The event aims to strengthen agrifood investment and drive solutions to the region’s most pressing food and farming challenges.(Image credit: Further Food & Ag Investment Summit)

Singapore is set to host the Further Food & Ag Investment Summit on 3 November 2025 at the Guoco Midtown Network Hub, bringing together agricultural innovators, investors, and corporate leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region

The event aims to strengthen agrifood investment and drive solutions to the region’s most pressing food and farming challenges.

Held in partnership with AgFunder, a global leader in agrifoodtech venture investing, the summit acts as the opening event for Singapore International Agri Week (4–6 November). The organisers describe it as a “deal-driven platform” designed to accelerate partnerships, attract capital, and advance sustainable innovations that support the future of agriculture in the region.

Unlike traditional conferences, the Further Summit is structured to deliver measurable results by facilitating one-to-one investor meetings, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions.

Asia-Pacific currently produces over half of the world’s food, yet attracts only a quarter of global agrifood investment. The summit aims to bridge this funding gap and support the growth of climate-smart, tech-enabled, and commercially viable farming systems.

Key focus areas for 2025 include:

AI and Digitalisation – Using data, automation, and robotics to boost productivity and resilience in food production.

Regenerative Agriculture and Nature-Based Solutions – Encouraging soil restoration, sustainable aquaculture, and eco-friendly farming.

Novel Ingredients and Bio-Innovations – Scaling up new protein sources and bio-based ingredients to feed Asia sustainably.

Jennifer Yuen, Co-founder of Further, said, “Across Asia, a wave of dynamic entrepreneurs are driving bold solutions for food and climate. The Further Summit is built for them – we’re passionate about building a community where founders can connect directly with investors and partners to turn ambition into traction, driving real change in how we feed and sustain the planet.”

John Friedman, Asia Director of AgFunder, added, “Transforming our food system requires both capital and collaboration, none more so than in Asia-Pacific. That’s why AgFunder has partnered with the Further Summit to spotlight leading innovators and work with investors to build a stronger capital stack for the region and sector as a whole.”

Attendees can expect to meet suppliers and service providers from across the globe, offering everything from breeding programmes to consultancy services.(Image credit: ILDEX Vietnam)

ILDEX Vietnam 2026, the 10th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing, and Aquaculture Exposition, is set to return from 20-22 May 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City

Organised by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. and supported by MEREBO GmbH, this prestigious event promises to be the key platform for professionals in the livestock, dairy, and aquaculture industries.

Spanning an impressive 10,000 sqm, ILDEX Vietnam 2026 will feature a wide range of exhibitors and industry leaders, providing the perfect marketplace for networking and discovering cutting-edge innovations. The last edition of ILDEX in 2024 welcomed 230 exhibitors from 32 countries and attracted over 10,000 trade visitors, underscoring its status as a leading trade show in the region.

The event will showcase an extensive array of products and services related to meat processing, animal husbandry, feed production, milking and cooling technologies, livestock breeding, and animal health. Exhibitors will also display solutions for feed storage, waste management, stable engineering, safety systems, and transport vehicles. Attendees can expect to meet suppliers and service providers from across the globe, offering everything from breeding programmes to consultancy services.

The show is particularly valuable for professionals from Southeast Asia, with top international visitors expected from Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Turkey, and Korea. It is also a prime destination for businesses in the livestock, meat processing, and aquaculture sectors, including processing companies, feedmills, breeding farms, and agricultural cooperatives.

For European and Australian participants, MEREBO GmbH in Hamburg is coordinating the exhibition. For more information and participation details, visit www.ildexvietnam.merebo.com.

Accelerating Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific’s Agri-Food System. (Image credit: SIAW)

The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) 2025 returns from 3-6 November 2025 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, bringing together global leaders to explore the theme ‘Accelerating Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific’s Agri-Food System’

 Organised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek, with support from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), SIAW is set to build on the success of the 2024 event, which attracted over 8,200 attendees, 270 exhibitors, and 380 speakers from across the globe.

The Asia-Pacific region, home to 60% of the world’s population, faces growing food security challenges due to climate-related events like droughts and floods. These disruptions can severely impact agricultural productivity, making it essential to accelerate investment and innovation. Global agri-tech funding surged to USD 16 billion in 2024, highlighting the urgency of creating climate-resilient food systems.

At SIAW 2025, the spotlight will be on innovations in alternative proteins, with significant investments in fermentation technologies and cultivated meat, including a record USD 203 million in global public investment. These advances are shaping the future of food, driving a shift towards sustainable production and healthier consumption.

SIAW 2025 will feature five major events that address key dimensions of food security and sustainability. A highlight will be the 4th edition of the ‘Asia Food Challenge Report 2025’, unveiling strategies to build resilience in Asia’s food systems.

The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, a flagship event, will focus on building agility and resilience in the region’s food systems. The summit will feature over 200 speakers and 60 exhibitors, providing a platform for policymakers, businesses, and investors to discuss sustainable nutrition, trade security, and decarbonisation.

Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in farming and food processing, and the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium, focusing on the latest in agri-food research, will highlight advancements that are crucial for ensuring food security and sustainability in a changing climate.

As SIAW 2025 unfolds, it will not only address urgent food security issues but also accelerate the adoption of sustainable, climate-resilient technologies that will shape the future of the agri-food industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

Innovations in Agri-Food to Watch in 2025. (Image Credit: Asia-Pacific Agri-Food)

The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit is set to take place from 4–6 November 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

As part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week, the summit will bring together key players from across the agri-food industry—ranging from global corporates and start-ups to investors, researchers, and policymakers. It serves as a vital platform for building partnerships and showcasing new technologies that aim to reshape food systems across the Asia-Pacific region.

This year’s summit will focus on twelve central themes that tackle some of the sector’s most urgent challenges while highlighting new areas of growth and innovation. Topics such as Global Market Access and Climate-Smart Food will lead the agenda, with attention on developing sustainable farming practices and opening up new regional trade opportunities.

Other themes include Breeding Better Ingredients, which connects upstream scientific research with scalable food production, and Next-Generation Proteins, with a strong spotlight on precision fermentation and alternative protein innovation. The summit also turns its focus to High-Impact Crops like rice and oil palm, aiming to improve productivity from cultivation to distribution.

Environmental responsibility features heavily, with in-depth discussions on reducing Carbon, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide emissions throughout the food chain. In terms of financial inclusion, the summit will explore Agricultural Finance innovations such as digital credit and insurance tools that support smallholder farmers.

Investment will be a key theme, looking at how Innovative Investment models—combining venture capital, corporate investment, and philanthropic funding—can help scale agri-food tech across the region. Other core areas include Functional Nutrition, Biotech Innovation, and Upcycling Biomass, all focused on health, sustainability, and efficient use of resources.

The summit also emphasises Measurable Impact, encouraging agri-food businesses to build stronger ESG frameworks, even in complex and evolving markets. Together, these themes reflect a united commitment to building a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable food system for the future of the Asia-Pacific.

Agriculture 4.0 technologies can help address issues while improving efficiency. (Image credit: AgriFuture )

The AgriFuture Conference 2025, taking place on 23–24 September 2025 at True Digital Park in Bangkok, Thailand, is set to be a major platform for advancing sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia

Organised by DLG Asia Pacific, the conference focuses on promoting clean practices and green innovations to develop a more sustainable agri-food system. It brings together farmers, researchers, agri-tech companies, policymakers, and investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the modern agricultural sector. Rapid population growth, environmental pressures, labour shortages, and rising production costs are creating urgent demands for innovation, and the conference highlights how Agriculture 4.0 technologies can help address these issues while improving efficiency and productivity.

Attendees will explore advancements in precision farming, artificial intelligence, drones, IoT, and vertical agriculture, all of which are helping farmers optimise yields, reduce resource use, and manage operations more effectively. The event also emphasises sustainability and climate-conscious practices, such as circular farming systems and improved crop residue management, which support environmental stewardship and reduce the ecological impact of farming. In addition, the conference addresses the financial and market aspects of modern agriculture, showcasing agri-fintech solutions, startup support, blended financing opportunities, and programmes that encourage youth entrepreneurship in the sector. By combining technology, sustainability, and investment readiness, the conference aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and strategies for success.

The AgriFuture Conference also offers extensive networking opportunities, enabling collaboration among innovators, investors, development organisations, and other stakeholders. Through seminars, interactive workshops, and field visits, participants gain hands-on insights and can build valuable connections to support agricultural innovation across the region. Overall, the conference seeks to drive the adoption of new technologies and sustainable practices in Southeast Asia, helping farmers and businesses increase productivity, enhance food security, and build resilience against environmental and economic challenges.