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8751fdb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8751fdb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5b855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a5b855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cape Town International Convention Centre<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-98fe98e-703d6cf e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"98fe98e\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Town is one of Africa's most prestigious business destinations, a global gateway where innovation, sophistication, and a stunning coastal setting come together.<br><br>The IAOM MEA Annual Conference &amp; Expo will be hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), an award-winning venue at the heart of the city. Known for its contemporary design and world-class facilities, the CTICC provides the perfect setting for high-level networking, premium exhibitions, and meaningful industry connections.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55225c3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55225c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9bf7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f9bf7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd3f8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfd3f8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cape Town International Convention Centre<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-e39f4d9-7724cb6 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"e39f4d9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Town is one of Africa's most prestigious business destinations, a global gateway where innovation, sophistication, and a stunning coastal setting come together.<br><br>The IAOM MEA Annual Conference &amp; Expo will be hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), an award-winning venue at the heart of the city. Known for its contemporary design and world-class facilities, the CTICC provides the perfect setting for high-level networking, premium exhibitions, and meaningful industry connections.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a8bc38 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a8bc38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3ad512 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3ad512\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450844a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"450844a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e390e27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e390e27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a97785e ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"a97785e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-center text- icon-top-align elementor-animation-   \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  \">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-page-list\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Exclusive Discount for Millers!                <\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"box-footer disable_hover_button\">\n                    <div class=\"btn-wraper\">\n                                                            <a class=\"elementskit-btn whitespace--normal\" href=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                                                Click Here                                    <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21427ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21427ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0abc08d ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"0abc08d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-center text- icon-top-align elementor-animation-   \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  \">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon fas fa-list-alt\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Become a Speaker!                <\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"box-footer disable_hover_button\">\n                    <div class=\"btn-wraper\">\n                                                            <a class=\"elementskit-btn whitespace--normal\" href=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/call-for-papers\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                                                Click Here                                    <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ed6e3 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78ed6e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e751ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e751ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1752\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6456\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page.png 1752w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page-1024x276.png 1024w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page-768x207.png 768w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/photo-home-page-1536x415.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb631f elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bbb631f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86fae7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86fae7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd42b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffd42b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-f444330-470d877 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f444330\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe <strong>36th Annual IAOM Mideast &amp; Africa Conference &amp; Expo<\/strong> will take pla ce in <strong>Cape Town, South Africa from 23\u201326 November 2026<\/strong>, bringing together professionals from across the global <strong>flour, feed, and grain milling industries<\/strong>.&nbsp; Hosted at the world-class <strong>Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)<\/strong>, located in the heart of <strong>Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong>. Renowned for its modern facilities and exceptional service,\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e29e608 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e29e608\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<img class=\"e-image-base e-d05ffaa-ecc8d7a\" \n\t\t\t\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"d05ffaa\" \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"6400\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"630\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"698\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map.png 630w, https:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/Cape-Town-2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map-271x300.png 271w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd291fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd291fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d93973 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d93973\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-9aa87aa-f2c9680 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"9aa87aa\"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecognized as the premier annual gathering for the milling and grain processing sector, the IAOM MEA Conference &amp; Expo serves as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, millers, equipment suppliers, traders, and service providers to connect, exchange knowledge, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of milling.<br>Each year, the conference rotates between the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing IAOM MEA\u2019s commitment to strengthening industry collaboration and knowledge sharing across the region. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-830e1e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"830e1e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7c3a97 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a7c3a97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas 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