Global Agri-Food
Scientific Symposium

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Supported By

Date & Time:

21 – 22 November 2024 (Thurs & Fri) 9:00am – 5:30pm

Venue:

Level 3 Jasmine Ballroom at Sands Expo & Convention Centre

The event aims to bring together researchers, scientists and technology providers to encourage the exchange of knowledge and catalyse scientific discussions amongst those with an interest in the food ecosystem. This platform serves to advance cutting edge science, technology and innovation, and foster collaboration to build agri-food capabilities for climate-resilient and sustainable food ecosystems. 

Programme Agenda DAY 1 (21 NOVEMBER 2024)

TIME PROGRAMME AGENDA
8:30am - 9:30am
Registration
9:30am - 9:40am Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour

Dr Koh Poh Koon
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
TRACK 1: Aquaculture
9:40am - 10:20am Keynote

The Next Frontiers of Genetic Improvement in Aquaculture

Professor Ross Houston
Director of Genetics and Innovation, Benchmark Genetics
10:20am - 11:00am Keynote

Advancement Needs in Intensive Aquaculture with More Focus on Disease Prevention

Professor Patrick Sorgeloos
Emeritus Professor, Ghent University
11:00am - 11:30am Tea Break
11:30am – 11:50am Technical presentation

From Breeding to Table — A Novel Species for Ocean Ranching Developed by Haid Group

Dr Jian Wang
Vice President, Haid Research Institute
11:50am – 12:10pm Technical presentation

Precision Modelling of Feed Intake: Reducing Overfeeding for Sustainable Aquaculture

Dr Richard Le Boucher
Research Director, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
12:10pm – 12:30pm Technical presentation

Revolutionising Tropical Species Aquaculture: Disease Prevention and Growth Enhancement through Cutting Edge Biotech Solutions Delivered Orally

Dr Rishita Changede
CEO and Co-founder of TeOra
The Liveability Challenge 2023 Food and Nutrition Track Winner
12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch
TRACK 2: Agriculture
2:00pm - 2:40pm Keynote

Optimising Light Conditions of Pak Choi in Vertical Farms

Professor Leo Marcelis
Professor/Chairholder Horticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University and Research
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Keynote

Breeding of Indoor Farming Crops

A/Professor Chew Fook Tim
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
3:20pm – 3:40pm Technical presentation

Developing Seed Breeding Protocols for Staple Crops in Plant Factory with Artificial Light

Professor Tao Li
Professor at Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
3:40pm – 4.00pm Technical presentation

Improving Sustainability of Urban Farming: From Growth Media to Whole Plant Sensing

Professor Ng Kee Woei
Professor & Associate Chair (Research), School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
4:00pm – 4:20pm Technical presentation

Latest Advancement and Future of Plant Factory Innovations towards Sustainable Well-being Societies

Dr Eri Hayashi
President, Japan Plant Factory Association
4:20pm - 5:30pm Tea Break (Research Poster Exhibition)

Programme Agenda DAY 2 (22 NOVEMBER 2024)

TIME PROGRAMME AGENDA
Track 3: Future Foods
9:30am - 10:10am
Keynote

Developing the Next Generation of Fungal Foods and Beverages

Professor Jay D. Keasling
Philomathia Distinguished Professor of Alternative Energy, Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Keynote

Accelerating the Global Protein Transition: Plantifying the Protein Industry

Jeroen Willemsen, MSc
Lead Protein Transition Foodvalley NL – The Netherlands
10:50am - 11:20am
Tea Break
11:20am – 11:40am Technical presentation

Development and Safety Assessment of Cell Lines for Cultivated Meat: Opportunities and Challenges

Dr Andy Tan
Principal Scientist and Group Leader, Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), A*STAR
11:40am – 12:00pm Technical presentation

Crafting Plant-based Meat Delights: A Scientific Exploration of Nutritionally Balanced and Texturally Enhanced Meat Analogues

Dr Chiang Jie Hong
Senior Scientist, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR
12:00pm – 12:20pm Technical presentation

Feeding the Future: The Impact of R&D in Elevating Cricket Protein to Market Standards

Mr Nam Dang
Co-founder & CEO, Cricket One
The Liveability Challenge 2024 Food and Nutrition Track Winner
12:20pm – 2:00pm Lunch
Track 4: Nutrition and Food Safety
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Keynote

The Healthy Future of Future Foods

Professor David Cameron-Smith
Head of Department (Nutrition), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR
2.40pm – 3:00pm
Technical presentation

The Assessment of Aflatoxin Dietary Exposure, and its Relationship to the Prevention of Child Malnutrition

Professor Yun Yun Gong
Professor, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds
3:00pm – 3:20pm
Technical presentation

New Features in AllerCatPro for Food Protein Allergenicity Assessments

Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh
Executive Director, Bioinformatics Institute (BII), A*STAR
3:20pm - 3:40pm
Technical presentation

Plant-Based Diets: A Local Perspective on Knowledge, Barriers and Demands

Dr Claire Louise Pettitt
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology
3:40pm – 4:10pm Tea Break
4:10pm – 5:00pm Scientific Panel Discussion

Navigating Emerging Trends in the Protein Transition: Hybrid Products and AI-Powered Innovation Driving Affordable and Sustainable Alternative Proteins

Panellists:
  1. Dr Foo Chuan Sheng, Investigator, Centre for Frontier AI Research (CFAR), A*STAR
  2. Mr Mihir Pershad, CEO, Umami Bioworks
  3. Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Executive Director, Bioinformatics Institute (BII), A*STAR
  4. Prof Zhou Weibiao, Head, Department of Food Science & Technology, National University of Singapore
Moderator: Ms Xiuling Guo, CEO, Nurasa
5:00pm – 5:20pm Announcement of Later-Stage Start-Up Pitching Winner (in partnership with Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit)

Award presentation, followed by presentation by winner
5:20pm – 5:30pm Closing Remarks by IHL Organising Chair

Professor Susanna Leong
Vice President (Applied Research), Singapore Institute of Technology
5:30pm – 7:00pm Networking cocktail


2024 Speaker Lineup

SIAW 2024 speaker

Ross Houston

Director of Genetics and Innovation, Benchmark Genetics

Patrick Sorgeloos,Emeritus Professor, Ghent University

Patrick Sorgeloos

Emeritus Professor, Ghent University

Photo of Jian Wang

Jian Wang

Vice President, Haid Research Institute

Photo of Richard Le Boucher

Richard Le Boucher

Research Director, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory

Rishita Changede

CEO and co-founder of TeOra 

Leo Marcelis

Professor/Chairholder Horticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University and Research

Chew Fook Tim

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore

Li Tao

Professor, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
siaw 2024 speaker

Ng Kee Woei

Professor & Associate Chair (Research), School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Photo of Eri Hayashi

Eri Hayashi

President, Japan Plant Factory Association

Jay D. Keasling

Professor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

Jeroen Willemsen, Msc

Lead Protein Transition Foodvalley NL – The Netherlands
siaw 2024 speaker

Andy Tan

Principal Scientist and Group Leader, Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), A*STAR

siaw 2024 speaker

Chiang Jie Hong

Senior Scientist, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR

Nam Dang

Cofounder & CEO, Cricket One

David Cameron-Smith

Head of Department (Nutrition), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR

Photo of Yun Yun Gong

Yun Yun Gong

Professor, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds

Photo of Sebastian Maurer-Stroh

Sebastian Maurer-Stroh

Executive Director, Bioinformatics Institute (BII), A*STAR

siaw 2024 speaker

Claire Louise Pettitt

Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology

siaw 2024 speaker

Claire Louise Pettitt

Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology

siaw 2024 speaker

Claire Louise Pettitt

Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology

*Agenda, speakers and panelists are subjected to changes

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