Oils and Fats
35th Practical Short Course – Worldwide
Advanced Technologies in Oilseed Processing, Edible Oil Refining and Oil Modification
Live Online / Virtual
December 1-3, 2026 (Three Half-Days)
This three half-days live online/virtual short course will bring together industry experts from around the world offering practical information on oilseed and oil processing and quality issues and how to integrate these in downstream products. The program is directed at plant engineers, chemists, technicians, managers, and superintendents.
This is a unique opportunity for new plant personnel and for those who are experienced to meet experts in the field to discuss current problems and learn how to enhance their operations. The course material will also serve as a useful reference for processors, product formulators, chemists and technicians as well as business managers familiar with oils & fats processing, and the production of finished products.
Target Group
Decision makers such as technicians, equipment manufacturers, product formulators, plant engineers, processors, chemists and sales and marketing specialists.
Registration
Program Brochure
Short Course
EARLY BIRD - By November 10, 2026
Live Online / Virtual
US$ 845/-
REGULAR Registration - After November 10, 2026
Live Online / Virtual
US$945/-
Academic and Student rates on demand. Group registration rates: 10 % off for three or more; 20% off for five or more.
Full Registration includes access to all presentations, lunch and coffee breaks; prices in USD.
Online registration OR download the registration form, fill the form and send by e-mail to Oils and Fats Email registration
Speakers
Andrew Logan, Regional Business Manager, Alfa Laval, Sweden
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Andrew Logan is the Regional Business Manager – Europe for the Edible Oil Systems business unit at Alfa Laval. He is a Chemical Engineer and has worked for Alfa Laval for more than 30 years. His work at Alfa Laval is primarily focused on providing solutions to customers processing edible or technical fats & oils.
Antonios Papastergiadis, Sr R&D Engineer & Laboratory Manager, R&D, Desmet Belgium
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Antonios Papastergiadis is the Manager of Desmet Innovation Center – Oils and Fats in Zaventem Belgium. After obtaining a PhD degree from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at Ghent University in 2014 he joined Desmet R&D and in his current role, he leads applied research activities in the field of oils and fats.
His professional interests include improving process efficiency and sustainability, investigating the physicochemical properties of oils and fats, and developing innovative approaches to mitigate environmental and process contaminants in edible oils. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences and symposia.
Bart Scholten, Group Business Development Manager, Envirogen Group, Netherlands
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Bart Scholten is the Group Business Development Manager at Envirogen Group, with a strong focus on the vegetable oil market. With 30+ years in the filtration of vegetable oils, Bart has held different technical and business development roles, including setting up the new standard for vertical pressure leaf filters.
Bent Sarup, Vice President, Oils & Fats Systems Global Sales, Alfa Laval, Denmark
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Dr. Daniel Martelozo Consalter, CEO, FIT - Fine Instrument Technology, Brazil
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Daniel Martelozo Consalter is the CEO of Fine Instrument Technology (FIT) and holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the São Carlos Institute of Physics at the University of São Paulo (IFSC–USP), specializing in instrumentation for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
He has led the development of SpecFIT magnetic resonance equipment and its applications, delivering innovative solutions for both industry and research. These technologies are currently used in more than 50% of palm oil mills across Latin America.
His work focuses on the development of advanced solutions, technologies, and equipment applied across multiple sectors, including oils and fats, citrus, food, soils, industrial processes, and polymers.
David de Schaetzen, Process Technology Manager - Oilseeds Preparation & Extraction, Desmet, Belgium
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David de Schaetzen is Process Technology Manager – Oilseeds Preparation & Extraction at Desmet, Belgium, with nearly 30 years of experience in edible oilseed crushing and refining. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering (Electromechanics) from Ecole Centrale des Arts et Métiers, Brussels.
Since joining Desmet in 1997, he has led process and project management initiatives in edible oil projects, with deep expertise in crushing plant operations, including preparation and solvent extraction, as well as new process development and technology support.
George Kacandes, Sepigel Bleaching Earths, Spain
Joanna Wawrzynczyk, Head of O&F ARD Laboratory, Novonesis, Denmark
Jorge Bello, Global Tech Support Manager, Bleaching Earth and BTX Clay Catalyst, US Silica, US
Julian Poll, Application Manager Sales, GEA Westfalia Separator Group, Germany
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Kevin Jobling – Sales and Business Development Manager – Crush, Europa Crown Ltd., UK
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Kevin Shadlock, Global Sales & Business Development Manager – Specialty, CPM Crown Iron Works, U.K.
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Patrick Schürmann, Application Manager Sales, Teamlead Oil&Fat Processing, GEA Westfalia Separator Process, Germany
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Patrick SchürmannScheuman is the Application Sales Manager and Team Lead for Oils and Fats Processing within the Renewables segment at GEA’s Separation Business Unit. He oversees global activities related to oil and fat processing, working closely with international teams to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions—from process design and engineering to installation and commissioning. His expertise covers key processing steps including neutralization, degumming, and integrated system solutions.
Patrick holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from FH Münster, as well as an MBA from WWU Münster. Since joining GEA in 2017, he has developed extensive experience in renewable resources and oil and fats processing, and currently leads global application sales in this field.
Roland Verhé, Professor, Ghent University, Belgium
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Stefan Neufeld, Sr. Technical Application Manager, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne, Germany
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Dr. Stefan Neufeld is a Senior Technical Application Manager in the Filtration Business Unit at JRS (J. Rettenmaier & Söhne), a global leader in cellulosic filter aids and adsorbents. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Würzburg, Germany, and has nearly 25 years of international experience in process and filtration optimization for vegetable oils, animal fats, biodiesel, and related feedstocks.
Dr. Neufeld specializes in product development and the application of cellulosic filter aids and adsorbents to improve efficiency, reduce processing costs, and enhance sustainability in industrial filtration processes.
Véronique Gibon, Consultant, Artemis Lipids, Belgium
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Dr. Véronique Gibon graduated from the University of Namur (Belgium) with a PhD in Chemistry and began her career as an assistant professor, where she led a research unit specializing in oils and fats crystallography. She later headed the R&D department at Fractionnement Tirtiaux (Belgium), an engineering company focused on oils and fats refining.
She subsequently joined the R&D and Innovation Center at Desmet (Belgium), a leading company in oils and fats refining, where she served as R&D and Science Manager. With more than 40 years of professional experience in edible oil processing, spanning both industry and academia, she now works as an independent consultant through her company, Artemis Lipids by VG.
Dr. Gibon is also the author of numerous scientific publications and has delivered presentations worldwide on oils and fats.
Wim De Greyt, R&D and Innovation Director, Desmet, Belgium
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Wim De Greyt graduated in 1988 as Engineer in Food Technology from the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences at the University of Ghent, Belgium. He obtained a PhD degree at the same University in 1998 with a study on ‘Effect of Physical Refining on Selected Minor Components in Vegetable Oils’.
He worked as Research Assistant at the Department of Food Technology & Nutrition from the University of Ghent from 1989 until 1998. Later he joined Extraction De Smet where he worked first as R&D project leader and from 2000 as R&D Manager. Early 2024, he was appointed as R&D director at Desmet and since beginning of 2026, he is also the Innovation director. He is managing all R&D activities in the 3 Innovation Centers of Desmet situated in Belgium, France and Malaysia.
He is (co-) author of more than 55 scientific papers and known as presenter at international conferences and workshops. He is a member of the American Oil Chemist Society since 1996 and was from 2009 till 2024 also chairman of the Processing Division of EuroFed Lipid. In this position, he was a Member of the Scientific Committee of the several EuroFed Lipid conferences and most recently the ISF conference that was organized in Rosario (Argentina) in 2025.
Yang Low, Technical Sales Manager – (EMEA), Crown Europa, UK
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Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels & Bioenergy, Krohne, Belgium
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Yannick Farine serves as the Industry Manager Biofuels & Bioenergy at the company of Krohne, specializing in process instrumentation for challenging application across the biofuels value chain.
He has held various local and international roles within the company, bringing seven years of experience in process instrumentation to the edible oil sector.
He is driven by solving complex technical challenges and translating them into practical, value-driven solutions that deliver impactful results to the customer.
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Program Details
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PROGRAM
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Day 1: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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8:55
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Opening Remarks
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SESSION 1: OILSEED EXTRACTION and PROTEIN PROCESSING
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13:00
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Oil Seed Preparation and Dehulling, Kevin Jobling – Sales and Business Development Manager – Crush, Europa Crown Ltd., UK
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13:30
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CPM Monarc Clean Oilseed Processing™, Kevin Shadlock – Sales and Business Development Director (EMEA Crush and Proteins Global), CPM Crown, U.K
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14:00
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Protein Concentrates and significant Synergies When Incorporating with Monarc, Kevin Shadlock – Sales and Business Development Director (EMEA Crush and Proteins Global)
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14:30
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Mechanical Pressing of Oilseeds: Pre-press and Full Press Cake Quality, Mr. David de Schaetzen, Desmet, Belgium
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15:00
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Coffee/Tea Break
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SESSION 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING & MODIFICATION
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15:30
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Review of Degumming and Refining Technologies, Mr. Andrew Logan, Alfa Laval, Denmark
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16:00
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GEA Advanced Degumming with Enzymes: When Sustainability Meets Efficiency, Mr. Patrick Schürmann, GEA Westfalia Separator Group, Germany
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16:30
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Bleaching Earth Fundamentals & New Innovations, George Kacandes, Sepigel Bleaching Earths, SpainLunch Break
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13:00
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Pressoil Clarification and Lecithin Production – The Secret´s in the Process, Mr. Patrick Schürmann, GEA Westfalia Separator Group, Germany
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13:30
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New Significant Innovation in Oil Refining, Mr. Yang Low, Technical Sales Manager – (EMEA), Crown Europa, UK
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14:00
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Filtration of Edible Oils: Options, Optimization, and Economy, Mr. Bart Scholten, Envirogen Group, The Netherlands
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14:30
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Introduction to the Deodorizing Process, Mr. Antonios Papastergiadis, Desmet, Belgium
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15:00
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Coffee / Tea Break
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15:30
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Latest Developments in Deodorization to Minimize Heat Induced Contaminants, Mr. Andrew Logan, Alfa Laval, Sweden
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16:00
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Edible Oil Refining : It is (Not) All about Contaminant Mitigation, Dr. Wim De Greyt, Desmet, Belgium
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16:30
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Unlocking Efficiency: Bleaching Adsorbents for Challenging oils to Optimize Total Cost of ownership, Jorge Bello, Global Tech Support Manager/ Bleaching Earth and BTX Clay Catalyst, US Silica, US
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17:00
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Enzymatic Water Degumming and Enzymatic Deep Degumming of Vegetable Oils, Joanna Wawrzynczyk, Head of O&F ARD Laboratory, Novonesis, Denmark
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17:30
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Enzymatic Interesterification for Bulk and Specialty Oils, Joanna Wawrzynczyk, Head of O&F ARD Laboratory, Novonesis, Denmark
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Day 3: Thursday, December 3, 2026
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SESSION 3: NEW TECHNIQUES IN OIL PROCESSING AND REFINERY OPTIMIZATION
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13:00
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Comparison between Conventional and Newly Developed HVO Pre-treatment Process, Mr. Julian Poll, Application Manager Sales, GEA Westfalia Separator Group, Germany
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13:30
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Fractionation: A Cutting-edge Modification Process for High Value Food Products, Mrs. Veronique Gibon, Artemis Lipids, Belgium
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14:00
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New Pathways for the Production of Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Dr. Roland Verhe, Ghent University, Belgium
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14:30
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Advancing Measurement Reliability in Edible Oils: Four Critical Challenges Solved, Mr. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels & Bioenergy, KROHNE, Belgium
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15:00
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Coffee/Tea Break
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15:30
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AI to Control the Raw Material and Extraction Process, Dr. Daniel Martelozo Consalter, FIT - Fine Instrument Technology, Brazil
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16:00
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Innovative Bleaching and Dry Degumming, Dr. Stefan Neufeld, J. Rettenmaier & Söhne, Germany
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16:30
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Micronutrients Recovery and Concentration from Deodorizer Vapor/Distillate, Dr. Bent Sarup, Alfa Laval, Denmark
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17:00
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End of Program
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Cancellation policy:
Cancellations have to be sent by e-mail to the organizers; please ask for confirmation.
- Cancellations received up till 30 days before the event, will be refunded at full price minus bank costs and extra 50 USD handling cost.
- Cancellations up till two weeks before the event, will be refunded at full cost minus bank costs and extra 100 USD handling cost.
- No refund is possible later than two weeks before the event
- Registrations are always fully transferable by sending an e-mail indicating the name change.
Course Details
Level
All
Instructor
Multiple Industry Practitioners and Food Scientists
Duration
Three (3) Half-Days
Type
Live Online / Virtual
Location
Online
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