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A global premier platform to share and co-create innovative Agri-Food solutions. The annual week-long event gathers stakeholders from the global agri-food industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities.
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Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
The By-Invitation-Only Regulators’ Roundtable presents a platform for regulators and industry players to share best practices and experiences on risk assessment of novel foods.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
| 9.00am | Keynote Presentation |
| 9.25am | Presentation on Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) |
| 9.45am | Technical Presentation on Fermentation Proteins TBC |
| 10.05am | Technical Presentation on Recommended Industry Guidelines for Cultured Meat Prof. Akira IGATA Visiting Professor/Executive Director Center for Rule-making Strategy, Tama University Adjunct Fellow, Pacific Forum International |
| 10.40am | In-Conversation – Country Sharing by Regulators & Discussion Moderated by Dr TAN Lee Kim Director-General, Food Administration & Deputy CEO, Singapore Food Agency |
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
| 6.00pm | Keynote Speech by Mr HENG Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies |
| 6.10pm | Launch of Singapore International Agro-Food Week Launch Event: MoU signing for MICE events under SIAW Official Launch, Photo Opportunity and Video |
| 6.20pm | Overview of the Asia Food Challenge Report 2021 |
| 6.40pm | Fireside Chat: The Next Phase of Agri-Food Development & Collaboration in Asia Moderated by Anuj MAHESHWARI, Managing Director, Investment (Agri-food) Temasek |
Venue: Grand Hyatt Singapore
(Live Workshop & Virtual Summit)
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: The leadership summit for global innovators and investors to share ideas and collaborate towards a secure, sustainable Agri-Food system in Asia.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
| 9.00am | Welcome Remarks |
| 9.00am | Opening Keynote: Implementing a Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems |
| 9.20am | Opening Plenary: Scaling and Crisis-Proofing Asia’s Agri-Food Industry |
| 10.05am | Climate-Smart Farming in Asia-Pacific: Finding the Right Balance |
| 10.15am | Cutting Carbon: Advancing Sustainable Food Production from Farm to Fork |
| 10.55am | Coffee Break – On-Site Networking and Virtual Tour of The Regenerative Coconuts Agriculture Project (ReCAP) |
| 11.25am | Alternative Protein Cook-Off: Featuring Michelin Star Chef |
| 11.30am | Fireside Chat: Raising the Bar for Nutritional Value and Versatility in Alternative Proteins |
| 11.40am | Alternative Proteins: Paving the Way for Novel Food Approvals & Future Growth |
| 12.20pm | Sustainable Agriculture: Scaling Innovation from Farm to Shelf |
| 12.30pm | Fireside Chat: Climate Investing for Sustainable Food Systems |
| 1.00pm | Lunch Break – On-Site Seated Luncheon and Virtual Speed Networking |
| 2.00pm | Pitch Afternoon – Hosted in Singapore Enterprise Singapore Presents 8 Agri-Food Start-Ups |
| 4.00pm | Post-Pitch Networking |
Venue: Grand Hyatt Singapore
(Live Workshop & Virtual Summit)
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: The leadership summit for global innovators and investors to share ideas and collaborate towards a secure, sustainable Agri-Food system in Asia.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
| 9.00am | In-Person Workshop: Green Financing and Natural Capital Investment Models – hosted by ADB |
| 10.30am | Networking Coffee Break – Meet in the Virtual Lobby |
| 11.00am | Opening Keynote: Driving Agri-Food Resilience for the Next Decade |
| 11.20am | Keynote: Exploring New Avenues for Innovation in Southeast Asia |
| 11.20am | Opening Plenary: Designing Collaboration Models Fit for a Changing World |
| 12.05pm | Choice of Two Tracks TRACK 1: Sustainable Farming: AgTech Innovation for Smallholder Farmers TRACK 2: Sustainable Proteins: Plant-Based, Fermented & Cell-Based Solutions |
| 2.00pm | Virtual Roundtable Discussion Groups |
| 2.45pm | Start-Up Innovation Challenges with CPF GROUP and CARGILL |
| 3.45pm | Activating the Entrepreneurial Cycles in China to Fast-Track Alternative Protein Innovation |
| 4.30pm | Closing Plenary: The Role of Digitalisation in Improving Supply Chain Resilience & Sustainability |
| 5.15pm | Innovation in Action – Regional APAC Spotlight |
| 6.15pm | Post Pitch Networking |
| 7.00pm | India Spotlight: Innovative Solutions Impacting Global Agri-Food Challenges |
(Virtual Summit)
Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: The leadership summit for global innovators and investors to share ideas and collaborate towards a secure, sustainable Agri-Food system in Asia.
| Time (UTC+8) | Programme |
| 9.00am | Workshop |
| 10.30am | Networking Coffee Break – Meet in the Virtual Lobby |
| 11.00am | Opening Keynote: Corporate Impact Strategies – Leading with Purpose |
| 11.10am | Opening Plenary: Financing Growth: Investment Models to Scale Innovation in Agri-Food |
| 11.50am | Future Food: Driving Innovation in Nutrition & Health in Asia |
| 12.00pm | Choice of Two Themed Tracks TRACK 1: Sustainable Farming: The Future of CEA and Vertical Farming in APAC TRACK 2: Sustainable Proteins: From Alternatives and Hybrids to Aquaculture |
| 2.30pm | Virtual Roundtable Discussion Groups |
| 3.15pm | Global Alliances for Driving Innovation in the Entrepreneurial Landscape in Asia |
| 3.25pm | Fireside Chat: Implementing Holistic Nutrition and Health Strategies in Asia |
| 3.55pm | Thailand’s Alternative Protein Agenda: Building a Biotechnology Ecosystem |
| 4.35pm | Food Packaging: Closing the Loop on a Green Future |
| 5.10pm | Closing Plenary: Crystal Ball – What Will Asia’s Agri-Food Industry Look Like in 2030? |
| 5.50pm | Closing Remarks: Temasek and Rethink Events |
| 6.00pm | End of Summit Livestream. Networking Continues Online |
