The WIPO Japan Office, a specialized agency of the United Nations, will host an online symposium, “IP and the Future of Food”. The event will focus on the role of “IP” amidst the recent focus on global food issues and sustainable food production and distribution.
IP plays an important role in creating innovation and market competitiveness in the food industry. In this symposium, we will deepen our understanding of the food challenges facing the world, the transformation toward a sustainable future through food technology, and strategies for utilizing IP in the global market through presentations by experts in the field.
WJO has designed a program for everyone—from food industry leaders and developers to IP professionals and SDG enthusiasts. Join us as we explore the future of food through the lens of intellectual property.
Who should participate
- People in the food, agriculture, and food tech industries
- Those involved in IP work
- Management-level employees in the food and distribution industry. Those who aim to expand their food business globally
- Those who are considering regional development through local products and specialties.
- Those interested in the SDGs
- Those interested in innovation and start-ups
- Students
What you can gain by participating in this symposium
- Understand the food challenges facing the world and the solutions
- Understand the future of sustainable food through food tech
- Learn how to leverage IP in the food business
- Learn about food brand strategies in the global marketplace
- Knowing about regional development through the IP system
- Understand the latest trends in food technology and startups
- Get tips on how to develop your business using IP
This is a valuable opportunity to think about the potential of IP to open up the future of food with leading experts.
We look forward to your participation.
This event is organized with financing from the Funds-In-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 16:00 start (JST), 18:30 end
Location: Online
Languages: English and Japanese (Simultaneous Interpretation available)
Program
*Program may be modified without a notice
Opening Remarks (16:00 - JST)
Tomoki Sawai
Director, WIPO Japan Office
Global Perspectives on Food Crisis（16:05－JST）
Yasuhiro Tsumura
Director, World Food Programme (WFP) Japan Relations Office
Revolutionizing Food: Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow（16:25－JST）
Pasakorn Niratbhand
CEO, Plant Origin
Simone Tsuneda
Deputy Partnership Manager, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)
Food Business Strategy: The Power of IP and Global Markets（17:10－JST）
Peter Oksen
Green Technology and Research Manager, Climate Change & Food Security Unit, WIPO
Hiroshi Takami
Special Representative, Japan, World Bank Tokyo Office
Special Dialogue（17:50－JST）
Kazushi Takemoto
Chairman of Director, Japan Foods ＆Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights Center (JAFBIC)
Closing Remarks（18:20－JST）
About WIPO Japan Office
WIPO Japan Office, located in Tokyo, is one of the external offices of WIPO. It widely promotes IP systems and roles of IP, and WIPO projects and services. It also bridges among the Japanese government, courts, and IP users. In particular, it places emphasis on promotion of the IP and its roles for innovation to corporate management, SMEs, and youth.