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How to feed the entire planet without harming it?
Experience the Future of Food This October in Seoul!
Speakers
30+
Start-Up pitches
06
Partners
09
The global food technology market, valued at $260 billion in 2022, is expected to surpass $360 billion by 2028. HiConf is set to lead this evolution, uniting top industry leaders, innovators, scientists, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of food technology, drive international collaboration, and promote sustainable development for people and the planet.
South Korea, with its expertise in science, AI, and robotics, is emerging as a global foodtech leader. HiConf serves as a platform in Korea to showcase its innovations, adopt global best practices, and foster entrepreneurship, job creation, and international business growth.
All attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with Korea’s leading experts and international scientists who are pioneering advancements in food technology. The event also offers space for collaboration on cutting-edge projects, leveraging Korea’s scientific excellence to fuel innovation.
HiConf is a hub for groundbreaking discussions, driving both economic growth and sustainable development in the foodtech industry.
Join us in shaping the future of food technology and driving global change!
Program
08:30
Doors Open
Opening Session
Government representatives will address the audience spotlighting the political processes driving food transformation from a global and local perspective.
09:00
Welcome Session
Sori Moon, Moderator & News Anchor, Korea
09:05
Welcome Address
High-level Government Representative, Korea
09:15
Welcome Address
High-level Government Representative, United Arab Emirates
09:25
Welcome Address - Video
Kim Gwan-young, Governor of Jeonbuk State, Korea
09:30
Welcome Address
Prof. Ki Won Lee, Co-Chairman, Korea FoodTech Council, Korea
Global perspective on food tech
This session will focus on global investments and developments in food transformation, highlighting opportunities and implications for the local market.
09:45
Impulse Presentation - Global Investments for Global Needs
Dr. Manon Littek, Founder & CEO of Green Generation Fund, Germany
10:00
Impulse Presentation - Exploring Innovations in Food Tech
Dr. Gregory Yep, CTO, CJ Cheiljedang, Korea
10:20
The Big Opening Panel - Moderated by Dominic Jeong, President, Korean Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee & CEO, Simple Planet, Korea
Sergei Ivanov, Executive Director & Member of the Board, EFKO Group, Russia
Prof. Ki Won Lee, Co-Chairman, Co-Chairman, Korea FoodTech Council, Korea
Young-hoon Park, CEO, Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs (d.camp), Korea
Raymund Scheffler, Founder & CEO of the HITI Fund & Member of the Board, Novel Foods Group LLC, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Gregory Yep, CTO, CheilJedang Food, Korea
Tao Zhang, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Dao Foods International, China
Dr. Andy Zynga, Consultant & Professor, Ex-CEO EIT Food, Belgium
10:55
Coffee Break
Best of food innovation
Showcasing the best cases and innovations to inspire the audience and provide a glimpse of what is already possible.
11:15
Case Study
Alex Song, CEO, Shinsegae Food, Korea
11:30
Case Study
Paolo Costa, CEO, Biolumen, USA
11:45
Case Study
Anna El Tahchy, Founding Director & CTO, Nourish Ingredients, Australia
12:00
Case Study
Michele Stansfield, CEO, Cauldron Ferm, Australia
12:15
Lunch & Networking
Food is the new medicine
Focusing on the medical side of nutrition, especially Korean products and their potential for the international market.
13:15
Impulse Presentation
Rohini Bajekal, Nutritionist & Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, United Kingdom
13:30
Case Study
Dr. Yong-Chul Shin, Chairman & CSO of Amicogen, Korea
13:45
Impulse Presentation - Bioprocess Platform Technology
Bruce Xia, CEO & CSO of Tofflon-Qianchun, Associate Professor of Jiangnan University, China
14:05
Case Study
Dr. Yun Ha Hwang, Director, DongWha Pharm Research Institute, Korea
Feeding the world with alternative protein
Highlighting best practices, state-of-the-art techniques, and international investor relations.
14:20
Impulse Presentation - International Markets for Alt-Protein
Viola Chen, Manager, GFI Consultancy, China
14:35
Case Study - Product Portfolio Transformation
Patrick Bühr, Head of R&D, Rügenwalder Mühle, Germany
14:00
Pitch #1Stepahne ChenCEO & Founder, Another Food, Singapore (Cell-Based Coffee)
14:00
Pitch #2Nélida Leiva ErikssonCEO, Ironic Biotech, Sweden (Nutrition Biotech)
14:50
Case Study - Best Food Ingredient 2023
Jen-Yu Huang, CEO, Lypid, USA
14:40
Pitch #314:40
Pitch #4David KlingenCEO and Founder of Northern Wonder, Netherlands (Sustainable Coffee)
15:05
Panel Discussion
Viola Chen, Manager, GFI Consultancy, China
Jen-Yu Huang, CEO, Lypid, USA
, Moderated by Christian Kuhn, CEO, dfv Conference Group, Germany
15:00
Pitch #5Jake BerberCEO & Founder, Prefer Coffee, Singapore (Fermented Coffee)
15:00
Pitch #615:25
Coffee Break
15:45
Impulse Presentation - Korea’s Startup Ecosystem
Hyun-woo Kim, CEO, Seoul Business Agency (SBA), Korea
16:00
Impulse Presentation
Seungha Baek, Director for Agri-food industry of Jeonbuk State, Korea
The joy of sweet proteins
Exploring the next big thing in food production and nutrition. Making humans stronger and more competitive without harming health or the planet.
16:15
Impulse Presentation - Markets & Products
Dr. Adam M. Adamek, CIO at European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food, Belgium
16:30
Impulse Presentation
Achraf Kawwa, Head of R&D, Novel Foods Group L.L.C, United Arab Emirates
16:45
Case Study - Sweet Proteins
Antonella De Lazzari, Founder & CBO, Naturannova, Chile
17:00
Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Sori Moon, Moderator & News Anchor, Korea
Prof. Ki Won Lee, Co-Chairman, Korea FoodTech Council, Korea
Raymund Scheffler, Founder & CEO of the HITI Fund & Member of the Board, Novel Foods Group LLC, UAE
17:15
End of Event
19:00
Invite Only - VIP Dinner
Speakers
Our Audience
Entrepreneurs
Investors
Government representatives
Scientists
Food industry players: big corporations and R&D centers
Public nutrition industry representatives
Technology specialists
Partners
Novel Foods
Tofflon
DFV Conference Group
Lebensmittel Zeitung
Agrarzeitung
Fleischwirtschaft International
Feed Magazine
New Food Economy
New Meat
Where
ST Center, Seoul,
South Korea
