A Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The one-day event is scheduled as part of VICTAM Asia 2026 in Room 211.
The short-format conference will focus on recent developments and best practices in feed extrusion for the petfood and aquafeed industries. It is designed to bring together industry professionals to discuss technical advances, emerging trends, and practical applications related to extrusion processes.
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 9.30 AM | Roger Gilbert | Introduction |
| 9.45 AM | Dr. Mian N. Riaz, Texas A&M Univ. USA | Designing Healthier, Functional Pet Treats Through Advanced Extrusion Strategies |
| 10.30 AM | Phil Erickson- Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, Inc. USA | Why Particle Size Matters in Aquaculture Feeds and Pet Food |
| 11.00 AM | Gunnar Hallmann, Andritz- Denmark | Process Optimization and Integrated Solutions to Drive Total Cost of Ownership in Pet Food and Aqua Feed Production |
| 11.30 AM | Q&A Session |
Its a free to attend conference, and you dont have to pre-register to attend. Walk in and attend the conference!
Organisers are offering sponsorship opportunities for companies wishing to participate in the event. Two sponsorship packages are available. The first package, priced at €2,500, includes a speaking opportunity for sponsors to present industry topics, innovations, or case studies, along with logo placement in the show guide, on event websites, and during the conference. It also includes social media promotion and 10 conference tickets.
A second sponsorship package, priced at €1,500, offers logo placement, social media promotion, and 10 conference tickets, without a speaking opportunity.
Who are the Speakers?
 Gunnar Hallman, Andritz Gunnar Hallmann has 27 years of experience in the food and feed industry, including five years with ANDRITZ. Holding a Master’s in Engineering. His topic is process optimization and integrated solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and long-term value in pet food and aqua feed production. |
 Phil Erickson,Reynolds Engineering & Equipment Phil Erickson is currently the International Application Engineer for Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, INC. Phil received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Analytical Chemistry. Working with most major aqua feed facilities in the production of specialty feeds which require ultra fine input materials. In addition, he is well versed in the evolving developments and requirements associated with natural and organic production of foods and feeds. |
 Dr Mian Riaz, Texas A&M University Dr. Mian N. Riaz is holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity Food Science and Technology Dept. at Texas A&M University, USA. He joined Texas A&M University 33 years ago after completing his Ph.D in Food Science from the University of Maine at Orono, Maine. He served as Director of the Process Engineering R&D Center (formally Food Protein R&D Centre) from 2005 to March 31, 2020. |
Further information about sponsorship and participation can be obtained by contacting the organisers by email mnriaz@tamu.edu
