ABOUT THE EVENT
THE PULSE INDUSTRY GATHERS IN ORLANDO
4 DAYS. 1 LOCATION. 11-14 MAY, 2026
1,000+ delegates. 50 countries. One industry beating to the same rhythm. Pulses 26 is more than a conference—it’s where the global pulse value chain connects, reinvents, and accelerates into the future.
From Orlando, the pulse trade will set trends, open markets, and forge new alliances. High-level networking, game-changing insights, and opportunities that redefine business—all in one place.
Be part of the stage where the world’s pulse industry writes its future.
PULSES 26 IS A JOINT EVENT BY GPC & USA PULSES
SPONSORS
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TITLE SPONSOR
SUPPORT SPONSORS
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EMERALD SPONSOR
SAPPHIRE SPONSORS
SESSION SPONSORS
ONYX SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
PEARL SPONSORS
WHY REGISTER
+50 COUNTRIES / +1,000 DELEGATES / +50 SPEAKERS / +60 SPONSORS / 10 PANELS ON KEY PULSES / WELCOME RECEPTION & GALA DINNER / 60+ HOURS OF NETWORKING
BUILD CONNECTIONS, BOOST BUSINESS, LEARN FROM THE BEST
Pulses 26 is the ultimate place to network with industry leaders, make new connections, and create business opportunities that can transform your company. You’ll meet the decision-makers, innovators, and influencers shaping the global pulse market. 10 expert-led panels with over 50 panelists dive deep into the pulses that matter most—covering market trends, forecasts, prices, technology, innovation, sustainability, and exclusive insights you won’t get anywhere else.
PANELS
12 PANELS LED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Market updates, forecasts, prices, and innovation across key pulses.
PROGRAM - 4 Days
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This is our preliminary program, which will be finalized in April. Additional panelists, moderators, and featured speakers will be announced in the coming months.
11 May
Registration Desk
Social event
Welcome Reception 🍸
Speakers
Huseyin Arslan
AGT Food and Ingredients, moderator on Red Lentil Panel
Harsha Rai
Mayur Global Corporation (India), panelist on Red Lentil Panel
Tuba Memis
Memisoglu Tarim Urunleri Tic Ltd (Türkiye), panelist on Red Lentil Panel
Mitchel Elks
AGT (Australia), panelist on Red Lentil Panel
Deepak Rawat
Empros International (Canada), panelist on Red Lentils Panel
Sophie Nivagne
CIACAM, moderator on Green & Brown Lentils Panel
Mehmetcan Karamanlı
Yayla Agro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Türkiye), panelist on Green & Brown Lentils Panel
Ramakrishnan Balamurugan
V.N.M.A.D. FIRM (India), panelist on Green & Brown Lentils Panel
Brett Melvin
Maviga (USA), panelist on Green & Brown Lentils Panel
Jay Paskaruk
AGT Foods (Canada), panelist on Green & Brown Lentils Panel
Navneet Singh Chhabra
Global Garbanzo, moderator on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Lucas Genero
Agrofin (Argentina), panelist on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Andac Kolukisa
Natural Gida A.S. (Türkiye), panelist on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Derek Drayson
Columbia Grain (USA), panelist on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Sahid Hernandez
Terminel (Mexico), panelist on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Yusuf Memis
Bashan Agro (Türkiye), panelist on Kabuli Chickpeas Panel
Peter Wilson
Wilson International Trade, moderator on Desi Chickpeas Panel
Tayyab Balagamwala
Seatrade Group of Companies (Pakistan), panelist on Desi Chickpeas Panel
Sohil Tanna
Agrocorp (India), panelist on Desi Chickpeas Panel
Pierfrancesco Sportelli
Kelley Bean, moderator on White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel
Atef Tadros
TK & Danny (Egypt), panelist on White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel
Delfina Uranga
Jewell Agri (Argentina), panelist on White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel
Tewodros Yilma
Valam Global Trading PLC (Ethiopia), panelist on White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel
Pietro Schisler
Arbaza (Brazil), moderator on Speckled & Color Beans Panel
Samuel Peck
Jack’s Bean Company (USA), panelist on Speckled & Color Beans Panel
Ivan Martin
Alimar (Argentina), panelist on Speckled & Color Beans Panel
Ali Hakkak
ARG Foods (Canada), panelist on Speckled & Color Beans Panel
Daniel Lin
United Brokers (China), panelist on Speckled & Color Beans Panel
Dilip Mohanty
Reliance Retail Pvt. Ltd. (India), panelist on Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel
Shyam Narsaria
Arvee International Pte (Myanmar), moderator on Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel
Julio Mariucci
Coperaguas (Brazil), panelist on Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel
Dileep Kumar
Sakhi Group (Pakistan), panelist on Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel
Lika Khoptyanets
Agroleader, moderator on Mung Beans Panel
Vanesa Tejero
GTA Trading, panelist on Mung Beans Panel
Faisal Anis Majeed
Bombi’s Group (Pakistan), panelist on Mung Beans Panel
Akhil Goyal
AgroPure Group (India), panelist on Mung Beans Panel
Joanna Tan
FOSHAN NANHAI JINHECHENG IMP & EXP CO LTD (China), panelist on Mung Beans Panel
Kyaw Win
Bright Light Company Limited (Myanmar), panelist on Mung Beans Panel
Travis Taylor
Agrocorp International, moderator on Dry Peas Panel
Alex Petersen
Sinamco Trading (USA), panelist on Dry Peas Panel
Federico Castellini
Southern Seeds Production (Argentina), panelist on Dry Peas Panel
Meng Weihua
Nanjing Bonagro (China), panelist on Dry Peas Panel
VIshal Vijay
Agrocorp International, moderator on the Food Innovation Panel
Amith Agarwal
StarAgri (India), panelist on Food Innovation Panel
Nicole Atchinson
PURIS (USA), panelist on Food Innovation Panel
Audrey Ashworth
SIAL Paris (France), panelist on Food Innovation Panel
Vijay Iyengar
GPC President | Agrocorp International. Opening Speaker and panelist on the Risk Management Panel
Jaine Chisholm Caunt OBE
GAFTA, moderator on Risk Management Panel
Kurt Haarmann
Columbia Grain (USA), panelist on Risk Management Panel
Jonathan Waters
Gafta's General Counsel
Tim McGreevy
CEO, USA Pulses. Opening Speaker
Steven Pocklington
CFT Corporation, panelist on Shipping & Logistics Panel
Jordan Atkins
WTC Group, panelist on Shipping & Logistics Panel
Quinton Stewart
Bunge, moderator on Shipping & Logistics Panel
Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl
Secretary-General, The Vegetarian Society of Denmark Board Member of the Danish Government’s Plant-Based Food Grant, Keynote Speaker
Kurt Long
Vice President, Emerging Nutrition at Ardent Mills, Keynote Speaker
Edward Hsu
US International Development Finance Corporation, Keynote Speaker
Martijn Stange
Keynote Speaker
Murad AI-Katib
AGT Foods (Canada), panelist on Risk Management Panel
THE EXPERIENCE, STRAIGHT FROM THE FLOOR
Pulses 25 in Singapore
“An outstanding event, very well curated and organized. The panels and networking opportunities gave us insights and connections we couldn’t get anywhere else.”
Pulses 24 in New Delhi, India
“GPC events are amazing. Our company regularly joins every year. It's the best platform for us to present our company in front of international buyers & sellers.”
Pulses 23 in Sydney, Australia
“Overall, it was a nice conference: room, lunch, Gala Dinner. Everything was super.”
Pulses 22 in Dubai, UAE
“The conference itself was very useful, informative and interesting, as well as networking.”
THE VENUE
COMFORT, LOCATION, AND TROPICAL VIBES
It’s just another day in paradise at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. This laid-back Polynesian paradise offers 1,000 inviting guest rooms, including 51 suites and 50 club-level rooms.
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TOURISM
Orlando is home to the world’s most incredible theme parks: Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. Enjoy thrilling rides, magical shows, and unforgettable attractions—making the city the ultimate destination for adventure and fun, perfect to explore before or after Pulses 26.
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VISA
Apply for your U.S. visa now!
If you're planning to attend, now's the time to apply for your visa to make sure everything’s ready for your trip.
Request your visa support letter
GPC members can obtain one to assist with the application.
IMPORTANT: If you don't get your visa by May 10, 2026, we'll refund the registration cost.
FEES
Normal Fee period is available until Apr 30, 2026.
FEE SCHEDULE
Your payment needs to be completed before the deadline.
EARLY BIRD RATES
From October 20 - $1,300
From November 20- $1,350
From December 20 - $1,400
From January 20 - $1,450
REGULAR RATE
From February 20 - $1,500
LATE REGISTRATION RATE
From May 1 - $1,650
JOIN GPC
An exclusive event, only for GPC members
The Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) represents all segments of the pulse industry value chain. Our mission is to increase the production and consumption of pulses worldwide. With our core values of sustainability and innovation, we aim to create a better future for the industry and for the planet.
If you’d like to attend Pulses 26 and you are not a GPC member, you need to become one first! A GPC membership not only gives you access to this exclusive event, you’ll also get these benefits for a whole year:
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Reach the largest global pulse audience and turn connections into real business opportunities.
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Venue
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
Address
6300 Hollywood Wy, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Space or shopping? Choose your Pulses 26 experience!
On May 11, we’ve planned two activities where you can explore Orlando while connecting with other attendees in a more relaxed setting. Both experiences include transportation from and to the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline: April 20.
Kennedy Space Center Experience
Go behind NASA’s gates and explore one of the most iconic space centers in the world. From real launch sites to the Saturn V rocket, this is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The experience starts with a guided bus tour through restricted areas of the space center, including active launch sites like Launch Complex 39 used for Apollo, Shuttle, and Artemis missions. Visitors learn about current and future launches, watch a recreated Apollo countdown, see authentic Apollo artifacts, and explore how astronauts reached the Moon—including the massive 363-foot Saturn V rocket, one of the largest ever built.
Date: May 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Registration cost: USD 166
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
Shop top global brands at one of Florida’s largest outlet malls, with exclusive discounts and a wide selection of stores, like Nike, Adidas, Converse, Columbia Sportswear, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, Guess, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, and many more.
Date: May 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration cost: USD 20
How to register for the social events:
1) Register for Pulses 26 HERE.
2) Add any of the social activities in step 4 (Additional Services).
3) Done!