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The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) gathers global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to build new partnerships and explore opportunities for agri-food technology development and adoption across the region. 

SIAW is co-organised by Temasek and Singapore Food Agency in partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, A*Star and event organisers, Rethink Events and Constellar.

The global agri-food landscape stands at a critical juncture. Climate change, population growth, and resource limitations highlight the urgent need for transformation. Asia, with its dynamic and diverse agri-food ecosystem, has a pivotal role to play. The call for change echoes worldwide, demanding innovative solutions to ensure food security and sustainability.

Themed ‘Scaling Innovation in Asia’s Agri-Food’s Systems’, SIAW will bring together stakeholders of the agri-food ecosystem to discuss and explore strategies for scaling innovations. From regenerative agriculture and aquaculture systems to protein diversification and accessible nutrition, SIAW provides a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking, catalysing the transition to sustainable and healthy agri-food systems in Asia.

SIAW is a key step in developing Singapore into a vibrant agri-food hub in the region, presenting a full week of co-located and complementary events for the agri-food community, connecting entrepreneurs, corporates, academia, governments and international organisations to network and collaborate together. Anchoring the week of events are Rethink’s Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (taking place for the 6th time in Singapore), the SFA’s Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations, and the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia, an experiential exhibition hosted by Constellar to provide opportunities for food innovators to launch, showcase and testbed their solutions.

SIAW 2024 is co-organised by Singapore Food Agency and Temasek in partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, A*STAR, and event organisers, Rethink Events and Constellar.

The Roundtable will be an invitation-only event. Regulators, local and international industry players, and members of international organisations will be invited to share best practices and experiences on technical issues surrounding the regulation of novel foods. 

You can register for the event through this link: https://agrifoodinnovation.com/register/

You can register for the event through this link: https://constellar.swoogo.com/AFTEA2024

You can register interest for the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium 2024 through this link: https://sginternationalagrifoodweek.com.sg/global-agrifood-scientific-symposium/.

The key SIAW events will all take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre:

• Roundtable on Novel Foods Regulations  – 18 November 2024 (invitation only)
• Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit – 19 November – 21 November 2024 (registered delegates)*
• Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia – 19 November – 21 November 2024 (free to attend)
• Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium – 21 November – 22 November 2024 (Invitation and Registered Delegates)

The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit will also be available for virtual delegate access to the livestream and networking.

SIAW is a platform for like-minded industry players from the agri-food ecosystem across the world to explore strategies for sustainable food systems and production, and to discuss challenges and solutions to meet the safety of innovative food offerings.

Like-minded partners and industry leaders will be involved in the key events under SIAW. From regulators, local and international industry players, and members of international organisations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, Codex Alimentarius Commission and World Organisation for Animal Health, to the world’s leading food producers, agribusinesses, entrepreneurs, investors, including notable C-suite speakers from companies such as BASF, Cargill, Nestle, Tyson Foods and Unilever.

SIAW consists of the following key events that will be held over five days:

Day 1: 18 November, 2024

• Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations –  The Roundtable, organised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), is an international platform for regulators, the industry, academics, and key stakeholders in the novel food ecosystem to share best practices and experiences on safety assessment and regulation of novel foods, such as cell-cultivated meat and food ingredients made using new production systems.
• SIAW Welcome Reception – The SIAW Welcome Reception brings together business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, senior officials, and trade partners  to network, collaborate, and shape the future of the agri-food industry.

Days 2 – 4: 19 – 21 November, 2024 

• Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit – Hosted by Rethink Events, SIAW’s anchor summit brings together over 1,000 global agri-food leaders to identify the strategic priorities and build greater capacity, security and resilience in Asia’s agri-food system. Witnessing the devastating effects of climate change, this year’s summit will focus on climate adaptation strategies that will ensure food security for future generations in the Asia-Pacific region. From regenerative agriculture, biological inputs, and AI-driven solutions to climate smart aquaculture, novel foods and elderly and child nutrition, the summit will explore the innovative solutions and financing strategies that are meeting demand for nourishing and affordable foods while building climate resilience and mitigating environmental impact.
• Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) – Hosted by Constellar, AFTEA is the premier sourcing and networking platform in Asia for the global agri-food and agri-tech communities. Themed “Into the Future of Food Sustainability and Security,” the event will focus on innovative solutions and strategies essential for ensuring sustainable and secure food systems. Attendees will engage with global leaders, industry experts, and pioneering innovators to explore cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. AFTEA promises an exciting experience for companies, innovators, investors, and professionals in the agribusiness sector.
• Agri-Food Start-Up Pitch Hour – A daily pitch hour provides an opportunity to hear quick-fire pitches from new entrepreneurs breaking into the agri-tech, food-tech, and aquaculture scene.

Days 4 – 5: 21-22 November, 2024

• Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium – Organised by Singapore Food Agency, the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium aims to showcase cutting-edge research innovations for urban cities and establish a collaborative, knowledge sharing platform for local and international Institutes of Higher Learning and Research Institutes.

Register your interest to be the first to know when Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit delegate tickets are available, and to keep up to date with the summit news and opportunities. Kindly visit https://agrifoodinnovation.com/  for more details.

Visitation of Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2024 is free. Kindly visit https://constellar.swoogo.com/AFTEA2024 to register for a visitor pass.