We are delighted to announce this year’s Post-Conference Tour to Oudimension in Trat, Thailand, will take place from 24th-25th October.
Registration is strictly limited to 25 delegates and booking will open on Friday 21st August at 12pm (UK time). Registration will be via the IFEAT Conference shop here.
Oud & Agarwood Oil
Oud, also known as agarwood, is one of the world’s most prized natural fragrance materials. It is produced when certain species of Aquilaria trees respond to injury or infection by forming a dark, resin-rich heartwood known as agarwood. Distillation of this resinous wood produces oud oil, a highly concentrated and complex fragrance valued for its rich, warm, woody, smoky, balsamic, and sometimes sweet character. Oud has a long history of use in Middle Eastern and Asian perfumery, incense, and traditional cultural practices, and its rarity and lengthy formation process have made it one of the most valuable natural raw materials in the fragrance industry.
Oudimension is a Thailand-based, family-owned supplier of premium Oud oil and handcrafted agarwood products, with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative distillation technology to produce oud oil, agarwood chips, powder, incense tablets, incense sticks, and other products. Its operations in Trat, Thailand, are supported by a plantation located in a region well suited to the cultivation of Aquilaria trees.
Schedule & Cost
The Post-Conference Tour is priced at USD $200 per participant and will take place from 24th-25th October 2026.
A bus will depart from the Conference Hotel at 7:30am on 24th October and is expected to return to the Conference Hotel at approximately 2pm on 25th October, subject to traffic and other unforeseen delays. Participants are therefore advised to schedule their departure flights accordingly.
The tour fee includes:
• One night’s accommodation in Trat
• Lunch and dinner on 24th October 2026
• Breakfast on 25th October 2026
• Transportation throughout the tour
• Transportation to and from the Conference Hotel
Objectives of the Post-Conference Tour:
• Provide first-hand, field-based insight into the complete oud and agarwood value chain
• To understand the economics and commercial potential of oud and agarwood
• Highlight practical knowledge of agarwood plantation management
• To understand the science and technology behind oud oil production
• Explore the integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology
• Facilitate opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange
• Enable peer interaction within a professional setting
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday, 24 October 2026
• 7:30 am – Depart from the Conference Hotel by coach
(Journey time approximately 5–6 hours, subject to traffic and road conditions)
• Lunch stop – Rest stop and lunch en route
• Arrival at Oudimension, Trat – Factory tour and introduction to the production facilities
• Smelling session – Exploration of Oud and agarwood products and their distinctive characteristics
• Plantation visit – Introduction to agarwood cultivation and plantation management
• Dinner – Relaxed dinner and networking
• Overnight – Avada Hotel, Trat
Day 2 – Sunday, 25 October 2026
• Breakfast at the hotel
• 7:30 am – Depart from the hotel by coach
• Rest stop – Refreshments en route
• Approximately 2:00 pm – Arrive at the Conference Hotel
(Arrival time is subject to traffic and other unforeseen delays)
Participation & Eligibility
To qualify, the participant must be a registered Conference delegate. Participation is limited to personnel employed by IFEAT Member companies, with one participant per company in the first instance.
Delegates must be at least 21 years of age. No accompanying persons are permitted.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.