Programme
9:00 AM | Welcome Notes
9:15 AM | Keynote I
Gentle Processing Approaches for Structuring Dairy and Plant-based Foods by Prof Lilia Ahrné
3D Printing of Plant-based Foods for Dsphagia: Enhancing Texture, Nutrition and Shelf-life by Prof Sangeeta Prakash
A Systems Approach for An Efficient Urban Circular Agriculture by Prof William Chen
Mining the New Zealand Micoalgal Resources for Protein-packed Goodies by Prof Johan Svenson
Identification of Bioactive Compounds from Plants to Treat Metabolic Disorders by Prof Christian Wolfrum
9:45 AM | Featured Speakers
11:35 AM | Poster Pitch Competition
1:30 PM | Proteins4Singapore Showcase
Introduction to Proteins4Singapore - Urban Food Innovations
From Yield Potential to Nutritional Outcomes: Evaluating Productivity and Nutritional Output in Controlled Environment Agriculture by Prof Senthold Asseng
Technology Development Driving High Performance Ingredient Production in the Food Space by Prof Thomas Brück
Reverse Engineering Towards Structured Meat Analogue by Prof Thomas Becker
Navigating the Flavour Code of Proteins and Meat Alternatives via the SENSOMICS Approach by Prof Corinna Dawid
Development of Vitamins and Mycotoxins in Foods Generated during Indoor Farming by Prof Michael Rychlik
Sustainability Assessment for Proteins by Prof S Viswanathan
3:30 PM | Keynote II
Shared Value for Stakeholders in the Food Value Chain by Prof Ravi Subramanian
4:00 PM | Rapid Fire Talks
4:30 PM | Young Company Introductions
4:45 PM | Panel Discussion
Alternative Proteins on Our Plates: Next-Generation Food Production and Culinary Culture
5:45 PM | Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Featured Speakers
10 November 2025 | Monday
Poster Pitch Showdown
10 November 2025 | Monday | 11:35 am
Showcase your research on alternative proteins!
Get ready for a fast-paced, high-energy showdown as early career researchers battle it out in high-stakes pitches on the frontiers of alternative protein science. With just 3 minutes to make their case, these bold thinkers will compete to showcase the future of sustainable food. Judges will challenge them. The clock will push them. Step into the arena and catch their biggest ideas in action!
Rapid Fire Talks
10 November 2025 | Monday | 4:00 pm
Join us for a series of high-impact presentations, where early-career researchers deliver five-minute, bite-sized insights shaping the future of alternative proteins. From controlled-environment agriculture and AI-guided food texturisation to microalgae cultivation, sustainability assessment, and microbiome research, these flash talks spark new ideas across science, technology, and food innovation. Curious about the next big thing in protein? This is your chance to witness the science shaping tomorrow’s food system. Don’t miss it!
Vanesa Calvo-Baltanas
Aaron Thong
Sainan Zhao
Shiwei Ng
Noor Irsyad Bin Noor Azlee
Helena Heimes
Panel Discussion
Alternative Proteins on Our Plates:
Next-Generation Food Production and Culinary Culture
10 November 2025 | Monday | 4:45 pm
As global demand for protein continues to rise, traditional methods of food production are being pushed to their environmental, ethical, and economic limits. Enter alternative proteins - a rapidly evolving field encompassing plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived food innovations. These technologies have the potential to disrupt conventional food systems and redefine dietary norms.
This panel brings together leading voices from science, industry, agriculture, and culture to explore how alternative proteins are reshaping the way we produce and consume food. From technological breakthroughs in cellular agriculture to shifts in consumer behavior and culinary traditions, the conversation will examine the opportunities and challenges of building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global food future.
Science Kiosk
Vertical Farming
Urban Microalgae Farming
Design Novel
Food Structures
Molecular and Sensory Science
Feeding your Gut Microbiome
Quantifying Sustainability
The TFoodS Science Kiosk is an interactive hub showcasing the ideas and approaches of the Protein4Singapore consortium. Designed to foster engagement and knowledge exchange, the Science Kiosk features technology displays, process demonstrations, and live presentations of our most innovative projects. Our visitors can explore alternative protein sources like microalgae and vertically farmed soy, learn about our gut microbiome, and discuss emerging technologies like 3D food printing. We will guide you on a sensory aroma journey and evaluate sustainability parameters. The Science Kiosk offers a unique opportunity for attendees from both scientific and industrial communities to gain first-hand insights into the future of alternative protein production and food security in Singapore’s urban environment.