Expanding into North America's Agrifood and Agtech Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Success

Date & Time: Jun 22, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM  in Bangkok

Description:

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in partnership with the Saskatchewan Singapore Office present, Expanding into North America's Agrifood and Agtech Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Success.  

Explore how Asia-based companies can leverage Canada as a launchpad into North America’s massive agriculture and agritech market. From R&D partnerships to product development, this session will provide practical advice from industry experts and company executives.  

The program will cover topics including: 

1. Innovative Solutions for Global Food Production: GIFS' Research Capabilities and Industry Partnership Opportunities Speaker: Dr. Steve Webb, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Global Institute for Food Security 

2. Transforming Canadian Crops into Cutting-Edge Products: The Food Center's Expertise and Support for Global Agri-businesses Speaker: Mehmet Tulbek, President Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre 

3. Commercializing Cutting-Edge Technologies and Innovation in Agriculture and Food: The Role of Ag-West Bio and the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership Speaker: Susan Jorgense, Program and Partnerships Manager Global Agri-food Advancement Partnership 

4. Why Saskatchewan, Canada is a Prime Location for Agri-food and Ag-tech Companies: Insights from a Fast-Growing Startup Speaker: Masood Rizvi, General Manager NRGene Canada   

Who should attend:  

Innovative food and ingredient companies, Food technology and supply chain firms, Crop and animal agriculture biotechnology firms, Farm robotics and equipment suppliers, Farm management software and sensing solutions providers, Agriculture and food scientists, Incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms focused on the agriculture and food industry, Economic development organizations and industry associations.