SINGAPORE, (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Consteller and My Exhibition Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to develop the agri-food technology and aquaculture sectors in the Singapore and Taiwan region. The collaboration will contribute to the broader goal of leveraging technology to advance Asia’s agricultural industry and foster innovation, sustainability and economic growth.
Singapore currently has the largest agritech ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with over 122 companies, and has raised US$1.4 billion in funding since 2013, accounting for 45 percent of all companies and 38 percent of funding for the region. This will lead Singapore to innovation incubation, end-to-end testing and adoption of agri-food and aquaculture technologies for the region. Singapore’s strong shared infrastructure and innovation hubs position Singapore as an ideal hub for regional and international companies in Southeast Asia to raise funds and receive lab-pilot-level assistance.[1].
Taiwan is renowned for its high-tech industry and research and development capabilities. By consolidating these strengths in the agricultural sector, Taiwan has established a unique position at the forefront of the advancement and future of agribusiness. With its exceptional contributions to information technology, high-tech industries and biotechnology research, Taiwan has gained international recognition and a unique leadership role. These technological advantages are widely used in agriculture, not only to improve food self-sufficiency, but also to address climate and environmental challenges through improved techniques and management practices. This approach ensures the production of market-driven, safe, reliable, sustainable and traceable agricultural products that allow the world’s ecosystem to breathe and recover.
Supported by ASTEP[2]Agritech’s growth will continue to provide unlimited opportunities for Singaporean and Taiwanese companies and enterprises to collaborate for greater growth potential to elevate agricultural practices and produce higher and better quality yields with greater productivity.
The partnership will leverage the strengths and expertise of the two event organizers to facilitate knowledge exchange, advance research and development, enable networking opportunities and promote transnational collaboration among their event participants. Consteller organizes Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), while MY Exhibition Co. Ltd organizes Taiwan Smart Agriweek (TSA) and International Aquaculture and Fisheries Exhibition Taiwan (IAFET).
„We are delighted to begin this journey with the MY exhibition,” said Mr Paul Lee, Chief Executive (Markets), Konsteller. „This partnership not only reinforces Consteller’s vision of bringing industry stakeholders together, but also underscores our shared commitment to advancing the agri-food technology and aquaculture sectors. By leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations, AFTEA, TSA and IAFET will serve as key industry leaders in safe, sustainable and climate-friendly agriculture. -We welcome emerging agri-food technology players to join us in growing the industry and building a strong ecosystem with like-minded organizers to network, innovate and accelerate the path to food systems.”
Irene Liu, General Manager of My Exhibition Co., Ltd. shared, „This year marks the tenth anniversary of Taiwan Smart Agriweek, and the event has grown as technology plays an increasingly important role in agricultural production. We are focusing on five key sectors of the agricultural supply chain: AgriTech, The exhibition covers the entire supply chain, showcasing advanced equipment, techniques and solutions from Livestock & Feed Technology, AgriFresh and Sustainable Agriculture Technology, from seed to food. In recent years, Singapore has made significant progress in tackling food production and security challenges The 30 for 30 food policy led to the acceleration of Taiwan’s turnkey export of technology to integrate technology and markets in Asia’s agro-technology sector and support countries in the South in achieving their goals of food self-sufficiency and security. Agrotechnological Environment.”
Register to visit Taiwan Smart Agriweek (TSA) and International Aquaculture and Fisheries Exhibition Taiwan (IAFET) Here. For the latest event updates, visit taiwanagriweek.com.
To visit AFTEA 2024, register here. For the latest event updates, follow AFTEA on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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[1] These observations are highlighted in a report by Singapore’s Economic Development Board, produced in conjunction with Forward Fooding – 'Agrifoodtech in Southeast Asia: 2023 Ecosystem Report’.
[2] The agreement between Singapore and the separate customs territories of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, liberalizes and facilitates investment (among other things) between the two markets.
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About Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia
Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) offers a centralized exhibition platform with a “living lab” environment, themed experience zones, sandbox and community-based learning. . Organized by Consteller with international partner DLG (German Agricultural Society), AFTEA is the flagship event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), which brings together global industry leaders, policy makers and others to forge new partnerships and explore opportunities for agriculture. Technology development and adoption across the region. Other component events of SIAW include the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, the SFA Global Agri-Food Science Symposium and the SFA Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations.
AFTEA 2024 will return for its 3rd edition from 19 to 21 November 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Singapore, where more than 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest developments and innovations in alternative proteins, aquaculture, food safety & technology, food safety, novel etc. Smart Processing & Packaging, Sustainability & Resource Management, Technology Solutions, Urban & Smart Farming. The exhibition includes country pavilions from France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands, along with key industry players such as DPR, Dragino, Eurofins, Grain Arianetech, JS Biosciences, Nexton, Priva, SCIEX and Shenzhen FY Lighting. Around 100 start-ups among these exhibitors contribute to Southeast Asia’s largest agri-tech and agri-startup ecosystem.
The 2023 edition attracted more than 7,500 participants from 82 countries and regions, with more than 200 global exhibitors. The event led to more than 500 business pitches and hosted 110 sharing sessions in the Sandbox and Founder Center hosted by more than 140 industry professionals.
About Consteller
Constellar is Asia’s preferred partner to bring businesses together, brainstorm ideas, and create opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact. Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in China and Malaysia, we develop influential trade and consumer events for key industries, connecting global markets in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage Singapore Expo, Singapore’s largest purpose-built venue for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Our vision is to be a global leader built in Asia by enabling impactful networks to enable cross-industry collaboration and innovation through our comprehensive Intellectual Property (IP) in the MICE industry. Visit Constellar.co for more information.
About My Exhibition Co., Ltd
Founded in 2014, MY Exhibition Co. Ltd. Specializing in organizing major international exhibitions and conferences within Taiwan, it operates as a subsidiary of Worldwide Expo Services Limited (WES Expo).
In 2015, in partnership with the Taiwan Overseas Trade Promotion Council (TAITRA), the 1st edition of the Taiwan Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition was launched at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center from November 19 to 21, 2015. Since then, it has pioneered events such as the MY Fair. Taiwan Smart AgriWeek and International Aquaculture and Aquaculture Exhibition Taiwan will mark its 10th edition from September 11 to 13, 2024.
The 9th Taiwan Smart Agriweek and the 10th International Aquaculture & Aquaculture Expo Taiwan are supported by „Ministry of Agriculture”. Under the theme “Smart – Sustainability, Market, Progress, Resilience and Technology”, the event will showcase more than 2,000 innovations from 300 exhibitors from 20 countries. As Asia’s largest smart five-in-one trade fair for agriculture, fisheries, livestock and cold chain, it provides a premier platform for international exchanges and procurement. Visitors can explore the latest innovations and market opportunities to address climate change and smart agriculture, improving product quality, efficiency and productivity.
This year’s exhibition has five main themes: AgriTech, AgriLivestock, AgriFresh and Aquaculture and Aquaculture. A new theme, „AgriGreen”, has been added to ensure long-term agricultural sustainability, along with a new sub-theme under AgriLivestock, „Pet Food Technology”, highlighting the latest innovations in feed technology.
About Worldwide Expo Services Limited (parent company of MY Exhibition Co., Ltd)
Established in 1994, Worldwide Expo Services Limited (WES Expo) MY Exhibition Co., Ltd. In is not only the parent company but also the exclusive sales representative of RX Global in the Taiwan region, which has a proven track record in helping SME’s. small and medium enterprises) expanding into international markets and gaining a reputation for reliability and leadership in the field of international trade show services. Over the past three decades, WES Expo has been instrumental in the success of more than 4,000 international trade shows, with an average of 300 events annually.
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