Partnership to enhance agri-food tech and aquaculture sectors

Constellar and MY Exhibition Co., Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to boost the agri-food tech and aquaculture sectors in Singapore and Taiwan

This collaboration will contribute to the broader goal of leveraging technology to advance Asia's agriculture industry, fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Known for having the largest agrifood tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with over 122 companies, and US$1.4bn worth of funds raised since 2013, Singapore leads innovation incubation, end-to-end testing and the adoption of agrifood and aquaculture technologies for the region. The country's robust shared infrastructure and innovation hubs also positions it as the ideal hub in Southeast Asia for regional and international companies to fundraise and seek lab-pilot scale assistance.

Taiwan on the other hand, is renowned for its high-tech industry and research and development capabilities. By integrating these strengths into the agricultural sector, Taiwan has established a unique position as a leader in the advancement and future of agribusiness. With its exceptional contributions in IT, high-tech industries, and biotechnology research, Taiwan has earned international acclaim and a distinctive leadership role. These technological advantages are widely applied in agriculture, not only enhancing food self-sufficiency but also addressing climate and environmental challenges through advanced techniques and management practices. This approach ensures the production of market-driven, safe, reliable, sustainable, and traceable agricultural products, allowing the world's ecosystem to breathe and recover.

This partnership will leverage the strengths and expertise of both event organisers to facilitate knowledge exchange, advance research and development, enable networking opportunities, as well as inspire transnational collaborations amongst their event participants. Constellar organises Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), while MY Exhibition Co. Ltd organises Taiwan Smart Agriweek (TSA) and International Aquaculture and Fisheries Expo Taiwan (IAFET).

"We are excited to embark on this journey with MY Exhibition," said Paul Lee, Chief Executive (Markets), Constellar. "This partnership not only reinforces Constellar’s vision of convening industry stakeholders but also underscores our shared commitment to advancing the agrifood tech and aquaculture sectors. By leveraging the combined strengths of both organisations, AFTEA, TSA and IAFET will serve as vital platforms enabling industry leaders to network, innovate, and accelerate the pathway towards secure, sustainable and climate-friendly agri-food systems. We welcome like-minded organisers from other markets to join us and forge a strong network of events to grow the industry and form a strong ecosystem of emerging agri-food tech players.”