MULTAN: An international food conference and industrial exhibition aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture,climate-resilient food systems and food security concluded at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) here bringing together over 1,000 participants and featuring more than 50 industrial stalls.
Held under the theme ‘Sustainable Food Systems in the Context of Climate Change: Advancing Towards Climate-Resilient Food Security,’ the event was jointly organized by the Pakistan Agricultural Scientists (PAS) Forum and BZU’s faculties of Food Science and Nutrition and Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
Punjab Higher Education Commission Chairman Prof.Dr.Iqrar Ahmad Khan attended as chief guest while BZU Vice Chancellor(VC) Prof.Dr.Muhammad Zubair Iqbal was patron-in-chief.
The conference brought together scientists,researchers,academics,agricultural experts,industrialists and students to discuss sustainable agricultural production,food safety,modern technologies and efficient use of natural resources amid climate change challenges.
Chief organizers included Prof.Dr.Muhammad Riaz,Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition and President of the PAS Forum;Prof.Dr.Mubashir Hussain of the Department of Agronomy and General Secretary of the PAS Forum and Prof.Dr.Nazim Hussain Labar,Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
The accompanying Food Expo 2026 was a major attraction,featuring more than 50 stalls showcasing food products,agricultural technologies,processing solutions and packaging innovations.
Leading companies participating in the exhibition included FFC,Innova Agri Solutions,Comega Chemicals,Volka Food International,Rewari Sweets,Lipton,Ajman Spices,Ajman Tea and Multan Packages.
The expo provided a platform for businesses to showcase their products and technologies while connecting with universities,researchers and students.
It also offered participants opportunities to explore industrial innovations and strengthen collaboration between academia and the private sector.
University vice chancellors and senior academics from across the country also attended the event,including representatives from the University of Chakwal,Government College University Lahore, Emerson University Multan, The Women University Multan, University of Southern Punjab and Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration between academic institutions,research organizations and industry in developing sustainable solutions to food security challenges and strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural and food sectors.