The 4th Edition of Agri-Food Tech Asia Expo (AFTEA) returns presenting leading sourcing and networking platform in Asia serving the global agri-food and agri-tech communities.
The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2025 returned to Singapore from November 3-6, 2025, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, under the theme “Accelerating Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific’s Agri-Food System.” Organized by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek, with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and organizing partners Constellar and Rethink Events, SIAW 2025 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to address critical challenges in food security and sustainability.
Building on the success of SIAW 2024, which attracted over 8,200 attendees, 270 exhibitors, and 380 speakers from more than 70 countries, this year’s event will focus on fostering collaboration, innovation, and investment to advance sustainable and resilient food systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
SIAW 2025 serves as the centerpiece of a week featuring five events, each showcasing distinct aspects of innovation, sustainability, and resilience within the agri-food ecosystem.
Damian Chan, CEO, Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said, “SIAW is where innovative ideas meet practical solutions, bringing together experts to tackle real-world food security challenges and pioneer solutions that reshape global food systems.”
Highlights of SIAW 2025
- Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit: The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, a flagship event organized by Rethink Events in collaboration with Temasek, serves as the flagship leadership platform of SIAW 2025. Under the theme “Building Agility and Resilience in Asia’s Food System,” the summit will bring together over 200 speakers, 60 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, and 800 senior decision-makers from governments, global food and ingredient brands, agribusinesses, entrepreneurs, and investors. Through keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, participants will develop strategies and forge partnerships to enhance trade security, economic and climate resilience, sustainable nutrition, and food system decarbonization across the region.
- Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia: Featuring breakthrough technologies and innovations, the Expo will showcase solutions across the agri-food value chain, including smart farming, food processing, and cellular agriculture.
- Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium: Organized by SFA and A*STAR, the symposium will highlight cutting-edge research in agriculture, aquaculture, future foods, and food safety.
- Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations: A platform for regulators, scientists, and industry leaders to advance dialogue on the safety and commercialization of novel foods.
Focus on Climate Resilience The Asia-Pacific region, home to over 60% of the global population, faces increasing food security risks due to climate-related events. SIAW 2025 will address these challenges by showcasing innovative agri-food solutions, including alternative proteins, fermentation technologies, and cultivated meat.
Anuj Maheshwari, Head of Agri-Food, Temasek said “Scaling capital and investing in resilient food and agriculture are key to building future-ready food systems. SIAW provides a platform for global leaders to advance this shared vision.”
The Welcome Reception for SIAW 2025, co-hosted by SFA and Temasek, has brought together global policymakers, senior executives, investors, and innovators in the agri-food sector to set the stage for a week of transformative discussions and partnerships. Amid growing climate volatility, food security challenges, and the urgent need for sustainability, SIAW 2025 is emphasizing climate resilience as essential to the region’s food future. A key highlight of the event will be the launch of the 4th edition of the Asia Food Challenge Report 2025, which will present strategies to strengthen resilience and drive transformation in Asia’s agri-food sector. This exclusive, invite-only reception will provide the perfect setting for the report’s release and the start of impactful conversations.
The Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations, organized by SFA, serves as an international platform uniting regulators, scientists, and industry leaders to advance discussions on ensuring the safety of novel foods. Through keynote presentations and expert panels, participants will exchange best practices and experiences in safety assessment, share updates on regulatory frameworks, and explore opportunities for collaboration to achieve international alignment.
