Water Resilience: How can Science and Technology Alleviate Stresses & Secure Asia’s Food Future? 

05 Nov 2025
Main Auditorium
Agri-Tech
  • With 75% of Asia-Pacific’s land experiencing water stress and agriculture responsible for 70% of freshwater withdrawals in the region, how can innovation turn constraints into catalysts to accelerate sustainable growth and livelihoods?
  • Drawing on the findings of the Asia Food Challenge (AFC) report, which integrated solutions are delivering impact across agri-food systems? How are policy and financing mechanisms supporting their scalability?
  • How are governments, corporates, investors, and start-ups, collaborating to de-risk and commercialise practical solutions? What impacts are emerging?
Speakers
Dirk Jan Kennes
Dirk Jan Kennes, Head of Food & Agriculture Research Asia - RABOBANK, Hong Kong