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TASTING TOMORROW WITH TODAY'S YOUTH:

STUDENT CHAPTER FOR FUTURE FOOD

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14 October 2024, 830AM -1230PM (2).png
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Schedule

This short symposium will feature inspiring academia and industry pioneers to share their reasons for working in this field and how cellular agriculture can reduce the pressure on conventional meat production to feed the global population.

Registration

8.30AM - 9.00AM

Eventbrite Ticket Confirmation

Please show your eventbrite ticket confirmation email at the registration counter and collect your name tag.

Opening Ceremony

9.10AM - 9.30AM

Guest-of-Honour: Minister of State for Education

Minister of State for Education, Ms Gan Siow Huang will deliver an opening speech to commemorate APAC-SCA (Student Chapter) inaugural event.

Speech from APAC-SCA (Student Chapter)

9.30AM - 9.40AM

Academic Board Advisor: Dr.  Rufaihah Abdul Jalil

Dr.  Rufaihah Abdul Jalil will share her perspective around the importance of student engagement in the cellular agriculture industry.

Speech from APAC-SCA (Student Chapter)

9.40AM - 9.50AM

Student Representatives: President & Vice President

President Ms Akimi Goh and Vice President Ms Tan Mei Zi will introduce the student society and outline their goals for academic year.

Memorandum of Understanding

9.50AM - 10.15AM

MOU Signing: Partnership between APAC-SCA and TP

With the Guest-of-Honour as witness, APAC-SCA and TP will sign a memorandum of understanding to formalise their partnership.

Networking & Coffee Break

10.15AM - 10.30AM

Gathering at the Foyer

Please proceed to the foyer for a brief networking and coffee break. Take this opportunity to build your connections with industry and academia players. 

Speakers Session

10.30AM - 10.45AM

Good Food Institute Asia Pacific: Mr. Arin Naidu

" Exploring Careers and Research Priorities in the Cultivated Meat Industry "

Join Arin from GFI APAC as he discusses the dynamic career pathways and cutting-edge research priorities within the rapidly growing cultivated meat industry. This talk, aimed at students interested in this field, will provide valuable insights into the future of sustainable food

Speakers Session

10.45AM - 11.00AM

Temasek Polytechnic: Dr. James Lim

"From Cell To Sustenance: A Journey Into Cultivated Seafood Research In Polytechnics"

Dr James Lim will introduce the capabilities of the Future Food Domains at Temasek Polytechnic, his work from aquaculture to cellular aquaculture, and curriculum programmes that the School of Applied Science has to offer.

Speakers Session

11.00AM - 11.15AM

DaNAgreen: Dr. Jay Jee

"Trends in Cultivated Meat Development"

The cultivated meat industry is maturing, and the development strategies of companies are also changing accordingly. Let's read the trends of today so that we can prepare for tomorrow.

 

Speakers Session

11.15AM - 11.30AM

Nanyang Technological University (NTU):
Assc. Prof. Dr. Tan Lay Poh

"From Tissue Engineering to Cultivated Meat: Role of Physical Conditions in Influencing Cell Fate"

In the talk, Prof. Tan will share how her diverse research experience from polymer engineering to biomaterials helped in shaping her journey in the cultivated meat space. 

 

Speakers Session

11.30AM - 11.45AM

Avant: Ms. Carrie Chan

" Cultivated Marine Proteins - cultivating sustainable and safe cell-based fish"

Carrie will provide a deep dive into the production process and highlight the environmental impact of cultivated fish and seafood.

Speakers Session

11.45AM - 12.00PM

Keller and Heckman

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Closing Ceremony

12.00PM - 12.10PM

Industry Board Advisor: Mr. Peter Yu

Mr Peter Yu will share his perspective on the necessity of building young talents for the industry and their influence on future food.

Cultivated Chicken Tasting

12.10PM - 12.30PM

Tasting Tomorrow's Food

Join us for a tasting session of cultivated chicken and hear from GOOD Meat on their latest creation.

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