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