Advancing Singapore–Japan Collaboration in Food and Energy InnovationBeyondX Building
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Outline of the event
Future Fuel & Food Summitとは
the Future Food & Fuel Summit (FFFS) 2026, a flagship Singapore–Japan platform bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia, startups, investment and research to accelerate collaboration across future food and future energy.
Held in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Singapore–Japan diplomatic relations and supported by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, the Summit will strengthen bilateral partnerships and help translate scientific innovation into research collaborations, pilot projects, commercial opportunities and wider societal impact.
Schedule
2026年10月2日（金）09:30～18:00
Venue
BeyondX Building 21 Keppel Rd, Singapore 089067
Organizer
Leave a Nest Singapore Pte.
Entrance fee
By invitation only.
Target Participants
Researchers, Academicians, Public Research Institutions, Innovators, Government Agencies, Startups and Corporate
Related Keywords
Energy Innovation Ecosystem、 Agi-Food Technology、Innovation Industries、Japan × Southeast Asia Co-Creation、Deep Tech
For interested participants, please submit your interest through the link provided. Upon submission, Leave a Nest will review your registration and send a confirmation email with further details.
Shizuoka Gas AsiaChief Investment Officer, Overseas Business Division
Abhay SHAH is currently working as Chief Investment Officer at Shizuoka Gas Overseas Business division in Singapore. Shizuoka Gas is a Japanese Utility, listed in Tokyo stock engine and actively investing globally as well as in Asia Pacific’s renewable energy sector as well as natural gas & LNG related infrastructure including mid steam and downstream.
Abhay has 3 decades of experience with more than 15 years based in Singapore and focusing on Asia Pacific’s Power and Infrastructure industry in business development, investments, and M&A. He is a prominent personality in the industry. Feel free to reach out to him during the break for a chat.
Dr Aimee Pink
National University of SingaporeSenior Research Fellow, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein
Dr. Aimee Pink is a Senior Research Fellow at the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at NUS, National University of Singapore, whose research focuses on the psychosocial influences of food choice and eating behaviours.
Her recent research explores consumer perceptions, acceptance, and adoption of sustainable food innovations.
She has led pioneering studies on how children and families engage with alternative proteins, including plant-based, cultivated, and insect-derived foods. Her work provides valuable insights into the behavioural and societal factors that will shape the future success of alternative proteins.
Aylwin Tan
CapitaLandChief Customer Solutions Officer
Dr H. Zuraimi Jumaat
Everdeen GlobalGroup CEO
Dr. H. Zuraimi Jumaat is a distinguished halal ecosystem strategist, entrepreneur, and international trade advocate with extensive experience in building cross-border halal business networks and facilitating industry collaboration across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa.
As Senior Advisor to Halal Hub Vietnam and Anchor Speaker for the Halal Trade Conference Vietnam,he plays a pivotal role in advancing regional halal trade, investment, certification awareness, and ecosystem development.
Jason Ng
Cell AgriTech Founder & Manufacturing Vice President
Dr Kwan Lui
Sunrice GlobalChef AcademyFounder
Dr Stephen Tay
Singapore Green Building CouncilBoard Member
Yosuke Kubo
Helical FusionCOO, Head of Business Development
Yosuke KUBO is COO of Helical Fusion, a Stellarator fusion developer spun-out from Nation Institute for Fusion Science(NIFS) in Japan. He leads the Company's business development and operation. Prior to joining the Company, he worked for Mitsui & Co., Ltd for 15 years in charge of energy business. His area of primary expertise has been in business development and commercial structuring, while also having roles in oil&gas upstream production, refining business, commodity trading, M&A, and strategic planning.
Yosuke Kurihara
ARKDirector & CEO
Mr. Kurihara comes from Chigasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He lives and works in London. He joined Dentsu Inc. in 2008, after graduating from the State University of New York.
In 2015, he joined the Uhuru Corporation and became the Representative Director of the Overseas Headquarters based in London. He was engaged in capital and business partnerships with sensing-related businesses and the development and implementation of IoT, DX, and other data enterprises for private companies and government agencies.
In 2020, he co-founded ARK Inc. and was appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer. His hobbies include bushcraft camping and Muay Thai. His favourite fish is the Japanese char.
Dr Yuki Hanyu
IntegriCultureRepresentative Director & CEO
Dr Yukihiro Kaneko
Panasonic Holdings CorporationHead, Perovskite PV Business Promotion Office
Dr. Yukihiro Kaneko leads Panasonic’s Perovskite PV business, driving the commercialization of glass-based perovskite photovoltaic technology for building-integrated applications. His work focuses on integrating renewable energy into buildings and urban environments through innovative building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions. Working closely with developers, governments, researchers, and industry partners, he advances pathways for technology validation, market adoption, and sustainable urban development. He is particularly interested in how next-generation solar technologies can create value beyond power generation, enabling new possibilities for architecture, urban design, and more resilient cities.
Zhaotan Xiao
METHA8Co-Founder & CEO
Zhaotan is currently co-Founder and CEO of METHA8. METHA8 is the 2026 Temasek Liveability Challenge winner focused on delivering affordable decarbonized power from liquid methanol. Zhaotan also serves on the Board of Denominator, an AI-native data solutions provider for emissions compliance, MRV, and EAC issuance.
Prior to these, Zhaotan served on the boards of RWDC Industries, a biotech materials company replacing single-use plastics, and REDEX, a Renewable Energy Certificates platform. Zhaotan started his career as a trader at 3 major investment banks – JP Morgan, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and ANZ – leaving banking as Global Head of Commodities Trading. He also served as a Venture Partner with WI Harper, a pioneering venture capital fund.
Schedule
TIME
THEME
SPEAKER
10:00
Main Hall - Agile
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address
10:30
Main Hall - Agile
Strategic Keynote: Strengthening Singapore–Japan Collaboration in Food and Energy Innovation
10:45
Technology Showcase
Networking and Technology Showcase
11:00
Main Hall - Agile
Future Food Panel 1: Scaling Future Food Systems
Session Partners:
IntegriCulture
This panel explores what it takes to move future food technologies from innovation to adoption at scale. Bringing together perspectives across cultivated food, manufacturing, commercialisation, culinary application and consumer acceptance, the discussion will examine how Singapore and Japan can build food systems that are technologically feasible, commercially viable and accepted by the market. News Release
Dr Yuki Hanyu（IntegriCulture）
Jason Ng（Cell AgriTech）
Dr Kwan Lui（Sunrice GlobalChef Academy）
12:00
Main Hall - Agile
Future Energy Panel 1: Next Generation Energy
Session Partners:
Helical Fusion
Looking beyond today's energy mix, this panel explores emerging technologies that could shape the next generation of energy systems, including fusion and new approaches to low-carbon power. The discussion will examine what is needed to move these technologies towards real-world deployment and how Singapore and Japan can collaborate across research, engineering, investment and commercialisation. News Release
Yosuke Kubo(Helical Fusion)
Zhaotan Xiao（METHA8）
Abhay Shah（Shizuoka Gas Asia）
12:45
Main Hall - Agile
Lunch, Friday Prayer Break
Technology Showcase
Networking and Technology Showcase
14:00
Main Hall - Agile
Future Energy Panel 2: Unlocking the Full Potential of Renewable Energy
This panel shifts the conversation from simply generating renewable energy to effectively integrating it into buildings and cities. Bringing together technology, green-building and property-development perspectives, the discussion will explore next-generation solar and building-integrated solutions, alongside the standards, infrastructure and industry adoption needed for practical deployment.News Release
Dr Yukihiro Kaneko（Panasonic Holdings Corporation）
Dr Stephen Tay（Singapore Green Building Council）
Aylwin Tan（CapitaLand）
15:00
Main Hall - Agile
Future Food Panel 2: Future Protein and Food Innovation
Session Partners:
ARK
This panel explores the future of protein through the interconnected lenses of technology, consumer adoption and market access. From land-efficient food production and sustainable proteins to halal trade and regional commercialisation, the discussion will examine how emerging food innovations can move from scientific development towards consumer acceptance and scalable markets across Singapore, Japan and Southeast Asia.News Release
Yosuke Kurihara（ARK）
Dr H. Zuraimi Jumaat（Everdeen Global）
Dr Aimee Pink（National University of Singapore）
16:00
Round Table Room
Singapore–Japan Strategic Roundtable: “Every Square Metre Matters: Feeding and Empowering the Future”
Deal Room
Strategic Deal Rooms and Curated Business Matching
Main Hall - Agile
Main Hall - Agile
Main Hall - Agile
Main Hall - Agile
English 
Japanese