Overview
It's competition day for the Cellular Agriculture Talent Development Programme 2025! Spearheaded by APAC-SCA (Student Chapter) and supported by strategic partners: Good Food Institute APAC, A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, & SGInnovate, this unique initiative is designed to nurture the next generation of talents in cellular agriculture. Since May 2025, four experienced professionals and leaders in the cellular agriculture field has served as mentors for seven mentees across the higher learning institutes of Singapore, bringing a wealth of knowledge to guide and inspire them throughout the programme as they work independently on their project related to cellular agriculture. On competition day, the mentees will present their research findings in a poster format to a panel of judges, alongside participants who will decide on their favourite poster. 2 winners will emerge - selected by Panel of Judges and by Popular Vote will each be gifted a ticket to the Global Science Symposium at this year’s Singapore International Agri-food Week. We hope that this will ensure continuity among the young talents as they engage and network with researchers, industry players, and experts within the cellular agriculture industry.
The event will also include a panel discussion where insights from leading experts from the industry and academia will be shared to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange to promote the nascent field. Participants also have rich networking opportunities, including a casual evening reception with food and drinks.
The event is free and open to all interested in the field of cellular agriculture - including industry players, academia, and students. Join us on 13 August 2025, 6PM (SGT) at 32 Carpenter Street, SGInnovate. Due to limited slots available, we greatly appreciate your attendance upon registration.
Agenda:
5.45PM - 6.10PM: Registration & welcome reception
6.20PM - 6.30PM: Welcome Introductions
APAC-SCA (Student Chapter), A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Good Food Institute APAC & SGInnovate
6.30PM - 7.00PM: Panel Discussion: Growing Future Talent for Cellular Agriculture in APAC
Prof. Huang Dejian (NUS / Bezos Centre) – Academia
Dr. Shigeki (ImpactFat) – Startup & Industry
Wilma Heng (SGInnovate) – Government & Talent Programmes
Dr. Maanasa Ravikumar (GFI APAC) – GFI’s perspective on talent building
Arin Naidu (GFI APAC) - Moderator
7.10PM - 8.20PM: Poster Presentation by Seven Mentees (10 minutes each)
Goh Kai Jun Benedict
Qian Hua Ng
Kuek Nin Xuan, Chantel
Sin Kai Jun
Amanda Chow Hew Ying
Jabez Lim Siang Wei
Nurin Zahra Kaya
8.20PM - 8.45PM: Networking + Refreshments
This is your chance to network and interact with the seven presenters and to decide who you wish to vote as the winner. Take your chance to ask questions and network in the meantime.
8.40PM - 8.50PM: Announcement of Winner & Photo Taking Session
2 Winners of the Cellular Agriculture Talent Development Programme will be announced following the decisions by (1) the panel of judges and (2) compilation of the popular votes. Each winner will be gifted a ticket to the Global Scientific Symposium happening during the Singapore International Agri-food Week (SIAW), complimentary from A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research.
8.50PM: AY25/26 Programmes Annoucements
APAC-SCA (Student Chapter)'s AY25/26 President and Vice-Presidents will announce the upcoming activities for students in AY 2025/2026. Stay tuned!
9PM Onwards: Thank you for joining us - this is your last chance to network and get your final refreshments.
Schedule
Date: 13 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
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