Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)

Catalysing sustainable Food Production in Asia

A full week of agri-food events welcomes tech innovators, producers, manufacturers, food brands, retailers and investors to accelerate innovation in supply chain resilience, agriculture and urban food systems, alternative proteins and affordable nutrition.

25 – 28 October 2022 l Virtual & In-Person

25 Oct 2022

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.

26 - 28 Oct 2022

The leadership summit for global innovators and investors to share ideas and collaborate towards a secure, sustainable Agri-Food system in Asia.

Oct 2022

This by-invitation-only Executive Roundtable will convene a select group of industry leaders and innovators who have invested in, developed and/or adopted Agri-Food technologies.

26 - 28 Oct 2022

Upcoming Expo for companies in Agri-Food industries to launch, testbed and showcase their solutions for the food production sectors.

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15 Nov 2021

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.

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17 Nov 2021

This by-invitation-only Executive Roundtable will convene a select group of industry leaders and innovators who have invested in, developed and/or adopted Agri-Food technologies.

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16 - 18 Nov 2021

The leadership summit for global innovators and investors to share ideas and collaborate towards a secure, sustainable Agri-Food system in Asia.

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Coming in 2022

Upcoming Expo for companies in Agri-Food industries to launch, testbed and showcase their solutions for the food production sectors.

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Singapore International Agri-Food Week: Catalysing Sustainable Food Production in Asia

Day-by-Day Session Preview

15 Nov 2021 - Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations (Virtual & In-Person)

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	Welcome Remarks Dr TAN Lee Kim Director General, Food Administration & Deputy CEO, Singapore Food Agency
Part 1	Technical Sharing
9.05am	A FRESH look at Food Safety under the SFS R&D Agenda Dr Benjamin SMITH Director, FRESH
9.15am	Food (for the) Future and Future Food Dr Melanine WEINGARTEN Deputy Director, Biotransformation *ASTAR**
9.25am	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
9.35am	Q&A Moderated by Adj A/P Joanne Chan
9.50am	Break
Part 2	In-Conversation Moderated by Dr TAN Lee Kim
10.00am	In-Conversation – Country Sharing by Regulators & Discussion All invited regulators and members from international organisations
11.30am	End

15 Nov 2021 - SIAW Launch Event (Virtual & In-Person)

Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Time (UTC+8)	Programme
6.00pm	START OF LIVE BROADCAST
6.15pm	OPENING ADDRESS by Mr LIM Boon Heng, Chairman, Temasek
6.25pm	KEYNOTE SPEECH by Mr HENG Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies
6.35pm	LAUNCH OF SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL AGRI-FOOD WEEK MoU SIGNING FOR SIAW Singapore Food Agency Temasek Rethink Events Constellar Witnessed by Mr HENG Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Mr YAP Chin Siang, Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board MoU SIGNING FOR MICE EVENTS UNDER SIAW MoU 1 on Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit & Event Support from STB for 2022-2024: Singapore Tourism Board Rethink Events MoU 2 on Agri-Food Tech Asia Expo & Event Support from STB for 2022-2024: Singapore Tourism Board Constellar
6.55pm	OVERVIEW OF THE ASIA FOOD CHALLENGE REPORT 2021 Presented by Mr Richard SKINNER, Partner, Strategy & Food Security Specialist, PwC Singapore
7.05pm	FIRESIDE CHAT: THE NEXT PHASE OF AGRI-FOOD DEVELOPMENT & COLLABORATION IN ASIA Moderated by Mr Anuj MAHESHWARI, Managing Director, Investment (Agri-food) Temasek Panelists: Mr Marcel SMITS, Chairman Asia-Pacific and Head of Corporate Strategy, Cargill Mr Christian WIEGELE, President, Dole Asia Fresh Ms Karen TAY, General Manager, Classic Fine Foods Ms Verleen GOH, Chief Food Fighter, Alchemy Foodtech Dr Hazel KHOO, Executive Director, Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), ASTAR Witnessed by* Mr HENG Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Mr YAP Chin Siang, Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board
7.45pm	End of Live Broadcast

16 Nov 2021 - Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (Virtual & In-Person)

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
9.05am	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

17 Nov 2021 - Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (Virtual & In-Person)

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 Networkin
7.00pm	India Spotlight: Innovative Solutions Impacting Global Agri-Food Challenges

17 Nov 2021 - Executive Roundtable: Agri-Food Innovation (In-Person)

Presented by SGInnovate
Partnered with Enterprise Singapore
In conjunction with the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)

Date: 17 November 2021, Wednesday

Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm (Singapore Time / UTC +8)

Venue: SGInnovate, 32 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059911

Format: Moderated Roundtable Discussion; Closed-Door and By-Invite-Only

Tentative Programme

Time (UTC+8)	Programme
3.00pm	Opening Remarks by SGInnovate
3.05pm	Opening Remarks by Enterprise Singapore
3.10pm	Roundtable Discussion Moderated by SGInnovate

18 Nov 2021 - Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (Virtual)

(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