Unlocking Asia's trillion-dollar opportunity

Now located at Suntec Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit returns on October 27-29 as the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW). Organised in partnership with Temasek and Singapore Food Agency, it brings together more than 800 senior decision-makers from agribusinesses, food and ingredient brands, governments, investment funds, and start-ups.  

Across Asia‑Pacific, food systems are being re‑organised. Supply chains and trade flows are in flux, economic pressures and capital constraints are intensifying, and climate and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping the region’s competitiveness and security. At the same time, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are accelerating innovation at unprecedented speed.

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A 200-strong speaking faculty will explore how technology, policy, and capital can align to move innovation from discovery to adoption under pressure. From biologicals and genetics to functional ingredients and personalised nutrition, discussions at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit will examine how AI‑first R&D and biomanufacturing are reshaping agtech and foodtech innovation ecosystems.   

New for 2026, the Summit is preceded by a dedicated Investment Forum on October 26 to examine where liquidity is flowing, and how blended finance and strategic partnerships can unlock scale as the market shifts toward disciplined capital deployment.  

Across a three-day summit on October 27-29, high-level plenaries provide business-critical foresight - while curated breakout sessions and new editorial deep-dives move the conversation from strategy to execution. An expanded exhibition and start‑up arena feature new country pavilions alongside the most exciting start-ups from Asia-Pacific and beyond. And curated breakfast briefings, roundtables, and a one‑to‑one meetings platform provide additional networking opportunities for partnership‑building and deal‑making. 

Who Attends?

Ecosystem

2026 Advisory Board

 

2026 Key Themes

Food systems in flux

Food systems in flux: Reorganising supply chains and trade flows amid geopolitical and economic volatility 

AI‑first R&D takes hold

AI‑first R&D takes hold: Measuring the impact of predictive discovery on agtech and foodtech innovation 

Biomanufacturing comes of age

Biomanufacturing comes of age: Cracking cost, regulation, and demand for precision fermentation and cell‑based technologies 

Biologicals break through

Biologicals break through: Moving agricultural inputs from trials to adoption and repeat use

Genetics switch gears

Genetics switch gears: Driving faster trait development for improved crop performance and ROI 

Lifespan to healthspan

Lifespan to healthspan: 
Powering healthy longevity with functional F&B, novel ingredients, and personalised nutrition 

Appetite regulation moves fast

Appetite regulation moves fast: Weight management and the impact of GLP-1s on food innovation 

Physical AI hits the field

Physical AI hits the field: Robotics, automation, and precision tools redefining farm workflows and profitability 

Traceability gets smarter

Traceability gets smarter: Creating value and trust through better supply chain data and measurement 

Standards under scrutiny

Standards under scrutiny: Food safety, UPFs, and the future of evidence‑based regulation

Regenerative agriculture at scale

Regenerative agriculture at scale Anchoring regenerative practices in farmer income, market demand, and food security

Capital grows up

Capital grows up Rethinking capital blends, investment timelines, and exit success in agri‑food

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