Prof. Xie, Chief Engineer of China Grain Wuhan Scientific Research and Design Institute. He is an  expert in rice processing technology and euqipment, enginerring design and tehchncial extension services. 

Prof. Xie has been engaged in R&D, Engineering Design and Technical Services for rice processing industry since 1982, presided over the completion of more than 10 National Key Science and Technology Project on rice processing, draw up or revised over 20 national and international standards, such as “GB/T 1354-2018 Rice”, and ISO  Standard “ ISO7301:2021 Rice-Specification”, etc. Prof. Xie designed or provided technical advice for rice processing enterprises such as COFCO Rice, Jinjian Rice Group, Beidahuan Rice Group, Myanmar Japan Rice Co., Cambodia Rice Co., etc..

Deputy Country Director, WFP Côte d'ivoire

Mr. Shao Hui is the General Manager of the Department of Food and Agriculture Affairs, Chief Technician, and Senior System Architect at Inspur. He has been deeply engaged in the informatization of the grain industry for many years, specializing in enterprise informatization strategic planning, intelligent applications and research, data center construction and utilization, big data analytics, IT project management, and software engineering management. With 17 years of experience in grain industry informatization and 10 years in grain big data development, he has played a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation within the sector.