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Call for Abstract is now OPEN

Deadline: April 12, 2026

Ready to help shape the future of food security and agritech in the Asia Pacific region?

Submit your abstract for the 2026 APRU Food Security & Agritech Conference:Towards Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Food Futures and join leading researchers, practitioners, government representatives, industry experts, NGO leaders, and students as we explore innovations that build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.

This dynamic event will showcase cutting‑edge research, transformative solutions, and collaborative approaches from across sectors to strengthen food security throughout the region.

Abstracts are invited on any topic that advances the overarching conference theme — cross-cutting and interdisciplinary work is especially encouraged. The sub-themes below are illustrative, not exhaustive:

Towards Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Food Futures

  • 🎯 Disease/Pest Control 
    Innovative approaches to managing pests and strengthening crop health.

  • 🌍 Climate Resilience 
    New ideas for climate smart practices and resilient food systems.

  • 🤖 AI Enabled Resource Efficiency 
    Creative uses of digital tools and AI to enhance agricultural efficiency.

  • 🍎 Food Availability and Access 
    Fresh strategies to improve food supply, distribution, and access.

We also welcome abstracts that span multiple sub-themes or address topics not listed above — provided they connect to the overarching conference theme of building climate-resilient and sustainable food futures in the Asia Pacific region.

 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Length: 250–300 words

Format: Clear objective, method/approach, key insights, and expected contribution. Authors may indicate alignment with one or more FAP Working Groups

Presentation method: in-person, PowerPoint.

Eligibility: Open to researchers, academics, practitioners, and graduate students from APRU member institutions, as well as other Asia-Pacific collaborators.

Review Process: Abstracts will be reviewed by the FAP Conference Academic Committee.

Submit Proposal Here: Call for Abstracts Form

KEY DATES

Call Open  March 6, 2026
Submission Deadline  April 12, 2026
Notification of Results  Late-April, 2026
Conference Registration Deadline  Sept 6, 2026
Final Presentation Submission  Sept 20, 2026

For additional inquiries: Email fap_2026@sfu.ca