CIO, European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food, Belgium
Experience the Future of Food This October in Seoul!
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!
Doors Open
Government representatives will address the audience spotlighting the political processes driving food transformation from a global and local perspective.
Welcome Session
Sori Moon, Moderator & News Anchor, Korea
Welcome Address
High-level Government Representative, Korea
Welcome Address
High-level Government Representative, United Arab Emirates
Video Address
Kwan-young Kim,
Governor of Jeonbuk State, Korea
Welcome Address
Prof. Ki Won Lee, Co-Chairman, Korea FoodTech Council, Korea
This session will focus on considering a new perspective on the transformation of society and the economy, in the context of the latest technologies in the field of biotechnology.
Impulse Presentation - Global Investments for Global Needs
Dr.
Manon Littek,
Founder & CEO of Green Generation Fund, Germany
Impulse Presentation - How to Design Products in a Global Environment: Exploring Innovations in FoodTech
Dr.
Gregory Yep,
CTO, CJ Cheiljedang Food, Korea
Impulse Presentation - Transforming Global Food Systems
Dr. Andy Zynga, Consultant & Professor, Ex-CEO EIT Food, Belgium
Impulse Presentation - Korean Best Practice
Alex Song, CEO, Shinsegae Food, Korea
The Big Opening Panel
Prof. Ki Won Lee, 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, CJ Cheiljedang Food, Korea
Moderated by Dominic Jeong, President, Korean Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee & CEO, Simple Planet, Korea
Coffee Break
Focusing on the problem of overcoming the "plateau of death" in the development of biotech startups and how to overcome it.
Impulse Presentation - Experience in scaling biotech startups
Bruce Xia, CEO & CSO, Tofflon-Qianchun, Associate Professor of Jiangnan University, China
Case Study - Innovation in scaling innovative technologies
Michele Stansfield, CEO, Cauldron Ferm, Australia
Impulse Presentation - Shaping the future of Bio industry and Sustainable Innovation
Seungha Baek, Director for Agri-food industry of Jeonbuk State, Korea
Lunch & Networking
Focussing on the medical side of nutrition, especially Korean products and their potential for the international market.
Impulse Presentation - Seoul‘s Startup Ecosystem
Hyun-woo Kim, CEO, Seoul Business Agency (SBA), Korea
Startup Pitching Stage
Room 1
moderated by Jeong-tae Kim, CEO & President, MYSC, Korea and Magel Kim Executive Director, Krypton, Korea
13:30 Opening
Impulse Presentation - Food As Medicine
Rohini Bajekal, Nutritionist & Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, United Kingdom
13:30
Pitch #1
Stéphane Chen, CEO & Founder Another Food, Singapore (Cell-based coffee)
Case Study - Healthy Longevity through enzymes in fermented food
Joong-su Lee, R&D Director, Amicogen, Korea
14:15
Pitch #2
David Heller, COO & Co-Founder, C16 Biosciences, United States (Sustainable palm oil alternatives)
Case Study - Functional ingredient for cognition improvement
Dr. Yun-Ha Hwang, Director, DongWha Pharm Research Institute, Korea
15:00
Pitch #3
Cecilia Chang, Deputy CEO, Mission Barns, United States (Cell-based fats)
Case Study - Nutrition Biotech (Non-Animal-Heme Iron)
Nélida Leiva Eriksson, CEO, Ironic Biotech, Sweden
15:45
Pitch #4
Jake Berber, CEO & Founder, Prefer Coffee, Singapore (Fermented Coffee)
Impulse Presentation - Сellular Nutrition
Prof. Petr Sergiev, Center for Molecular and Cellular Biology, Russia
16:30
Pitch #5
David Klingen, CEO and Founder of Northern Wonder, Netherlands (Coffee free coffee)
17:15 End
Session focused on new technologies in the oil and fat market and the potential for their development
Case Study - Specialty fats & Precision Fermentation
Anna El Tahchy, Founding Director & CTO, Nourish Ingredients, Australia
Case Study - Best Food Ingredient 2023
Jen-Yu Huang, CEO, Lypid, United Stated
Case Study - Animal fat without animals
Max Jamilly, CEO & Co-Founder, Hoxton Farms, United Kingdom
Coffee Break
Highlighting best practices, state-of-the-art techniques, and international investor relations.
Introduction - Development of Alt Protein
Viola Chen, Manager, GFI Consultancy, China
Case Study - Product Portfolio Transformation
Patrick Bühr, Head of R&D, Rügenwalder Mühle, Germany
Case Study - Sunflower Protein Isolate
Boyan Zahariev, CEO, ExSeed, Bulgaria
Panel Discussion - The Global Future of Alt-Protein
Sina Albanese, Founder & CEO, Koralo Food, Korea
Patrick Bühr, Head of R&D, Rügenwalder Mühle, Germany
Boyan Zahariev, CEO, ExSeed, Bulgaria
Tao Zhang, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Dao Foods International, China
Moderated by Viola Chen, Manager, GFI Consultancy, China
Exploring the next big thing in food production and nutrition. Making humans stronger and more competitive without harming health or the planet.
Impulse Presentation - Transforming Health with Sweet Proteins
Dr. Adam M. Adamek, CIO, European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food, Belgium
Case Study - Using AI to detect Sweet Proteins
Jasmin Hume, Founder & CEO, Shiru, United States
Case Study - Solving the Problem of Fillers
Paolo Costa, CEO, Biolumen, United States
Case Study
Pascal Petek, Head of Business Development, Novel Foods Group L.L.C, United Arab Emirates
Case Study - Plant Bioactive-Peptide-Based Flavors
Antonella De Lazzari, Founder & CBO, Naturannova, Chile
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
End of Event
Invite Only - VIP Dinner
Entrepreneurs
Investors
Government representatives
Scientists
Food industry players: big corporations and R&D centers
Public nutrition industry representatives
Technology specialists