About

The International Summit for Sustainable Protein (ISSP) is a 2-day groundbreaking global event that seeks to address one of the most critical challenges of our era: the sustainability and accessibility of protein sources. With the world population projected to surpass 9 billion by 2050, fulfilling the protein needs of an expanding and aging population poses a significant challenge to food security. This is further complicated by climate change impacts on crop yields and disruptions in supply chains amongst others. To cater to the rising demand for safe & high-quality protein, it is imperative to develop innovative solutions that guarantee food security and optimal nutrition while reducing environmental impacts. ISSP provides a unique platform for experts, stakeholders, and innovators from diverse fields to converge and collaborate on advancing sustainable protein alternatives.

Objectives:

  • To facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in sustainable protein innovation
  • To build cross-sector partnerships that drive the growth of sustainable protein markets
  • To inspire policy changes that facilitate the adoption of sustainable protein solutions globally
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about ISSP

Day 1: 31 July 2025
Global Perspectives & Innovation

Session 1

Session 1
Innovations and Solutions

Showcasing breakthroughs in cell culture,
plant-based alternatives, biomass fermentation,
and precision fermentation technologies.

Session 2

Session 2
Safety, Nutrition & Consumer Perception

Understanding the challenges of sustainable protein.

Day 2: 1 August 2025
Government & Industry Insights

Session 3

Session 3
Sustainable Protein
for Human Health

Sharings from Nutrilite, private research
institute and academia.

Session 4

Session 4
National Initiatives & Plans

Insights from government
& public sector agencies.

Session 5

Session 5
Enterprise Support

Fireside chats featuring insights
from venture capitalists, institutional
investors & various startups.

Speakers

Professor Rene Wijffels
Professor Rene Wijffels
Professor,
Bioprocess Engineering Department,
Wageningen University, Netherlands
Dr Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro
Dr Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro
Group Leader and Reader,
Department of Bioengineering and the Center for Synthetic Biology and Innovation,
Imperial College London, UK

Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein,
Imperial College London, UK
Dr Bill Aimutis
Dr Bill Aimutis
Executive Director,
North Carolina Food Innovation Lab,
Kannapolis Research Center, USA

Co-Director of Bezos Center,
Sustainable Protein at NC State University, USA
Dr Rohan Shirwaiker
Dr Rohan Shirwaiker
James T. Ryan Distinguished Professor,
Industrial & Systems Engineering

Co-Director of Bezos Center,
Sustainable Protein at NC State University, USA
Professor Yong-Su Jin
Professor Yong-Su Jin
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences,
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Associate Professor Sun Qi
Associate Professor Sun Qi
Associate Professor,
Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital,
Harvard University

Associate Professor,
Departments of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Director of the Nutritional Biomarker Lab,
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Professor Atze Jan van der Goot
Professor Atze Jan van der Goot
Professor,
Food Processing Engineering, Protein Structuring and Sustainability,
Wageningen University
Professor Wong Tuck Seng
Professor Wong Tuck Seng
Professor,
Biomanufacturing,
University of Sheffield, UK

Co-founder of Evolutor Ltd and ReNewFood Ltd

Deputy Director,
National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre, UK
Professor B. Pam Ismail
Professor B. Pam Ismail
Director,
Plant Protein Innovation Center (PPIC), Department of Food Science and Nutrition,
University of Minnesota

Call for Abstracts

International Summit for Sustainable Protein 2025

Submission deadline: 25 May 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase, idea exchanges, and networking with experts and leaders in the sustainable protein field. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the future of food and make contribution to the advancement of the sustainable food systems!

We cordially invite submission of abstracts (250-300 words):

The Themes include:

  • Plant Proteins
  • Cultivated meat
  • Microalgae proteins and other microbial proteins
  • Proteins reclaimed from side-streams of food processing plants
  • Insect proteins
  • Other source and forms of sustainable proteins
  • Safety, regulatory and risk assessments
  • Health and Nutrition quality and clinical studies
  • Consumer study

Format:

  1. Oral presentations (by invitation only)
  2. Poster presentation (academic)- AO size poster
  3. Flash talks: a 3 minute talk in a dynamic session. It is a tech-protein innovation pitching, can be from researcher, innovator, start-up, enterprise, relevant stake holders in sustainable protein eco-system.
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Organising Committee

Chairman
Professor Zhou Weibiao
Head of Department,
NUS-Department of Food Science and Technology

Acting Director,
Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein,
NUS
Professor Huang Dejian
Deputy Head of Department,
NUS-Department of Food Science and Technology
Dr Ngin Hoon Tong
Senior Director,
Science and Technology,
SFA
Committee
Professor Eric Chan
NUS-Department of Pharmacy
Dr Gamaliel Ma
Scientist,
Science and Technology,
SFA
Dr Kim Jung Eun
NUS-Department of Food Science and Technology Assoc
Ms Kyra Lim
Head of Strategy and Operations,
Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein,
NUS
Professor Liu Shao Quan
NUS-Department of Food Science and Technology
Dr Melanie Weingarten
Co-HOD,
Biotransformation and Engineering Div, SIFBI,
A*STAR
Dr Ng Say Kong
Senior Principle Scientist,
Bioprocessing Technology Unit,
A*STAR
Dr Raffael Osen
Deputy Head of Food and Sensory Science Div,
SIFBI,
A*STAR
Professor Salvo Alberto
NUS-Department of Economics
Mr Shawn Chia
Scientist,
Science and Technology,
SFA
Dr Vinayak Ghate
Lecturer,
Department of Food Science and Technology,
NUS
Mr Wang Zhiqi
Scientist,
Science and Technology,
SFA

Important Dates


15 April 2025

Abstract submission open
Registration
Early Bird Registration

29 April 2025

Early Bird Registration

15 May 2025

Confirmation of
Invited speakers
Speaker
abstract submission

10 June 2025

Translation research
abstract submission

11 June 2025

Standard Registration
Registration
Registration close

30 June 2025

Registration close

Co-organised by

NUS
Bezos
Singapore Food Agency

Platinum

NUS