The summit, organised by NutraIngredients-Asia and sister title FoodNavigator-Asia, will take place at the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel and convention centre.
Delegate registrations are still open. There are discounts available for start-ups, academics and group bookings.
The annual event, which started as an online conference in 2020, gathers seniors execs from MNCs, leading regional firms, and promising start-ups, to share business learnings and R&D opportunities across Asia-Pacific’s health and nutrition sector.
The three-day event will provide comprehensive insights into major health and nutrition topics, including infant and maternal health, active lifestyle nutrition, healthy ageing, and healthier production innovation.
Headlining speakers
This year’s event would see the return of Nestle, Danone Global Research & Innovation, as well as Japan beauty giant Shiseido and the viral short video app TikTok joining as some of our keynote speakers.
Agathe Foussat, Director, Digital Health & OneBiome, Danone Global Research & Innovation will present her insights in a panel discussion on “Asia’s Marketing and Innovation Masterclass”.
Dr Christophe Lay, Senior Team Leader Gut Microbiology and #OneBiome will give a breakdown of the microbiome across adult life and opportunities for targeted nutritional solutions.
Also from Danone, Senior Digital Health Project Manager Michelle Hoi, will talk about digital screening options for iron deficiency anaemia.
The company has been accelerating its microbiome capability, having announced its acquisition of The Akkermansia Company just two weeks ago.
It is also tapping on the artificial intelligence (AI) and digital capabilities of its Singapore laboratory for research and development of healthy ageing solutions.
As health, beauty, and longevity continue to intertwine, Shiseido will be joining the summit for the first time as a keynote speaker.
Carol Zhou, SVP and Head of China Business Innovation and Investment will dissect trends, innovations, and the new era of women’s health and beauty in China.
TikTok’s explosive boom across the world has made it a go-to channel for brands seeking to capture new consumers.
While this is especially the case for China, the short video app and social commerce platform is rapidly expanding in other parts of Asia, including its recent entry into Japan.
Teresa Widodo, Head of Growth Partnerships at TikTok will talk about how brands can driving impact with innovation on TikTok.
Regionally leading firms to provide local expertise
Aside from multi-nationals, the summit will also feature regionally leading firms in presenting their expert insights on specific markets in Asia-Pacific.
One of which is Vietnam’s dairy and infant nutrition company Vinamilk.
Also joining the summit for the first time, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer Tri Nguyen Quang, will outline how Vinamilk is leveraging on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for new product innovation.
Thailand’s CP Foods will also shine the spotlight on protein innovation, with Nalinee Robinson, Head of R&D, presenting how the company is looking to link meat consumption with health and wellness in Asia-Pacific.
Other prominent regional companies joining the summit include Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), Blackmores, H&H Group, Life-Space Group, and more.
