Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: Resilience, food security and investment take the spotlight in Singapore

The anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) will welcome over 1,000 industry leaders from 4 to 6 November at the Marina Bay Sands. The summit will spotlight strategies to build food system resilience and climate security in the face of mounting supply chain volatility and global market uncertainty. Backed by Temasek and the Singapore Food Agency, the three-day event will convene industry leaders from agribusinesses, food and ingredients brands, governments, investors, research institutions and start-ups. The summit will feature addresses from a distinguished group of leaders and experts , including government ministers, top academics, and top executives of multinational corporations. The opening keynote will be delivered by Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations. More key speakers include agri-food leaders such as Anuj Maheshwari, Head of Agri-Food at Temasek; Atsushi Suginaka, Director-General, International Affairs, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF); Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor and Dean, Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University; and Shobha Shetty, Global Director, Agriculture and Food Global Practice, World Bank Group. Executives from The Coca-Cola Group, ADM, Bayer Crop Science, Danone, Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, Thai Wah, and BASF are also scheduled to take the stage during the event. This year’s agenda is built around 12 key themes, ranging from scaling regenerative and precision farming systems to improving access to agricultural finance and credit through fintech. A 200-strong speaking faculty will explore the technologies, policies, finance models, and partnerships that are driving innovation in farming, food manufacturing, and retail across APAC. The programme will cover pressing issues such as shifting trade dynamics and their impact on food security, the alignment of climate goals with economic strategy, and the role of research and development in future-proofing agri-food systems. Discussions will also delve into the evolving investment landscape, particularly how agri-tech and food-tech exits are reshaping strategies for early and growth-stage funding. Regional highlights will include strategies for scaling regenerative farming practices, adopting sustainable inputs, and leveraging AI-powered breeding technologies to boost productivity and resilience. The summit will also address the role of agricultural finance and fintech in strengthening smallholder systems, as well as deep dives into palm oil, rice, fresh produce, and specialty crop supply chains. In-depth discussions will focus on key supply chains across the region, including palm oil, rice, fresh produce and specialty crops, exploring opportunities to enhance efficiency and sustainability from farm to market. Additionally, the summit will delve into emerging topics shaping the future of food. With healthy longevity and gut health gaining traction, the reformulation of mainstream food and beverages and tailored functionality will be front and centre of this year’s discussions. Food-tech leaders will spotlight novel, high-value and specialty ingredients driving food system transformation, diving into AI-powered peptide discovery, precision fermentation to waste valorisation. Alongside insightful plenaries and start-up pitching, the summit will bring back the popular breakout sessions, live tastings and regional product showcases. A full programme of 1-1 meetings and AI-driven business matching makes this an unmissable event for business intelligence, collaboration, and investment. Secure your spot for the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit and register today!

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: Resilience, food security and investment take the spotlight in Singapore

The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit returns to Singapore this November to bring focus on resilience, food security and investment across APAC’s rapidly evolving agri-food landscape.

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