The SIAW Gala Dinner stands as a prestigious and eagerly awaited occasion, signifying the culmination of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW). This splendid evening assembles leaders and, professionals, visionaries, and stakeholders from agri-food and food tech sectors, uniting to applaud accomplishments and explore new business opportunities in sustainable food production.

SIAW GALA DINNER PROGRAM

Date: 1 Nov 2023, 7 – 9pm 

Location: Clifford Pier Dining Hall, Fullerton Bay Hotel 

Format: Physical (by-invite-only) / 300 pax

Theme: Innovating for Sustainable Food Production in Asia

Time Programme
Time
6.30pm
Programme
GUEST ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
Welcome drinks
Time
7.00pm (10 mins)
Programme
GOH ARRIVAL
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister
WELCOME SPEECH 
By Mr Lim Boon Heng, Chairman (Temasek)
Time
7.10pm (15 mins)
Programme
OPENING ADDRESS
By Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister
Time
7.25pm - 7:45pm
Programme
DINNER SERVICE
Appetizer & Soup
A selection of locally produced gourmet cuisine (Normal and Veg) 
Time
7.45pm - 8:25pm (40 mins)
Programme
PRESENTATION: ASIA FOOD CHALLENGE REPORT 2023
Presenter: Richard Skinner (PwC)
FIRESIDE CHAT ON AFC REPORT
Chair/Moderater: Richard Skinner (PwC)
Panellists: Dirk Jan Kennes (Rabobank)
Maya Hari (Terrascope)
Ryan Rakestraw (Temasek)
Min Cao (PwC)
Time
8:25pm – 8:45pm
Programme
Main Course
Time
8.45pm (10 mins) 
Programme
AWARD PRESENTATION: AGRI-FOOD START-UP PITCHING
By Ms Jennie Moss, Managing Director, Rethink Events
Time
8:55pm 
Programme
Dessert
Time
9.00pm  -10:00pm
Programme
Networking & Refreshments 
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