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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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